bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

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 valid • Discussion between jurors • To make judgement of guilt • Number of jurors in a trial • Allows judge to admit evidence • Information presented to a jury • The beginnings of a criminal trial • Allows judge to admit expert witnesses • Appointed official that makes decisions • First 10 amendments to the US constitution • ...

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 1990s • Featured on the Canadian $10 bill • Slam poet and author of The Poet X • Late actor who portrayed Black Panther • Award-winning American stand-up comedian • First Black president in American history • Author of the bestseller The Hate U Give. • Played for the Lakers with jersey number is 24 • Didn’t stand up to give up her seat on the bus • ...

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. • ...

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 War • U.S. War for Independence • Pilgrims landed at Plymouth • adoption of the U.S. Bill of Rights • official beginning of modern missions • ratification of the U.S. Constitution • signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence • England and Scotland united and called Great Britain

layer unit 2023-12-18

layer unit crossword puzzle
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  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 law • to control or direct • the period of time each year • to bring a meeting to an end • a person given certain rights • a person who lives in a place • a period of time something last • to announce that a person is leaving • a member of the house of representatives • to 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 law • first 10 amendments • the leader of the us • oppressive government • part of the government we have • what you are aloud to do or have • separates the powers of the branches • the other part of the government we have • each branch of has the power to check each other • what limits how long someone can run in the place in the government

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 fail • a minor change in a document. • that which is morally correct, just, or honorable • the action of capturing someone or something using force • the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed • fixed 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 • ...

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. • ...

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 punishment • This amendment gives individuals the right to keep and bear arms • This amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizures • Our nation's first constitution which created a WEAK national government • This amendment guarantees you the right to a speedy and public trial by jury • ...

layer unit 2023-12-18

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

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: Th • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Act of 1649 This bill made it a crim to restrict religious rights of christians

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 Constitution • government Each branch of government has only certain powers • a system of government in which all power remains in the hands of the people • the balancing of power between the Federal Government and the State Governments • ...

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 valid • Discussion between jurors • To make judgement of guilt • Number of jurors in a trial • Allows judge to admit evidence • Information presented to a jury • The beginnings of a criminal trial • Allows judge to admit expert witnesses • Appointed official that makes decisions • First 10 amendments to the US constitution • ...

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-making • The first amendment has • People who lead each department • the highest court in the country • to give permission for something • The total authority over the people • A system having one major political party • groups of people who share similar beliefs • ________ legislature because has two houses • the 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 approve • government of the people • Legislative, Executive, and Judicial • England's legislature (law making) body • amendment that gives the right to bear arms • amendment that ensures rights of the people. • Introduction to the Constitution stating GOALS • powers shared by state and federal governments • powers that belong only to the state governments • ...

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 • ...

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 instructor • In a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for this • Freedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinions • Rights  Rights that must be given without delay • Rights  Rights created and protected by the law • In the UN Guiding Principles, the “A” stands for this • Rights  Rights that exist from nature, not given by law • ...

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 protector • Queen of England • The high Anglican • Execution of Charles • Crowned joints rulers • "King of Great Britain • rasied money for Britain • the satirical novel Candide • Destroyed power of the King • overthrew the catholic king • Return of Charles II as king • tea exported to the colonies • Recognized U.S. independence • father of classical liberalism • ...

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 term • to take a bill • reports on specific bill • number of people in senate • maintains order for the US • necessary to conduct business • where different bills are sent • number of House representatives • bringing a bill out of committee • bill that changes to a permanent law • private meeting run by political parties • person designated by government official • ...

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 President • The 16th President • Leader of the Nation • A law before it has passed • A vote to decide the winner • The bigger house in Congress • A change to the Constitution • The smaller house in Congress • Where the Legislative Branch is • of Rights The First 10 Amendments • The ability to act, speak, or think • A 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 appeal • To approve • One relating • Rule by the people • Rejection of a bill • "Necessary and Proper" • Rights you are born with • Government administrators • Money paid in order to vote • "The supreme law of the land" • Accuse a public official of misconduct • Power of the government is not absolute • Powers 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 representation • population based representation • benefited larger states, votes by pop • benefited smaller states, 1 vote per state • the northwest ordinance of 1787 abolished __ • paying gov debts 100% plus inflation (bonds) • congress (house of reps & senate) - makes laws • violent reaction to tax that targeted rural farmers • ...

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 Constitution • Washington, First president of the U.S. • Franklin, Famous scientist and statesman • Rebellion, An uprising of debt ridden Massachusetts • sovereignty, a government in which people rule a system • of Rights, The first ten amendments in the constitution • rights, A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. Citizen • ...

Puzzle 2020-06-23

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

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 family • Spanish invaders • defining branches • Officially approved • made Louisana purchase • a division of sovereignty • Jefferson drafted Declaration • European intellectual movement. • invention in 1793 by eli whitney • Rebellion led in 1786 by this man. • Washington led patriots of British • from 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
Down
  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 cancel • A proposed law • President's top advisors • There are 100 in Congress • Creates Law= the __________ branch • Lists the goals of the Constitution • 1215, limited the power of the king • official changes to the Constitution • Enforces the law= the __________ branch • interprets the law= the ___________ branch • Congress can make needed laws= ______ clause • ...

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
Down
  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 president • first black president • who made the 911 attack • who is in the 1 dollar bill • president assassinated in Dallas • National Woman Suffrage Association • president during the Great Depression • Which president started the Vietnam War • insurance for people with limited income • figure in the American civil rights movement • ...

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
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  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 ended • Elected as president after Lincoln was assasinated • The first African American member of the United States Senate • A system where poor farmers were granted access to farm small plots of land • To formally charge a public official of misconduct committed while in office • ...

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 representation • population based representation • benefited larger states, votes by pop • benefited smaller states, 1 vote per state • the northwest ordinance of 1787 abolished __ • paying gov debts 100% plus inflation (bonds) • congress (house of reps & senate) - makes laws • violent reaction to tax that targeted rural farmers • ...

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 laws • this branch can finalize and pass laws • the branch that overseas the judicial branch • an edict made for the better in different places • this is the head of the white house who is elected • this is the branch that can declare a law unconstitutional • the set of principals and laws a state or county uses to structure • ...

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 Rights • A two chamber/house legislature • winning commander of the Union Army • Author of the Declaration of Independence • a protest that was a response to the Tea Act • King of Britain during the American Revolution • the war fought to seek independence from Britain • laws that limited the lives of the former slaves • ...

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
Down
  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 Plan • having a fair trial • fixing the constitution • 2 houses of legislature • against the constitution • allowing a law to be passed • not allowing a law to be passed • reliving in a strong central government • a person who believes in the bill of rights • a person who believes in federalist ideology's • Review the supreme court can decide if a law is unconstitutional • ...

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 law • To fall in value • to change or revise • The law making branch of government • a power belonging only to the states • Having two separate halves making chamber • The freeing of individual enslaved persons • The branch of government that executes,carries,the law • Government with limited powers strictly defined by law • ...

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 goods • An African American leader that • Gave the speech "I have a dream" • Refused to get off seat in a Bus • Refusing to work until demands are met • Breaking the law or causing a disturbance • Refusing to eat to get attention for a cause • a more violent approach to civil rights than MLK. • A court case involving a little girl named Linda Brown • ...

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 approve • The rules and laws of the country • this group was against the Constitution • Bill of Rights protect out individual ____ • This group was in favor of the Constitution • People feared the President may become a ___ • Federalists wanted a strong _____ government. • The Federalist ______ support the Constitution. • ...

7th grade Feb. 16-20 2026-02-13

7th grade Feb. 16-20 crossword puzzle
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  1. of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. to talk about something in order to reach an agreement
  3. The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past
  4. resuscitation (CPR) emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac compressions and artificial ventilation
  5. Latin root meaning back or behind
  6. a religious song; a song of praise
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  1. A scientist who studies fossils
  2. composite picture
  3. a bond or connection you have with other people
  4. Greek root meaning fake
  5. loud
  6. Greek root meaning all

12 Clues: loud • composite picture • Greek root meaning all • Greek root meaning fake • A scientist who studies fossils • Latin root meaning back or behind • a religious song; a song of praise • a bond or connection you have with other people • of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution • to talk about something in order to reach an agreement • ...

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 Convention • Author 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. • ...

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.
Down
  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 limit • The current prime minister belongs to this party • Deputy Prime Minister, leader of the liberal-democrats • This led to the creation of the British Bill of Rights • A bill goes through this many readings before it is passed by the House. • ...

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 valid • discussion between jurors • number of jurors in a trial • to make a judgment of guilt • information presented to a jury • allows judges to admit evidence • the beginnings of a criminal trial • appointed official that makes decisions • allows judges to admit expert witnesses • First 10 amendments to the US Constitution • ...

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 rights • regulatory agencies • being open and truthful • amount of amendments today • to treat people fairly and freely • doing right regardless of consequences • laws passed by a law making government body • determining what society's values ought to be • right and wrong based on personal ____________ • to treat others as you would want to be treated • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

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.
Down
  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 1990s • Featured on the Canadian $10 bill • Slam poet and author of The Poet X • Late actor who portrayed Black Panther • Award-winning American stand-up comedian • First Black president in American history • Played for the Lakers with jersey number 24 • Didn’t stand up to give up her seat on the bus • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

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 immigration • McCormick 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 • ...

the founding fathers 2026-04-02

the founding fathers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the author of the "bill of rights"
  2. principal author of decleration of independance
  3. First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and diplomat
  4. the presidents right hand man
Down
  1. first president
  2. 2nd president
  3. famous inventor

7 Clues: 2nd president • first president • famous inventor • the presidents right hand man • the author of the "bill of rights" • principal author of decleration of independance • First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and diplomat

Semester One Review 2023-12-10

Semester One Review crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 speech • distance from Britain • established in Rhode Island • right to speedy trial by jury • wealth, religion, expand empires • no unreasonable search or seizure • British impressment of U.S. sailors • place for Catholics to live peacefully • 1st self-government document in colonies • freedom from cruel or unusual punishment • ...

7.1 Voter Registration 2024-09-27

7.1 Voter Registration crossword puzzle
Across
  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 legislation • members of a country • age requirement for registration • lying and cheating for personal gain • official location where a person lives • type of test used to keep people from voting • The Amendment passed in 1964 ending poll taxes • President who signed the Voting Rights Act in 1965 • Dakota that doesn't require people to register to vote. • ...

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
Down
  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 NAACP • hometown of Mary Phagan • leader of the Populist Party • prejudice feelings toward Jews • town where Leo Frank was in prison • started the Atlanta Life Ins. Company • bill provided free daily mail delivery • girl Leo Frank was accused of murdering • civil rights leader influenced by Dubois • Governor that changed Leo Frank's sentence • ...

How a Bill Become a Law 2013-05-21

How a Bill Become a Law crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

The Bill of Rights (5th Grade) 2021-04-14

The Bill of Rights (5th Grade) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the right to bear arms
  2. soldiers cannot take over a home
  3. provides each state with powers
  4. speedy and public trial by jury
  5. trial by jury to be held for certain civil disputes
  6. the right to protest
  7. grants freedom of speech
Down
  1. no suffering cruel and unusual punishment
  2. no one’s Constitutional rights should be used to infringe upon the rights of another citizen.
  3. cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime
  4. unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property
  5. freedom of religion
  6. allows all citizens due process

13 Clues: freedom of religion • the right to protest • the right to bear arms • grants freedom of speech • allows all citizens due process • provides each state with powers • speedy and public trial by jury • soldiers cannot take over a home • no suffering cruel and unusual punishment • trial by jury to be held for certain civil disputes • ...

Bill of Rights (Amendments #1-10) 2022-05-02

Bill of Rights (Amendments #1-10) crossword puzzle
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  1. Right to trial by jury
  2. Right to bear arms
  3. No unreasonable (illegal) search and seizure
  4. 5 Fundamental Freedoms - Religion, Assembly, Speech, Press, Petition
  5. No cruel and unusual punishment
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  1. All other powers belong to the states
  2. Right to a speedy and public trial & to know what you are accused of
  3. No quartering (housing) soldiers
  4. Unwritten rights belong to the people
  5. Right to remain silent

10 Clues: Right to bear arms • Right to trial by jury • Right to remain silent • No cruel and unusual punishment • No quartering (housing) soldiers • All other powers belong to the states • Unwritten rights belong to the people • No unreasonable (illegal) search and seizure • Right to a speedy and public trial & to know what you are accused of • ...

Constitutional and Bill of rights Crossword 2024-06-06

Constitutional and Bill of rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. , Right to bear arms
  2. , Rights in civil cases
  3. , Bail, fines, punishment
  4. , Quartering of soldiers
  5. , States' rights
Down
  1. , Right to a fair trial
  2. , Freedom
  3. , Rights in criminal cases
  4. , Rights retained by the People
  5. , Search and arrest

10 Clues: , Freedom • , States' rights • , Search and arrest • , Right to bear arms • , Right to a fair trial • , Rights in civil cases • , Quartering of soldiers • , Bail, fines, punishment • , Rights in criminal cases • , Rights retained by the People

Bill of rights Cross-word-puzzle 2024-05-06

Bill of rights Cross-word-puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the 1st protects your freedom of _____.
  2. 10th,if it ain't delegated then can be preserved for the____
  3. 2nd gives The right to bear ____.
  4. 5th is a right to self-____________.
  5. 3rd makes it so who cant squat in your home?
Down
  1. 9th gives rights whether listed or not to who?
  2. 8th makes it so you can have what kind of bail/punishment?
  3. 4th Protects against ______ unless with probable
  4. 6th gives a series of rights in a what trial?
  5. 7th gives rights to a what trial?

10 Clues: 2nd gives The right to bear ____. • 7th gives rights to a what trial? • 5th is a right to self-____________. • the 1st protects your freedom of _____. • 3rd makes it so who cant squat in your home? • 6th gives a series of rights in a what trial? • 9th gives rights whether listed or not to who? • 4th Protects against ______ unless with probable • ...

Bill of rights Cross-word-puzzle 2024-05-06

Bill of rights Cross-word-puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the 1st protects your freedom of _____.
  2. 10th,if it ain't delegated then can be preserved for the____
  3. 2nd gives The right to bear ____.
  4. 5th is a right to self-____________.
  5. 3rd makes it so who cant squat in your home?
Down
  1. 9th gives rights whether listed or not to who?
  2. 8th makes it so you can have what kind of bail/punishment?
  3. 4th Protects against ______ unless with probable
  4. 6th gives a series of rights in a what trial?
  5. 7th gives rights to a what trial?

10 Clues: 2nd gives The right to bear ____. • 7th gives rights to a what trial? • 5th is a right to self-____________. • the 1st protects your freedom of _____. • 3rd makes it so who cant squat in your home? • 6th gives a series of rights in a what trial? • 9th gives rights whether listed or not to who? • 4th Protects against ______ unless with probable • ...

Bill Of Rights - Amendments #1-10 2024-10-21

Bill Of Rights - Amendments #1-10 crossword puzzle
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  1. - The government can't inflict cruel or unusual ______.
  2. - You can have a _____ and if you can't afford it the government will.
  3. - Protects the _____ for citizens
  4. - You have rights that are not listed in the ________.
  5. - Shared powers between state and national.
Down
  1. - Freedom of ______.
  2. - Protects people from ______ searches.
  3. - Right to remain _____.
  4. - No _____ should be in time of peace to be quartered in any house, without the owner's consent.
  5. - The right of people to keep and bear _____.

10 Clues: - Freedom of ______. • - Right to remain _____. • - Protects the _____ for citizens • - Protects people from ______ searches. • - Shared powers between state and national. • - The right of people to keep and bear _____. • - You have rights that are not listed in the ________. • - The government can't inflict cruel or unusual ______. • ...

Chapter 10 - The Bill of Rights 2025-08-13

Chapter 10 - The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Causing disagreement
  2. Fair treatment under the law
  3. Person on trial
  4. Testifying against yourself
Down
  1. Make certain
  2. Tried twice for the same crime
  3. List of basic rights of U.S. citizens
  4. Payment for loss or injury
  5. Judge’s order allowing an action
  6. Had something taken away

10 Clues: Make certain • Person on trial • Causing disagreement • Had something taken away • Payment for loss or injury • Testifying against yourself • Fair treatment under the law • Tried twice for the same crime • Judge’s order allowing an action • List of basic rights of U.S. citizens

Ian's Puzzle 2022-01-21

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

Currency 2024-04-11

Currency crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The $20 bill has a faint image of what President?
  2. US Currency paper is a 75% blend of what?
  3. US Currency paper is 25% blend of what?
  4. A portrait watermark of which president is visible from both sides of the $50 bill?
  5. A feature in the $100 bill with images of bells
  6. A feature in several locations on bills $5 and higher.
  7. what color does the thread glow in the $5 bill when under ultraviolet light?
  8. includes an embedded security thread that glows blue when under UV light.
  9. subtle background colors in the $20 bill
Down
  1. What color is embedded in the security thread for $10bill when under UV light?
  2. Features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson
  3. When held to light ____ is embedded vertically on bills $5 and higher
  4. Contains faint image of Secretary Hamilton
  5. A combination of eleven numbers and letters that appear twice on the front
  6. lower right number shifts from copper to green when tilted
  7. What figure is in the inkwell of the $100 bill?
  8. glows yellow when illuminated by ultraviolet light
  9. includes a faint image of Benjamin Franklin in the blank space to the right of the portrait
  10. ____ are visible from both sides of the note
  11. Issued in 1963

20 Clues: Issued in 1963 • Features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson • US Currency paper is 25% blend of what? • subtle background colors in the $20 bill • US Currency paper is a 75% blend of what? • Contains faint image of Secretary Hamilton • ____ are visible from both sides of the note • What figure is in the inkwell of the $100 bill? • ...

Reading Comprehension (Jim Crow Laws) 2023-01-25

Reading Comprehension (Jim Crow Laws) 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
Down
  1. girl Leo Frank was accused of murdering
  2. prejudice feelings toward Jews
  3. city where International Cotton Expo took place
  4. Governon 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 NAACP • hometown of Mary Phagan • leader of the Populist Party • prejudice feelings toward Jews • town where Leo Frank was in prison • started the Atlanta Life Ins. Company • bill provided free daily mail delivery • girl Leo Frank was accused of murdering • civil rights leader influenced by Dubois • Governon that changed Leo Frank's sentence • ...

Constitution 2023-12-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 people • The power to govern or rule • Divided into seven sections • The supreme law of the land • Individual liberties and privileges • Changes or additions to the Constitution • Proposed law that becomes a law if approved • System of government by the whole population • Fair treatment and punishment according to the law • ...

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
Down
  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 COMEDY • WHERE BILL GROW UP • BILL COSBY'S MOTHER • BILL COSBY'S FATHER • UNIVERSITY BILL ATTENDED • ILLNESS THAT EFFECTED BILL'S VISION • SHOW BILL CO-STARED WITH ROBERT CULP • AUTHOR OF COSBY THE LIFE OF A COMEDY LEGEND • BILL'S TV WIFE IN "THE COSBY SHOW" AND "COSBY" • HIS FRIENDS JOINED THE NAVY AND HE JOINED WHAT? • ...

Socials 10: The West 2013-07-30

Socials 10: The West crossword puzzle
Across
  1. BC confederation took place on _____ 20th, 1871
  2. Métis saw Riel as a true ________, standing up for their rights
  3. Riel lost final battle here
  4. he was this, meaning very good public speaker
  5. With bison hunts failing, the main problem was a lack of
  6. Canada’s first prime minister
  7. 566 580 hectares saved for _____ of Métis
  8. a hardship settlers experienced that bit them
  9. Saskatchewan and _______ joined confederation in 1905
  10. The Minister of Immigration was
  11. who was the governor of colony of Vancouver Island
  12. one of Manitoba’s official languages
  13. Douglas was a chief factor of this trading company
  14. many workers on the CPR were
  15. the anti-confederates didn’t trust the
  16. Riel stayed in asylums here
Down
  1. The hunt captain of the Métis was
  2. anti-confederates wanted to remain tied to
  3. one of Manitoba’s educational systems
  4. Riel went here to obtain education
  5. led Liberals after Macdonald resigned
  6. Riel caused controversy by causing execution of
  7. set up this kind of government
  8. BC was promised this build if they joined confederation
  9. when BC joined confederation, their high ___ was paid off
  10. Van Horne president of CPR
  11. led Red River Resistance
  12. helped Riel create Métis Bill of Rights
  13. Louis Riel fled to the

29 Clues: Louis Riel fled to the • led Red River Resistance • Van Horne president of CPR • Riel lost final battle here • Riel stayed in asylums here • many workers on the CPR were • Canada’s first prime minister • set up this kind of government • The Minister of Immigration was • The hunt captain of the Métis was • Riel went here to obtain education • one of Manitoba’s official languages • ...

The US Constitution 2025-03-04

The US Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The supreme law of the land
  2. The first state to adopt the US Constitution
  3. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  4. The father of our country
  5. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  6. A change or addition to a legal document
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  1. First US diplomat
  2. One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
  3. The US Constitution sets up ____ branches
  4. The Constitution _______ the powers of each branch of government
  5. The first capital of the United States

11 Clues: First US diplomat • The father of our country • The supreme law of the land • The first capital of the United States • A change or addition to a legal document • The US Constitution sets up ____ branches • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers • The first state to adopt the US Constitution • The first ten amendments to the Constitution • ...

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
Down
  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 constitution • states agreeing to a law • people who wanted a big gov • people who wanted a small gov • of powers dividing gov into 3 parts • changes/additions to the Constitution • of confederation 1st gov plan, not good. • and balances each part watching the others • set 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
Down
  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 constitution • states agreeing to a law • people who wanted a big gov • people who wanted a small gov • of powers dividing gov into 3 parts • changes/additions to the Constitution • of confederation 1st gov plan, not good. • and balances each part watching the others • set of rules that explains how our gov works • ...

American Revolution- Founding Fathers 2022-05-04

American Revolution- Founding Fathers crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 die • was the U.S. minister to France • John jay was the president of the • was the Foundingest Father of them all • initially opposed to the Bill of Rights • ben franklin was best known for being a • First Chief Justice of the United States • received Washington’s last written letter • first president to live in the White House • ...

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
Down
  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 constitution • states agreeing to a law • people who wanted a big gov • people who wanted a small gov • of powers dividing gov into 3 parts • changes/additions to the Constitution • of confederation 1st gov plan, not good. • and balances each part watching the others • set 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
Down
  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 constitution • states agreeing to a law • people who wanted a big gov • people who wanted a small gov • of powers dividing gov into 3 parts • changes/additions to the Constitution • of confederation 1st gov plan, not good. • and balances each part watching the others • set of rules that explains how our gov works • ...

Giving List Crossword 2024-02-21

Giving List Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Entry for all, without barriers
  2. Basis for informed decisions
  3. Support for good causes
  4. Challenge the status quo
  5. Fair treatment for all
  6. Core beliefs guiding actions
  7. Change-making action
  8. Goal of many advocacy groups
  9. Guiding the way in movements
  10. Investigation for evidence-based advocacy
  11. Working together for a common goal
  12. Fairness in treatment
  13. Reclaiming narrative power
  14. Strength in the face of adversity
  15. System of male dominance
  16. Reflecting diversity
  17. New solutions for old problems
  18. Effect of action on society
  19. Perspective or focus
  20. Law for gender equality in education
  21. Influence in social change
  22. Light-hearted empowerment tool
  23. Long-term approach to change
  24. Recovery from injustice
  25. Foundation of collaborative efforts
  26. Power derived from unity
  27. Overlapping social identities
  28. Movement from the ground up
  29. Chance for advancement
  30. Happiness in activism
Down
  1. Fairness in society
  2. Flourishing in spite of adversity
  3. Focus of the movement
  4. Those who drive progress
  5. Included in decision-making
  6. Unity in diversity
  7. Same rights for all
  8. Advocate for women's rights
  9. Businesswomen's forte
  10. Shared awareness for social change
  11. Guidance in professional growth
  12. Engage in activism with joy
  13. Feminist principle of autonomy
  14. Term reclaimed by some feminists
  15. Expression of one's perspective
  16. Fairness across genders
  17. Long-debated gender equality bill
  18. Sharing experiences to inspire
  19. Rules that govern society
  20. One who overcomes adversity
  21. Protections under the law
  22. Female-led society
  23. Funds Flexible support for organizations
  24. Championing a cause
  25. Innovative approach to change

55 Clues: Unity in diversity • Female-led society • Fairness in society • Same rights for all • Championing a cause • Change-making action • Reflecting diversity • Perspective or focus • Focus of the movement • Businesswomen's forte • Fairness in treatment • Happiness in activism • Fair treatment for all • Chance for advancement • Support for good causes • Fairness across genders • Recovery from injustice • ...

american history 2019-11-22

american history crossword puzzle
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  1. law or legal degree
  2. was established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress, with the passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785.
  3. the first written plan of government for the US
  4. list of people’s rights is called a bill of rights. Constitutions all over the world include bills of rights.
  5. is a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
  6. on goods brought into sale
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  1. each state had difernt currency, no power to tax, 9/13 states have to agree to pass laws, ect.
  2. written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  3. can simply refer to any geographical region or area of land on Earth.
  4. related to laws and legal issues. It is the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  5. one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  6. organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  7. a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons.
  8. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  9. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  10. was the leader of a rebellion that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and helped convince leaders that the United States needed a stronger federal government.

16 Clues: law or legal degree • on goods brought into sale • the first written plan of government for the US • a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons. • organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory. • can simply refer to any geographical region or area of land on Earth. • ...

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 • ...

vocab crossword 2022-01-07

vocab crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. small group of leaders
  2. belief that monarchs were chosen by god
  3. explains the purpose of the constitution
  4. group that feared the new government
  5. first ten amendments to the constitution
  6. article l section 8 clause 18
  7. king or queen controls all
  8. the government is all not power
  9. considered intelligent and decisive
  10. government is defined by law and serves the people
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  1. natural rights life liberty and property
  2. division of the power in our government jamesmadison father of the constitution
  3. the poeple are only source of any and all government actions
  4. one dollar bill
  5. writing the constitution
  6. english political philosopher whose social contacts
  7. third president of the united states
  8. power saved for the states in our system
  9. power is held at the nation level

19 Clues: one dollar bill • small group of leaders • writing the constitution • king or queen controls all • article l section 8 clause 18 • the government is all not power • power is held at the nation level • considered intelligent and decisive • group that feared the new government • third president of the united states • belief that monarchs were chosen by god • ...

Law 12 - Unit 1 Review Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-22

Law 12 - Unit 1 Review Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Law that was written down to make legal decisions consistent.
  2. Rules of Conduct; systems of enforcement/implementation, protection of rights, freedoms, and society.
  3. A type of law that determines the rules between individuals alone.
  4. Law given to the Jewish from God.
  5. A rule of law that states people should treat each other equally; still exists to this day.
  6. Political philosophy that states "all should be treated equally".
  7. Law where nobles acted as judges; ideology derived from 'divine right'.
  8. Law that is written (ex. Canadian criminal code)
  9. Law that prohibits certain actions.
  10. Law that can enforce another law.
  11. A charter document that consisted of basic human rights.
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  1. A type of law that determines the rules of relationships between individuals and society.
  2. "An eye for an eye"
  3. A system of law where judges rely on precedents made by past judges
  4. A french civil code that was enacted in 1804.
  5. A proposed law that goes through multiple steps in hope of becoming an actual law.
  6. A system of law where judges rely on a set of written rules.
  7. A system of rules
  8. A test to determine whether or not the accused is innocent or guilty.
  9. Law that contributed towards "The Jury"

20 Clues: A system of rules • "An eye for an eye" • Law given to the Jewish from God. • Law that can enforce another law. • Law that prohibits certain actions. • Law that contributed towards "The Jury" • A french civil code that was enacted in 1804. • Law that is written (ex. Canadian criminal code) • A charter document that consisted of basic human rights. • ...

Standard 1 Test Review 2026-01-28

Standard 1 Test Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The first form of government in the US
  2. unofficial British policy of loosely enforcing laws on the colonies
  3. revolt after the whiskey tax, showed the power of the Constitution
  4. Plan with representation based on population
  5. Event that showed the Articles needed to be revised
  6. author of the Declaration, 3rd president, Democratic republican
  7. passed after the French and Indian war to prevent colonial conflict with natives west of the Appalachian Mts
  8. strong state governments, bill of rights
  9. Secretary of Treasury, created the National Bank
  10. Battle; turning point in the Revolutionary War
  11. The first example of self government in the colonies; social contract
  12. interpretation of constitution as it is written
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  1. Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  2. economic policy where Britain enforced trade laws to gain wealth
  3. Enlightenment philosopher who inspired rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
  4. Plan with equal representation among states
  5. interpretation of the constitution using the elastic clause
  6. stealing sailors from ships, cause for War of 1812
  7. first tax placed on the colonies, taxed paper goods, caused boycotts
  8. Shared power between federal and state govs
  9. The supreme court can declare laws unconstitutional; Marbury V. Madison
  10. states can ignore laws deemed unconstitutional
  11. wanted to ratify the constitution, strong central government

23 Clues: The first form of government in the US • Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness • strong state governments, bill of rights • Plan with equal representation among states • Shared power between federal and state govs • Plan with representation based on population • states can ignore laws deemed unconstitutional • Battle; turning point in the Revolutionary War • ...

Chapter 8 Social Studies 2020-05-27

Chapter 8 Social Studies crossword puzzle
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  1. How people meet basic needs: food, clothing, shelter.
  2. The movement of people from one place to another.
  3. Metis document requesting equal rights for all.
  4. Metis military leader.
  5. A combination of dried buffalo meat, berries, and fat.
  6. A fur trader working for the North West Company.
  7. A government bill which created a new province.
  8. One culture absorbing another culture.
  9. The province MacDonald wanted votes from.
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  1. Government law that banned export of Metis goods.
  2. Temporary Metis government.
  3. The characteristics of people or group in one place.
  4. A crime against one's country.

13 Clues: Metis military leader. • Temporary Metis government. • A crime against one's country. • One culture absorbing another culture. • The province MacDonald wanted votes from. • Metis document requesting equal rights for all. • A government bill which created a new province. • A fur trader working for the North West Company. • Government law that banned export of Metis goods. • ...

USH #1 2021-10-25

USH #1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Hayes to take office
  2. rents land in exchange for a share of crops
  3. Northerner who moved to the South
  4. favored harsh punishment of South
  5. Basic framework of a system
  6. Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote
  7. Southern laws to restrict newly freed slaves
  8. gave food & clothing to freed slaves
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  1. Period after the Civil War in the US
  2. all citizens are guaranteed equal rights
  3. Southerner who joined the Republican Party
  4. power to kill a bill by not signing 10 days
  5. pardon for offense, act of forgiveness

13 Clues: Hayes to take office • Basic framework of a system • Northerner who moved to the South • favored harsh punishment of South • Period after the Civil War in the US • gave food & clothing to freed slaves • pardon for offense, act of forgiveness • all citizens are guaranteed equal rights • Southerner who joined the Republican Party • rents land in exchange for a share of crops • ...

essential vocabulary 2024-01-31

essential vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. multiple issues
  2. reassignment
  3. provides services
  4. nice classrooms and beat down classrooms
  5. counting in the united states
  6. boundaries
  7. rights and opportunities
  8. A fund
  9. passing the act by a two-thirds vote
  10. influencers
  11. money owed
  12. "From a thing afterward"
  13. responsibilities
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  1. someone who is nominated
  2. group with the most political parties in the country
  3. municipal authority
  4. who limits?
  5. suffrage movement
  6. this happened to trump january 13, 2021
  7. 435
  8. prohibited discrimination
  9. reject a decision
  10. receives or spends more than $1000
  11. long-serving
  12. powers delegated by law

25 Clues: 435 • A fund • boundaries • money owed • who limits? • influencers • reassignment • long-serving • multiple issues • responsibilities • suffrage movement • reject a decision • provides services • municipal authority • powers delegated by law • someone who is nominated • rights and opportunities • "From a thing afterward" • prohibited discrimination • counting in the united states • ...

period7 - progressivism 2025-05-21

period7 - progressivism crossword puzzle
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  1. worked for the passage for the 18th amendement
  2. vote on initiative
  3. army feed poor and soup kitchens
  4. bill that orginates from the people
  5. exposed standard oil practices (2 words)
  6. young mens associations
  7. (1st one)
  8. objective for womens suffrage
  9. second president to help in progressiveism
  10. upton sinclair (2 words)
  11. tax
  12. journalists
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  1. amendment
  2. womens rights
  3. personal desicon regarding what is right and what is wrong
  4. gospel labour reforms
  5. also called secret ballot (2 words)
  6. event ending the progressiveism era (3 words)
  7. (1865) (2 words)
  8. organized colored group

20 Clues: tax • amendment • (1st one) • journalists • womens rights • (1865) (2 words) • vote on initiative • gospel labour reforms • young mens associations • organized colored group • upton sinclair (2 words) • objective for womens suffrage • army feed poor and soup kitchens • also called secret ballot (2 words) • bill that orginates from the people • exposed standard oil practices (2 words) • ...

Legal Systems Crossword 2018-09-21

Legal Systems Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. sitting on capitol hill
  2. a law passed by a legislature
  3. a violation of criminal laws
  4. say no to laws
  5. a tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases
  6. someone who attacks people with law rhymes with hanif
  7. one whom arraigns
  8. a lower violation of criminal laws
  9. not constitutional
  10. before your thing,this thing happened
  11. _____ of rights
  12. making really strict rules
  13. really important rules
  14. ______ intent
  15. legal word fights
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  1. apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
  2. _______ government
  3. defends
  4. _______ hearing
  5. beyond this
  6. _______ of powers
  7. _______ review
  8. study of laws
  9. _____ of the evidence
  10. laws not civil laws
  11. laws not criminal laws
  12. _______ and balances
  13. a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

28 Clues: defends • beyond this • study of laws • ______ intent • say no to laws • _______ review • _______ hearing • _____ of rights • _______ of powers • one whom arraigns • legal word fights • _______ government • not constitutional • laws not civil laws • _______ and balances • _____ of the evidence • really important rules • sitting on capitol hill • laws not criminal laws • making really strict rules • ...

American revolution 2022-06-08

American revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. the first president of the U.S.A
  2. Had the biggest signature on the Decloration of independence
  3. This bell symbolises freedom
  4. a city in Pennsylvania
  5. a city in massachusetts
  6. one of the originally 13 colinies where we live
  7. another word for freeedom
  8. what the colonies are known as today
  9. Ben franklin and George washington are some of them
  10. were most of the colonists were from
  11. what most of the colonists army were
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  1. big forehead on the 100 dollar bill
  2. a document that gave us all our rights
  3. today is celebrated with firewoks and bbqs
  4. The document that declared our independence from England
  5. there were originally 13 of these
  6. George washington was the first
  7. what the colonists fought for
  8. friends that help you
  9. what part of the war was fought over

20 Clues: friends that help you • a city in Pennsylvania • a city in massachusetts • another word for freeedom • This bell symbolises freedom • what the colonists fought for • George washington was the first • the first president of the U.S.A • there were originally 13 of these • big forehead on the 100 dollar bill • what the colonies are known as today • ...

End of the Year 2025-05-14

End of the Year crossword puzzle
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  1. nickname of the Kansas Territory in the 1850s
  2. study of the Earth
  3. pre historic sea that covered present day Kansas
  4. document containing the Bill of Rights
  5. Plains Indian Tribe Kansas is named after
  6. geographical region Kansas is located
  7. oldest university/college in Kansas
  8. violent abolitionist group and now a well known mascot
  9. current Kansas Governor (last name)
  10. violent abolitionist who fought at Battle of Black Jack
  11. deadliest war from 1861-1865
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  1. river that forms Northeast border of Kansas
  2. trading trail that went through Baldwin City
  3. largest immigrant group to settle in Kansas
  4. Kansas continent location
  5. environmental disaster of the 1930s
  6. 34th President of the United States (last name)
  7. name of famous propaganda riveter
  8. Baldwin City is named in his honor (last name)
  9. became a state on January 29, 1861

20 Clues: study of the Earth • Kansas continent location • deadliest war from 1861-1865 • name of famous propaganda riveter • became a state on January 29, 1861 • environmental disaster of the 1930s • oldest university/college in Kansas • current Kansas Governor (last name) • geographical region Kansas is located • document containing the Bill of Rights • ...

Let's test your knowledge! 2023-11-13

Let's test your knowledge! crossword puzzle
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  1. Also known as the international bill of rights of women.
  2. It is the process of assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies, or programs in all areas and at all levels.
  3. Shared the notion about women, that expressed low perception of the men of the Church on women.
  4. Helps to protect human rights.
  5. Necessary and help women expand access to resources and their roles in communities.
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  1. Unjust treatment that women encountered.
  2. Child rearing, child bearing are just some of the examples of their vital roles in society.
  3. Difficult and risky source of food, that requires a man power.
  4. The woman, who listen to the snake and eat the apple, that influenced the negative perception of women.
  5. A feminist writer, journalist, and historian who has researched the hidden role of women throughout history.

10 Clues: Helps to protect human rights. • Unjust treatment that women encountered. • Also known as the international bill of rights of women. • Difficult and risky source of food, that requires a man power. • Necessary and help women expand access to resources and their roles in communities. • ...

The Enlightment 2024-01-22

The Enlightment crossword puzzle
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  1. The Enlightenment was called the age of this
  2. A comprehensive work that aimed to gather and spread knowledge
  3. Philosopher known for his support for freedom of speech and religion
  4. The english bill of rights was established this year
  5. The year the declaration of independence was signed the Enlightenment principals
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  1. Early feminist who wrote about the rights of women during the Enlightenment
  2. He proposed the division of government powers into separate branches
  3. Gathering where intellectuals would discuss and spread Enlightenment ideas
  4. His ideas on life liberty and property Influenced the founding fathers
  5. Philosopher who asked and answered the question what is the Enlightenment

10 Clues: The Enlightenment was called the age of this • The english bill of rights was established this year • A comprehensive work that aimed to gather and spread knowledge • He proposed the division of government powers into separate branches • Philosopher known for his support for freedom of speech and religion • ...

Lesson 4 - Train Tour of the Northeast 2021-12-15

Lesson 4 - Train Tour of the Northeast crossword puzzle
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  1. These make up the Judicial branch
  2. Head of the Executive branch
  3. The plan of government for the U.S.
  4. Building where you can see the Constitution
  5. Top of a mountain
  6. Highest court in the land
  7. A place boats can anchor safely
  8. Last name of the famous chocolate maker
  9. War that won independence from Britain
  10. Famous place in DC where the president lives
  11. These moved across land carving it out
  12. Why the Pilgrims came to America
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  1. When people make their own laws
  2. Declared the U.S. free of Britain
  3. Branch of government that makes laws
  4. Number of colonies when we won independence
  5. What is listed in the Bill of Rights
  6. Connects the Great Lakes and Hudson River
  7. Mountain range where Mt. Washington is located
  8. Group of people who first lived in New York
  9. What early factories used for power
  10. Number of years the Revolutionary War lasted
  11. What our laws protect
  12. A way of making large quantities of goods
  13. Last name of a president who wrote the Declaration of Independence
  14. Ditch dug across land that connects waterways
  15. Another name for a tall building
  16. City where Independence Hall is located
  17. Tells ships where land is nearby
  18. A water elevator to raise and lower boats

30 Clues: Top of a mountain • What our laws protect • Highest court in the land • Head of the Executive branch • When people make their own laws • A place boats can anchor safely • Another name for a tall building • Tells ships where land is nearby • Why the Pilgrims came to America • Declared the U.S. free of Britain • These make up the Judicial branch • The plan of government for the U.S. • ...

Civics and Citizenship puzzle 2023-10-19

Civics and Citizenship puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A person who is appointed to apply laws to different cases and decide their outcome in a court of law.
  2. The study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens
  3. A system of government.
  4. You have the _________ of speech.
  5. A document that describes the rules, or laws, that govern Australia
  6. A person who specialises in knowledge of the law.
  7. Rules that are designed for people to follow.
  8. The parliamentary system of Australia.
  9. A witness who can provide important information about a case.
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  1. The elected members of parliament who make decisions for a nation or state.
  2. The national or state law-making body that is made up of elected representatives.
  3. An act that breaks an existing law.
  4. A system of government where citizens vote for representatives.
  5. Following the law is part of your ______________.
  6. A group of people who are required to decide on a verdict for a case
  7. The branch of government responsible for approving laws and putting them in action.
  8. The way in which a people take part and contribute to society
  9. A proposed law
  10. The branch of government responsible for creating the law.
  11. A person who has seen or heard an event or dispute and is called upon to court.

20 Clues: A proposed law • A system of government. • You have the _________ of speech. • An act that breaks an existing law. • The parliamentary system of Australia. • Rules that are designed for people to follow. • Following the law is part of your ______________. • A person who specialises in knowledge of the law. • The study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens • ...

Federalist / Anti-Federalist Crossword 2022-02-16

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

15 Clues: This word means to approve • The rules and laws of the country • this group was against the Constitution • This person was a famous Anti-Federalist • Bill of Rights protect out individual ____ • This group was in favor of the Constitution • People feared the President may become a ___ • Federalists wanted a strong _____ government. • ...

Suspect's Rights 2024-10-18

Suspect's Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an event or occurrence
  2. careful thought, typically over a period of time.
  3. providing useful or interesting information.
  4. an underlying basis or principle.
  5. a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract.
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  1. establish the truth or correctness.
  2. actually occurring.
  3. Reject or not consider.
  4. of chief importance; principal
  5. a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
  6. remove or take away.
  7. suffering a lack of a specified benefit
  8. force or oblige (someone) to do something.
  9. a legal or other formal measure intended to preserve civil liberties and rights.
  10. damaging the good reputation of someone.

15 Clues: actually occurring. • remove or take away. • an event or occurrence • Reject or not consider. • of chief importance; principal • an underlying basis or principle. • establish the truth or correctness. • suffering a lack of a specified benefit • damaging the good reputation of someone. • force or oblige (someone) to do something. • providing useful or interesting information. • ...

The Origin of the Bill of Rights 2024-11-01

The Origin of the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, which guarantee essential rights and liberties to individuals.
  2. To formally approve or confirm an agreement or amendment.
  3. A system in which different branches of government can check each other’s powers to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  4. An amendment adopted in 1868 that declares no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
  5. The highest federal court in the United States, which has the ultimate authority in interpreting constitutional law.
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  1. A group of people who opposed the original U.S. Constitution, arguing that it needed a bill of rights to protect individual freedoms.
  2. A document passed by the British Parliament in 1628 that stated people could not be imprisoned without a fair trial and that taxation required parliamentary approval.
  3. A historical charter signed in 1215 by King John of England that established that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.
  4. A legal principle that ensures fair treatment through the judicial system, especially as a protection against arbitrary governmental actions.
  5. A change or addition to a legal or statutory document, such as the U.S. Constitution.DueProcessofLaw A legal principle that ensures fair treatment through the judicial system, especially as a protection against arbitrary governmental actions.
  6. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, which guarantee essential rights and liberties to individuals.

11 Clues: To formally approve or confirm an agreement or amendment. • The highest federal court in the United States, which has the ultimate authority in interpreting constitutional law. • The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, which guarantee essential rights and liberties to individuals. • ...

Vocab Crossword 2013-10-19

Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a government ruled by one person or group
  2. stated the three houses of goveronment
  3. when power is shared between national and state-wide govs.
  4. voting for national government leaders
  5. when everyone, including the government must obey the law
  6. a people's government
  7. rights and responsibilities in constitution
  8. a representative
  9. a group that seeks to promote its own special interests at the expense of the common good
  10. the right to vote
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  1. approval
  2. first ten constitution amendments
  3. one house legislature
  4. to overthrow or eject a president from office
  5. protects against deprivation of life liberty and property
  6. when the president denies a bill from becoming law
  7. to change

17 Clues: approval • to change • a representative • the right to vote • one house legislature • a people's government • first ten constitution amendments • stated the three houses of goveronment • voting for national government leaders • a government ruled by one person or group • rights and responsibilities in constitution • to overthrow or eject a president from office • ...

US History Reconstruction 2017-09-28

US History Reconstruction crossword puzzle
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  1. No denial on the right to vote based on race
  2. Grant citizenship to everyone born in the US
  3. Business that came to the south during reconstruction
  4. Presidential power to prevent a bill from passing
  5. Laws for equal rights
  6. restrictions of freedom of African Americans
  7. Democrats that took control of southern rep. states
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  1. Poor white southerners seen as traitors to high class southerners
  2. Racist violent group
  3. Free Slaves
  4. Economic growth in post reconstruction
  5. 5 military territories under control of the US army
  6. Freedman that worked for land, supplies and cabin
  7. Charging officials for crime
  8. Democratic control of the both for almost 100 years

15 Clues: Free Slaves • Racist violent group • Laws for equal rights • Charging officials for crime • Economic growth in post reconstruction • No denial on the right to vote based on race • Grant citizenship to everyone born in the US • restrictions of freedom of African Americans • Presidential power to prevent a bill from passing • Freedman that worked for land, supplies and cabin • ...

Suspect's Rights 2024-10-18

Suspect's Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an event or occurrence
  2. damaging the good reputation of someone.
  3. force or oblige (someone) to do something.
  4. a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
  5. Reject or not consider.
  6. providing useful or interesting information.
Down
  1. suffering a lack of a specified benefit
  2. careful thought, typically over a period of time.
  3. a legal or other formal measure intended to preserve civil liberties and rights.
  4. an underlying basis or principle.
  5. actually occurring.
  6. of chief importance; principal
  7. a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract.
  8. establish the truth or correctness.
  9. remove or take away.

15 Clues: actually occurring. • remove or take away. • an event or occurrence • Reject or not consider. • of chief importance; principal • an underlying basis or principle. • establish the truth or correctness. • suffering a lack of a specified benefit • damaging the good reputation of someone. • force or oblige (someone) to do something. • providing useful or interesting information. • ...

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

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

13 Clues: LEGEND OF COMEDY • WHERE BILL GROW UP • BILL COSBY'S FATHER • BILL COSBY'S MOTHER • UNIVERSITY BILL ATTENDED • ILLNESS THAT EFFECTED BILL'S VISION • SHOW BILL CO-STARED WITH ROBERT CULP • AUTHOR OF COSBY THE LIFE OF A COMEDY LEGEND • BILL'S TV WIFE IN "THE COSBY SHOW" AND "COSBY" • HIS FRIENDS JOINED THE NAVY AND HE JOINED WHAT? • ...

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

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

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

The New South 2022-01-12

The New South crossword puzzle
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  1. Founder of the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company.
  2. Editor of the Atlanta journal who promoted the idea of the New South.
  3. To deprive a person the right to vote or have citizenship.
  4. Lawyer, writer, and politician known for his rural free delivery bill and ended his career as an anti-semitist
  5. Supreme Court case that established the separate but equal doctrine.
  6. Civil rights leader and college professor who fought for social and political rights for African-Americans/Blacks.
  7. mill A mill that produces textile.
  8. Series of 3 events meant to draw Northern investors.
  9. Jewish factory managed accused of killing Mary Phagon and was sentenced to life in prison. He was later kidnapped and lynched.
  10. 48 hour riot caused by economic competition and fake newspaper articles of African-American/Blacks killing white women.
  11. Short-lived political party which was run by Tom Watson.
  12. Laws fabricated by state legislators to revoke African-Americans/Blacks’ citizen rights.
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  1. Prejudice against Jews.
  2. Educator, author, political activist,and orator that promoted the idea that African-Americans/Blacks should pursue education first before fighting for equality.
  3. To separate racial groups apart.
  4. Period after reconstruction which technology is brung in.
  5. Organized groups of works that negotiate with employees for better wages, working houses, benefits, and safer working environments.
  6. Three power Georgian politicians known as Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon.
  7. A person that moves from one country to another in order to live there.
  8. Development of industry on a wide scale.

20 Clues: Prejudice against Jews. • To separate racial groups apart. • mill A mill that produces textile. • Development of industry on a wide scale. • Series of 3 events meant to draw Northern investors. • Founder of the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company. • Short-lived political party which was run by Tom Watson. • Period after reconstruction which technology is brung in. • ...

Unit 4 Vocabulary 2024-10-29

Unit 4 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Budget Reconciliation Act Passed in 1987 in response to reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
  2. reflected in people's personal beliefs about what is right and wrong conduct.
  3. health care workers respect patients' dignity and rights, including their right to make decisions regarding their health care.
  4. Bill of Rights additional rights for residents in long-term health care facilities
  5. health care workers treat patients equally and without discrimination.
  6. health care workers maintain confidentiality of patients' health information.
  7. actions or the failure to act or provide proper care for a person, resulting in unintended injury.
  8. use to maintain safety for patients and health care workers
  9. Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects patients and their personal information
  10. dilemmas dilemmas that involve health care and biological sciences.
  11. health care workers care for patients according to their profession's scope of practice.
  12. rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments.
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  1. dilemmas occur when moral beliefs conflict.
  2. investigate and solve complaints, monitor and enforce government regulations, and provide education to health care workers about caring for the elderly; works with patients and family
  3. health care workers communicate with patients truthfully.
  4. health care workers refrain from harming patients.
  5. release, transfer, or provision of access to protected health information
  6. Health Information any individually identifiable health information about a patient example patient diagnosis
  7. any action that causes physical harm, pain or mental distress
  8. health care workers' promote patients' health and wellbeing.
  9. rules of proper conduct among a group of people, such as a religion or profession.

21 Clues: dilemmas occur when moral beliefs conflict. • health care workers refrain from harming patients. • rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments. • health care workers communicate with patients truthfully. • use to maintain safety for patients and health care workers • health care workers' promote patients' health and wellbeing. • ...

Working Online Vocabulary 2020-09-05

Working Online Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. A job where a person works for themselves.
  2. An image that represents a business
  3. (2words)Maintenance of good public image
  4. Samples of your work.
  5. (2words)Works from home for a company.
  6. A bill sent to a client for payment for service
  7. Occupation or profession
  8. Another word for the stuff that you write.
  9. (3 words)Client owns the rights.
  10. A person using the services of a professional
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  1. (2words)The belief that you can achieve.
  2. trait or habit.
  3. (2words)This is a description of project.
  4. (2words)A trial piece of writing or design
  5. A publication for a specific field or business.

15 Clues: trait or habit. • Samples of your work. • Occupation or profession • (3 words)Client owns the rights. • An image that represents a business • (2words)Works from home for a company. • (2words)The belief that you can achieve. • (2words)Maintenance of good public image • (2words)This is a description of project. • A job where a person works for themselves. • ...

Our Constitutuion 2025-11-07

Our Constitutuion crossword puzzle
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  1. Representatives from the colonies had to gather or convene at the Constitutional ___________ to work out the language of the Consitution.
  2. The first ten amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of _____________.
  3. The ______________branch of the government includes the President and Vice President.
  4. The twenty-sixth amendment lowered the voting age to __________________as a result of the Vietnam War.
  5. Before the Constitution could become law, the delegates had to pass or _____________________if.
  6. The ____________________branch of our government is made up of judges and courts; they determine the legality of laws and actions.
  7. A change or addition to a document is called an ___________________.
  8. Slavery in the US was eventually ended by the _________________ (two words with no space) and the passage of the 13th Amendment.
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  1. Our Senate and House of Representatives make up the _____________________branch of government; their job is to create and pass laws and federal budgets.
  2. Our Consitution includes ___________________ branches of government so that no one part can become too powerful.
  3. _________________were given the right to vote by the nineteenth amendment in 1920.
  4. Though the issue of ___________________did come up at the Convention with several representatives wanting to abolish it, the delegates did not illegalize it for fear that they would not be able to ratify the Constitution if this was included.
  5. The Bill of Rights was drafted to protect _________________rights from the possibility of a Tyranny or overly oppressive government.
  6. In the original Constitution, only white males over 21 who owned __________________ could vote.
  7. The introduction to the Consitution is called the _________________.

15 Clues: The introduction to the Consitution is called the _________________. • A change or addition to a document is called an ___________________. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of _____________. • _________________were given the right to vote by the nineteenth amendment in 1920. • ...

History Timeline 2023-05-10

History Timeline crossword puzzle
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  1. First Constitution, Not that good
  2. to change the Constitution
  3. Wanted the Bill of Rights before we sign the Constitution
  4. start of the Constitution
  5. encouraged people to want to have the Constitution signed
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  1. wanted to sign the Constitution
  2. Made the H.O.R and Senate
  3. wrote the Constitution and was the 4th president
  4. First ten amendments
  5. The place where the Constitution was made

10 Clues: First ten amendments • Made the H.O.R and Senate • start of the Constitution • to change the Constitution • wanted to sign the Constitution • First Constitution, Not that good • The place where the Constitution was made • wrote the Constitution and was the 4th president • Wanted the Bill of Rights before we sign the Constitution • ...

The Hamilton Crossword 2022-04-06

The Hamilton Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman!
  2. He wrote the Bill of Rights.
  3. Eliza, Peggy, and Angelica
  4. Alexander Hamilton's best friend.
  5. Our first president.
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  1. The tailor who spied on the British Government.
  2. The British King.
  3. Hamilton's enemy in the cabinet.
  4. The main character in the famous Broadway play with Lin-Manuel Miranda (2020)
  5. The man who shot Hamilton.

10 Clues: The British King. • Our first president. • The man who shot Hamilton. • Eliza, Peggy, and Angelica • He wrote the Bill of Rights. • Hamilton's enemy in the cabinet. • Alexander Hamilton's best friend. • America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman! • The tailor who spied on the British Government. • The main character in the famous Broadway play with Lin-Manuel Miranda (2020)