bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Industrial Revolution 2023-05-13

Industrial Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. President at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
  2. Famous local canal
  3. Factory workers lived in ____ houses
  4. Sneaks factory plans into the USA
  5. First factory location in the USA
  6. Paid to have the first factory built in USA
  7. Famous big NY canal
  8. Doubled the US peacefully
  9. Hero of New Orleans
  10. In the Adams-Onis Treaty, the US gets
  11. Under the Rush Bagot Treaty, no warships on the
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  1. They forced Madison into war
  2. Another name for factories
  3. First factory town in the USA
  4. First to get factory plans to the USA
  5. This act went against the Bill of Rights
  6. Most workers in the factories came from
  7. Stay out of the Americas
  8. Main thing made in the factories
  9. IR is the search for
  10. SHe saved Washington's famous portrait

21 Clues: Famous local canalFamous big NY canalHero of New OrleansIR is the search forStay out of the AmericasDoubled the US peacefullyAnother name for factoriesThey forced Madison into warFirst factory town in the USAMain thing made in the factoriesSneaks factory plans into the USAFirst factory location in the USAFactory workers lived in ____ houses...

1st Semester Review 2022-11-27

1st Semester Review crossword puzzle
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  1. author of Declaration of Independence
  2. compromise that created a bicameral Congress
  3. laws by Parliament to punish tea party
  4. compact that established 1st self government
  5. colonists were angered about taxes without
  6. territory that helped set up new states in USA
  7. ally after Battle of Saratoga
  8. document inspired limited government
  9. freedom wanted by Pilgrims, Puritans, Catholics
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  1. a person who wanted to add bill of rights
  2. neglect type forced colonists to make own govs
  3. another word for complaint
  4. principle shares power with states and federal
  5. mountains from the Proclamation Act
  6. amendment that represents federalism
  7. Treaty officially gave America freedom & more land
  8. only trade with the mother country
  9. 1st successful British colony in America
  10. Pennsylvania pacifist group
  11. who 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th amendments protects

20 Clues: another word for complaintPennsylvania pacifist groupally after Battle of Saratogaonly trade with the mother countrymountains from the Proclamation Actamendment that represents federalismdocument inspired limited governmentauthor of Declaration of Independencelaws by Parliament to punish tea party1st successful British colony in America...

The Bill of Rights 2021-12-03

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition
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  1. guarantees a speedy trial
  2. protects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted
  3. protects the right to bear arms
  4. cannot be forced to house or quarter soldiers

6 Clues: guarantees a speedy trialprotects the right to bear armscannot be forced to house or quarter soldiersprotects the people from unreasonable searches and seizuresguarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petitionprotects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted

Freedom of Expression Crossword 2013-08-02

Freedom of Expression Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of expression allows us to have and share ______ ideas.
  2. The 13th Prime Minister of Canada who protected speech in the 1960 Bill of Rights.
  3. When certain information is prevented from reaching Canadian citizens.
  4. The 1983 document that protects all rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens.
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  1. Why a person chooses to share a story or opinion
  2. How people share their ideas.
  3. A valued idea that is protected from government meddling
  4. Helps to spread news and information to Canadian society.
  5. Speech that promotes ______ against certain groups is illegal in Canada.
  6. A political system that involves the people (Canada is an example).
  7. If someone becomes upset at an expressed idea, they have taken...
  8. An image that can be funny and a form of expression.
  9. The TV news, the newspaper, and the Internet are examples of this.

13 Clues: How people share their ideas.Why a person chooses to share a story or opinionAn image that can be funny and a form of expression.A valued idea that is protected from government meddlingHelps to spread news and information to Canadian society.Freedom of expression allows us to have and share ______ ideas....

Civics and citizenship 2025-06-17

Civics and citizenship crossword puzzle
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  1. Part of Parliament, such as Representatives or Senate
  2. The country governed under this system
  3. Duties citizens are expected to uphold
  4. Vote to change the Constitution
  5. Represents a state or territory
  6. Rules that everyone must follow
  7. Place where laws are made
  8. The set of rules for how Australia is governed
  9. How citizens choose leaders
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  1. Being able to speak or act without restraint
  2. Freedoms and entitlements all citizens have
  3. A person elected to speak or act for others
  4. Legal member of a country
  5. Fair treatment under the law
  6. Group that runs the country
  7. A person who makes decisions in court
  8. System where citizens vote
  9. A proposed law
  10. Rule made by Parliament

19 Clues: A proposed lawRule made by ParliamentLegal member of a countryPlace where laws are madeSystem where citizens voteGroup that runs the countryHow citizens choose leadersFair treatment under the lawVote to change the ConstitutionRepresents a state or territoryRules that everyone must followA person who makes decisions in court...

Unit 2 Vocabulary Practice Quiz 2016-10-03

Unit 2 Vocabulary Practice Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. written by Thomas Paine
  2. created by James Wilson and Roger Sherman
  3. proposed by Edmund Randolph
  4. Put Great Britain in much debt
  5. supported the Bill of Rights
  6. 342 crates of tea were dumped into the Boston Harbor
  7. limited government power
  8. indirect election
  9. a weak document that contradicted the laws written
  10. intellectual movement
  11. first 10 amendments
  12. taxed paper goods
  13. decided on a biomeral legislation (Congress)
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  1. life, liberty, and persuit of happiness
  2. supported the Constitution
  3. written on July 7th, 1776
  4. enforced quartering of troops
  5. killing three and wounding two
  6. influenced American government
  7. two housed Congress
  8. favored by small states
  9. king's power was not absolute
  10. civic virtue
  11. no taxes without consent
  12. one housed Congress

25 Clues: civic virtueindirect electiontaxed paper goodstwo housed Congressone housed Congressfirst 10 amendmentsintellectual movementwritten by Thomas Painefavored by small stateslimited government powerno taxes without consentwritten on July 7th, 1776supported the Constitutionproposed by Edmund Randolphsupported the Bill of Rights...

Human Rights Puzzle Quest 2025-09-18

Human Rights Puzzle Quest crossword puzzle
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  1. Rights  Rights that ensure fair wages, safe work, and social security
  2. Rights  Rights that belong to both individuals and groups
  3. Human Rights Institutions  Independent bodies set up in countries to protect human rights
  4. The right to be treated fairly in society and under the law
  5. The 1948 document adopted by the UN that lists basic human rights
  6. Guiding Principles  A 2011 UN framework to guide business and human rights
  7. The principle that no one can be permanently stripped of their rights
  8. Principles  Principles adopted in 1993 to guide national human rights institutions
  9. A right that cannot be lawfully taken away, only limited
  10. The quality of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities
  11. Rights  Rights that must be given without delay
  12. Rights  Rights related to traditions, languages, and heritage of people
  13. In a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for this
  14. Freedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinions
  15. Rights  Rights that every person is born with, no matter where they live
  16. In the UN Guiding Principles, the “A” stands for this
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  1. Politikon  Aristotle’s phrase meaning “man is a political animal”
  2. The city where important human rights principles on sexual orientation and gender identity were agreed
  3. Nations  International organization where the UDHR was adopted in 1948
  4. Forty-Eight  The year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted
  5. The principle that human rights apply to everyone everywhere
  6. of Law  The idea that everyone is subject to the same legal rules
  7. Law  A branch of international law that protects people during war
  8. The first name of your instructor
  9. The country where the Yogyakarta Principles meeting was held
  10. Rights  Rights that protect people’s participation in government and society
  11. Rights  Rights that exist from nature, not given by law
  12. Rights  Freedoms that protect individuals from unfair treatment by the state
  13. Rights  Rights created and protected by the law
  14. The principle that all rights are connected and cannot be separated

30 Clues: The first name of your instructorIn a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for thisFreedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinionsRights  Rights that must be given without delayRights  Rights created and protected by the lawIn the UN Guiding Principles, the “A” stands for thisRights  Rights that exist from nature, not given by law...

Government Acronyms 2024-10-23

Government Acronyms crossword puzzle
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  1. health, education, welfare
  2. Fannie Mae
  3. environmental protection agency
  4. Freddie Mae
  5. federal deposit insurance corporation
  6. federal communication commission
  7. housing urban development
  8. American Track
  9. Food drug administration
  10. United States department of agriculture
  11. national institute of standards and tech
  12. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  13. Health human sources
  14. bill of rights
  15. Bridge investment program
  16. Transportation security administration
  17. Department of homeland security
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  1. Federal emergency management agency
  2. national oreanic atmospheric administration
  3. securities and exchange
  4. federal bureau of investigation
  5. department of defense
  6. Central Intelligence Agency
  7. federal aviation administration
  8. United States of America
  9. Record of decision
  10. department of transportation
  11. social security administration
  12. attorney general
  13. Veteren Assistance
  14. National institutes of health
  15. Secret service
  16. Supreme Court of the United States
  17. Small business association
  18. Department of justice

35 Clues: Fannie MaeFreddie MaeAmerican TrackSecret servicebill of rightsattorney generalRecord of decisionVeteren AssistanceHealth human sourcesdepartment of defenseDepartment of justicesecurities and exchangeUnited States of AmericaFood drug administrationhousing urban developmentBridge investment programhealth, education, welfareSmall business association...

Government Crossword 30 Words 2015-10-13

Government Crossword 30 Words crossword puzzle
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  1. the senior official in the senate and the main ad
  2. the governments plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  3. a person normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
  4. the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  5. part of the Canadian constitutions that states all Canadians have the rights to basic rights and freedoms
  6. a group of all ministers mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
  7. a proposed law to be considered by Parliament
  8. a group made up of all Senators
  9. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  10. the agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  11. a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report
  12. one of the two large rooms in the center block of the parliament buildings.
  13. a group of Senators, Members of parliament or both selected to study a specific subject or bill write a report about it
  14. the person in charge of a meeting.
  15. the city where the countries legislature is located and the government carries out its own business (in Canada its Ottawa)
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  1. made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons
  2. to change or to improves something such as a law or Act of Parliament
  3. a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.Discussions in the Senate and House of Commons
  4. a person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  5. the government of Canada that acts and speaks for the whole country
  6. block the parliament buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the center block
  7. the specific geographic area in Canada that a member of the Parliament represents in the House of Commons Syn: riding or electoral district
  8. this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections
  9. the senior official in the house of commons, and the main adviser to the speaker and members of the house of commons regarding house rules and procedures
  10. a system in which the powers of the Monarch are limited by the written or unwritten constitution of the country.
  11. the process of choosing a representative by vote
  12. the political party that forms the Government because more of its members were elected to the House of Commons than from any other party
  13. the bringing to an end of Parliament, either at the end of its four-year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence, by proclamation of the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  14. to pick one person from group of several people by voting. The person with the most votes is elected
  15. a formal event that follows rules or traditions

30 Clues: a group made up of all Senatorsthe person in charge of a meeting.a proposed law to be considered by Parliamenta formal event that follows rules or traditionsthe process of choosing a representative by votethe senior official in the senate and the main ada change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report...

KIERA YOUNG- HISTORY WEEK 21 CROSSWORD 2025-02-02

KIERA YOUNG- HISTORY WEEK 21 CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
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  1. THE _______ BILL WAS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ENGLISH BILL OF 1867 PG. 111
  2. THE WHIG AND TROY PARTIES WERE LIKE THE MONDERN DAY LIBERAL AND ____________ PARTIES. 105
  3. THE ________ _____ WAR ATTRACTED GREAT ATTENTION AND AROUSED DEEP PASSIONS IN BRITAIN. PG. 107
  4. ________ OFFER RUSSIA FREEDOM OF ACTION AND DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT PG. 198
  5. LORD_____ DESCRIBED THE EXTENSION OF THE FRANCHISE IN BRITAIN AS "A LEAP IN THE DARK" PG. 110
  6. WHAT REACHED IT'S PEAK IN FRANCE IN MID-1887 AND 1888 PG. 198
  7. ______ WAS NOT TO GIVE UP ANY OF IT'S RIGHTS TO BULGAVIA THE SRAITS OR ANY PART OF ASIA MINOR PG. 200
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  1. WHO REGARDED THE RATE TREATY AS THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO THE "HIGH PROBABILILY OF WAR"? PG. 109
  2. A ______ ______ ACT ESTABLISHED A CENTRAL DIRECTORATE TO CREATE LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH PG. 108
  3. ON JUNE 18, 1887 A THREE YEAR SECRET TREATY BETWEEN RUSSIA AND _______ WAS SIGNED PG. 198
  4. FOR BRITISH POLITICS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, THE BILL OF 1867 SERVES AS A WATERSHED PG. 104
  5. WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN OF 1857? PG. 106
  6. QUEEN ________ RULED BRITAIN AND ITS COLONIES FOR SIXTY-FOUR YEARS PG. 103
  7. THE FINAL PEACE TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE AND GERMANY WAS SIGNED _________ ON MAY 10, 1871 PG. 102
  8. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELIEVE BAZAINE'S FORCES, A SECOND FRENCH ARMY UNDER MME DE MACMAHON WAS SURROUNDED BY PRUSSIANS AT _____ PG. 101

15 Clues: WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN OF 1857? PG. 106WHAT REACHED IT'S PEAK IN FRANCE IN MID-1887 AND 1888 PG. 198THE _______ BILL WAS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ENGLISH BILL OF 1867 PG. 111________ OFFER RUSSIA FREEDOM OF ACTION AND DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT PG. 198QUEEN ________ RULED BRITAIN AND ITS COLONIES FOR SIXTY-FOUR YEARS PG. 103...

Race to Ratify 2023-11-08

Race to Ratify crossword puzzle
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  1. to make something a law
  2. written document to help peoples rights
  3. a paper that should no amend
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  1. you stand for the constitution
  2. people who are voted for to help the country
  3. a country who made the constitution
  4. a bill wrote for citizens rights
  5. to amend a document

8 Clues: to amend a documentto make something a lawa paper that should no amendyou stand for the constitutiona bill wrote for citizens rightsa country who made the constitutionwritten document to help peoples rightspeople who are voted for to help the country

Race to Ratify 2023-11-08

Race to Ratify crossword puzzle
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  1. to make something a law
  2. written document to help peoples rights
  3. a paper that should no amend
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  1. you stand for the constitution
  2. people who are voted for to help the country
  3. a country who made the constitution
  4. a bill wrote for citizens rights
  5. to amend a document

8 Clues: to amend a documentto make something a lawa paper that should no amendyou stand for the constitutiona bill wrote for citizens rightsa country who made the constitutionwritten document to help peoples rightspeople who are voted for to help the country

Unit 2 Vocabulary Practice Quiz 2016-10-03

Unit 2 Vocabulary Practice Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. created by James Wilson and Roger Sherman
  2. no taxes without consent
  3. Put Great Britain in much debt
  4. king's power was not absolute
  5. limited government power
  6. life, liberty, and persuit of happiness
  7. taxed paper goods
  8. written on July 7th, 1776
  9. decided on a biomeral legislation (Congress)
  10. first 10 amendments
  11. supported the Bill of Rights
  12. favored by small states
  13. enforced quartering of troops
  14. influenced American government
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  1. proposed by Edmund Randolph
  2. 342 crates of tea were dumped into the Boston Harbor
  3. supported the Constitution
  4. one housed Congress
  5. written by Thomas Paine
  6. intellectual movement
  7. a weak document that contradicted the laws written
  8. indirect election
  9. two housed Congress
  10. civic virtue
  11. killing three and wounding two

25 Clues: civic virtueindirect electiontaxed paper goodsone housed Congresstwo housed Congressfirst 10 amendmentsintellectual movementwritten by Thomas Painefavored by small statesno taxes without consentlimited government powerwritten on July 7th, 1776supported the Constitutionproposed by Edmund Randolphsupported the Bill of Rights...

Gideon v. Wainwright 2022-04-21

Gideon v. Wainwright crossword puzzle
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  1. What amendment did the U.S supreme court rule Florida violated in Gideon v. Wainwright.
  2. What clause from the fourteenth amendment requires states to ensure citizens' rights are given?
  3. The decision in favor of Gideon was _________
  4. Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with Breaking and _______.
  5. Gideon v. Wainwright resulted in the overturning of ______ v. Brady.
  6. How did Gideon appeal to the U.S supreme court?
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  1. The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____
  2. In which state did the case originally start
  3. Gideon was denied the right to ________ guarenteed in the bill of rights.
  4. What Florida court denied Gideon's appeal?
  5. The state of Florida denied counsel because Gideon didn't commit a _______ crime.

11 Clues: What Florida court denied Gideon's appeal?In which state did the case originally startThe decision in favor of Gideon was _________How did Gideon appeal to the U.S supreme court?The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with Breaking and _______....

Unsettled Society 2023-02-06

Unsettled Society crossword puzzle
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  1. / trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
  2. / bill that was named after Emmett Till
  3. / promoted hate for African Americans
  4. / defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
  5. / widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
  6. / banning of alcohol
  7. / sold illegal alcohol to consumers
  8. / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
  9. / plan that officially enforced the 18th amendment
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  1. / number of immigrants from a given nationality could not be above 2% of the nationality
  2. / belief that the bible is always right
  3. / serious of raid in the early 1920's
  4. / believe science over the bible
  5. / survival of the fittest
  6. / people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power

15 Clues: / banning of alcohol/ survival of the fittest/ believe science over the bible/ sold illegal alcohol to consumers/ serious of raid in the early 1920's/ promoted hate for African Americans/ belief that the bible is always right/ bill that was named after Emmett Till/ limited numbers of immigrants allowed in...

Government and state structure of USA. 2025-11-05

Government and state structure of USA. crossword puzzle
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  1. This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
  2. This document, adopted in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States.
  3. The Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.
  4. of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  5. The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives holds this title.
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  1. The number of justices serving on the U.S. Supreme
  2. of Independence/13. This document declared the American colonies independent from Britain in 1776.
  3. The division of power between the federal government and the states.
  4. The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  5. of Rights/2. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the ______.
  6. The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.
  7. House/10. The President’s official residence and workplace in Washington, D.C.
  8. 11. The process by which the President can reject a bill passed by Congress.
  9. and Balances/8. This system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  10. General15. The highest law officer in the United States, head of the Department of Justice.

15 Clues: The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.The number of justices serving on the U.S. SupremeThe Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.This branch of government is responsible for making laws.of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress....

Bill Clinton 2023-12-11

Bill Clinton crossword puzzle
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  1. What was Clinton known as when he won the governor election in 1978 at the age of just 32?
  2. How old is Bill Clinton? Hint: Look at the Trivia Section
  3. What is the name of the famous cat he had in the White House?
  4. How many children does Bill Clinton have?
  5. How tall is Bill Clinton?
  6. Where did Bill Clinton receive his Law Degree?
  7. Which hand does Bill Clinton write with?
  8. He was the first U.S. President after Andrew Johnson to be what?
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  1. Clinton was the first president from which generation?
  2. What was the name of the jazz trio that Bill Clinton played for in High School?
  3. Clinton was the Attorney General for what state?
  4. What was the name of his secretary while in office?
  5. What type of academic scholar was Bill Clinton?
  6. What is his wife's name?
  7. What was his last name at birth?
  8. What is Bill Clinton's favorite catchphrase?

16 Clues: What is his wife's name?How tall is Bill Clinton?What was his last name at birth?Which hand does Bill Clinton write with?How many children does Bill Clinton have?What is Bill Clinton's favorite catchphrase?Where did Bill Clinton receive his Law Degree?What type of academic scholar was Bill Clinton?Clinton was the Attorney General for what state?...

Race to Ratify 2023-11-08

Race to Ratify crossword puzzle
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  1. to make something a law
  2. written document to help peoples rights
  3. a paper that should no amend
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  1. you stand for the constitution
  2. people who are voted for to help the country
  3. a country who made the constitution
  4. a bill wrote for citizens rights
  5. to amend a document

8 Clues: to amend a documentto make something a lawa paper that should no amendyou stand for the constitutiona bill wrote for citizens rightsa country who made the constitutionwritten document to help peoples rightspeople who are voted for to help the country

Choiceboard Vocab Crossword 2025-03-21

Choiceboard Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Said that all men were equal and his writings inspired the US Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
  2. A style in art that puts an emphasis on the need for charm, grace, and gentle action
  3. Founder of American and European Women's Rights movements
  4. Known as Sun King, ruled for 72 years and became the most powerful ruler in France
  5. Codified France's laws, nickname was "Little Corporal," and was a military genius
  6. Improved the telescope, discovered the 4 satellites of Jupiter, and was kept under house arrest for most of his life
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  1. A military man who created the New Model Army to help Parliament Win
  2. Created the Heliocentric System in which the Sun is the center of the universe
  3. Political System where the ruler holds all power
  4. Used to describe a person who opposes religious teachings that are established
  5. Created the Geocentric System where the Earth is the center of the universe
  6. Created the three laws of motion
  7. Created the Methodism movement in religion
  8. Prodigy in the field of music as a child and created many operas and symphonies

14 Clues: Created the three laws of motionCreated the Methodism movement in religionPolitical System where the ruler holds all powerFounder of American and European Women's Rights movementsA military man who created the New Model Army to help Parliament WinCreated the Geocentric System where the Earth is the center of the universe...

Government and state structure of USA. 2025-11-05

Government and state structure of USA. crossword puzzle
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  1. This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
  2. The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  3. The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.
  4. of Rights/2. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the ______.
  5. of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  6. 11. The process by which the President can reject a bill passed by Congress.
  7. General15. The highest law officer in the United States, head of the Department of Justice.
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  1. The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives holds this title.
  2. The Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.
  3. House/10. The President’s official residence and workplace in Washington, D.C.
  4. The division of power between the federal government and the states.
  5. of Independence/13. This document declared the American colonies independent from Britain in 1776.
  6. and Balances/8. This system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  7. This document, adopted in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States.
  8. The number of justices serving on the U.S. Supreme

15 Clues: The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.The number of justices serving on the U.S. SupremeThe Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.This branch of government is responsible for making laws.of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress....

Government and state structure of USA. 2025-11-05

Government and state structure of USA. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
  2. This document, adopted in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States.
  3. The Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.
  4. of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  5. The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives holds this title.
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  1. The number of justices serving on the U.S. Supreme
  2. of Independence/13. This document declared the American colonies independent from Britain in 1776.
  3. The division of power between the federal government and the states.
  4. The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  5. of Rights/2. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the ______.
  6. The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.
  7. House/10. The President’s official residence and workplace in Washington, D.C.
  8. 11. The process by which the President can reject a bill passed by Congress.
  9. and Balances/8. This system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  10. General15. The highest law officer in the United States, head of the Department of Justice.

15 Clues: The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.The number of justices serving on the U.S. SupremeThe Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.This branch of government is responsible for making laws.of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress....

Gideon v. Wainwright 2024-01-31

Gideon v. Wainwright crossword puzzle
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  1. What amendment did the U.S supreme court rule Florida violated in Gideon v. Wainwright.
  2. What clause from the fourteenth amendment requires states to ensure citizens' rights are given?
  3. The decision in favor of Gideon was _________
  4. Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with Breaking and _______.
  5. Gideon v. Wainwright resulted in the overturning of ______ v. Brady.
  6. How did Gideon appeal to the U.S supreme court?
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  1. The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____
  2. In which state did the case originally start
  3. Gideon was denied the right to ________ guarenteed in the bill of rights.
  4. What Florida court denied Gideon's appeal?
  5. The state of Florida denied counsel because Gideon didn't commit a _______ crime.

11 Clues: What Florida court denied Gideon's appeal?In which state did the case originally startThe decision in favor of Gideon was _________How did Gideon appeal to the U.S supreme court?The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with Breaking and _______....

Reconstruction 2025-01-08

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
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  1. The Period after the Civil War
  2. A bill to abolish Slavery
  3. Anyone born in the U.S is a U.S. citizen
  4. This republican group wished to abolish slavery
  5. Restricted Many Rights for African Americans
  6. A landlord of farms
  7. All Races can Vote
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  1. The 17th President
  2. A northener who went to the South for Money in the Reconstruction
  3. Assisted freed slaves
  4. to remove from power
  5. The first African Senator
  6. White Southaners who supported the reconstruction

13 Clues: The 17th PresidentAll Races can VoteA landlord of farmsto remove from powerAssisted freed slavesA bill to abolish SlaveryThe first African SenatorThe Period after the Civil WarAnyone born in the U.S is a U.S. citizenRestricted Many Rights for African AmericansThis republican group wished to abolish slavery...

Influence of Historical Documents 2017-10-20

Influence of Historical Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. Carta a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215
  2. of law the idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law
  3. a set of things that people believe they should be free to do
  4. monarchy a system of government in which the king or queen shares authority with an elected legislature and agrees to be bound by a constitution or a set of laws, also known as a constitutional monarchy
  5. popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
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  1. Compact an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620
  2. process the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
  3. the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
  4. bill of rights a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689
  5. Sense a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England
  6. an official agreement made by two or more parties

11 Clues: the introduction to the U.S. Constitutionan official agreement made by two or more partiesa set of things that people believe they should be free to doof law the idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the lawpopular or representative system where the people create and run their own government...

Civics 2023-12-14

Civics crossword puzzle
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  1. 2 branches
  2. A pardon towards a group of people
  3. An official count of population
  4. the civil employes
  5. Representation based on population.
  6. What is the presidents branch in the government?
  7. A rule or command that has the force of law
  8. an official action or order
  9. Talking a bill to death
  10. What is a pass of a crime?
  11. An indirect method of election
  12. a hard no
  13. An action required by law
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  1. The study of rights a duty's of a citizen
  2. someone who handles foreign relations between countries
  3. The minimum number of people of a group that must be present
  4. A member of a state or nation who owes allegicene to it
  5. A type of elector strategy
  6. An action that a citizen should/could do
  7. People who vote for one for the major candidates

20 Clues: a hard no2 branchesthe civil employesTalking a bill to deathAn action required by lawA type of elector strategyWhat is a pass of a crime?an official action or orderAn indirect method of electionAn official count of populationA pardon towards a group of peopleRepresentation based on population.An action that a citizen should/could do...

Government Acronyms 2024-10-23

Government Acronyms crossword puzzle
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  1. health, education, welfare
  2. Fannie Mae
  3. environmental protection agency
  4. Freddie Mae
  5. federal deposit insurance corporation
  6. federal communication commission
  7. housing urban development
  8. American Track
  9. Food drug administration
  10. United States department of agriculture
  11. national institute of standards and tech
  12. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  13. Health human sources
  14. bill of rights
  15. Bridge investment program
  16. Transportation security administration
  17. Department of homeland security
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  1. Federal emergency management agency
  2. national oreanic atmospheric administration
  3. securities and exchange
  4. federal bureau of investigation
  5. department of defense
  6. Central Intelligence Agency
  7. federal aviation administration
  8. United States of America
  9. Record of decision
  10. department of transportation
  11. social security administration
  12. attorney general
  13. Veteren Assistance
  14. National institutes of health
  15. Secret service
  16. Supreme Court of the United States
  17. Small business association
  18. Department of justice

35 Clues: Fannie MaeFreddie MaeAmerican TrackSecret servicebill of rightsattorney generalRecord of decisionVeteren AssistanceHealth human sourcesdepartment of defenseDepartment of justicesecurities and exchangeUnited States of AmericaFood drug administrationhousing urban developmentBridge investment programhealth, education, welfareSmall business association...

The Legislative Branch 2022-10-10

The Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. a suggested new law.
  2. an indirect veto of a bill by the president not acting on it.
  3. a charge of wrongful conduct of a public official.
  4. a part of the Constitution that gives Congress power to make laws as needed.
  5. to bring a meeting to an end.
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  1. a political party leader in Congress.
  2. a person given certain rights, duties, and privileges because he or she was born in or chooses to live in a certain place.
  3. a member of the House of Representatives; a person who is a given the power to act for others.
  4. the period of time each year when Congress meets.
  5. a person who lives in a place.

10 Clues: a suggested new law.to bring a meeting to an end.a person who lives in a place.a political party leader in Congress.the period of time each year when Congress meets.a charge of wrongful conduct of a public official.an indirect veto of a bill by the president not acting on it....

Government and state structure of USA. 2025-11-05

Government and state structure of USA. crossword puzzle
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  1. This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
  2. The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  3. The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.
  4. of Rights/2. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the ______.
  5. of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress.
  6. 11. The process by which the President can reject a bill passed by Congress.
  7. General15. The highest law officer in the United States, head of the Department of Justice.
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  1. The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives holds this title.
  2. The Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.
  3. House/10. The President’s official residence and workplace in Washington, D.C.
  4. The division of power between the federal government and the states.
  5. of Independence/13. This document declared the American colonies independent from Britain in 1776.
  6. and Balances/8. This system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  7. This document, adopted in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States.
  8. The number of justices serving on the U.S. Supreme

15 Clues: The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress.The number of justices serving on the U.S. SupremeThe Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.The U.S. President belongs to this branch of government.This branch of government is responsible for making laws.of Representatives/7. The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress....

Unit 4 Week 3 Spelling Words 2023-01-22

Unit 4 Week 3 Spelling Words crossword puzzle
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  1. Did the crew chief _the workers to violence?
  2. The factory owner had the _ to raise wages because he understood what might happen otherwise.
  3. It is wrong to fire an employee because he or she has_, or socialized with, a striking worker.
  4. The president was _ and sworn into office.
  5. The boss _ our salary for one year.
  6. The lawyer for her job injury case _ with the factory’s lawyer until the case was finally settled.
  7. One worker _ that his rights were violated, but it would have been better for him to speak directly.
  8. During the protest, a worker broke a _ statue in the lobby, and flakes of gold flew into the air.
  9. He was _ by the workers to uphold their rights.
  10. Labor laws are strictly _ to protect workers.
  11. The workers’ rights bill was _,or approved.
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  1. He has _ his life to supporting workers’ rights, so he will always support them.
  2. The workers were _ then elected.
  3. The factory president _ the health inspector by secretly giving him money to overlook the violations.
  4. The workers _ the half-hour break rule to mean two 15-minute breaks, but not everyone agreed.
  5. Who _ the union president to do that job?
  6. The company _ workers who had gone on strike, harassing them for months after the strike.
  7. The workers felt no _ about the strike because there is no shame in protesting against long hours.
  8. Both sides _ to reach an agreement.

19 Clues: The workers were _ then elected.The boss _ our salary for one year.Both sides _ to reach an agreement.Who _ the union president to do that job?The president was _ and sworn into office.The workers’ rights bill was _,or approved.Did the crew chief _the workers to violence?Labor laws are strictly _ to protect workers....

Social 6 - Chapter 5 2025-10-20

Social 6 - Chapter 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. : The freedoms and protections that every Canadian has.
  2. of Commons : The place where Members of Parliament meet to debate ideas and create laws.
  3. : A person elected by citizens to speak and make decisions for them.
  4. : A system of government where citizens choose their leaders by voting.
  5. : The capital city of Canada and home to Parliament Hill.
  6. : The event in 1867 when Canada officially became a country.
  7. Tower : The tall tower on Parliament Hill that is a symbol of Canada.
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  1. : The part of the Constitution that protects Canadians’ rights and freedoms.
  2. : The group that reviews and improves laws before they are passed.
  3. Minister : The leader of the Canadian government.
  4. : A rule made by the government that everyone must follow.
  5. : An idea for a new law that Parliament discusses and votes on.
  6. : The country where our Parliament is located.
  7. : The set of rules that guides how Canada is governed.
  8. : The main place in Ottawa where Canada's laws are made.

15 Clues: : The country where our Parliament is located.Minister : The leader of the Canadian government.: The set of rules that guides how Canada is governed.: The freedoms and protections that every Canadian has.: The main place in Ottawa where Canada's laws are made.: The capital city of Canada and home to Parliament Hill....

US Constitution 2024-10-20

US Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. a person who believed that a bill of rights was needed before ratifying the Constitution
  2. country we beat in the American Revolution
  3. 1st ten amendments to the Constitution
  4. a term meaning we elect representatives to speak for us
  5. where only 3 out of every 5 slaves counted towards representation in the south
  6. "WE THEE PEOPLE" ; summarizes the Constitution at the beginning of the document
  7. interprets the laws; constitutional or unconstitutional
  8. where the delegates met to revise the Articles of Confederation
  9. supposed to be the most powerful branch; makes laws
  10. plan for adding addition states to the Union
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  1. a person FOR the ratifying of the Constitution
  2. America's first form of Government; weak
  3. a complaint
  4. rights given to us by our Creator; cannot be taken away
  5. made up of the President and his Cabinet
  6. term meaning power is shared between the national gov and the state gov
  7. farmers tried to take over an arsenal because their farms has been taken away from them
  8. believed that citizens had a right to overthrow the government if it could not protect them; a person
  9. the compromise that creates our legislative branch

19 Clues: a complaint1st ten amendments to the ConstitutionAmerica's first form of Government; weakmade up of the President and his Cabinetcountry we beat in the American Revolutionplan for adding addition states to the Uniona person FOR the ratifying of the Constitutionthe compromise that creates our legislative branch...

The First Contest Was NO Contest 2017-03-30

The First Contest Was NO Contest crossword puzzle
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  1. the will of the people
  2. an addition to the bill of rights
  3. the branch that contains Congress
  4. Last name of the first president
  5. what the president's group of advisors are called
  6. the blueprint for the government
  7. the speech made by the loser
  8. the type of votes needed to be president
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  1. the political duo running for an election
  2. person running for office
  3. the process by which someone is elected
  4. how the number of representatives for a state is determined
  5. last name of the first vice president
  6. the name of the war that helped to create the country
  7. the presidential branch of the federal government
  8. no dissenting votes

16 Clues: no dissenting votesthe will of the peopleperson running for officethe speech made by the loserLast name of the first presidentthe blueprint for the governmentan addition to the bill of rightsthe branch that contains Congresslast name of the first vice presidentthe process by which someone is electedthe type of votes needed to be president...

librarian Lil 2016-05-19

librarian Lil crossword puzzle
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  1. Who was the leader of the motorcycle gang?
  2. Lil carried so many books she became super______
  3. Bill hates these, while Lil always loved them
  4. Bill became Lil's _________ in the library
  5. Where did Bill go to watch his favorite show
  6. What did Bill agree to do if Lil could move one of their bikes
  7. what age did Lil build a tree house
  8. It's said that librarian Lil had a book in her hand when she was
  9. What career did Lil choose to follow.
  10. Lil stacked all the ________ of the motorcycle gang
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  1. She loved to read books and had a wild imagination
  2. Lil handed out books in a _________
  3. what age did Lil read every book in the children’s section of the library
  4. Everyone Chesterville were _________ potatoes
  5. What day did Bill's favorite TV show come
  6. Who told Bill that there were no more TVs
  7. Lils favorite pastime was
  8. Did people come to the library before the blackout
  9. She was so strong that she could lift up a
  10. People started reading books when there was a _______

20 Clues: Lils favorite pastime wasLil handed out books in a _________what age did Lil build a tree houseWhat career did Lil choose to follow.What day did Bill's favorite TV show comeWho told Bill that there were no more TVsWho was the leader of the motorcycle gang?Bill became Lil's _________ in the libraryShe was so strong that she could lift up a...

English and American revolution 2022-02-02

English and American revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Return of Charles II as king
  2. The bill outlined specific constitutional right
  3. rasied money for Britain
  4. Rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  5. payments made after a war by the other side
  6. the satirical novel Candide
  7. Execution of Charles
  8. boycott British and goods beginning
  9. overthrew the catholic king
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  1. attempted to pacify the British
  2. ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763
  3. Queen of England
  4. Crowned joints rulers
  5. patriot mob attack against British loyalist
  6. The high Anglican
  7. Granted religious minorities the right to worship
  8. tea exported to the colonies
  9. start of the American Revolutionary War
  10. Boundary marked in Appalachian Mountains
  11. punitive laws passed by Britian
  12. Recognized U.S. independence
  13. Lord protector
  14. Destroyed power of the King
  15. "King of Great Britain
  16. father of classical liberalism

25 Clues: Lord protectorQueen of EnglandThe high AnglicanExecution of CharlesCrowned joints rulers"King of Great Britainrasied money for Britainthe satirical novel CandideDestroyed power of the Kingoverthrew the catholic kingReturn of Charles II as kingtea exported to the coloniesRecognized U.S. independencefather of classical liberalism...

History Chapter 6 Crossword 2022-01-27

History Chapter 6 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. an ability the president has to cancel laws Congress has passed.
  2. People who have moved to the U.S. from a foreign country who now have most of the rights of a U.S. citizen.
  3. To formally accuse.
  4. The power to take personal property to benefit the public.
  5. The government cannot punish anyone without due process of law. This means that the law must be fairly applied.
  6. or vote to bring charges of serious crimes against a president.
  7. If found not guilty, someone cannot be tried again for the same crime.
  8. Gives authorities permission to search someone’s property.
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  1. Federalist that promised that a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution.
  2. A system of government that divided powers between the states and the federal government.
  3. To return immigrants to their country of origin.
  4. Make a request of the government.
  5. The first female Court justice.
  6. The idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone.
  7. The first African American Court justice.

15 Clues: To formally accuse.The first female Court justice.Make a request of the government.The first African American Court justice.To return immigrants to their country of origin.The power to take personal property to benefit the public.Gives authorities permission to search someone’s property....

US Hist 2024-01-03

US Hist crossword puzzle
Across
  1. final battle of the revolutionary war
  2. a civil war battle with no winner and high casualties
  3. the bill of rights has ten of these
  4. last name of lincoln’s assassin
Down
  1. The first name of the first president
  2. a fortress on an island
  3. The second president
  4. Where the witch trials took place
  5. The best city for a tea party
  6. the north side of the civil war

10 Clues: The second presidenta fortress on an islandThe best city for a tea partythe north side of the civil warlast name of lincoln’s assassinWhere the witch trials took placethe bill of rights has ten of theseThe first name of the first presidentfinal battle of the revolutionary wara civil war battle with no winner and high casualties

Foundation Unit 2012-12-10

Foundation Unit crossword puzzle
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  1. government government is not all powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do.
  2. of VA company of london gave colonists the rights of Englishmen.
  3. in a democratic system of government, the people rule.
  4. government in a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.
  5. of the governed people are the source of any and all governmental power.
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  1. of law the government and those who govern are bound by law.
  2. of independence declared us free from Great Britain; affirmed certain "unalienable rights" ("life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."), established the idea that all people are equal under the law, stated grievances against the King of Great Britain.
  3. establish justice, form a union, provide a military, insure peace!
  4. declaration of rights model for the US Bill of Rights
  5. of confederation first written form of government for the independent states; maintained that major powers resided with individual states causing a weak central government; replaced by the constitution.

10 Clues: declaration of rights model for the US Bill of Rightsin a democratic system of government, the people rule.of law the government and those who govern are bound by law.of VA company of london gave colonists the rights of Englishmen.establish justice, form a union, provide a military, insure peace!...

Bill 2021-10-05

Bill crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What does Bill pulls out of holster (three words)
  2. Favorite Guatemalan rum
  3. Delectable favorite snack
  4. 2018 Christmas party activity
  5. Best meeting space in DC
  6. Team building in the woods
  7. First overseas trip
  8. Riveting personality met on latest trip to West Africa
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  1. Initiative launched during past year of civil unrest in U.S.
  2. The E in PSEA
  3. Original career
  4. Final means of transportation during chaotic board trip to India
  5. Favorite interpreter
  6. what Bill does more of than any of us (possibly more than all of us combined…..)
  7. Major RA INGO partner

15 Clues: The E in PSEAOriginal careerFirst overseas tripFavorite interpreterMajor RA INGO partnerFavorite Guatemalan rumBest meeting space in DCDelectable favorite snackTeam building in the woods2018 Christmas party activityWhat does Bill pulls out of holster (three words)Riveting personality met on latest trip to West Africa...

How a Bill Becomes a Law 2024-03-05

How a Bill Becomes a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. The committee holds hearings to gather information and opinions on the bill from experts, stakeholders, and the public.
  2. Action: If both chambers pass the bill, it is sent to the President for approval or veto.
  3. The committee prepares a report detailing its findings and recommendations on the bill.
  4. Committee: If the House and Senate versions of the bill differ, a conference committee is formed to reconcile the differences.
  5. The bill is referred to a committee for review and consideration.
  6. The committee may amend, revise, and rewrite the bill during the markup process.
  7. If approved by the President or if a veto is overridden, the bill becomes law.
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  1. Members of the conference committee negotiate to reach a compromise version of the bill acceptable to both chambers.
  2. Passage: The compromise bill is sent back to both chambers for a final vote.
  3. The bill is introduced by a member of Congress in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
  4. Members of Congress discuss the bill’s merits, drawbacks, and potential impact during floor debate.
  5. Override: Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.
  6. Amendments may be proposed and added to the bill during floor consideration.
  7. Consideration: The bill is debated and voted on by the full chamber (House or Senate) in which it was introduced.
  8. A final vote is taken by the full chamber on whether to pass the bill.

15 Clues: The bill is referred to a committee for review and consideration.A final vote is taken by the full chamber on whether to pass the bill.Passage: The compromise bill is sent back to both chambers for a final vote.Amendments may be proposed and added to the bill during floor consideration....

Unit 5 Vocab 2025-12-11

Unit 5 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. a change or addition to the Constitution
  2. rights that cannot be taken away
  3. dividing government power into three branches
  4. a group of citizens who decide court cases
  5. the first written plan for the U.S. government
  6. the idea that people hold the power
  7. fair steps the government must follow
  8. the main written plan for how the U.S. government works
  9. a person who did not support the Constitution
  10. sharing power between states and the national government
  11. a group of states joined together
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  1. to house soldiers in your home
  2. the right to gather peacefully
  3. something that follows the rules of a constitution
  4. the area north and west of the original states
  5. the group that chooses the president
  6. rights that belong to each person
  7. the right to vote
  8. an agreement where each side gives up something
  9. the first ten amendments that protect rights
  10. a clause that lets Congress make necessary laws
  11. a plan that gave more power to big states
  12. the right to know why you are being held
  13. an agreement about counting enslaved people
  14. a rule or law made by a government
  15. essays written to support the Constitution
  16. to approve something officially
  17. a plan that gave equal power to all states
  18. the idea that government cannot do whatever it wants
  19. choosing leaders to represent the people
  20. ways each branch can limit the others
  21. a person who supported the Constitution

32 Clues: the right to voteto house soldiers in your homethe right to gather peacefullyto approve something officiallyrights that cannot be taken awayrights that belong to each persona group of states joined togethera rule or law made by a governmentthe idea that people hold the powerthe group that chooses the presidentfair steps the government must follow...

Government 2023-09-12

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. A process where citizens vote to choose their leaders.
  2. A change or addition to the constitution or a law.
  3. of Representatives Part of the U.S. Congress with members representing different districts.
  4. Branch The part of the government that makes and passes laws.
  5. and Balances A system in which each branch of government has powers that limit the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  6. A set of rules that outlines how a country or organization is governed.
  7. One of the two parts of the U.S. Congress with two senators representing each state.
  8. The act of choosing a person or a political party by ballot in an election.
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  1. Branch The part of the government that interprets and applies the laws.
  2. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protect the rights and freedoms of citizens.
  3. The status of being a member of a particular country and having certain rights and responsibilities.
  4. A system of government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for the country.
  5. The leader of a country chosen by the citizens through elections.
  6. Branch The part of the government responsible for enforcing and implementing laws.
  7. A group of elected representatives who make and pass laws for the United States.

15 Clues: A change or addition to the constitution or a law.A process where citizens vote to choose their leaders.Branch The part of the government that makes and passes laws.The leader of a country chosen by the citizens through elections.Branch The part of the government that interprets and applies the laws....

Bill of Rigths 2025-11-12

Bill of Rigths crossword puzzle
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  1. Rights retained by the People
  2. Search and arrest
  3. Abolition of slavery
  4. Rights in criminal cases
  5. Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
  6. Right to a fair trial
  7. Black suffrage
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  1. Bail, fines, punishment
  2. Rights in civil cases
  3. States' rightsAmendment 11 Lawsuits against states
  4. Right to bear arms
  5. Presidential elections
  6. Civil rights
  7. Quartering of soldiers

14 Clues: Civil rightsBlack suffrageSearch and arrestRight to bear armsAbolition of slaveryRights in civil casesRight to a fair trialPresidential electionsQuartering of soldiersBail, fines, punishmentRights in criminal casesRights retained by the PeopleFreedoms, Petitions, AssemblyStates' rightsAmendment 11 Lawsuits against states

Constitution puzzle 2014-11-08

Constitution puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. theyve come to suck your blood!
  2. Maggie is always chillin like a...
  3. Date that the Bill of Rights was formed.
  4. number of amendments introduced to the constitution.
  5. displays the Constitution
  6. G. Washington made it to give thanks
  7. how was the Constitution written in?
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  1. Was one of the two future presidents to sign the Constitution
  2. The coolest bros in town
  3. one the age of Ben Franklin when he was the oldest fella in the CC squad
  4. the Constitution was written in this date.
  5. Twinkle twinkle little...
  6. of US documents the Constitution is the...
  7. has 4400 words

14 Clues: has 4400 wordsThe coolest bros in towndisplays the ConstitutionTwinkle twinkle little...theyve come to suck your blood!Maggie is always chillin like a...G. Washington made it to give thankshow was the Constitution written in?Date that the Bill of Rights was formed.the Constitution was written in this date.of US documents the Constitution is the......

Human Rights Puzzle Quest 2025-09-18

Human Rights Puzzle Quest crossword puzzle
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  1. Rights  Rights that ensure fair wages, safe work, and social security
  2. Rights  Rights that belong to both individuals and groups
  3. Human Rights Institutions  Independent bodies set up in countries to protect human rights
  4. The right to be treated fairly in society and under the law
  5. The 1948 document adopted by the UN that lists basic human rights
  6. Guiding Principles  A 2011 UN framework to guide business and human rights
  7. The principle that no one can be permanently stripped of their rights
  8. Principles  Principles adopted in 1993 to guide national human rights institutions
  9. A right that cannot be lawfully taken away, only limited
  10. The quality of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities
  11. Rights  Rights that must be given without delay
  12. Rights  Rights related to traditions, languages, and heritage of people
  13. In a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for this
  14. Freedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinions
  15. Rights  Rights that every person is born with, no matter where they live
  16. In the UN Guiding Principles, the “A” stands for this
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  1. Politikon  Aristotle’s phrase meaning “man is a political animal”
  2. The city where important human rights principles on sexual orientation and gender identity were agreed
  3. Nations  International organization where the UDHR was adopted in 1948
  4. Forty-Eight  The year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted
  5. The principle that human rights apply to everyone everywhere
  6. of Law  The idea that everyone is subject to the same legal rules
  7. Law  A branch of international law that protects people during war
  8. The first name of your instructor
  9. The country where the Yogyakarta Principles meeting was held
  10. Rights  Rights that protect people’s participation in government and society
  11. Rights  Rights that exist from nature, not given by law
  12. Rights  Freedoms that protect individuals from unfair treatment by the state
  13. Rights  Rights created and protected by the law
  14. The principle that all rights are connected and cannot be separated

30 Clues: The first name of your instructorIn a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for thisFreedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinionsRights  Rights that must be given without delayRights  Rights created and protected by the lawIn the UN Guiding Principles, the “A” stands for thisRights  Rights that exist from nature, not given by law...

Gov't & Civics Basics Review Crossword 2024-08-30

Gov't & Civics Basics Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. author of the Declaration of Independence
  2. the most powerful court in the judicial branch
  3. document that formally severed ties between the British colonies and Great Britain
  4. a type of democracy where citizens elect politicians to serve as their voice in government; professional politicians study the issues and vote on their constituents' behalf
  5. the system in the Constitution that gives the branches power while preventing one branch from becoming too powerful
  6. why some states have more representatives than others
  7. agreeing to (formally)
  8. concept that citizens agree to live under a government for protection and order, but that government must also respect inalienable rights
  9. English philosopher whose designation of life, liberty and property as inalienable rights influenced Jefferson
  10. this branch of the federal government drafts and passes laws
  11. amendment that protects your political speech, the press and the ability to worship (or not) any religion you choose
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  1. the body in the legislative branch where Mary Gay Scanlon works
  2. a change to the constitution; we often interpret them as listing individual citizens' rights
  3. the dominant economic system in the United States
  4. the system by which the country elects the President, with different states worth different 'points' roughly based on population
  5. the smaller body in the legislation branch where John Fetterman and Bob Casey work
  6. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution the protect citizens individual rights
  7. this document creates the federal government
  8. branch of the federal government that interprets the laws, punishes lawbreakers and determines the constitutionality of laws; its justices are NOT elected
  9. the president's advisors and leaders of the executive branch agencies; must be confirmed by the Senate
  10. this type of democracy features citizens voting on every proposed bill; very few countries have this type of democracy, as it's not very practical
  11. this branch of the federal government commands the military

22 Clues: agreeing to (formally)author of the Declaration of Independencethis document creates the federal governmentthe most powerful court in the judicial branchthe dominant economic system in the United Stateswhy some states have more representatives than othersthis branch of the federal government commands the military...

Seventh Grade History Review for Chapter 17 Dates 2025-01-20

Seventh Grade History Review for Chapter 17 Dates crossword puzzle
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  1. signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence
  2. England and Scotland united and called Great Britain
  3. U.S. Civil War
  4. ratification of the U.S. Constitution
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  1. U.S. War for Independence
  2. Pilgrims landed at Plymouth
  3. adoption of the U.S. Bill of Rights
  4. official beginning of modern missions

8 Clues: U.S. Civil WarU.S. War for IndependencePilgrims landed at Plymouthadoption of the U.S. Bill of Rightsofficial beginning of modern missionsratification of the U.S. Constitutionsigning of the U.S. Declaration of IndependenceEngland and Scotland united and called Great Britain

fourth Amendment 2013-11-13

fourth Amendment crossword puzzle
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  1. that which is morally correct, just, or honorable
  2. a minor change in a document.
  3. of Rights- a statement of the rights of a class of people, in particular
  4. a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice
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  1. the action of capturing someone or something using force
  2. the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed
  3. fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
  4. break or fail

8 Clues: break or faila minor change in a document.that which is morally correct, just, or honorablethe action of capturing someone or something using forcethe action or process of affirming something or being affirmedfixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.of Rights- a statement of the rights of a class of people, in particular...

Crime Scene to Courtroom 2021-09-26

Crime Scene to Courtroom crossword puzzle
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  1. The intentional or premeditated death of a person
  2. First 10 amendments to the US constitution
  3. To make judgement of guilt
  4. Article of the Bill of Rights that provides the right to a fair trial
  5. Discussion between jurors
  6. Not accepted as valid
  7. Allows judge to admit expert witnesses
  8. An individual against whom a lawsuit is filed
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  1. When evidence is insufficient to support a conviction
  2. Number of jurors in a trial
  3. Tries a criminal case on behalf of the government
  4. Allows judge to admit evidence
  5. The beginnings of a criminal trial
  6. Information presented to a jury
  7. Appointed official that makes decisions
  8. Defendant's statement of guilty or not guilty

16 Clues: Not accepted as validDiscussion between jurorsTo make judgement of guiltNumber of jurors in a trialAllows judge to admit evidenceInformation presented to a juryThe beginnings of a criminal trialAllows judge to admit expert witnessesAppointed official that makes decisionsFirst 10 amendments to the US constitution...

Constitution 1 2024-08-29

Constitution 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. the first paragraph of the Constitution
  2. the part of the U.S. government headed by the president and responsible for enforcing federal laws
  3. a segment of a written document. The constitution is divided into articles dealing with different areas of government
  4. a proposal for a law to be considered by Congress or a state legislature
  5. the set of basic laws and rules defining a nation's or state's system of government
  6. the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Their common purpose is to protect the American people from abuses of government power
  7. a lawmaking body with two houses
  8. a political system that gives significant powers to both national and state governments
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  1. changes in a bill, a law, or a constitution
  2. the part of government that has responsibility for making the laws
  3. act of approving or making legal
  4. the part of government made up of courts, with its function to interpret the laws in specific areas
  5. to give up a part of one's original demands or desires to reach agreement on an issue
  6. voting rights
  7. the division of government into three main parts or branches

15 Clues: voting rightsact of approving or making legala lawmaking body with two housesthe first paragraph of the Constitutionchanges in a bill, a law, or a constitutionthe division of government into three main parts or branchesthe part of government that has responsibility for making the laws...

layer unit 2023-12-18

layer unit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a suggested new law
  2. the period of time each year
  3. a member of the house of representatives
  4. to bring a meeting to an end
  5. a period of time something last
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  1. to announce that a person is leaving
  2. a person given certain rights
  3. to spend a period of time carrying out a duty
  4. a person who lives in a place
  5. to control or direct

10 Clues: a suggested new lawto control or directthe period of time each yearto bring a meeting to an enda person given certain rightsa person who lives in a placea period of time something lastto announce that a person is leavinga member of the house of representativesto spend a period of time carrying out a duty

Gibson Dennis 2025-12-03

Gibson Dennis crossword puzzle
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  1. the leader of the us
  2. oppressive government
  3. each branch of has the power to check each other
  4. the other part of the government we have
  5. what you are aloud to do or have
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  1. what limits how long someone can run in the place in the government
  2. could be a law
  3. first 10 amendments
  4. separates the powers of the branches
  5. part of the government we have

10 Clues: could be a lawfirst 10 amendmentsthe leader of the usoppressive governmentpart of the government we havewhat you are aloud to do or haveseparates the powers of the branchesthe other part of the government we haveeach branch of has the power to check each otherwhat limits how long someone can run in the place in the government

Celebrating Black Excellence 2021-01-31

Celebrating Black Excellence crossword puzzle
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  1. The 49th and current Vice President of the United States
  2. Muslim boxer known for his social message of black pride and black resistance to white domination.
  3. Civil rights speaker who wrote “I have a dream” speech
  4. One of the Exonerated Five, co-author of Punching the Air
  5. The first African American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the U.S.
  6. African American Muslim minister and human rights activist, popular during the civil rights movement.
  7. Professional tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles
  8. One of the most famous Black female rappers in history
  9. The first black female publisher in North America.
  10. Inaugural poet and first National Youth Poet Laureate
  11. Davis First black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting
  12. Award-winning American stand-up comedian
  13. Black woman, songwriter, singer, rapper, and flutist who stands for body positivity and female empowerment.
  14. Featured on the Canadian $10 bill
  15. Author of the bestseller The Hate U Give.
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  1. The first black female “computer” working for NASA
  2. Played for the Lakers with jersey number is 24
  3. First Black president in American history
  4. Didn’t stand up to give up her seat on the bus
  5. Woman who has led hundreds of people through the Underground Railroad.
  6. Jamaican poet, folklorist, writer, and educator who wrote in Jamaican Patois.
  7. American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.
  8. Female poet and civil rights activist, author of I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
  9. Jamaican Singer, songwriter, and musician known for his Redemption songs
  10. Slam poet and author of The Poet X
  11. First Black women to travel into space in 1992
  12. South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist
  13. Late actor who portrayed Black Panther
  14. American rap icon of the 1990s
  15. American figure skater who won a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics.

30 Clues: American rap icon of the 1990sFeatured on the Canadian $10 billSlam poet and author of The Poet XLate actor who portrayed Black PantherAward-winning American stand-up comedianFirst Black president in American historyAuthor of the bestseller The Hate U Give.Played for the Lakers with jersey number is 24Didn’t stand up to give up her seat on the bus...

Colonies 2014-10-14

Colonies crossword puzzle
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  1. Likes to chase mice
  2. Th
  3. Has a trunk
  4. Large marsupial
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  1. Act of 1649 This bill made it a crim to restrict religious rights of christians
  2. Man's best friend
  3. Flying mammal

7 Clues: ThHas a trunkFlying mammalLarge marsupialMan's best friendLikes to chase miceAct of 1649 This bill made it a crim to restrict religious rights of christians

Congressional Committees 2025-01-14

Congressional Committees crossword puzzle
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  1. Party that selects committee chairmen and holds the most seats on a standing committee
  2. Abbreviation for Congressional staff agency that provides Congress with recommendations about the effects of Budget proposals
  3. An association of Congress members created to advance a political ideology or a regional, ethnic, or economic interest
  4. Abbreviation for Congressional staff agency that oversees and audits all government programs
  5. Committee in each house that allocates money to every government program
  6. Personal work done by a member of Congress (or his staff) for his constituents
  7. How committee chairmen are usually selected
  8. Committee in the HoR that decides whether and under what conditions the House will vote on a bill
  9. Smaller division of committees that specialize in a particular aspect of the committee's responsibilities
  10. If a Bill is granted this in the House, it is scheduled for floor consideration
  11. A temporary committee designed to create a compromise Bill after the HoR and Senate have passed differing versions of the same Bill
  12. Committee composed of members of both houses of Congress
  13. Bill in the HoR cannot be debated or amended on the floor before a vote
  14. The role of Congressional committees investigating and regulating Federal agencies
  15. Special, temporary committees set up for a specific purpose
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  1. Leader of a committee
  2. When members of Congress affect bills in order to provide money and government projects for their constituents; aided by favorable committee placement
  3. Positive feature of committee work; assigning bills to those members of congress with applicable expertise in a given area
  4. An attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the Senate from taking action to the bill; can be ended by cloture which requires a vote by 60% of the Senate
  5. Most powerful member of the Senate
  6. A Bill in the HoR is allowed limited debate and/or there are strict limits as to who can amend the bill or what types of amendments can be added from the floor
  7. Most powerful member of the HoR
  8. Permanent committees that preside over a specific area of expertise
  9. A Bill in the HoR can be debated and amended freely on the floor before a vote
  10. Where most work is done in Congress

25 Clues: Leader of a committeeMost powerful member of the HoRMost powerful member of the SenateWhere most work is done in CongressHow committee chairmen are usually selectedCommittee composed of members of both houses of CongressSpecial, temporary committees set up for a specific purposePermanent committees that preside over a specific area of expertise...

How a Bill Becomes a Law 2024-03-05

How a Bill Becomes a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. Consideration The bill is debated and voted on by the full chamber (House or Senate) in which it was introduced.
  2. Committee If the House and Senate versions of the bill differ, a conference committee is formed to reconcile the differences.
  3. The committee may amend, revise, and rewrite the bill during the markup process.
  4. Members of Congress discuss the bill’s merits, drawbacks, and potential impact during floor debate.
  5. Override Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.
  6. The bill is introduced by a member of Congress in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
  7. The bill is referred to a committee for review and consideration.
  8. The committee holds hearings to gather information and opinions on the bill from experts, stakeholders, and the public.
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  1. The committee prepares a report detailing its findings and recommendations on the bill.
  2. approved by the President or if a veto is overridden, the bill becomes law.
  3. A final vote is taken by the full chamber on whether to pass the bill.
  4. Amendments may be proposed and added to the bill during floor consideration.
  5. Passage The compromise bill is sent back to both chambers for a final vote.
  6. Action If both chambers pass the bill, it is sent to the President for approval or veto.
  7. Members of the conference committee negotiate to reach a compromise version of the bill acceptable to both chambers.

15 Clues: The bill is referred to a committee for review and consideration.A final vote is taken by the full chamber on whether to pass the bill.approved by the President or if a veto is overridden, the bill becomes law.Passage The compromise bill is sent back to both chambers for a final vote....

The basis of the Constitution 2012-01-29

The basis of the Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The ___________ Carta of 1215 placed limits on the power of the British monarch.
  2. A movement of the 1700s that broke away a little from the church in that it promoted knowledge, reason and science as the means to improve society.
  3. A British Enlightenment thinker who believed that all people have natural rights, which included the right to life, liberty, and property.
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  1. The framers of the Constitution looked a lot to the English _______________, England's law making body. The king had to rely on them to pay for war and the royal government.
  2. A System of government in which the people elect representatives to exercise power for them.
  3. An Enlightenment thinker who wrote the Spirit of Laws, and declared that the powers of the government should be separated and balanced.
  4. The English Bill of _____________ of 1689 was another important model for Americans. Many Americans thought the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights.
  5. We must take an ____________ role as citizens in our system in which we elect people to exercise power for us.
  6. A woman asked Benjamin Franklin, "What kind of government have you given us, Dr. Franklin? A republic or a monarchy?" "A republic, Madam, if _________ can keep it."

9 Clues: The ___________ Carta of 1215 placed limits on the power of the British monarch.A System of government in which the people elect representatives to exercise power for them.We must take an ____________ role as citizens in our system in which we elect people to exercise power for us....

layer unit 2023-12-18

layer unit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a suggested new law
  2. the period of time each year
  3. a member of the house of representatives
  4. to bring a meeting to an end
  5. a period of time something last
Down
  1. to announce that a person is leaving
  2. a person given certain rights
  3. to spend a period of time carrying out a duty
  4. a person who lives in a place
  5. to control or direct

10 Clues: a suggested new lawto control or directthe period of time each yearto bring a meeting to an enda person given certain rightsa person who lives in a placea period of time something lastto announce that a person is leavinga member of the house of representativesto spend a period of time carrying out a duty

Government Project 2017-10-18

Government Project crossword puzzle
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  1. powers powers that are not specifically delegated in the Constitution, but are understood to be necessary or allowed. Allowed by the Constitution through the "Elastic Clause"- a section of the Constitution that gives the government the power to do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out its other
  2. powers all powers not specifically delegated to the Federal Government are to be reserved
  3. a system of government in which all power remains in the hands of the people
  4. of powers the division of the government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  5. the balancing of power between the Federal Government and the State Governments
  6. government Each branch of government has only certain powers
  7. powers those powers that both the Federal Government and State Governments have simultaneously
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  1. Declaration of Independence a document declaring the new colonies independence from British rule
  2. powers those powers that are specifically assigned to the Federal Government by the Constitution
  3. of checks and balances the ways in which one branch of government influences and limits the action of another branch of
  4. Branch the division of government that enforces the law and administers its daily
  5. The President serves as the supreme commander of all branches f the U.S. military.
  6. of Rights the first ten amendments to the U.S Constitution
  7. a proposal by a legislative body to change a bill or law or a formal change in the Constitution
  8. S. Constitution a document establishing the framework of the American government and outlining the rights of the people

15 Clues: of Rights the first ten amendments to the U.S Constitutiongovernment Each branch of government has only certain powersa system of government in which all power remains in the hands of the peoplethe balancing of power between the Federal Government and the State Governments...

Adrianna's Final Exam Crossword Creation 2021-01-13

Adrianna's Final Exam Crossword Creation crossword puzzle
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  1. The first paragraphs of the Constitution is called the ___________
  2. the highest court in the country
  3. groups of people who share similar beliefs
  4. people who meet with members of the government and discuss the group’s issues and concerns
  5. People who lead each department
  6. but to decide which side’s version of the story is correct.
  7. The goal is not to find out whether someone is innocent or
  8. The total authority over the people
  9. the group of people who are members or citizens of a state
  10. the idea that the national government shares power with the state governments
  11. being a member of a nation or country and having full rights and responsibilities under the law
  12. a group of twelve people listens to the evidence and decides who wins
  13. people want to be as free as possible to make their own decisions
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  1. the main organizations in the executive branch
  2. the document that creates our nation’s government
  3. systems that have three or more political parties
  4. the process that allows immigrants to become citizens
  5. A system that has two major political parties that hold all of the power
  6. to give permission for something
  7. a government's strategy in dealing with other nations
  8. ________ legislature because has two houses
  9. meaning law-making
  10. A system having one major political party
  11. guarantees certain rights to United States citizens
  12. government organizations that also focus on specific issues
  13. The first amendment has

26 Clues: meaning law-makingThe first amendment hasPeople who lead each departmentthe highest court in the countryto give permission for somethingThe total authority over the peopleA system having one major political partygroups of people who share similar beliefs________ legislature because has two housesthe main organizations in the executive branch...

CHAPTER 8 HISTORY VOCAB 2021-12-06

CHAPTER 8 HISTORY VOCAB crossword puzzle
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  1. government of the people
  2. Government with limited powers strictly defined by the law; no person or group is above the law
  3. Final and supreme authority of the US, SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
  4. amendment that gives freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
  5. amendment that guarantees to keep no soldier quartered in house unless given consent by owner
  6. to approve
  7. the sharing of powers between the national and state governments
  8. Lawmaking branch of government (consists of Senate & House of Representatives
  9. Delegates of constitutional convention who shaped constitution
  10. First 10 amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  11. powers that belong only to the federal government
  12. power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
  13. Executes or carries out the law (president and cabinet)
  14. England's legislature (law making) body
  15. Against ratifying constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights
  16. amendment that gives right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
  17. An official change or addition to the Constitution
  18. amendment that ensures rights of the people.
  19. Introduction to the Constitution stating GOALS
  20. powers shared by state and federal governments
  21. amendment that gives the right to bear arms
  22. system in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no one branch gets too much power
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  1. includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (supreme court & federal courts)
  2. (republicanism) people rule through elected representatives
  3. powers that belong only to the state governments
  4. powers not specifically defined in the constitution, shall be entrusted to congress
  5. Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power)
  6. amendment that gives rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
  7. amendment right of trial by jury in civil cases.
  8. amendment that gives right of speech, press, right to assemble, and petition government
  9. amendment gives Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
  10. Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  11. amendment that gives powers reserved to the states.
  12. movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
  13. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
  14. based on Monlesquieu- powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  15. supporters of constitution and a stronger national governments feared disorderi without it

37 Clues: to approvegovernment of the peopleLegislative, Executive, and JudicialEngland's legislature (law making) bodyamendment that gives the right to bear armsamendment that ensures rights of the people.Introduction to the Constitution stating GOALSpowers shared by state and federal governmentspowers that belong only to the state governments...

Writing the Constitution: Creating a More Perfect Union 2022-10-17

Writing the Constitution: Creating a More Perfect Union crossword puzzle
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  1. This constitutional principle divides government into 3 separate branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches)
  2. This amendment gives individuals the right to keep and bear arms
  3. First 10 amendments added to the Constitution which protect individual freedoms from the federal government
  4. This group supported ratification of the Constitution and argued that a strong national government would provide order and stability for the country
  5. This constitutional principle allows for the election of representatives, example- creation of Congress to carry out the will of the people
  6. An example of this constitutional principle can be found in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
  7. Compromise which delt with the issue of representation, provided a plan for representation of both large and small states
  8. This amendment states that you can not be forced to quarter troops in your home
  9. This constitutional principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful
  10. This amendment guarantees you the right to a speedy and public trial by jury
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  1. Our nation's first constitution which created a WEAK national government
  2. This constitutional principle gives PEOPLE the power, power rests with the consent of the PEOPLE
  3. This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
  4. Written in support of the Constitution, published anonymously, argued for a strong national/central government
  5. Shared powers between the federal/national and state governments, 10th amendment is an example of this constitutional principle
  6. This amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizures
  7. Compromise at the Constitutional Convention which delt with the counting of enslaved people for purposes of determining representation
  8. This group opposed ratification of the Constitution because they were worried about creating a government too powerful, wanted a Bill of Rights added
  9. This amendment gives you the freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and the right to assemble peacefully

19 Clues: This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishmentThis amendment gives individuals the right to keep and bear armsThis amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizuresOur nation's first constitution which created a WEAK national governmentThis amendment guarantees you the right to a speedy and public trial by jury...

Crime Scene to Courtroom 2021-09-26

Crime Scene to Courtroom crossword puzzle
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  1. Defendant's statement of guilty or not guilty
  2. First 10 amendments to the US constitution
  3. Tries a criminal case on behalf of the government
  4. Number of jurors in a trial
  5. Discussion between jurors
  6. The beginnings of a criminal trial
  7. To make judgement of guilt
  8. Information presented to a jury
  9. Not accepted as valid
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  1. When evidence is insufficient to support a conviction
  2. Allows judge to admit evidence
  3. Appointed official that makes decisions
  4. Allows judge to admit expert witnesses
  5. The intentional or premeditated death of a person
  6. An individual against whom a lawsuit is filed
  7. Article of the Bill of Rights that provides the right to a fair trial

16 Clues: Not accepted as validDiscussion between jurorsTo make judgement of guiltNumber of jurors in a trialAllows judge to admit evidenceInformation presented to a juryThe beginnings of a criminal trialAllows judge to admit expert witnessesAppointed official that makes decisionsFirst 10 amendments to the US constitution...

Government 2023-09-28

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. number of people in senate
  2. necessary to conduct business
  3. maintains order for the US
  4. gives congress the authority to enact laws that are not in the constitution
  5. bringing a bill out of committee
  6. bill that changes to a permanent law
  7. reports on specific bill
  8. where different bills are sent
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  1. enables voters to cast direct votes for US senators
  2. joint committee created to settle differences in versions of a bill passed by each congress
  3. write laws beyond what's in the constitution
  4. number of House representatives
  5. to take a bill
  6. private meeting run by political parties
  7. official expression of the opinion or will of legislative body
  8. senators term
  9. person designated by government official
  10. a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote

18 Clues: senators termto take a billreports on specific billnumber of people in senatemaintains order for the USnecessary to conduct businesswhere different bills are sentnumber of House representativesbringing a bill out of committeebill that changes to a permanent lawprivate meeting run by political partiesperson designated by government official...

Puzzle 2020-06-23

Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. only animal with 9 lives
  2. 1,2,3...
  3. didnt kill himself
  4. the bill of rights has 10 of them
Down
  1. woodys best friend
  2. little rubber thing that prevents sti's and pregnancy
  3. your current and future president
  4. the sound a clock makes, also an app

8 Clues: 1,2,3...woodys best frienddidnt kill himselfonly animal with 9 livesyour current and future presidentthe bill of rights has 10 of themthe sound a clock makes, also an applittle rubber thing that prevents sti's and pregnancy

government affiliation 2025-11-25

government affiliation crossword puzzle
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  1. a group of people sworn to decide whether a defendant is innocent or guilty
  2. the set of principals and laws a state or county uses to structure
  3. of rights this phrase describes the rules/rights that were made involving the government
  4. this is the branch that can make laws
  5. an edict made for the better in different places
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  1. this branch can finalize and pass laws
  2. this is the head of the white house who is elected
  3. this is the branch that can declare a law unconstitutional
  4. the branch that overseas the judicial branch

9 Clues: this is the branch that can make lawsthis branch can finalize and pass lawsthe branch that overseas the judicial branchan edict made for the better in different placesthis is the head of the white house who is electedthis is the branch that can declare a law unconstitutionalthe set of principals and laws a state or county uses to structure...

How a Bill Become a Law 2013-12-04

How a Bill Become a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. Senators can add unrelated amendments to a bill called....
  2. Congress can ________ with 2/3rds vote of both houses.
  3. _______ doesn't have a rules committee, so bill goes directly to floor.
  4. A bill with many riders is called......
  5. House and Senate members meet to resolve differences in versions of the bill (4th step).
  6. Tax and spending bills have to be brought to the _______ first.
  7. Within how many days does a bill become a law without the president taking action.
  8. A prolonged speech designed to delay legislative action
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  1. What is a bill?
  2. When a bill is out of committee of the House it goes to the _______.
  3. In this step various committees discuss, amend and approve bills( 2nd step).
  4. Occurs when Congress adjourns within the 10 day period without the President signing the bill
  5. How many steps are there for a bill to become a law.
  6. What percentage of the introduced bills become laws.
  7. Bills can be _______ or not sent on.

15 Clues: What is a bill?Bills can be _______ or not sent on.A bill with many riders is called......How many steps are there for a bill to become a law.What percentage of the introduced bills become laws.Congress can ________ with 2/3rds vote of both houses.A prolonged speech designed to delay legislative action...

chapter 8 and 9 Vocab and People 2025-12-09

chapter 8 and 9 Vocab and People crossword puzzle
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  1. sovereignty, a government in which people rule a system
  2. Franklin, Famous scientist and statesman
  3. Washington, First president of the U.S.
  4. Hamilton, Delegate to the Convention from the state of New York; wrote many of the Federalist paper
  5. of Rights, The first ten amendments in the constitution
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  1. Shays, Massachusetts farmer who led a failed rebellion on a federal arsenal in an attempt to provide debt relief to farmers in his state
  2. rights, A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. Citizen
  3. Jay, Chosen as the secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Confederation Congress
  4. Supporter of the Constitution
  5. Rebellion, An uprising of debt ridden Massachusetts

10 Clues: Supporter of the ConstitutionWashington, First president of the U.S.Franklin, Famous scientist and statesmanRebellion, An uprising of debt ridden Massachusettssovereignty, a government in which people rule a systemof Rights, The first ten amendments in the constitutionrights, A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. Citizen...

English and American revolution 2022-02-02

English and American revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Return of Charles II as king
  2. The bill outlined specific constitutional right
  3. rasied money for Britain
  4. Rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  5. payments made after a war by the other side
  6. the satirical novel Candide
  7. Execution of Charles
  8. boycott British and goods beginning
  9. overthrew the catholic king
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  1. attempted to pacify the British
  2. ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763
  3. Queen of England
  4. Crowned joints rulers
  5. patriot mob attack against British loyalist
  6. The high Anglican
  7. Granted religious minorities the right to worship
  8. tea exported to the colonies
  9. start of the American Revolutionary War
  10. Boundary marked in Appalachian Mountains
  11. punitive laws passed by Britian
  12. Recognized U.S. independence
  13. Lord protector
  14. Destroyed power of the King
  15. "King of Great Britain
  16. father of classical liberalism

25 Clues: Lord protectorQueen of EnglandThe high AnglicanExecution of CharlesCrowned joints rulers"King of Great Britainrasied money for Britainthe satirical novel CandideDestroyed power of the Kingoverthrew the catholic kingReturn of Charles II as kingtea exported to the coloniesRecognized U.S. independencefather of classical liberalism...

APUSH Chapters 8-10 2025-09-26

APUSH Chapters 8-10 crossword puzzle
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  1. the northwest ordinance of 1787 abolished __
  2. controlled the mouth of the Mississippi, allied with Natives, restricted US trade
  3. aimed to stabilize finance, resolve foreign/domestic debt, facilitate commerce, and establish nationwide currency
  4. benefited larger states, votes by pop
  5. president, VP, cabinet, etc - enforces/passes laws, signs/vetoes legislature, "___ of State"
  6. pirates in ___ terrorized yankee traders in the Mediteranian
  7. ___ was upset with the US for not paying back their debts from the revolutionary war
  8. favored state power, France, loose interpretation of constitution
  9. equal representation
  10. population based representation
  11. favored federal power, Britain, strict to constitution (Ham, Adams, etc)
  12. violent reaction to tax that targeted rural farmers
Down
  1. congress (house of reps & senate) - makes laws
  2. the three branches of the gov - no one branch has too much power
  3. benefited smaller states, 1 vote per state
  4. impoverished veteran farmers in MA fought the government over taxes and property loss in ___ rebellion
  5. the supreme law of the US, ratified in 1790. outlines rights and duties of citizens and leaders
  6. paying gov debts 100% plus inflation (bonds)
  7. first US constitution, very weak, gave congress very little power (no taxing or regulating commerce), very hard to amend (1777)
  8. system for surveying and selling land, managing new territories, ensuring orderly expansion/settlement (1785)
  9. supreme court, district courts, etc - interprets and applies laws,determines constitutionality
  10. divided NW territory into states, membership to the union at 60k, bill of rights applied (1787)
  11. Washindeclared neutrality in the conflict between britain and france (1793)
  12. first 10 amedments in the constitution - guarantees civil rights and liberties

24 Clues: equal representationpopulation based representationbenefited larger states, votes by popbenefited smaller states, 1 vote per statethe northwest ordinance of 1787 abolished __paying gov debts 100% plus inflation (bonds)congress (house of reps & senate) - makes lawsviolent reaction to tax that targeted rural farmers...

Civil Rights Movement of the 60s 2024-04-29

Civil Rights Movement of the 60s crossword puzzle
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  1. - Systemic discrimination
  2. - Voting rights campaign
  3. - Lewis, civil rights leader
  4. - Civil rights activist
  5. - Civil rights protests
  6. - Civil rights organization
  7. - Rights Act
  8. - v. Board of Education ruling
  9. - Congress of Racial Equality
  10. - Rights Act,
  11. - on Washington
  12. - 24th, abolishing poll taxes
  13. - Fitzgerald, civil rights advocate
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  1. - Meredith, desegregation pioneer
  2. - X, human rights activist
  3. - Nonviolent protest tactic
  4. - Racial separation
  5. - Christian Leadership Conference
  6. - Bus Boycott
  7. - Civil rights leader
  8. - Parks, bus boycott catalyst
  9. - Riders challenge segregation
  10. - Rock Nine integration
  11. - Evers' assassination

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

Civics Crossword 2025-05-12

Civics Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The balance of power between the branches of government
  2. The 1st President
  3. A document outlining the structure of the nation
  4. A vote to decide the winner
  5. A government where people have a say
  6. The 16th President
  7. The bigger house in Congress
  8. Group of advisors close to the President
  9. A change to the Constitution
  10. The building that houses the House and Senate
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  1. Court What the 9 Justices on the Judicial Branch is on
  2. of Rights The First 10 Amendments
  3. The ability to act, speak, or think
  4. A letter declaring America's independence
  5. Flag The symbol for the country with stars and stripes
  6. The smaller house in Congress
  7. A law before it has passed
  8. Leader of the Nation
  9. Eagle The animal that is the symbol for the country
  10. Where the Legislative Branch is

20 Clues: The 1st PresidentThe 16th PresidentLeader of the NationA law before it has passedA vote to decide the winnerThe bigger house in CongressA change to the ConstitutionThe smaller house in CongressWhere the Legislative Branch isof Rights The First 10 AmendmentsThe ability to act, speak, or thinkA government where people have a say...

The Constitution 2023-11-28

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. To declare laws and actions of all governments
  2. Money paid in order to vote
  3. To approve
  4. The government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials against individuals
  5. Powers directly stated in the constitution
  6. Each branch of government has control of others
  7. "Necessary and Proper"
  8. Rights you are born with
  9. Rejection of a bill
  10. Government administrators
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  1. Division of power between the branches of government
  2. Order signed by a judge for an individual to be arrested
  3. Accuse a public official of misconduct
  4. Power divided between the nation and state governments
  5. Formal agreement between two or more countries
  6. Rule by the people
  7. Order signed by a judge for a place to be searched
  8. An appeal
  9. Power of the government is not absolute
  10. "The supreme law of the land"
  11. One relating

21 Clues: An appealTo approveOne relatingRule by the peopleRejection of a bill"Necessary and Proper"Rights you are born withGovernment administratorsMoney paid in order to vote"The supreme law of the land"Accuse a public official of misconductPower of the government is not absolutePowers directly stated in the constitution...

APUSH Chapters 8-10 2025-09-26

APUSH Chapters 8-10 crossword puzzle
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  1. the northwest ordinance of 1787 abolished __
  2. controlled the mouth of the Mississippi, allied with Natives, restricted US trade
  3. aimed to stabilize finance, resolve foreign/domestic debt, facilitate commerce, and establish nationwide currency
  4. benefited larger states, votes by pop
  5. president, VP, cabinet, etc - enforces/passes laws, signs/vetoes legislature, "___ of State"
  6. pirates in ___ terrorized yankee traders in the Mediteranian
  7. ___ was upset with the US for not paying back their debts from the revolutionary war
  8. favored state power, France, loose interpretation of constitution
  9. equal representation
  10. population based representation
  11. favored federal power, Britain, strict to constitution (Ham, Adams, etc)
  12. violent reaction to tax that targeted rural farmers
Down
  1. congress (house of reps & senate) - makes laws
  2. the three branches of the gov - no one branch has too much power
  3. benefited smaller states, 1 vote per state
  4. impoverished veteran farmers in MA fought the government over taxes and property loss in ___ rebellion
  5. the supreme law of the US, ratified in 1790. outlines rights and duties of citizens and leaders
  6. paying gov debts 100% plus inflation (bonds)
  7. first US constitution, very weak, gave congress very little power (no taxing or regulating commerce), very hard to amend (1777)
  8. system for surveying and selling land, managing new territories, ensuring orderly expansion/settlement (1785)
  9. supreme court, district courts, etc - interprets and applies laws,determines constitutionality
  10. divided NW territory into states, membership to the union at 60k, bill of rights applied (1787)
  11. Washindeclared neutrality in the conflict between britain and france (1793)
  12. first 10 amedments in the constitution - guarantees civil rights and liberties

24 Clues: equal representationpopulation based representationbenefited larger states, votes by popbenefited smaller states, 1 vote per statethe northwest ordinance of 1787 abolished __paying gov debts 100% plus inflation (bonds)congress (house of reps & senate) - makes lawsviolent reaction to tax that targeted rural farmers...

Constitution 2023-11-27

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Sharing powers between the federal and state government
  2. a power belonging only to the states
  3. To fall in value
  4. Constitution promise that recognize peoples fundamental rights
  5. the belief that government is subject to the will of the people
  6. a system by which each branch of government limits powers of other branches
  7. Having two separate halves making chamber
  8. a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives,according to a plan of government
  9. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law
  10. a power specifically given in congress in the constitution
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  1. The special group of electors chosen to vote for president and vice
  2. The law making branch of government
  3. The branch of government that includes the court that settles questions of law
  4. The freeing of individual enslaved persons
  5. conduct foreign affairs,maintain armed forces,borrow money,and issue currency
  6. a period when economic activity slows and unemployment rises
  7. The branch of government that executes,carries,the law
  8. A settlement of a dispute by each party giving up some demands
  9. the legal rules and procedures the government must observe before despairing a person of life,liberty,or property
  10. a law
  11. to change or revise

21 Clues: a lawTo fall in valueto change or reviseThe law making branch of governmenta power belonging only to the statesHaving two separate halves making chamberThe freeing of individual enslaved personsThe branch of government that executes,carries,the lawGovernment with limited powers strictly defined by law...

US History 2024-05-15

US History crossword puzzle
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  1. who was the only vice president without going to elections
  2. Which president started the Vietnam War
  3. first black president
  4. a nationwide ban on the sale and import of alcoholic beverages
  5. figure in the American civil rights movement
  6. National Woman Suffrage Association
  7. president assassinated in Dallas
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  1. who is in the 1 dollar bill
  2. young women known for their energetic freedom
  3. insurance for people with limited income
  4. resignates as a result of the watergate scandal
  5. who made the 911 attack
  6. federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older
  7. 32nd president
  8. president during the Great Depression

15 Clues: 32nd presidentfirst black presidentwho made the 911 attackwho is in the 1 dollar billpresident assassinated in DallasNational Woman Suffrage Associationpresident during the Great DepressionWhich president started the Vietnam Warinsurance for people with limited incomefigure in the American civil rights movement...

Unit 4 crossword puzzle 2022-12-14

Unit 4 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. not allowing a law to be passed
  2. a person who believes in the bill of rights
  3. against the constitution
  4. having a fair trial
  5. Review the supreme court can decide if a law is unconstitutional
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  1. a person who believes in federalist ideology's
  2. fixing the constitution
  3. reliving in a strong central government
  4. Jersey Plan
  5. Plan a plan to help smaller states/a new plan for the constitution
  6. 2 houses of legislature
  7. allowing a law to be passed

12 Clues: Jersey Planhaving a fair trialfixing the constitution2 houses of legislatureagainst the constitutionallowing a law to be passednot allowing a law to be passedreliving in a strong central governmenta person who believes in the bill of rightsa person who believes in federalist ideology'sReview the supreme court can decide if a law is unconstitutional...

Civil Rights 2022-05-02

Civil Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Gave the speech "I have a dream"
  2. a more violent approach to civil rights than MLK.
  3. A struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s
  4. Refusing to eat to get attention for a cause
  5. Protestors come into a place, sit down, and refuse to move
  6. Refusing to work until demands are met
  7. A court case involving a little girl named Linda Brown
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  1. Created to enforce equal housing opportunities for all races
  2. An African American leader that
  3. A march that put pressure on Congress to pass the new civil rights bill
  4. A lawyer that was involved in Brown v Board of Education
  5. Refused to get off seat in a Bus
  6. Breaking the law or causing a disturbance
  7. Refusing to buy goods

14 Clues: Refusing to buy goodsAn African American leader thatGave the speech "I have a dream"Refused to get off seat in a BusRefusing to work until demands are metBreaking the law or causing a disturbanceRefusing to eat to get attention for a causea more violent approach to civil rights than MLK.A court case involving a little girl named Linda Brown...

U.S. History Chapter 12 Crossword 2023-04-20

U.S. History Chapter 12 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Were known for their opposition to slavery, their efforts to ensure emancipation and civil rights for Blacks, and their strong opinions on post-war Reconstruction.
  2. This amendment granted citizenship to all persons "born or naturalized in the United States," including formerly enslaved people, and provided all citizens with “equal protection under the laws,” extending the provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states.
  3. Provided assistance to tens of thousands of formerly enslaved people and impoverished whites in the Southern States and the District of Columbia in the years following the war
  4. To formally charge a public official of misconduct committed while in office
  5. White Southerners who supported Reconstruction policies and efforts after the conclusion of the American Civil War
Down
  1. The era after the Civil War ended
  2. Northerners who moved to the South after the war, supposedly in an effort to get rich or acquire political power.
  3. Laws passed at different periods in the southern United States to enforce racial segregation and curtail the power of Black voters.
  4. The first African American member of the United States Senate
  5. Elected as president after Lincoln was assasinated
  6. A system where poor farmers were granted access to farm small plots of land
  7. A bill that provided for the admission to representation of rebel states upon meeting certain conditions.

12 Clues: The era after the Civil War endedElected as president after Lincoln was assasinatedThe first African American member of the United States SenateA system where poor farmers were granted access to farm small plots of landTo formally charge a public official of misconduct committed while in office...

U.S. Constitution 2023-10-05

U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Author of America’s Declaration of Independence.
  2. This branch of government enforces laws, makes treaties, and nominates judges.
  3. This, meaning official approval, required the agreement of 9 or the 13 states.
  4. Agreement proposed by Roger Sherman of Connecticut to use a 2-house legislature.
  5. This Connecticut delegate to the Constitutional Convention came up with the Great Compromise.
  6. This Virginian is called the “Father of the Constitution”.
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  1. The 3/5 Compromise said this group of people were not a whole person.
  2. A system of government in which power is shared between the federal government and the states.
  3. His pamphlet Common Sense inspired many Americans to desire independence.
  4. President of the Convention
  5. He wrote Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, the first Bill of Rights in America.

11 Clues: President of the ConventionAuthor of America’s Declaration of Independence.This Virginian is called the “Father of the Constitution”.The 3/5 Compromise said this group of people were not a whole person.His pamphlet Common Sense inspired many Americans to desire independence....

Chapter 1. The Nations Beginnings. Lashae Daniels. Period 06 2013-09-11

Chapter 1. The Nations Beginnings. Lashae Daniels. Period 06 crossword puzzle
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  1. exchange The traffic of goods and ideas between Europe and the Americas
  2. of Rights a list of freedoms guranteed by the state government
  3. power to decide the constitutionality of a federal law
  4. Jefferson drafted Declaration
  5. To prevent the emergence of a single center of power
  6. European intellectual movement.
  7. of Burgesses Legislature elected by Virginia planters
  8. framework for self-government created by the "Puritans" or the Protestants
  9. invention in 1793 by eli whitney
  10. Suspended trade by ordering American ships to stay in port
  11. British seized sailors from u.s ships for the royal navy
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  1. made Louisana purchase
  2. from Virginia, decided virginia plan
  3. Officially approved
  4. Rebellion led in 1786 by this man.
  5. a division of sovereignty
  6. defining branches
  7. extended family
  8. Spanish invaders
  9. Washington led patriots of British

20 Clues: extended familySpanish invadersdefining branchesOfficially approvedmade Louisana purchasea division of sovereigntyJefferson drafted DeclarationEuropean intellectual movement.invention in 1793 by eli whitneyRebellion led in 1786 by this man.Washington led patriots of Britishfrom Virginia, decided virginia plan...

The Constitution Review 2021-11-29

The Constitution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. There are 100 in Congress
  2. Creates Law= the __________ branch
  3. bring charges of a serious crime against a president
  4. Popular sovereignty = power comes from the _________
  5. checks and balances keep any one branch from becoming too _______
  6. Enforces the law= the __________ branch
  7. 1st document of self government in America= Mayflower _______
  8. 1215, limited the power of the king
  9. official changes to the Constitution
  10. A proposed law
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  1. The Federalist Papers were a series of _________ supporting the Constitution
  2. states the rules and powers of the government
  3. shared power between central and state government
  4. President's top advisors
  5. of Rights 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution
  6. of Representatives House of Congress with 435 members
  7. _____College casts official vote for president
  8. Lists the goals of the Constitution
  9. interprets the law= the ___________ branch
  10. Congress can make needed laws= ______ clause
  11. to cancel

21 Clues: to cancelA proposed lawPresident's top advisorsThere are 100 in CongressCreates Law= the __________ branchLists the goals of the Constitution1215, limited the power of the kingofficial changes to the ConstitutionEnforces the law= the __________ branchinterprets the law= the ___________ branchCongress can make needed laws= ______ clause...

US History 1607-1877 2023-05-11

US History 1607-1877 crossword puzzle
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  1. Author of the Declaration of Independence
  2. An economic system in which colonies exist to provide wealth for the mother country
  3. An English philosopher who influenced the ideas of unalienable rights
  4. the war fought between the Northern states and the Southern states
  5. a protest that was a response to the Tea Act
  6. the war when Washington DC was burned down by the British army
  7. first permanent English settlement in the New World
  8. King of Britain during the American Revolution
  9. A two chamber/house legislature
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  1. the war fought to seek independence from Britain
  2. winning commander of the Union Army
  3. Event during Washington's presidency that proved that the federal government had authority
  4. laws that limited the lives of the former slaves
  5. a person during the Constitutional Convention who believed in a stronger federal government
  6. Due to the War of 1812, the US became less reliant of foreign trade and focused more on
  7. A system in which each branch of government has the power to make there is an equal balance of power
  8. sharing and dividing of power between the national and state government
  9. commander of the Confederacy (Army of Northern Virginia
  10. new innovation that increased the demand of slavery in the South
  11. author of the US Bill of Rights

20 Clues: author of the US Bill of RightsA two chamber/house legislaturewinning commander of the Union ArmyAuthor of the Declaration of Independencea protest that was a response to the Tea ActKing of Britain during the American Revolutionthe war fought to seek independence from Britainlaws that limited the lives of the former slaves...

UK Crossword 2013-02-13

UK Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The current prime minister belongs to this party
  2. This led to the creation of the British Bill of Rights
  3. This Prime Minister worked to privatize industry and promote a free market economy.
  4. This media source, funded by a tax on British Citizens, is the largest television network in the world.
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  1. A bill goes through this many readings before it is passed by the House.
  2. Britain's primary healthcare provider.
  3. Deputy Prime Minister, leader of the liberal-democrats
  4. Number of years in one parliamentary term limit

8 Clues: Britain's primary healthcare provider.Number of years in one parliamentary term limitThe current prime minister belongs to this partyDeputy Prime Minister, leader of the liberal-democratsThis led to the creation of the British Bill of RightsA bill goes through this many readings before it is passed by the House....

Federalist / Anti-Federalist Crossword 2022-02-16

Federalist / Anti-Federalist Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The Constitutional ______ created the Constitution.
  2. Federalists wanted a strong _____ government.
  3. The ____Compromise create our bicameral Congress
  4. this group was against the Constitution
  5. This person was a Federalist and has a hit play
  6. Bill of Rights protect out individual ____
  7. ____ out of 13 states had to approve the Constitution.
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  1. This group was in favor of the Constitution
  2. Anti-Federalists wanted strong _____ governments.
  3. The rules and laws of the country
  4. This word means to approve
  5. The _____ of Confederation was the 1st government.
  6. The Federalist ______ support the Constitution.
  7. People feared the President may become a ___

14 Clues: This word means to approveThe rules and laws of the countrythis group was against the ConstitutionBill of Rights protect out individual ____This group was in favor of the ConstitutionPeople feared the President may become a ___Federalists wanted a strong _____ government.The Federalist ______ support the Constitution....

Founding Fathers 2023-11-27

Founding Fathers crossword puzzle
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  1. - A change or addition to the Constitution.
  2. - The introduction to the Constitution that outlines the goals of the government.
  3. Fathers - The group of delegates who drafted the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
  4. - The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.
  5. of Rights - The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights.
  6. Compromise - The compromise that determined how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation purposes.
  7. Court - The highest court in the federal judiciary.
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  1. - The number of senators from each state in the Senate.
  2. - The branch of government responsible for making laws.
  3. - The system that divides power between the national and state governments.

10 Clues: - A change or addition to the Constitution.Court - The highest court in the federal judiciary.- The number of senators from each state in the Senate.- The branch of government responsible for making laws.- The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.Fathers - The group of delegates who drafted the U.S. Constitution in 1787....

Post Civil War 2023-11-29

Post Civil War crossword puzzle
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  1. 17th president of the United States.
  2. Returning the south back to its prewar state.
  3. Laws that sought to limit the rights of African Americans.
  4. Protects voting rights by making intimidating voters a federal crime.
  5. Required that the majority of a state's voters swear loyalty to the Union before reconstruction.
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  1. Provided food, clothes, health care and education for white and black refuges.
  2. Opposed Lincolns plan, led by Thaddeus Stevens and Charles Sumner.
  3. To charge a president of wrong doing in office.
  4. Offered full pardons to all former Confederates.

9 Clues: 17th president of the United States.Returning the south back to its prewar state.To charge a president of wrong doing in office.Offered full pardons to all former Confederates.Laws that sought to limit the rights of African Americans.Opposed Lincolns plan, led by Thaddeus Stevens and Charles Sumner....

Celebrating Black Excellence 2021-01-31

Celebrating Black Excellence crossword puzzle
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  1. American figure skater who won a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics.
  2. Slam poet and author of The Poet X
  3. Muslim boxer known for his social message of black pride and black resistance to white domination.
  4. American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.
  5. Didn’t stand up to give up her seat on the bus
  6. First Black woman to travel into space in 1992
  7. Professional tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles
  8. Civil rights speaker who wrote “I Have a Dream” speech
  9. The first Black female “computer” working for NASA
  10. Woman who led hundreds of people through the Underground Railroad.
  11. Author of the bestselling novel The Hate U Give.
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  1. One of the Exonerated Five, co-author of Punching the Air
  2. Black woman, songwriter, singer, rapper, and flutist who stands for body positivity and female empowerment.
  3. Featured on the Canadian $10 bill
  4. The first African American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the U.S.
  5. Jamaican Singer, songwriter, and musician known for his Redemption songs
  6. Jamaican poet, folklorist, writer, and educator who wrote in Jamaican Patois.
  7. Late actor who portrayed Black Panther
  8. The first Black female publisher in North America.
  9. One of the most famous Black female rappers in history
  10. First Black president in American history
  11. Played for the Lakers with jersey number 24
  12. First Black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting
  13. Award-winning American stand-up comedian
  14. Inaugural poet and first National Youth Poet Laureate
  15. African American Muslim minister and human rights activist, popular during the civil rights movement.
  16. South African Anti-Apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist
  17. Female poet and civil rights activist, author of I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
  18. The 49th and current Vice President of the United States
  19. American rap icon of the 1990s

30 Clues: American rap icon of the 1990sFeatured on the Canadian $10 billSlam poet and author of The Poet XLate actor who portrayed Black PantherAward-winning American stand-up comedianFirst Black president in American historyPlayed for the Lakers with jersey number 24Didn’t stand up to give up her seat on the bus...

Business Law (multiple word answers separated by "-") 2021-09-07

Business Law (multiple word answers separated by "-") crossword puzzle
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  1. laws passed by a law making government body
  2. being open and truthful
  3. amount of amendments today
  4. the legal system of all states (aside from Louisiana)
  5. doing right regardless of consequences
  6. to treat people fairly and freely
  7. right and wrong based on personal ____________
  8. the bill of rights
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  1. regulatory agencies
  2. determining what society's values ought to be
  3. to treat others as you would want to be treated
  4. determining the difference between right and wrong
  5. being sympathetic and wishing to help another person

13 Clues: the bill of rightsregulatory agenciesbeing open and truthfulamount of amendments todayto treat people fairly and freelydoing right regardless of consequenceslaws passed by a law making government bodydetermining what society's values ought to beright and wrong based on personal ____________to treat others as you would want to be treated...

Court Room Vocabulary 2023-01-10

Court Room Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. information presented to a jury
  2. an individual against whom a lawsuit is filed
  3. appointed official that makes decisions
  4. not accepted as valid
  5. tries a criminal case on behalf of the government
  6. defendants statement of guilty or not guilty
  7. allows judges to admit evidence
  8. to make a judgment of guilt
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  1. discussion between jurors
  2. the intentional or premeditated death of a person
  3. number of jurors in a trial
  4. evidence is insufficient to support a conviction
  5. allows judges to admit expert witnesses
  6. Article of Bill of Rights that provides the right to a fair trial
  7. the beginnings of a criminal trial
  8. First 10 amendments to the US Constitution

16 Clues: not accepted as validdiscussion between jurorsnumber of jurors in a trialto make a judgment of guiltinformation presented to a juryallows judges to admit evidencethe beginnings of a criminal trialappointed official that makes decisionsallows judges to admit expert witnessesFirst 10 amendments to the US Constitution...

Kennedy 2022-06-06

Kennedy crossword puzzle
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  1. What act proposed a tax cut bill?
  2. What branch of the army was he in during WW2?
  3. What political party was he in?
  4. What month was JFK elected to office?
  5. He intensified the __ race with the Soviets.
  6. What was his religion?
  7. He set up the __ corps.
  8. What state was he assassinated in?
Down
  1. What month was he assassinated?
  2. He proposed the need for a __ rights act.
  3. What month was he born?
  4. Where was he born?
  5. He was the president during what missile crisis?
  6. What was the first name of his killer?
  7. What was his wife's first name?

15 Clues: Where was he born?What was his religion?What month was he born?He set up the __ corps.What month was he assassinated?What political party was he in?What was his wife's first name?What act proposed a tax cut bill?What state was he assassinated in?What month was JFK elected to office?What was the first name of his killer?...

The Worlds of North and South. Unit 4 2016-06-08

The Worlds of North and South. Unit 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. Brown He killed five proslavery men.
  2. Destiny The belief God had given Americans the destiny to control the entire northwestern hemisphere.
  3. Nothings Restrictions on immigration
  4. Movement Ban the use of alcoholic beverages.
  5. Slater Machine for spinning cotton.
  6. Whitney Cotton Gin.
  7. Helped found New England Anti-slavery Society and the American Anti-slavery Society.
  8. McCormick Developed the mechanical reaper.
  9. Scott Case The Supreme Court that ruled that blacks had no civil or human rights.
Down
  1. Sumner Verbally attacked the South in a speech
  2. Davis The president of the Confederate States of America.
  3. Turner Virginia slave revolt that resulted in the deaths of sixty whites.
  4. Bill Reduced tariffs from about 32 percent to about 25 percent.
  5. B. Anthony Campaigned for womens rights, the temperance, and was an abolitionist.
  6. Carolina Which was the first state to secede.
  7. Beecher Pushed for female employment as teachers
  8. Sovereignty The people have the right to make a decision or vote for themselves without government interference.
  9. Telegraph system.
  10. Tom's Cabin This book was written by Harriet Stowe.
  11. Soil Party Believed in not allowing slavery to expand to new territories

20 Clues: Telegraph system.Whitney Cotton Gin.Slater Machine for spinning cotton.Brown He killed five proslavery men.Nothings Restrictions on immigrationMcCormick Developed the mechanical reaper.Movement Ban the use of alcoholic beverages.Carolina Which was the first state to secede.Sumner Verbally attacked the South in a speech...

Semester One Review 2023-12-10

Semester One Review crossword puzzle
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  1. shared power between the federal and state governments
  2. distance from Britain
  3. rights all people are born with; life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
  4. established in Rhode Island
  5. rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states
  6. last major battle resulting in British defeat
  7. British impressment of U.S. sailors
  8. British response to Boston Tea Party; closed Boston Harbor
  9. led by Jefferson; wanted less federal government power and no federal bank
  10. agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress
  11. each branch of government has some power over the other two branches
  12. freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
  13. against Constitution, believed it needed a Bill of Rights; Patrick Henry
  14. established judicial review which gave Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional
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  1. 1st self-government document in colonies
  2. place for Catholics to live peacefully
  3. first government in U.S.; no executive branch
  4. supported Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton
  5. 1st anti-slavery group, lived in Pennsylvania
  6. 1st representative legislature in colonies
  7. law establishing a way for admitting new states to the U.S.
  8. freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
  9. no unreasonable search or seizure
  10. law forbid colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains
  11. prevented European colonization of the Western Hemisphere
  12. Washington used domestic force to stop rebellion over whiskey tax
  13. wealth, religion, expand empires
  14. violated free speech
  15. belief British should have permission to tax colonists; main reason for American Revolution
  16. turning point of American Revolution; France joined with Patriots
  17. right to speedy trial by jury
  18. Washington warned against having permanent foreign alliances and creation of political parties
  19. led by Hamilton; wanted more federal government power and federal bank
  20. British controlled colonial trade; angered colonists

34 Clues: violated free speechdistance from Britainestablished in Rhode Islandright to speedy trial by jurywealth, religion, expand empiresno unreasonable search or seizureBritish impressment of U.S. sailorsplace for Catholics to live peacefully1st self-government document in coloniesfreedom from cruel or unusual punishment...

7.1 Voter Registration 2024-09-27

7.1 Voter Registration crossword puzzle
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  1. Dakota that doesn't require people to register to vote.
  2. A state that requires a person to register traditionally by using a paper registration form.
  3. The Amendment passed in 1964 ending poll taxes
  4. A state that allows people in prison to vote in elections.
  5. members of a country
  6. document necessary to register using the "motor voter" process
  7. lying and cheating for personal gain
  8. voter type on a registration roster that is no longer alive
Down
  1. official location where a person lives
  2. age requirement for registration
  3. A state that permanently bans felons and ex-felons from voting unless pardoned by the governor.
  4. President who signed the Voting Rights Act in 1965
  5. court that voted 5-4 to no longer require many of the standards from the Voting Rights Act
  6. proposed legislation
  7. This state increased the percentage of Black people registered from 6.7 to 60 after the passage of the VRA
  8. election for the purpose of determining candidates for a general election
  9. type of test used to keep people from voting

17 Clues: proposed legislationmembers of a countryage requirement for registrationlying and cheating for personal gainofficial location where a person livestype of test used to keep people from votingThe Amendment passed in 1964 ending poll taxesPresident who signed the Voting Rights Act in 1965Dakota that doesn't require people to register to vote....

Ian's Puzzle 2022-01-21

Ian's Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Was created march 14, 1789
  2. Right to a speedy and ?
  3. Peaceful assembly
  4. Some consider cruel and unusual punishment
  5. A document signed by a judge to search for evidence
  6. Right to bear arms
  7. Do not have to house soldiers
  8. Listed in the 1st Amendment
Down
  1. The bill of rights are part of this
  2. A charge or revision to the constitution
  3. You have the right to remain silent

11 Clues: Peaceful assemblyRight to bear armsRight to a speedy and ?Was created march 14, 1789Listed in the 1st AmendmentDo not have to house soldiersThe bill of rights are part of thisYou have the right to remain silentA charge or revision to the constitutionSome consider cruel and unusual punishmentA document signed by a judge to search for evidence

Constitution 2023-12-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Rule by the people
  2. The power to govern or rule
  3. Individual liberties and privileges
  4. Changes or additions to the Constitution
  5. The supreme law of the land
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  1. Freedom from arbitrary or despotic government control
  2. System of government by the whole population
  3. Divided into seven sections
  4. Fair treatment and punishment according to the law
  5. Proposed law that becomes a law if approved

10 Clues: Rule by the peopleThe power to govern or ruleDivided into seven sectionsThe supreme law of the landIndividual liberties and privilegesChanges or additions to the ConstitutionProposed law that becomes a law if approvedSystem of government by the whole populationFair treatment and punishment according to the law...

American Revolution- Founding Fathers 2022-05-04

American Revolution- Founding Fathers crossword puzzle
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  1. was the Foundingest Father of them all
  2. was the U.S. minister to France
  3. initially opposed to the Bill of Rights
  4. John jay was the president of the
  5. How many founding fathers became president
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  1. First Chief Justice of the United States
  2. join or die
  3. received Washington’s last written letter
  4. first president to live in the White House
  5. ben franklin was best known for being a

10 Clues: join or diewas the U.S. minister to FranceJohn jay was the president of thewas the Foundingest Father of them allinitially opposed to the Bill of Rightsben franklin was best known for being aFirst Chief Justice of the United Statesreceived Washington’s last written letterfirst president to live in the White House...

Constitution, Federalist, and Anti-Federalist Crossword 2025-09-04

Constitution, Federalist, and Anti-Federalist Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. people who wanted a small gov
  2. of powers dividing gov into 3 parts
  3. and balances each part watching the others
  4. of rights first 10 amendments to the constitution
  5. changes/additions to the Constitution
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  1. set of rules that explains how our gov works
  2. of confederation 1st gov plan, not good.
  3. intro to constitution
  4. states agreeing to a law
  5. people who wanted a big gov

10 Clues: intro to constitutionstates agreeing to a lawpeople who wanted a big govpeople who wanted a small govof powers dividing gov into 3 partschanges/additions to the Constitutionof confederation 1st gov plan, not good.and balances each part watching the othersset of rules that explains how our gov works...

Constitution, Federalist, and Anti-Federalist Crossword 2025-09-04

Constitution, Federalist, and Anti-Federalist Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. people who wanted a small gov
  2. of powers dividing gov into 3 parts
  3. and balances each part watching the others
  4. of rights first 10 amendments to the constitution
  5. changes/additions to the Constitution
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  1. set of rules that explains how our gov works
  2. of confederation 1st gov plan, not good.
  3. intro to constitution
  4. states agreeing to a law
  5. people who wanted a big gov

10 Clues: intro to constitutionstates agreeing to a lawpeople who wanted a big govpeople who wanted a small govof powers dividing gov into 3 partschanges/additions to the Constitutionof confederation 1st gov plan, not good.and balances each part watching the othersset of rules that explains how our gov works...

TEST REVIEW (New South) 2023-01-25

TEST REVIEW (New South) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. leader of the Populist Party
  2. hometown of Mary Phagan
  3. Farmer's Alliance joined together to form this party
  4. bill provided free daily mail delivery
  5. started the Atlanta Life Ins. Company
  6. did not believe Conley was capable of planning the murder of Phagan
  7. civil rights leader influenced by Dubois
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  1. girl Leo Frank was accused of murdering
  2. prejudice feelings toward Jews
  3. city where International Cotton Expo took place
  4. Governor that changed Leo Frank's sentence
  5. strong supporter of industrial growth in south after Civil War
  6. night watchman at the factory Mary Phagan was murdered
  7. town where Leo Frank was in prison
  8. Joseph Brown, Alfred Colquitt, and John Gordon known as this
  9. founder of the NAACP

16 Clues: founder of the NAACPhometown of Mary Phaganleader of the Populist Partyprejudice feelings toward Jewstown where Leo Frank was in prisonstarted the Atlanta Life Ins. Companybill provided free daily mail deliverygirl Leo Frank was accused of murderingcivil rights leader influenced by DuboisGovernor that changed Leo Frank's sentence...

COSBY THE LIFE OF A COMEDY LEGEND 2013-05-10

COSBY THE LIFE OF A COMEDY LEGEND crossword puzzle
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  1. AUTHOR OF COSBY THE LIFE OF A COMEDY LEGEND
  2. TEACHER THAT BELIEVED BILL WOULD ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS
  3. WHERE BILL GROW UP
  4. WHAT AUTHOR'S BOOKS WERE READ BY BILL'S MOM TO BILL
  5. ILLNESS THAT EFFECTED BILL'S VISION
  6. LEGEND OF COMEDY
  7. SHOW BILL CO-STARED WITH ROBERT CULP
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  1. BILL'S TV WIFE IN "THE COSBY SHOW" AND "COSBY"
  2. HIS FRIENDS JOINED THE NAVY AND HE JOINED WHAT?
  3. BILL COSBY'S MOTHER
  4. BILL COSBY'S FATHER
  5. CHARACTER PLAYED BY BILL IN THE " THE COSBY SHOW"
  6. UNIVERSITY BILL ATTENDED

13 Clues: LEGEND OF COMEDYWHERE BILL GROW UPBILL COSBY'S MOTHERBILL COSBY'S FATHERUNIVERSITY BILL ATTENDEDILLNESS THAT EFFECTED BILL'S VISIONSHOW BILL CO-STARED WITH ROBERT CULPAUTHOR OF COSBY THE LIFE OF A COMEDY LEGENDBILL'S TV WIFE IN "THE COSBY SHOW" AND "COSBY"HIS FRIENDS JOINED THE NAVY AND HE JOINED WHAT?...