bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Unit 4 Vocabulary 2024-10-29

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Budget Reconciliation Act Passed in 1987 in response to reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
reflected in people's personal beliefs about what is right and wrong conduct.
health care workers respect patients' dignity and rights, including their right to make decisions regarding their health care.
Bill of Rights additional rights for residents in long-term health care facilities
health care workers treat patients equally and without discrimination.
health care workers maintain confidentiality of patients' health information.
actions or the failure to act or provide proper care for a person, resulting in unintended injury.
use to maintain safety for patients and health care workers
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects patients and their personal information
dilemmas dilemmas that involve health care and biological sciences.
health care workers care for patients according to their profession's scope of practice.
rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments.

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dilemmas occur when moral beliefs conflict.
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
health care workers communicate with patients truthfully.
health care workers refrain from harming patients.
release, transfer, or provision of access to protected health information
Health Information any individually identifiable health information about a patient example patient diagnosis
any action that causes physical harm, pain or mental distress
health care workers' promote patients' health and wellbeing.
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. • ...

Our Constitutuion 2025-11-07

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Representatives from the colonies had to gather or convene at the Constitutional ___________ to work out the language of the Consitution.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of _____________.
The ______________branch of the government includes the President and Vice President.
The twenty-sixth amendment lowered the voting age to __________________as a result of the Vietnam War.
Before the Constitution could become law, the delegates had to pass or _____________________if.
The ____________________branch of our government is made up of judges and courts; they determine the legality of laws and actions.
A change or addition to a document is called an ___________________.
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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Our Senate and House of Representatives make up the _____________________branch of government; their job is to create and pass laws and federal budgets.
Our Consitution includes ___________________ branches of government so that no one part can become too powerful.
_________________were given the right to vote by the nineteenth amendment in 1920.
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.
The Bill of Rights was drafted to protect _________________rights from the possibility of a Tyranny or overly oppressive government.
In the original Constitution, only white males over 21 who owned __________________ could vote.
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. • ...

The Hamilton Crossword 2022-04-06

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America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman!
He wrote the Bill of Rights.
Eliza, Peggy, and Angelica
Alexander Hamilton's best friend.
Our first president.

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The tailor who spied on the British Government.
The British King.
Hamilton's enemy in the cabinet.
The main character in the famous Broadway play with Lin-Manuel Miranda (2020)
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)

Working Online Vocabulary 2020-09-05

Working Online Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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A job where a person works for themselves.
An image that represents a business
(2words)Maintenance of good public image
Samples of your work.
(2words)Works from home for a company.
A bill sent to a client for payment for service
Occupation or profession
Another word for the stuff that you write.
(3 words)Client owns the rights.
A person using the services of a professional

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(2words)The belief that you can achieve.
trait or habit.
(2words)This is a description of project.
(2words)A trial piece of writing or design
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. • ...

Activity 3: Crossword Puzzle 2019-10-18

Activity 3: Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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____ of law (everyone must obey the law, even government officials)
self-__________ (rule by the people)
_______ government (the ruler can't do whatever they want)
Baron de ___________ (French Enlightenment thinker)

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______ Sense (an influential pamphlet)
Thomas _____ (wrote an influential pamphlet)
______ contract
__________ of powers
John _____ (British Enlightenment thinker)
_________ Compact (established the first democracy in what would become the United States
checks and ________
English Bill of ______ (inspiration for many freedoms Americans hold dear)
___ process (you must be treated fairly when accused of a crime)
trial by ____ (you must me convicted by citizens rather than a government official)

14 Clues: ______ contract • checks and ________ • __________ of powers • self-__________ (rule by the people) • ______ Sense (an influential pamphlet) • John _____ (British Enlightenment thinker) • Thomas _____ (wrote an influential pamphlet) • Baron de ___________ (French Enlightenment thinker) • _______ government (the ruler can't do whatever they want) • ...

People of the Constitution 2020-03-05

People of the Constitution crossword puzzle

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Father of the Constitution. Contributed more to the creation of the Constitution than any other individual.
New York politician, served as Washington's secretary during the Revolutionary War. Passionate advocate for a strong national government.
Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention. Came up with the idea of a two house Congress based on his invention of bifocal glasses.

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Served as the president of the Constitutional Convention and will eventually be elected the first President of the United States.
Connecticut delegate at Constitutional Convention. Came up with Great Compromise.
Massachusetts farmer who led a rebellion against the over taxation on the farmers in the states.
Active participant at the Constitutional Convention, even delivering more speeches than James Madison. Given credit for most of the actual language in the Constitution.
Along with Hamilton, he was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
Author of Virginia's Bill of Rights, was strong advocate that Constitution needed its own Bill of Rights and was worried it gave the President too much power.
Representative from New Jersey who came up with the New Jersey plan of one state-one vote.

10 Clues: Along with Hamilton, he was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers. • Connecticut delegate at Constitutional Convention. Came up with Great Compromise. • Representative from New Jersey who came up with the New Jersey plan of one state-one vote. • Massachusetts farmer who led a rebellion against the over taxation on the farmers in the states. • ...

American History Vocabulary 2024-09-05

American History Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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The period during which the federal government controlled the states that had seceded from the Union during the Civil War.
Bill, a law that required a majority of prewar voters in Confederate states to swear loyalty to the Union before restoration could begin.
the act of bringing charges against a public official in order to determine whether he or she should be removed from office.

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Bureau, a federal agency created to provide aid for emancipated slaves.
Amendment, the constitutional Amendment, ratified in February 1870, which guaranteed voting rights to all males regardless of race.
Republicans, a group of Republican political leaders dedicated to imposing harsh conditions on the states that had seceded from the Union during the Civil War.
Amendment, the constitutional Amendment, ratified in July 1868, which guaranteed citizenship status and rights to every person born in the United States, protected due process, and guaranteed equal protection of the law.
Codes, laws that restricted African Americans' rights and opportunities.
Rights Act of 1866, a law established federal guarantees of civil rights for all citizens.
Johnson, the vice president for Lincoln, became president once Lincoln died.

10 Clues: Bureau, a federal agency created to provide aid for emancipated slaves. • Codes, laws that restricted African Americans' rights and opportunities. • Johnson, the vice president for Lincoln, became president once Lincoln died. • Rights Act of 1866, a law established federal guarantees of civil rights for all citizens. • ...

The constitution and bill of rights 2022-06-24

The constitution and bill of rights crossword puzzle

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how many amendments are there?
when is the bill of rights day celebrated?
how many amendments were there originally?
this amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial?

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what amendment Gives anyone the right to buy and own firearms?
You cant be charged for the same crime how many times?
of the powers of government between a central government and the regional governments?
how many rights are in the first amendments?

8 Clues: how many amendments are there? • when is the bill of rights day celebrated? • how many amendments were there originally? • how many rights are in the first amendments? • You cant be charged for the same crime how many times? • this amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial? • what amendment Gives anyone the right to buy and own firearms? • ...

The Civil Rights Movement Crossword 2023-05-29

The Civil Rights Movement Crossword crossword puzzle

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In resistance to Brown v. Board of Education in which 101 congressmen signed that the decision was a contradiction to constitution
Sponsored "Freedom Rides" on busses through South in 1947
Founded in 1957 by MLK, was a civil rights organization led by ministers
Who sends 1000 troops to Little Rock to protect the students and integrate Central high
Ratified on Jan 1964, abolished poll tax in national elections
California Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning inter-racial marriage is unlawful.
What was an effective new strategy for integration that first began in Greensboro, NC at Woolworth's
A group of Moton High School students protested the conditions of their education because it was overcrowded and the facilities were inferior to those of white students.
Ruled against racial segregation on interstate buses
Who petitioned the ICC to issue an order for integration in Nov, 1961

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What city closed parks, playgrounds, pools, and golf courses to avoid desegregation
State's Right Democratic Party, formed in 1948 and was opposed to Truman's Civil Rights policies
Authorized federal supervision of voter registration, outlawed discriminatory tests
Offshoot of SCLC that led civil disobedience campaign for students
What banned discrimination in government and defense industry employment
All members of the armed forces shall receive equal treatment and opportunity
On Aug 28, 250000 protesters met to show support for JFK's Civil Rights Bill
Encouraged armed resistance "by any means necessary" to break white domination
Who ordered the National Guard to keep Little Rock Nine out of Central High
Schools must be integrated "with all deliberate speed"

20 Clues: Ruled against racial segregation on interstate buses • Schools must be integrated "with all deliberate speed" • Sponsored "Freedom Rides" on busses through South in 1947 • Ratified on Jan 1964, abolished poll tax in national elections • Offshoot of SCLC that led civil disobedience campaign for students • ...

Mrs. Aichele 2022-12-19

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"two houses"
prior to declaring independence the colonies were seeking --- in Parliament
the upper house of the US legislative branch
wanted a bill of rights included in the new US Constitution
the Constitutional Convention was able to approve or ... a new government under the US Constitution.
the English legislature
The Land Ordinance of 1785 created a system of settlement that divided the Northwest Territory into grid sections called ...
the longest section of the Declaration of Independence was the "List of ..."
under the Articles of Confederation there was --- branch of government

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Jefferson defined natural rights as "Life, ----, & the pursuit of happiness"
the Articles of Confederation created the first --- government for the United States
Under the Articles of Confederation the --- governments had the most power
War is expensive so England --- the colonies
According to the 3/5 Compromise, --- out of every 5 enslaved people would be counted towards a states population
the General of the Continental Army
this 'plan' called for states to be represented in the legislature based on population

16 Clues: "two houses" • the English legislature • the General of the Continental Army • War is expensive so England --- the colonies • the upper house of the US legislative branch • wanted a bill of rights included in the new US Constitution • under the Articles of Confederation there was --- branch of government • ...

Civics 2023-02-06

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Americans don’t have to house soldiers.
The power of the President to refuse to a bill.
is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws
the Federal Government only has those powers in the Constitution. If it isn't listed, it belongs to the states.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime
Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and right to petition.
ensures that citizens' civil cases can be heard and decided upon by a jury of their peers
Protects against cruel or unusual punishments.
type of legislature that is divided into two separate assemblies.
refers to the division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.
addresses rights, retained by the people, that are not specifically in the Constitution.
Let’s branches of government check each other
someone who was in favor of the constitution.

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that part of government which enforces the law
made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress.
Right to bear arms.
Took place at the constitutional convention.
It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
sets out rights of the accused in a criminal prosecution
The first 10 amendments
someone against the constitution.

21 Clues: Right to bear arms. • The first 10 amendments • someone against the constitution. • Americans don’t have to house soldiers. • is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws • Took place at the constitutional convention. • Let’s branches of government check each other • someone who was in favor of the constitution. • that part of government which enforces the law • ...

Ch. 21, 22, & 23 2015-03-16

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group of government ministers, or officials.
third great philosopher.
_____ revolution is the bloodless overthrow of King James II.
followed his fathers military policies.
collected taxes & administered justice.
lasted until 1763.
nothing can be known for certain.
Russia's landowning nobles.
agreement by which people government known as social ____.

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the artistic style of the late 1700's.
3 larger social classes.
kings & queens who held all power.
using western Europe as a model of change.
congress added the ____ of rights to the ten amendments.
the DOI was written by Thomas _______.
conflict over religion, territory, & power.
style that dominated European art of the 16-1700's.
the great powers affirmed the principle of _______.
a new approach to science called the scientific _______.
____ was the pen name of Francois Marie.

20 Clues: lasted until 1763. • 3 larger social classes. • third great philosopher. • Russia's landowning nobles. • nothing can be known for certain. • kings & queens who held all power. • the artistic style of the late 1700's. • the DOI was written by Thomas _______. • followed his fathers military policies. • collected taxes & administered justice. • ...

Level 3: Crossword 2019-10-18

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English Bill of ______ (inspiration for many freedoms Americans hold dear)
Thomas _____ (wrote an influential pamphlet)
_________ Compact (established the first democracy in what would become the United States
trial by ____ (you must me convicted by citizens rather than a government official)
_______ government (the ruler can't do whatever they want)
______ Sense (an influential pamphlet)
Baron de ___________ (French Enlightenment thinker)
___ process (you must be treated fairly when accused of a crime)

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__________ of powers
self-__________ (rule by the people)
checks and ________
______ contract
John _____ (British Enlightenment thinker)
____ of law (everyone must obey the law, even government officials)

The Constitution- WhatleyF 2023-01-27

The Constitution- WhatleyF crossword puzzle

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favored a strong central government
the treaty signed that ended the Revolutionary War
total number of ammendments
first ten ammendments
congress plan that was based on population
"We the people.. . ."
wanted a strong bill of rights
father of the constitution
A written plan for government

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the amount of states you need to add an amendment the constitution
each slave counts for 3/5 of a person
the article that states that the constitution is the supreme law of the land
created the house and senate
the original constitution for the US
a system for surveying and selling the western lands
the thirteenth state to ratify the constitution

16 Clues: first ten ammendments • "We the people.. . ." • father of the constitution • total number of ammendments • created the house and senate • A written plan for government • wanted a strong bill of rights • favored a strong central government • the original constitution for the US • each slave counts for 3/5 of a person • congress plan that was based on population • ...

Federalist / Anti-Federalist Crossword 2022-02-16

Federalist / Anti-Federalist Crossword crossword puzzle

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The _____ of Confederation was the 1st government.
The Articles of Confederation could not ___ states
Bill of Rights protect out individual ____
The Constitutional ______ created the Constitution.
The Federalist ______ support the Constitution.
This word means to approve
Anti-Federalists wanted strong _____ governments.
People feared the President may become a ___

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The ____Compromise create our bicameral Congress
This group was in favor of the Constitution
Federalists wanted a strong _____ government.
this group was against the Constitution
This person was a Federalist and has a hit play
The rules and laws of the country
This person was a famous Anti-Federalist
____ out of 13 states had to approve the Constitution.

16 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. • ...

Federalist / Anti-Federalist Crossword 2022-02-16

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The _____ of Confederation was the 1st government.
The Articles of Confederation could not ___ states
Bill of Rights protect out individual ____
The Constitutional ______ created the Constitution.
The Federalist ______ support the Constitution.
This word means to approve
Anti-Federalists wanted strong _____ governments.
People feared the President may become a ___

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The ____Compromise created our bicameral Congress
This group was in favor of the Constitution
Federalists wanted a strong _____ government.
This group was against the Constitution
This person was a Federalist and has a hit play
The rules and laws of the country
This person was a famous Anti-Federalist
____ out of 13 states had to approve the Constitution.

16 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. • ...

Patent Life 2016-03-19

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Total control on a commercial market
Give you rights on something you discovered
Earn money
Disease

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Scientific place
All human genes
Proposed legislation
Default

8 Clues: Default • Disease • Earn money • All human genes • Scientific place • Proposed legislation • Total control on a commercial market • Give you rights on something you discovered

American Democracy 2022-09-10

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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
The Articles of _____________ served as the first constitution
The 19th Amendment gave which group the right to vote?
What did the colonists declare on July 4, 1776?
Mrs. D's fave
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Gave Native Americans US citizenship

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The Supreme Law of the Land
Where did Shays' Rebellion take place?
The First Continental Congress took place in what month
First ten amendments in the Constitution
This pamphlet called for independence and the creation of a democratic republic
To sign or give formal agreement
Influenced the US Bill of Rights

14 Clues: Mrs. D's fave • The Supreme Law of the Land • To sign or give formal agreement • Influenced the US Bill of Rights • Which amendment abolished slavery? • Gave Native Americans US citizenship • Where did Shays' Rebellion take place? • First ten amendments in the Constitution • What did the colonists declare on July 4, 1776? • Where did the Constitutional Convention take place? • ...

AP Government 2.4b Crossword 2024-11-14

AP Government 2.4b Crossword crossword puzzle

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What Brutus worried about in terms of economic power
Founders' solution to feared democracy (e.g., House, Senate, Electoral College)
Type of government ensuring local power
Form of tyranny feared by Anti-Feds
Clause that worried Anti-Feds
Form of tyranny feared by Federalists
Branch with the most power in a republic
Missing from proposed Constitution, per Anti-Feds
Federalist concern from Shay's Rebellion
Limits of government without Bill of Rights, per Anti-Feds

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Structure to prevent tyranny, per Madison
Division of legislative power in republics
Brutus author
Government's control over this worried Brutus
What Anti-Feds feared government would destroy
Antifederalist argument for small republics
Federalists' vision of humans in Fed. No. 51

17 Clues: Brutus author • Clause that worried Anti-Feds • Form of tyranny feared by Anti-Feds • Form of tyranny feared by Federalists • Type of government ensuring local power • Branch with the most power in a republic • Federalist concern from Shay's Rebellion • Structure to prevent tyranny, per Madison • Division of legislative power in republics • ...

George Washington 2021-09-07

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America won this from England
the fraction of soldiers that died at V.Forge
He was one of our Founding___________
river where a victory took place on Christmas
law that passed a heavy tax on sugar
war in which Washington was commander
Valley Forge was in this state
Army in which he was a leader
a device surveyors used for measuring
He ratified the first _____ amendments

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This was his birth state.
enemy he fought against in first war
Washington believed in democracy or monarchy
He ratified The Bill of ____________
father of our country
This was his first career.
This is a way to define precedents
7-year war between England and France

18 Clues: father of our country • This was his birth state. • This was his first career. • America won this from England • Army in which he was a leader • Valley Forge was in this state • This is a way to define precedents • enemy he fought against in first war • He ratified The Bill of ____________ • law that passed a heavy tax on sugar • He was one of our Founding___________ • ...

Chapter 1 Vocab 2023-09-11

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emphasizes efficiency in the CJ process
scientific study of the nature and causes of crime
branch of modern jurisprudence that addresses offenses against the state
emphasizes need to protect rights
the Bill of Rights applies to Federal courts

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structure, functions, and processes of agencies dealing with crime
the President's Crime Commission viewed ____ as the root cause of crime

7 Clues: emphasizes need to protect rights • emphasizes efficiency in the CJ process • the Bill of Rights applies to Federal courts • scientific study of the nature and causes of crime • structure, functions, and processes of agencies dealing with crime • the President's Crime Commission viewed ____ as the root cause of crime • ...

Matty Forever 2023-05-30

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A special kind of flowery painting that Pam does.
The nickname of the school bully.
The most beautiful girl Bill had ever seen.
What Mat’s pool was actually made from.
Where Bill’s dad is.
Mat’s bossy neighbour.
The colour of Isabelle’s room.
The song that got sung when Mat realised everyone knew her real last name.
What Bill and Isabelle had for lunch at her house.
What Bill painted on the wall.

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The number of people in Mat’s club.
Bill’s teacher.
Where Mat ran to when she became upset at school.
What Bill had to get in the second test of courage.
The crime of stealing things.
Mat’s real last name.
What Bill had to get in the last test of courage and endurance.
When someone gets everything they want.
A bathroom that comes off a bedroom.
To be extremely angry.
The first costume Mat dressed up in.
Mat’s best friendship quality.
Bill’s age.

23 Clues: Bill’s age. • Bill’s teacher. • Where Bill’s dad is. • Mat’s real last name. • To be extremely angry. • Mat’s bossy neighbour. • The crime of stealing things. • The colour of Isabelle’s room. • Mat’s best friendship quality. • What Bill painted on the wall. • The nickname of the school bully. • The number of people in Mat’s club. • A bathroom that comes off a bedroom. • ...

Chapter 1 U.S History 2022-09-12

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punish colonists for Boston Tea Party
First ten amendments to the Constitution
renewed commitment to reason and science
sharing power between state and federal gov.
prevents too strong of government
D of I was written in this year
Chosen by states population

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written by Thomas Jefferson
First part of the Declaration of Independence
He believed governments exist by consent
opposed strong national government

11 Clues: written by Thomas Jefferson • Chosen by states population • D of I was written in this year • prevents too strong of government • opposed strong national government • punish colonists for Boston Tea Party • First ten amendments to the Constitution • renewed commitment to reason and science • He believed governments exist by consent • ...

Facts About the Constitution 2025-10-03

Facts About the Constitution crossword puzzle

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The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights
The President can sign or ______ a law
Which branch carries out laws?
The process of approving the constitution
What's the first paragraph of the Constitution
Checks and ______ limit the power of each branch

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How many branches are in government?
How many articles does the Constitution have?
Which branch has the Supreme Court
The process of charging a president with misconduct
One of the houses of congress

11 Clues: One of the houses of congress • Which branch carries out laws? • Which branch has the Supreme Court • How many branches are in government? • The President can sign or ______ a law • The process of approving the constitution • How many articles does the Constitution have? • What's the first paragraph of the Constitution • Checks and ______ limit the power of each branch • ...

Post War America 2023-02-02

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37th president of America
American physician and medical researcher
every citizen has an equal opportunity for succes
First mass produced suburb
The process where people change belief
separating children is unconstitutional
corporation made of several businesses
Automobile enthusiast
interests of consumers are important
segregationist political party
pediatrician and book writer
defeated spanish naval fleet
military officer and president
An outlying district of a city

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designing products to break
package of economic and social reform
increase in birth rate between 1946 and 1964
best selling book by William H
building of highways through the nation
Rapid increase of production
conservative with money libral with people
Bill Helps veterans pay for college
An agency monitoring civil rights
Right to market a companies good

24 Clues: Automobile enthusiast • 37th president of America • First mass produced suburb • designing products to break • Rapid increase of production • pediatrician and book writer • defeated spanish naval fleet • best selling book by William H • segregationist political party • military officer and president • An outlying district of a city • Right to market a companies good • ...

Constitutional Day Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-21

Constitutional Day Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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, In 1978 this fundamental right was removed from the list of fundamental rights in the constitution, through 44th constitutional amendment
,Constitutional remedies for Indian citizens against the violation of their fundamental rights
, of India was accepted by the Constituent Assembly of India in 1950.
, The Indian Constitution borrowed the ideals of directive principles of state policy from the constitution of this country.
under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article three hundred and fifty two
, Article ----- among other things, enables the government to make special provisions for the advancement of members from SC & ST Communities. It was also the title of a 2019 Bollywood movie starring Ayushmann Khurrana
, Defender/ Guarantor of Fundamental rights in India
, --------Proposed the preamble before the drafting committee of the constitution
Number of Fundamental Duties
, Introductory statement of Indian Constitution
, Number of freedom given to citizens under article 19 of the constitution
, The ---------- in the seventh schedule list out the subject over which both state and central government can legislate upon
, The President gives his resignation to the -----

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, The first woman governor of the state in free India
, the election commission of India is situated at------
, who decides the salary and allowances of the prime minister
, ----- administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office
, The language of Preamble of the Indian Constitution is taken from the constitution of -------
, The Governor of a state is appointed by the President on the advice of ----------
, In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976 which work was added to the Preamble
, The power of the President to approve or to refuse the bill

21 Clues: Number of Fundamental Duties • , Introductory statement of Indian Constitution • , The President gives his resignation to the ----- • , Defender/ Guarantor of Fundamental rights in India • , The first woman governor of the state in free India • , the election commission of India is situated at------ • , who decides the salary and allowances of the prime minister • ...

The Constitution- WhatleyF 2023-01-27

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favored a strong central government
the treaty signed that ended the Revolutionary War
total number of ammendments
first ten ammendments
congress plan that was based on population
"We the people.. . ."
wanted a strong bill of rights
father of the constitution
A written plan for government

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the amount of states you need to add an amendment the constitution
each slave counts for 3/5 of a person
the article that states that the constitution is the supreme law of the land
created the house and senate
the original constitution for the US
a system for surveying and selling the western lands
the thirteenth state to ratify the constitution

vocabulary words crosswords 2021-12-06

vocabulary words crosswords crossword puzzle

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resolution, To settle conflict between parties by negotiation, mediation or arbitration
over $25 (and over $130 at certain temporary locations)
Business Bureau, A not for profit organization that accredits businesses and establishes “best
and are destroyed or disappear as the consumer uses the product
goods, Soft goods, these products typically provide a single use, or a short period of
is, Description of goods sold in their present condition, usually indicating there
Action Panel (CAP), Industry trade groups that will help resolve a dispute between its members
Off Rule, Federal rule that allows the consumer three days to cancel a door-to-door
goods, Hard goods, products that last and are available to the consumer for an
Neutral third party settles a dispute between two conflicting sides
Product Safety Commission, Federal agency charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of consumer products

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for a fair and honest marketplace
of Consumer Protection, Part of the Federal Trade Commission, the Bureau of Consumer Protection
no warranty
unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business
shop, Contrasting features and prices of a product before purchasing
period of use
Bill of Rights, Federal legislation that outlines the rights of consumers in the marketplace
a consumer
action, Lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of people who have the same complaint

20 Clues: a consumer • no warranty • period of use • for a fair and honest marketplace • unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business • over $25 (and over $130 at certain temporary locations) • and are destroyed or disappear as the consumer uses the product • Neutral third party settles a dispute between two conflicting sides • ...

country-studying 2025-05-09

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of Right Parliamentary document of 1628
Royalist army nickname
Charles I’s son who became king in 1660
Cromwell Ruler after Charles I’s execution
Religious conflict that worsened Stuart tensions
Government after monarchy ended
Right Belief that monarchs derive authority from God

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of Orange Leader invited to take the throne in 1688
Rule The period when Charles I ruled without Parliament
War War between the king and Parliament
of Rights Law that limited monarchy and confirmed Parliament's power
King executed in 1649
Parliament supporters during the Civil War
Revolution Event when James II was overthrown
Parliament Parliament reduced by army force in 1648
First Stuart king of England

16 Clues: King executed in 1649 • Royalist army nickname • First Stuart king of England • Government after monarchy ended • Charles I’s son who became king in 1660 • Parliament supporters during the Civil War • of Right Parliamentary document of 1628 • War War between the king and Parliament • Cromwell Ruler after Charles I’s execution • ...

Civics Final Review 2023-05-14

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the number of years a person must be a citizen before becoming a U.S. Senator
The U.S. Constitution is made up of seven of these.
the first President of the United States
branch of government that interprets laws
a type of court that is also called an appellate or court of appeals
a team of advisers to the President of the United States
current vide president
"two houses"
Federal Supreme Court justices' length of term
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Father of the Constitution
Minnesota's senior senator
type of rights supported by John Locke
type of tax dealt with by the 16th Amendment
Governor of Minnesota
established by the 18th Amendment
number of years in a U.S. Senator's term of office
author of the Declaration of Independence
how many amendments are part of the Bill of Rights

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written plan of government
the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen of the United States
Michelle's last name (MN 7th District Representative)
Sheriff of Stevens County
economic system used in the United States
recipients of voting rights due to the 19th Amendment
one of the freedoms listed in the 1st Amendment
"Rule of ______" a system by which everyone must follow the law
only found in a district court
The Article of the Constitution that deals with the legislative branch.
change or addition to a document
month of presidential inauguration due to the 20th Amendment
the Great country from which the colonies separated in 1776
the amendment requiring a search warrant
number of terms a president can serve based the 22nd Amendment
Life, _______________, and the pursuit of happiness (property)

35 Clues: "two houses" • Governor of Minnesota • current vide president • Sheriff of Stevens County • written plan of government • Father of the Constitution • Minnesota's senior senator • only found in a district court • change or addition to a document • established by the 18th Amendment • type of rights supported by John Locke • Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court • ...

Vocab Project 2024-01-17

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People who sought to limit immigration.
Reformers called themselves ____.
A Mexicans neighborhood is called a ______.
Organized attacks on Jewish villages.
Giving jobs to followers.
Ability in a job

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Crusading journalist became known as _____.
The movement of population from farms to urban areas.
Adapting to new cultures but holding on to older traditions.
A residential area on or near the outskirts of a city.
Giving jobs to followers.
Gave voters rights to put a bill before a state legislature.
The airless rooms below a deck of the ship

13 Clues: Ability in a job • Giving jobs to followers. • Giving jobs to followers. • Reformers called themselves ____. • Organized attacks on Jewish villages. • People who sought to limit immigration. • The airless rooms below a deck of the ship • Crusading journalist became known as _____. • A Mexicans neighborhood is called a ______. • ...

Topic #4 Extra Credit 2022-11-02

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unpopular
to approve it
secretary treasure
no one has to much power
against the constitution
supported the constitution
power that is given to the national government ex.printed money
essays
when we count how many people we have
trying to work together
vice president

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any person found guilty of criticism the government is gonna have to pay a big fine and go jail
james madison proposes the bill of rights
extremely popular
a act that becomes a example rule or tradition to follow
president
extended the time needed to become a citizen to 5 to 14 year's
gave the president the power to arrest and deport
known as the father of the constitution
is a power that is saved for the states ex.license

20 Clues: essays • unpopular • president • to approve it • vice president • extremely popular • secretary treasure • trying to work together • no one has to much power • against the constitution • supported the constitution • when we count how many people we have • known as the father of the constitution • james madison proposes the bill of rights • gave the president the power to arrest and deport • ...

Civics 2024-05-09

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what does the 1st amendment state
how many amendments are in the bill of rights
how many years does a representative serve
what branch is the president in
president who becomes president if the president dies
how many representatives does kentucky have
whats worse a civil or criminal case
how many members are in the senate
who determains the president

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who is the vice president
name a type of petty crime
how old is joe biden
whats the presidents name
how many judges are in the supreme court
how many amendments are there
president who runs the US military
where was the constitution signed
how many branches of governtment are there
many years does a senator serve
many years does the president serve

20 Clues: how old is joe biden • who is the vice president • whats the presidents name • name a type of petty crime • who determains the president • how many amendments are there • what branch is the president in • many years does a senator serve • what does the 1st amendment state • where was the constitution signed • president who runs the US military • how many members are in the senate • ...

American Cit Crossword Puzzle - Micheal Ahoua 2025-01-02

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Action of the president refusing to approve a bill passed by congress
Branch of government that interprets the law
A case involving crime
There is no jury, so the judge gives the verdict
Rule by a few small groups of people, usually members of the military or the economic site.
Ruled by the people
A trial where a group of twelve people listens to the evidence and decides who wins the case
People who are chosen to speak and act for their fellow citizens; elected by district
First 10 amendments of the constitution
Head of executive branch
Legislature of one body
Branch of government responsible for making and passing laws

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Body of electors who formally elect the U.S. president and vice president
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two
Two house legislature
Advisors to the president
Branch Executes and carries out laws
A group of lawmakers which is divided into two smaller groups
A written change to the constitution
A case involving the rights of citizens
People who are chosen to speak and act for their fellow citizens; elected by the state
An idea for a law that has been written down
To undo officially what has been done
To vote approval of
Asking for an appellate court to review a case

25 Clues: Ruled by the people • To vote approval of • Two house legislature • A case involving crime • Legislature of one body • Head of executive branch • Advisors to the president • Branch Executes and carries out laws • A written change to the constitution • To undo officially what has been done • A case involving the rights of citizens • First 10 amendments of the constitution • ...

Foundational Documents 2025-04-28

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Federalist No. 78: Explained why the judiciary would be the weakest branch but very important to protect constitutional rights by using ________________ _____________.
Federalist No. 70: Explained why executive ____________ and efficiency were essential for good government
The Bill of Rights: First ten amendments to the Constitution that protect specific individual rights and liberties from government ____________________.
Federalist No. 10: Addressed the problem of ______________ in a republic and argued that a large republic would better control their negative effects
Brutus No. 1: An influential Anti-Federalist essay that argued against ratification of the Constitution, warning that it would create too powerful of a _____________ government
The Articles of Confederation: First written constitution of the United States that created a loose confederation of sovereign _________ and a weak central government
The Declaration of Independence: Established fundamental American principles of ___________ _______ and popular sovereignty
Federalist No. 78: Defended that a lifetime tenure of justices was critical to an ___________________ judiciary
The Constitution of the United States: Uses the concept of _______________ have a stronger central government while reserving rights to the states.

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"Letter from Birmingham Jail": Argued that unjust laws must be resisted and that direct action was necessary to achieve racial ______________
The Constitution of the United States: Established the framework for the American system of government using ________________ of powers among the 3 branches with checks & balances.
"Letter from Birmingham Jail": Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s response to critics of civil rights demonstrations, defending _____________ resistance
The Articles of Confederation: Its limitations and ineffectiveness, such as the lack of a ______________, led to the creation of the stronger federal government under the Constitution
Brutus No. 1: Argued that the best form of government was a _________ ____________ to best address the needs of its citizens and protect their liberties.
Federalist No. 70: Argued for a strong, unitary executive branch led by a ______________ president
Federalist No. 51: Explained how the structure of government established under the Constitution would prevent any _____________ from becoming too powerful

16 Clues: Federalist No. 70: Argued for a strong, unitary executive branch led by a ______________ president • Federalist No. 70: Explained why executive ____________ and efficiency were essential for good government • Federalist No. 78: Defended that a lifetime tenure of justices was critical to an ___________________ judiciary • ...

American Cit Project (Part 4) 2025-01-05

American Cit Project (Part 4) crossword puzzle

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This branch interprets the laws and sees if they break the Constitution
These people have positions appointed by the president and lead a department
The main organizations in the executive branch
Used to prove your side is right, includes witnesses, videos, and objects
This court systems deals with problems with laws that apply to the US
Freedom When there are no rules or government so people can just follow their instincts
This branch consists of the president and his/her advisors as well as other departments
codes These rules kept the white in power and made sure blacks couldn’t vote
A group of people that help the president make important decisions
Asking a higher court to review the lower court's decision
A president's term is this many years
Court The highest judicial court
This type of case relates to a citizens rights
A time period when European thinkers questioned power

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This court system deals with problems with state laws.
A group of people that give a verdict on a legal case
This type of case relates to crimes
Clause This states you can only vote if your grandpa did
The amount of departments in the executive branch
trial Trial by a judge not a jury
of Rights First 10 amendments that guarantee some rights including freedom of speech, worship, etc
The rules made by the executive branch about how to carry out a law
This branch makes laws, declares war, and regulates foreign relations
of Nature This describes the hypothetical way of life according to different philosophers
This court is the first to hear a case

25 Clues: Court The highest judicial court • trial Trial by a judge not a jury • This type of case relates to crimes • A president's term is this many years • This court is the first to hear a case • The main organizations in the executive branch • This type of case relates to a citizens rights • The amount of departments in the executive branch • ...

Facts About the Constitution 2025-10-03

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The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights
The President can sign or ______ a law
Which branch carries out laws?
The process of approving the constitution
What's the first paragraph of the Constitution
Checks and ______ limit the power of each branch

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How many branches are in government?
How many articles does the Constitution have?
Which branch has the Supreme Court
The process of charging a president with misconduct
One of the houses of congress

Final exam crossword 2021-01-14

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the version of the bill that is created by the compromise committee (two words)
documents that may become laws
small groups that go over bills before they are taken to the house or Senate floor
a call to make sure that there are enough members in the house to do business (two words)
an amendment that isn't relevant to the bill
the rule set by the rules committee that forbids amendments (two words)
a long speech or series of speeches used to delay the passing of a bill
the president's power to say no to any bill; can be overwritten by 2/3s of both houses
the house of congress with more members and restrictions (three words)
the committee formed when both houses of congress cannot agree on the amendments to a bill
the branch of our government that makes laws

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the rule that states that 60 senators must agree before skipping filibusters (two words)
what is needed to skip debate and go directly to voting for a bill (two words)
when a committee doesn't let a bill pass
the rule set by the rules committee that permits some amendments (two words)
the time set aside for committees to revise bills (two words)
the name for the people who are necessary for the house to do business (four words)
a legislative system with two houses
the people represented by a representative
the name for the advantage that being in office gives you
the committee that sets rules for bills in the house (three words)
the rule set by the rules committee that permits amendments
the house of congress with less member and restrictions

23 Clues: documents that may become laws • a legislative system with two houses • when a committee doesn't let a bill pass • the people represented by a representative • an amendment that isn't relevant to the bill • the branch of our government that makes laws • the house of congress with less member and restrictions • the name for the advantage that being in office gives you • ...

Ma'ayan Vanderhoek (1st Hour) Gov Midterm 2022-01-07

Ma'ayan Vanderhoek (1st Hour) Gov Midterm crossword puzzle

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An addition/change to the constitution
Top leader of a U.S. state
A young criminal
Is the legislative branch
Request for case to be heard in a higher court
Top leader of the United States
Potential law
Number of Supreme Court justices
Powers left to the states
Relationships countries have with each other
The president's advisors
Presided over by VP
Way to become a citizen
Money raised by the government
Disagree

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Used to declare cases unconstitutional
No government
Limits powers of each branch
Guidebook for a government
Organization that keeps control
Having complete rule
Max of 435 members
To the right of the political spectrum
Everyone is entitled to have
To the left of the political spectrum
Agreement between countries

26 Clues: Disagree • No government • Potential law • A young criminal • Max of 435 members • Presided over by VP • Having complete rule • Way to become a citizen • The president's advisors • Is the legislative branch • Powers left to the states • Top leader of a U.S. state • Guidebook for a government • Agreement between countries • Limits powers of each branch • Everyone is entitled to have • ...

missouri constitution 2024-02-29

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investigates complaints against governor
election held in november
has thirty five sections
held in april
number of terms able to serve
what the budget needs to be
election held in august
cut off age for public education
determined by representation by population
governor
secretary of state
missouri was the ____ state added
chief financial officer
where representatives are elected from

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gains power from state constitution
number of years in a term
most common type of city government
highest state court
two house government
held only if needed
has power to veto power
source of power for government
number of years able to serve in house
age able to vote
monitors spending

25 Clues: governor • held in april • age able to vote • monitors spending • secretary of state • highest state court • held only if needed • two house government • election held in august • has power to veto power • chief financial officer • has thirty five sections • number of years in a term • election held in november • what the budget needs to be • number of terms able to serve • ...

Understanding the Constitution 2025-12-05

Understanding the Constitution crossword puzzle

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One More than Half
To accuse an official of wrong doing
A loose union of independent states
Sharing Power between state and national government
Proposed or Suggested Law
The order in which power is passed
Department Leaders who assist the President
To Change or Alter
The number of people necessary in order to conduct business
A count of the population every ten years
A 2/3 Vote of Congress that allows a vetoed bill to pass
Stop or End a Meeting
An agreement between two or more countries

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The Idea that Political Power belongs to the People
Vetoing a Bill by waiting for Congress to adjourn without signing the bill
An agreement or Settlement
To Reject or refuse to enact a bill
The Basic rules that provide Government Structure
The Legislative Body of the U.S.
Two Houses or Chambers
Official Approval
The right to vote
A Representative
To betray your country
Less than Half

25 Clues: Less than Half • A Representative • Official Approval • The right to vote • One More than Half • To Change or Alter • Stop or End a Meeting • Two Houses or Chambers • To betray your country • Proposed or Suggested Law • An agreement or Settlement • The Legislative Body of the U.S. • The order in which power is passed • To Reject or refuse to enact a bill • ...

Lucas gov review 2024-04-30

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all governments require
number of taxes types
social institution set up to promote and protect
police and fire department
created by a city or county to do specific tasks
manage housing options
interprets or judges the laws
makes the rules or laws that people must obey
meeting times and recesses
2 houses
changes or addition to the constitution
person accused of the wrongdoing
opening paragraph
person claims that another person did something wrong to them
only magistrate and juvenile
each court has one
Government where the power is held by the people
leader of the executive branch
number of terms

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create jobs
number of senators
protects the people in the county
order of business
municipal government elects these
civil cases use these
each county has one
no limit of terms
number of municipalities
tax on money earned by people or businesses
government for the county and or city
senators must be
number of original articles
list of rights and government limits
roll call and votes
person claims that a crime has been committed against them
builds and maintain

36 Clues: 2 houses • create jobs • number of terms • senators must be • order of business • no limit of terms • opening paragraph • number of senators • each court has one • each county has one • roll call and votes • builds and maintain • number of taxes types • civil cases use these • manage housing options • all governments require • number of municipalities • police and fire department • ...

Constitution Crossword 2022-09-29

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-The first ten amendments
- Is made up of the House and Senate
-Prevents quartering of soldiers
- This branch makes laws

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-Explain the duties of the 3 branches of government.
- This branch interprets the laws
- This branch includes the president
- A change/addition to the Constitution.
- Needed to prevent unreasonable searches and seizures

9 Clues: - This branch makes laws • -The first ten amendments • -Prevents quartering of soldiers • - This branch interprets the laws • - This branch includes the president • - Is made up of the House and Senate • - A change/addition to the Constitution. • -Explain the duties of the 3 branches of government. • - Needed to prevent unreasonable searches and seizures

Bill of right 85 2023-11-28

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right to have or practice your own religion
no quartering acts
right to bear arms
lawsuits
money given to court to ensure an arrested person released from custody will return at a certain time
people who wanted government power

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no random searches
Speedy and public trial
to house
group agreeing towards bill of rights

10 Clues: to house • lawsuits • no random searches • no quartering acts • right to bear arms • Speedy and public trial • people who wanted government power • group agreeing towards bill of rights • right to have or practice your own religion • money given to court to ensure an arrested person released from custody will return at a certain time

Judicial vocabulary crossword puzzle 2026-02-25

Judicial vocabulary crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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Law deals with teens under the age of 18
amendments.
law Once a bill is approved by the legislature
primarily derived from the U.S. Constitution and
Law Criminal Law deals with crimes and their punishments
signed by the executive

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Law between people concerning non-criminal
law protects fundamental citizen
Law principles are inherent (natural)
say no and go to a higher court
Law

11 Clues: Law • amendments. • signed by the executive • say no and go to a higher court • law protects fundamental citizen • Law principles are inherent (natural) • Law deals with teens under the age of 18 • Law between people concerning non-criminal • law Once a bill is approved by the legislature • primarily derived from the U.S. Constitution and • ...

Across the (Capital) Hill 2025-02-13

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The bill passes house comittee, also a beloved comedy, and goes here
First group to vote on bill
Final revisers of the bill who standardize it
Gets to decide which senate committee gets the bill
Committees decide what for the debate?
After passing the first legislative branch, the bill goes here

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The first place the bill goes
The house begins their _____ when the bill is on the floor
The bill gets 2/3rds majority vote after a veto
The biil's first appearance in the house
The bill passes senate comittee and goes here
The name of the bill once the president signs or if it passes twice
The president doesn't sign
Who decides what to vote on first (house)

14 Clues: The president doesn't sign • First group to vote on bill • The first place the bill goes • Committees decide what for the debate? • The biil's first appearance in the house • Who decides what to vote on first (house) • Final revisers of the bill who standardize it • The bill passes senate comittee and goes here • The bill gets 2/3rds majority vote after a veto • ...

US History 2014-04-29

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Amendment gave African American men the right to vote
Papers Essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution
Constitution a document outlining the basic form and rule of the U.S. government.
Carta major ideas found in the US constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trail
of Versailles Treaty that ended WWI
Amendment provided direct election of senators
of Rights First ten amendments to the constitution
Amendment ended poll taxes
Bill of Right foundation of American government for freedoms such as freedom of speech and trial by jury.

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of Confederation Document which formed the first government of the U.S. near the end of the American revolution. States had more power than the national government.
points Peace plan issued by Wilson that called for the freedom of the seas
Amendment created graduated income tax
of Independence written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances (complaints) against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain
Doctrine Declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting Communism after WWI
Amendment all citizens born in the US get citizenship
Amendment gave women right to vote
Amendment gave freedom to slaves in all states
Amendment The right of 18 year olds to vote

18 Clues: Amendment ended poll taxes • Amendment gave women right to vote • of Versailles Treaty that ended WWI • Amendment created graduated income tax • Amendment The right of 18 year olds to vote • Amendment provided direct election of senators • Amendment gave freedom to slaves in all states • of Rights First ten amendments to the constitution • ...

Gideon v. Wainwright 2022-04-21

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The decision in favor of Gideon was _________.
The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____.
What Florida court denied Gideon's appeal?
How did Gideon appeal to the U.S supreme court?
In his original court case,Clarence Gideon was found _______ .

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The state of Florida denied counsel because Gideon didn't commit a _______ crime.
Gideon was denied the right to ________ guaranteed in the bill of rights.
What clause from the fourteenth amendment was incorporated in this case and requires states to ensure citizens' rights are given?
In what state did the case originally start?
Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with Breaking and _______.
What amendment did the U.S supreme court rule Florida violated in Gideon v. Wainwright?

11 Clues: What Florida court denied Gideon's appeal? • In what state did the case originally start? • The decision in favor of Gideon was _________. • How did Gideon appeal to the U.S supreme court? • The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____. • Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with Breaking and _______. • ...

9.2 Vocabulary terms 2020-12-06

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Ensures checks and balance
An example for others to follow
To approve or agree

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The art of thinking
A change to a bill, law, or policy
Refusal to buy goods or services
Rights that belong to everyone at birth
Popular-when people are the source of power
Written request for a change

9 Clues: The art of thinking • To approve or agree • Ensures checks and balance • Written request for a change • An example for others to follow • Refusal to buy goods or services • A change to a bill, law, or policy • Rights that belong to everyone at birth • Popular-when people are the source of power

constitutional crossword 2013-03-04

constitutional crossword crossword puzzle

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The government must _____ the constitution?
of rights, Then Constitution has the ______apart of it?
there's also __________powers?
here are Twenty seven _____?

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This principal is called checks and _____?
he six purposes are sttated under the_________?
We have a ____?
We have the ______?
We have _______powers?

9 Clues: We have a ____? • We have the ______? • We have _______powers? • here are Twenty seven _____? • there's also __________powers? • This principal is called checks and _____? • The government must _____ the constitution? • he six purposes are sttated under the_________? • of rights, Then Constitution has the ______apart of it?

The Constitution- WhatleyF 2023-02-22

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favored a strong central government
the treaty signed that ended the Revolutionary War
total number of ammendments
first ten ammendments
congress plan that was based on population
"We the people.. . ."
wanted a strong bill of rights
father of the constitution
A written plan for government

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the amount of states you need to add an amendment the constitution
each slave counts for 3/5 of a person
the article that states that the constitution is the supreme law of the land
created the house and senate
the original constitution for the US
a system for surveying and selling the western lands
the thirteenth state to ratify the constitution

Unit 4: Government Vocabulary 2021-03-15

Unit 4: Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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form of government based on consent of the governed
overthrow of the existing government and its replacement by a new form of government
one who is in charge of an organization or group
principles of freedom; in the United States, they are protected by the Constitution
rule one more than half makes decisions for the entire group
many different people of various backgrounds and nationalities
a ruler with complete power and authority over a country
the quality of being just, impartial, or fair
States Presidential Democracy form of government based on consent of the governed. There is more than one political party. Representatives are elected to vote for the laws on behalf of the people. The President is elected by the people and not chosen by Congress.
membership in a nation with its accompanying rights and responsibilities
major change or addition in a constitution or body of laws
a person who is recognized as a member of a state or nation
of government the divisions of government each with their own powers. The United States has three branches of government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
a form of government that has a ruler with complete power and authority
a political organization with defined geographic boundaries uniting people by a common government
monarchy a parliamentary democracy where the king or queen is the head of state and the prime minister is head of the government
the chief lawmaking body of a nation

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the basic beliefs and laws of a nation, state or social group that establish the powers and duties of government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
freedom from outside control
a concept that refers to people being treated the same, regardless of gender, color, religion, or any other differences
the elected head of a republic
Minister a person selected by Parliament to be the chief executive officer in a nation
rights those basic political, economic, and social rights that all human beings are entitled to such as liberty, life, and freedom of beliefs
a government having a chief of state who is not a monarch
the group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, or local area
Parliamentary Democracy form of government based on consent of the governed. There is more than one political party. The people elect their representatives to be members of Parliament which chooses the Prime Minister. If the Parliament loses confidence in the Prime Minister, he/she has to call new elections.
the process of monitoring and influencing public and civic life by working with others, clearly expressing ideals and interests, building alliances, seeking consensus, negotiating compromise, and managing conflict
a national representative body having supreme legislative powers within a nation with the power to appoint the Prime Minister
ability to make a decision among alternatives
the building in which a state or national legislature assembles
values those important principles that serve as the foundation for the democratic form of government such as justice, rule of law, and majority rule
Assembly of People's Power the law making body of Cuba
power to reject a bill; in the United States the President can reject a bill passed by Congress

33 Clues: freedom from outside control • the elected head of a republic • the chief lawmaking body of a nation • the quality of being just, impartial, or fair • ability to make a decision among alternatives • one who is in charge of an organization or group • form of government based on consent of the governed • Assembly of People's Power the law making body of Cuba • ...

Science rules BILL BILL BILL BILL BILL 2022-11-17

Science rules BILL BILL BILL BILL BILL crossword puzzle

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it's a fossil fuels and makes a word with dioxide.
multiple atoms together.
the building block of all matter.
molecules in a open space and move super fast.
molecules that move around but more confined.
solid going to gas.

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the third shell on a atom.
liquid to gas.
positively and negatively charged ions able to move around slightly.
most commonly used in nuclear-reactors.
molecules that barely move and are in a super confined space.
multiple substances mixed up but not quite together.

12 Clues: liquid to gas. • solid going to gas. • multiple atoms together. • the third shell on a atom. • the building block of all matter. • most commonly used in nuclear-reactors. • molecules that move around but more confined. • molecules in a open space and move super fast. • it's a fossil fuels and makes a word with dioxide. • multiple substances mixed up but not quite together. • ...

Unit 3 Legislative Branch 2023-10-02

Unit 3 Legislative Branch crossword puzzle

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one of the nonlegislative powers of Congress
the biggest chunk of the federal discretionary budget goes towards this
qualification include 30, 9 year citizen, live in state
committee in which both the senate and house look at the differences in bills
provisions to a bill that sends money to the writer of the bills district
representative in charge of the house title
administer and enforce taxes passed by Congress
redrawing district lines to favor one party
vice president only votes in the senate if there is a _________
the biggest chunk of money for the federal government comes from __________
when a government body spends more in a given period than it receives in revenues
tax on the sale of specific goods
president can do this to make a bill into law
committee in which both the senate and house draft the bill
part of Congress that can start a bill about revenue
spending required by law to be spend on programs like Social Security
senator 6 years and house 2 years

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when a bill is set aside in committee never to be debated upon
largest single source of federal tax revenue
power in which Congress cannot do like suspend the right of habeas corpus or ex post facto laws
powers specifically seen in the Constitution
qualifications include 25, 7 year citizen, live in state
main job of the legislative branch
count of population every 10 years
one of the three guidelines for redrawing a district
president can do this to reject a bill
powers not specificially granted in a constitution but which can be justified as necessary for government to do its job
one way to reduce the deficit in the USA
represent special interest group who try to persuade Congress on bills
unlimited debate to distract from a bill being talked about
additions into a bill that have no relation to the purpose of the bill
power by Congress to fight another country
the biggest chuck of the federal mandatory budget goes towards this
committee that is permanent
one of the nonlegislative powers of Congress

35 Clues: committee that is permanent • tax on the sale of specific goods • senator 6 years and house 2 years • main job of the legislative branch • count of population every 10 years • president can do this to reject a bill • one way to reduce the deficit in the USA • power by Congress to fight another country • representative in charge of the house title • ...

UNIT 2 2014-05-08

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believed people born with natural rights (life,liberty,&property) that no gov't could take away.
act harsh laws passed by great britain after the boston tea party which closed boston harbor abd allowed british troops to be housed in private homes
of independence officially proclaimed the colonies independence from great britain.
supported the constitution

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commander of the continental army revolution; transformed militia into a proessional military.
wanted the bill of rights added to the constitution to protect the rights of citzens.
act was first direct tax imposed on the colonists to attempt to pay for the french and indian war debt.
leader of anti-federalists and republican party, frist secretary of state, 3rd president of U.S.
of paris of 1763 ended french & indian war

9 Clues: supported the constitution • of paris of 1763 ended french & indian war • wanted the bill of rights added to the constitution to protect the rights of citzens. • of independence officially proclaimed the colonies independence from great britain. • commander of the continental army revolution; transformed militia into a proessional military. • ...

pos 2022-01-21

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this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
talking
this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
another name for the first ten amendments
ring to have guns
an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want
the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
the only court established by the constitution and usually rules only on issues of national importance.

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a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
this freedom is one of three basic freedom protected by the first amendment
amendment iv says your possessions cant be taken from you without a
the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
the document to which the bill of rights is attached
this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment

17 Clues: talking • ring to have guns • another name for the first ten amendments • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant • ...

Government Final Project Jade Allen 2022-01-13

Government Final Project Jade Allen crossword puzzle

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an addition to the constitution
supporters of a strong central government
someone who files a lawsuit against someone else in a civil court
the branch of government that settles disagreements about the laws
the process by which a proposed public measure is voted upon
the vote of the public income based on a percentage of what you make
a young person found guilty of a crime
the only court the constitution creates is the...
the first ten amendments of the constitution
powers are separated between state and national government
case relating to the rights of citizens

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someone who is charged with a crime or accused of other wrongdoing
tax that is the largest source of government revenue
a "wannabe" law
when the governor or president say NO to a bill
elects the president
which branch enforces laws and is led by the president
the written document that describes how our government is set up
budget plans made in congress are budget ___
how many members are on the supreme court?
the house of congress where members serve two terms rather than six
the number of total amendments that are in the constitution
the house of representatives + the senate
the branch of the government that makes the laws
case related to crime

25 Clues: a "wannabe" law • elects the president • case related to crime • an addition to the constitution • a young person found guilty of a crime • case relating to the rights of citizens • supporters of a strong central government • the house of representatives + the senate • how many members are on the supreme court? • budget plans made in congress are budget ___ • ...

Bill of Rights by Martin C 2019-02-11

Bill of Rights by Martin C crossword puzzle

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amendment right to own guns
amendment no cruel or unusual punishment
amendment cant be forced to testify against them self
amendment needs a warrant to search property
amendment fair and speedy trial

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amendment all rights not listed are delegated to the states
amendment lost property over 20 dollars
amendment forbids quartering
amendment freedom of religion freedom of press
amendment all rights are protected

10 Clues: amendment right to own guns • amendment forbids quartering • amendment fair and speedy trial • amendment all rights are protected • amendment lost property over 20 dollars • amendment no cruel or unusual punishment • amendment needs a warrant to search property • amendment freedom of religion freedom of press • ...

Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2023-01-13

Constitution and the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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The people that serve for lifetime and chosen by the president work in the ____ branch.
The president comes in place in the ____ Branch that enforces laws.
The original amount of Amendments.
The first plan for a government that failed.
To decide for the next president it depends on the people as ____ to choose the new president.

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This is the branch that makes all the laws.
the reason the constitution was made was because they needed a new _____ for the government.
A plan or structure for a government.
This is an assignment made for our constitution ____!
for the constitution to work it needs _____ from all 13 states.

10 Clues: The original amount of Amendments. • A plan or structure for a government. • This is the branch that makes all the laws. • The first plan for a government that failed. • This is an assignment made for our constitution ____! • for the constitution to work it needs _____ from all 13 states. • The president comes in place in the ____ Branch that enforces laws. • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-11-30

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the second amendment guarantees the right to bear these
The sixth amendment assures the right to a speedy trial by jury, and the right to a court appointed attorney for this kind of case
The seventh amendment assures the right to trial by jury for this kind of case
The first amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and
The eighth amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual______.
The fourth amendment protects people from unfair search and seizure. The government must obtain one of these in order to enter or search private property.

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The tenth amendment says that powers not granted to the federal government are given to the states or the people. This is is also the principle of __________________.
The 9th amendement declares that rights to the people are not limited to those in the_________.
The third amendment says that people do not need to __________ troops during times of peace
The fifth amendment gives protection from self-incrimination by allowing people the right to remain

10 Clues: the second amendment guarantees the right to bear these • The seventh amendment assures the right to trial by jury for this kind of case • The eighth amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual______. • The first amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and • ...

The Bill of Rights - 10 amendments 2024-04-09

The Bill of Rights - 10 amendments crossword puzzle

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people have the right to a jury trial to settle disputes over things
right to bear arms
freedom of speech, religion and press
government can't search and seize without a warrant
person accused of a crime have the right to a lawyer and a trial with a jury

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cannot be forced to house soldiers
powers not given to the US are given to the states or the people
government must respect people's rights including not included in the constitution
punishments for a crime cannot be cruel and unusual
person accused of a crime have basic rights like being tried twice for the same crime

10 Clues: right to bear arms • cannot be forced to house soldiers • freedom of speech, religion and press • punishments for a crime cannot be cruel and unusual • government can't search and seize without a warrant • powers not given to the US are given to the states or the people • people have the right to a jury trial to settle disputes over things • ...

Constitutional and Bill of rights Crossword 2024-06-07

Constitutional and Bill of rights Crossword crossword puzzle

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, bear arms
, States rights
, trial by jury
, additional rights
, Freedom

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, search or seizures
, fair trial
, Punishments
, quartering soilders
, jury will decide if guilty

10 Clues: , Freedom • , bear arms • , fair trial • , Punishments • , States rights • , trial by jury • , additional rights • , search or seizures • , quartering soilders • , jury will decide if guilty

Unit 2 Review 2024-02-20

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This protects creators of digital media to ensure that they have the rights to own their brands.
This is issued to protects an inventor's rights to their discoveries.
This gives congress the ability to make laws that allows them to exercise their expressed powers.
This term was coined when the colonist were angry about being taxed from great britian.
The words "we the people" demonstrates this constitutional principle:
The constitution gives congress the ability to "coin money." In order to facilitate trade, the U.S came up with it's own______.
This means that everyone is treated the same and cannot be descriminated by federal or state laws.
The United States is this type of government.
The five freedoms in this amendment include: Religion, Petition, Speech, Press, and Assembly.
This keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
This was the conflict that resulted from states succeeding from the Union.

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The goal of these were to pursuade the anti-federalist to approve the constitution.
We have 3 different branches of government, this creates________.
This group would not approve the consitution unless it contained a bill of rights.
The states had way too much power when we were governed by the ____ _ _____.
This was the result of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans.
This clause says that the federal government is higher than the state governments.
News media or newspapers are two examples of____.
This is where the government can take private property for public use.
An agreement between the government and its' people.

20 Clues: The United States is this type of government. • News media or newspapers are two examples of____. • An agreement between the government and its' people. • This was the result of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans. • This keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful. • We have 3 different branches of government, this creates________. • ...

Government 1 2015-10-13

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A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern.
Group of all Ministers. Makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies, etc.
A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
To change or improve something

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A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons.
The person in charge of a meeting.
The Parliament Buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and Senate Chambers are in the Centre Block.
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
Where Senators meet to discuss business.
A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
Of two chambers, or rooms
A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party.

15 Clues: Of two chambers, or rooms • To change or improve something • The person in charge of a meeting. • Where Senators meet to discuss business. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern. • ...

gov 2023-05-17

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believe the popular vote may not be the best system (4)
purpose is to limit government power (7)
the way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, provides public services (3)
state that suggested the Legislative branch has House of Reps & senate (1)
the idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government (6)
this system divides power between state, national and local (8)
believed a system dealing with citizens rights was needed to create a new constitution (9)

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type of democracy in the US (2)
without a strong national government the federalists were concerned that this would happen (5)
caused the end of the Articles of Confederation (10)
amount of amendments in the bill of rights (11)

11 Clues: type of democracy in the US (2) • purpose is to limit government power (7) • amount of amendments in the bill of rights (11) • caused the end of the Articles of Confederation (10) • believe the popular vote may not be the best system (4) • this system divides power between state, national and local (8) • ...

First 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights) 2021-04-27

First 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights) crossword puzzle

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- In the era prior to the revolution, British courts could keep a suspect in jail without accusing him/her of a crime or bringing them into a court of law. Many suspects sat in prison for years awaiting trial, only to be found innocent and released.
- The English gov't had suppressed speech, assembly and press rights in an attempt to quell the growing colonial discontent.
-The founders wanted to be certain that rights in the B. of R. were not thought to be the only possible rights.
- British troops often search houses and property at will, in an attempt to suppress organizations working towards a revolution.
- Many of the founding fathers feared the domination of the people and the states by a powerful federal government. To insure the containment of this power, people and states are granted all the powers that the federal government is not.

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- This provision protected the idea of trial by jury (a fundamental notion in both English and American law) and extended it to all cases private or public.
- Many accused under British law in the colonies, were jailed without being accused of a crime. It was also not uncommon for a person in the colonies to be tried under the laws of Britain, without regard to the local laws passed within the colonies.
- In the period prior to the revolution, the English attempted to limit militia activity, as they rightly feared preparations for a coming revolution.
-Even given that English laws applied to the colonies, English run colonial courts did not enforce the law evenly or fairly in the eyes of many. Excessive fines were levied for small offenses and extended sentences were given colonists perceived as threats for even the most minor offenses.
- The Quartering Act passed by English Parliament required the colonists to house and feed British troops stationed in the colonies.

10 Clues: -The founders wanted to be certain that rights in the B. of R. were not thought to be the only possible rights. • - The English gov't had suppressed speech, assembly and press rights in an attempt to quell the growing colonial discontent. • ...

Bill of Rights and the Constitution 2022-04-20

Bill of Rights and the Constitution crossword puzzle

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The amendment # of freedom of speech
The branch of government defined in Article 3
The legislative branch makes ____
Head of the Executive branch
The constitution is the ______ law of the land
Other branches can _____ each other to ensure that no branch becomes too powerful
The title of judges in the Supreme Court

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Meaning 2 houses
Branch of government in article 1
Branch of government that enforces laws

10 Clues: Meaning 2 houses • Head of the Executive branch • Branch of government in article 1 • The legislative branch makes ____ • The amendment # of freedom of speech • Branch of government that enforces laws • The title of judges in the Supreme Court • The branch of government defined in Article 3 • The constitution is the ______ law of the land • ...

Akaela Marshall - Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-04-21

Akaela Marshall - Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle

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Right of trial by jury in civil cases
Rights not listed in the Constitution don't belong to government they belong to the citizens
No unreasonable searches & seizures
Rights not listed in the Constitution are reserved to the states
Freedom of speech, press, assembly,religion,& petition
Right to public & speedy trial

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Right to due process,freedom from self-incrimination, & double jeopardy
No quartering soldiers
Bear arms
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel & usual punishment

10 Clues: Bear arms • No quartering soldiers • Right to public & speedy trial • No unreasonable searches & seizures • Right of trial by jury in civil cases • Freedom from excessive bail, cruel & usual punishment • Freedom of speech, press, assembly,religion,& petition • Rights not listed in the Constitution are reserved to the states • ...

Declaración de Derechos / Bill of Rights 2020-01-21

Declaración de Derechos / Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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1ra Enmienda: Libertad de palabra y de _________________
5ta Enmienda: No se le privará de la vida, libertad o propiedad sin un debido ________ legal
8va Enmienda: No crueldad,castigo excesivo ni_____ ________
3ra Enmienda: Pohibe el encuartelamiento de _____________
6ta Enmienda: ser juzgados rapidamente y con el conocimiento de los __________

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7ma Enmienda: _________ en casos civiles de $20.00 o más dolares
4ta Enmienda: Registro e ____________
2nda Enmienda: Derecho a _______ _________
9na Enmienda: La _____________ enumera ciertos derechos
10ma Enmienda: El poder no perteneciente al gobierno federal perteneca a los _________

10 Clues: 4ta Enmienda: Registro e ____________ • 2nda Enmienda: Derecho a _______ _________ • 9na Enmienda: La _____________ enumera ciertos derechos • 1ra Enmienda: Libertad de palabra y de _________________ • 3ra Enmienda: Pohibe el encuartelamiento de _____________ • 8va Enmienda: No crueldad,castigo excesivo ni_____ ________ • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-12-11

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Youngest signer of the Constitution
First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
The right to vote
2nd amendment
Oldest signer of the Constitution
3rd amendment

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13th amendment
Rulebook for a country's government
Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
1st amendment

10 Clues: 1st amendment • 2nd amendment • 3rd amendment • 13th amendment • The right to vote • Oldest signer of the Constitution • Rulebook for a country's government • Youngest signer of the Constitution • First 10 Amendments to the Constitution • Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation

Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-04-17

Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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The first ten amendments.
The Tenth Amendment says any laws that aren't made by the Federal government can be made by the State or who?
The Second Amendment allows a citizen to what?
Cruel and unusual what isn't allowed according to the Eighth Amendment?
This amendment says that the government cannot force you to house a soldier during times of war or peace.
Who proposed the Bill of Rights?

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Something the First Amendment provides.
The first president of the United States.
The Sixth Amendment gives a U.S citizen the right to a quick and speedy what?
What does the police need in order to search a citizen's home/belongings?

10 Clues: The first ten amendments. • Who proposed the Bill of Rights? • Something the First Amendment provides. • The first president of the United States. • The Second Amendment allows a citizen to what? • Cruel and unusual what isn't allowed according to the Eighth Amendment? • What does the police need in order to search a citizen's home/belongings? • ...

The South African Bill of Rights 2025-02-03

The South African Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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Exercised to express an opinion or exert influence.
Protection against intrusion and protection in respect of information.
The state has a duty to take reasonable legislative and other measures within its available resources to achieve the progressive realisation of these rights.
No person may be unfairly discriminated against.
Protects the inherent worth of all human beings.

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Protects the human interests in acquiring and increasing one's knowledge and skills.
Entrenches the concept of sustainable development and intergenerational equity.
Has two functions: the first is protective and the second is reformative.
Protects those not capable of defending their interests in the same way as adults.
Protects the physical-biological existence of human beings.

10 Clues: No person may be unfairly discriminated against. • Protects the inherent worth of all human beings. • Exercised to express an opinion or exert influence. • Protects the physical-biological existence of human beings. • Protection against intrusion and protection in respect of information. • Has two functions: the first is protective and the second is reformative. • ...

Kiersten Engen Civics Crossword 2019-09-17

Kiersten Engen Civics Crossword crossword puzzle

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The second attempt at writing out the governmental laws following the Articles of Confederation
The original constitution of the U.S. that gave too much power to the states and had to be replaced
A system of government where the people elect office holders to make laws for them in their favor
The start of the U.S. Constitution that tells you what the document will be about
The government only has as much power as the people let it have
A model for the Bill of rights in the Constitution
Written by Jefferson, it said that you were free to have your own opinions and religions... The Virginia Statute of..?
The document that said that the U.S. was no longer under English rule, and was "independent"
A system of government where the people rule
People let themselves be governed so that they can have their rights protected by the government

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Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
The first three lines of the U.S. Constitution
Everyone has to obey the law, including government officials such as the king
One of the freedoms listed in the first amendment that starts with an "s"
The first document representing the idea that the king had to follow the laws as well

15 Clues: A system of government where the people rule • The first three lines of the U.S. Constitution • A model for the Bill of rights in the Constitution • Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists • The government only has as much power as the people let it have • One of the freedoms listed in the first amendment that starts with an "s" • ...

C Goldstein American and English Revolutions 2022-02-03

C Goldstein American and English Revolutions crossword puzzle

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Leader of Revolution who tried to overthrow king Charles
A law that gave East India company an advantage in tea business
Philosopher of enlightenment argued a contract between people and the government
What was the economic cause of the French and Indian war
War over religion forced by King Charles
People who lead glorious revolution
Acts Britain placed after the Bostonteaparty Where colonists dumped tea into the boston harbor
Bill that stated rules for the new monarchy
Where British troops shot into a mob and killed 5 colonists causing outrage
Law that said no moving west of Appalachian mountains
Meeting in Philadelphia where the first draft of Deceleration of Independence was written.
"Shot Heard around the world"
Peace talk where Britain recognized the independence of the US

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A independence paper written to the king to get freedom from the British
Where the british monarchy was restored
Revolution that was in France had Bill of rights and created a monarchy
War over land disputes between Native Americans and British
Philosopher who criticized french monarchies and churches
Installed Republican form of government
Catholic monarch of the restoration
At war with Spain and France
Where the Colonists got taxed on printed materials
Where representatives got together and wrote appeals to the King
Wrote new translation of the bible
Queen of Britain

25 Clues: Queen of Britain • At war with Spain and France • "Shot Heard around the world" • Wrote new translation of the bible • Catholic monarch of the restoration • People who lead glorious revolution • Where the british monarchy was restored • Installed Republican form of government • War over religion forced by King Charles • Bill that stated rules for the new monarchy • ...

Civics Review #1 2022-03-29

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procedures that must be followed in order to apply and enforce laws fairly (_____ ___________ of law)
process by which an immigrant may become a citizen
actions that benifit the whole community rather than just one's own interests
these are established by governments in order to regulate conduct or activities of citizens
a complaint
at home; not foreign
an unfair and oppressive ruler
according to John Locke: life, liberty, and property are _________ ________
principle that allows each branch to limit powers of the other two
the right to vote
implied agreement between the people and gov't in which people give up some freedoms in exchange for gov't protection and rights
first important document that limited the King's power in England
first 10 amendments to the Constitution

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a lawmaking body of a government
a legal member of a country, state, or community
principle that the law applies to everyone--even the government
a person who moves into a country
to approve by a vote
principle that sets up 3 branches of gov't
group of delegates who insisted the Constitution must include a Bill of Rights
a word that means representative democracy
group of early delegates who supported the idea of a strong central gov't and the Constitution

22 Clues: a complaint • the right to vote • to approve by a vote • at home; not foreign • an unfair and oppressive ruler • a lawmaking body of a government • a person who moves into a country • first 10 amendments to the Constitution • principle that sets up 3 branches of gov't • a word that means representative democracy • a legal member of a country, state, or community • ...

Ch. 2 Enlightenment and Revolutions Part 1 2024-05-21

Ch. 2 Enlightenment and Revolutions Part 1 crossword puzzle

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was a period of time (from 1685-1815) that was dominated by ideas that challenged authority.
people who lived in a country were citizens, and citizens are granted special rights and responsibilities
Thought the governments job was to work for the common good for all people not just the wealthy few
people can vote for their leaders in a representative democracy
governments are organized around countries or nations, and people should identify strongly with their country
clear and ordered thinking

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Thought the government was only to protect those natural rigts
Only the most well-read and intelligent people were involved
every individual has rights that should not be taken away from them (like life, liberty, property)
Because of this division, each branch worked as a check on the other branches
Influenced the creation of the U.S. Bill of Rights and constitution and French constitution
people were evil and selfish needed a strong government to control them

12 Clues: clear and ordered thinking • Only the most well-read and intelligent people were involved • Thought the government was only to protect those natural rigts • people can vote for their leaders in a representative democracy • people were evil and selfish needed a strong government to control them • ...

Unit 3 Review 2024-03-13

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supported a strong central government
the first attempt at creating a government but it was too weak
influenced the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution
written by Thomas Jefferson, it supported religious freedom

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author of the Constitution
name for the meeting where the Constitution was written
the large state plan that wanted representation based on population
fearful of creating too strong of a central government & wanted the power spread out to the states
the small state plan that wanted equal representation
the deal made between supporters of the NJ Plan and supporters of the VA Plan about the government should be structured
added to the US Constitution to ease fears of the Antifederalists and to provide additional protections for citizens' rights

11 Clues: author of the Constitution • supported a strong central government • influenced the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution • the small state plan that wanted equal representation • name for the meeting where the Constitution was written • written by Thomas Jefferson, it supported religious freedom • the first attempt at creating a government but it was too weak • ...

Chapter 3 Review 2014-11-04

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The first permanent English settlement in North America.
This act reduced the powers of the English Monarch
Had more legal rights in Plymouth than in England
Owned a fleet of ships in 1630
Spring of 1774 passed the Coercive Acts
A legal Contract in which they agreed to have fair laws to protect the general good
Laws to control slaves
Shootings on March 5, 1770
Required colonist to pay for unofficial stamp when they buy paper item
Took control of Jamestown and built a fort in 1608

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Protestant group who wanted to reform the Anglican Church
Had more legal rights in Plymouth than in England
North American theater of the worldwide Seven Years War
Important leader of Great Awakening
This bill made a crime to restrict the religious rights of Christians.
Important in colonial New England
a religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730's and 1740's.
Made up one of the largest religious groups in New Jersey
December 16 , 1773 colonist disguised as Indians who sneaked onto 3 tea filled ships and dumped 340 chests into the Boston Harbor
Leader of tribe in Virginia
Proprietor of New Jersey colony
Patuxet Indian who acted as an interpreter and guided the pilgrim settlers at Plymouth during their first winter in the New World

22 Clues: Laws to control slaves • Shootings on March 5, 1770 • Leader of tribe in Virginia • Owned a fleet of ships in 1630 • Proprietor of New Jersey colony • Important in colonial New England • Important leader of Great Awakening • Spring of 1774 passed the Coercive Acts • Had more legal rights in Plymouth than in England • Had more legal rights in Plymouth than in England • ...

The Bill of Rights- Amendments 1-5 2023-05-01

The Bill of Rights- Amendments 1-5 crossword puzzle

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Another word for living somewhere
Can also be formed under the 2nd Amendment
States that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
When you write the government to address a concern
Plan for representation based on population
The 2nd Amendment says we have a right to bear this

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Group who wanted to ratify the Constitution
Another word for complaints
Amendment that states that soldiers cannot be forced to live with you
A document that states that you can search something, is signed by a judge
Court case that said anything taken from an illegal search cannot be used
Situation where people are arguing in a courtroom over something
Acronym for 1st amendment freedoms

13 Clues: Another word for complaints • Another word for living somewhere • Acronym for 1st amendment freedoms • Can also be formed under the 2nd Amendment • Group who wanted to ratify the Constitution • Plan for representation based on population • When you write the government to address a concern • The 2nd Amendment says we have a right to bear this • ...

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2023-11-07

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle

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chromasons line up in the middle
nuclus reforms dna becoms thred like
add more cells
the gell in the cell splits
comasons form nuclus disaprs
cell with nuclis splits

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cell growes and copes dna
replaces cells or cell parts
chemical that controls cells
cells become specialized
chromasons lineup in the middle
tightly wound DNA
dna coms from one organisom

13 Clues: add more cells • tightly wound DNA • cell with nuclis splits • cells become specialized • cell growes and copes dna • the gell in the cell splits • dna coms from one organisom • replaces cells or cell parts • chemical that controls cells • comasons form nuclus disaprs • chromasons lineup in the middle • chromasons line up in the middle • nuclus reforms dna becoms thred like

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a paid representative of an iterest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups.
a joint committee that is appointed to hold a conference on differing versions of a bill.
motions placed on a bill in by the senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object.
an official or executive ranking below and deputizing for a president.
a powerful committee n the House of representatives that creates a rule for each bill to be debated on the floor.
the senate member, elected by the senate, who stands in as president of the senate in the absence of the vice-president.
the action or process of inheriting a title or office.
a resolution passed in the same form by both houses.
elected official who is already in office.
to make a change in the details or provisions of a bill.
to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete.
an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature.
the speaker's top assistant.
to draw a district's boundaries to gain an advantage in elections.
a motion by all members of the senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar.
groups of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy.
a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate.

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a permanent committee that meets regularly.
a small legislative committee appointed for a special purpose.
direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest groups favor.
presiding officer of the house.
closed meeting.
the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action.
a group that can be either temporary or permanent and is made up of members of both the House and the Senate.
a proposed law.
congress meeting.
debate a bill.
a vote of formal disapproval of a member's action.
a committee composed of some members of a larger committee, board or other body and reporting to it.
a method of defeating a bill in the senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
process of reassigning representation based on population.
a proposed law to authorize spending money.
a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill.
rejection of a bill be the president.
a person whom a member of congress has been elected to represent.
two house legislature.

36 Clues: debate a bill. • closed meeting. • a proposed law. • congress meeting. • two house legislature. • the speaker's top assistant. • presiding officer of the house. • rejection of a bill be the president. • elected official who is already in office. • a permanent committee that meets regularly. • a proposed law to authorize spending money. • ...

US History Names 2023-08-23

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Henry who invented the assembly line, or Harrison who played Han Solo
President Lincoln's first name
Wouldn't give up her seat on the bus, Rosa _____
Susan B. _______ fought for women's right to vote
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin _______ King Jr.
The last name of the first President
Harriett who ran the underground railroad

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First name of famous inventor Edison
First name of famously smart Einstein
Founding father Ben
The computer company founded by Bill Gates
Neil Armstrong was the first man on the _____
Roosevelt was president during ______ War II

13 Clues: Founding father Ben • President Lincoln's first name • First name of famous inventor Edison • The last name of the first President • First name of famously smart Einstein • Harriett who ran the underground railroad • The computer company founded by Bill Gates • Roosevelt was president during ______ War II • Neil Armstrong was the first man on the _____ • ...

Free at Last 2025-03-21

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Which president signed the Civil Rights Bill in 1964 into law?
Which boy was murdered in Mississipi in 1955 after visiting his family from Chicago?
Old immigrants were made of which group of people?
What U.S. civil-rights activist originated the Black nationalism rallying slogan, 'Black Power'
Who was the leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association?
Which Governor of Alabama said 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever'?
Which Party for Self-Defense was founded in October 1966 in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale?
Which politician in Birmingham gave the KKK 15 minutes alone with Freedom Riders?
Which civil rights group organised the Freedom Rides to challenge segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals?
Where did Martin Luther King give his 'I have a Dream' Speech
Who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery in 1955?

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NAACP supported Mr Brown against which education board over segregation in schools?
Which group organised sit-ins in 112 towns and cities?
Which court upheld state's rights to 'separate but equal' legal doctrine?
Which state and local laws were introduced in the Southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that enforced racial segregation
Which group undertook a terrorist attack in Birmingham resulting in the death of 4 young girls?
Which political slogan was used which aimed to achieve self-determination for black people?
The fear of immigrants coming from Russia and bringing with them revolutionary ideas was called what?
Which political march took place where demonstrators twice attempted to march but were stopped, once violently, by local police.
Which President addressed the nation on TV responding to threats of violence and obstruction at the University of Alabama?
Which activist removed Little from his name because he thought it was a 'slave name'
The Watts Riots took place in which American State?
Which president had to intervene at Little Rock High School?

23 Clues: Old immigrants were made of which group of people? • The Watts Riots took place in which American State? • Which group organised sit-ins in 112 towns and cities? • Which president had to intervene at Little Rock High School? • Who was the leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association? • Where did Martin Luther King give his 'I have a Dream' Speech • ...

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2023-11-07

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chromasons line up in the middle
nuclus reforms dna becoms thred like
add more cells
the gell in the cell splits
comasons form nuclus disaprs
cell with nuclis splits

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cell growes and copes dna
replaces cells or cell parts
chemical that controls cells
cells become specialized
chromasons lineup in the middle
tightly wound DNA
dna coms from one organisom

A New Country 2024-09-07

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petition used to ask forgiveness for Lexington and Concord
a change or addition to the Constitution
was signed in 1776 to remove themselves from Britain
the presidency, carries out the law
people who supported the Revolution
first 10 amendments of the Constitution
Five colonist were killed in the Boston _____________
to pass into law
the document that established the first government for U.S.

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creates new laws
a government that abuses its power is a ____________
interprets the law, Supreme court
for strong central government
against stronger central government
_________ Act that allowed British Soldiers to live in colonist homes
Thomas ____________ wrote Common Sense

16 Clues: creates new laws • to pass into law • for strong central government • interprets the law, Supreme court • against stronger central government • the presidency, carries out the law • people who supported the Revolution • Thomas ____________ wrote Common Sense • first 10 amendments of the Constitution • a change or addition to the Constitution • ...

Founding of the Nation 2020-03-07

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City from which the US government first ruled under the Constitution.
The 2nd amendment says that this type of militia is “necessary to the security of a free state”.
Passed in 1798 to pay for a $2million upgrade to the military.
An agreement between large and small states regarding how much power states would have under the US Constitution.
This French minister attempted to recruit and arm US privateers to join France against the British.
Agreement granting America the right to transport goods along the Mississippi River and to use the port of New Orleans.
Sent to London in 1794 to negotiate trade matters, impressment, and the hope of avoiding war with England.
1799 uprising of Pennsylvania Dutch farmers in response to a federal property tax.
Plan to create a unicameral legislature with equal representation in Congress.
An agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution.
Resolves written by Jefferson and Madison that argued for states’ rights and strict constructionism of the Constitution.
Proto-political party that supported the AOC, disliked a strong national government, and pushed for a Bill of Rights.
Leader of the Haitian Revolution, whom Adams assisted in order to hurt Napoleon.
The 5th amendment defends a person from prosecution twice for the same offense.
The Supreme Court’s power to determine the constitutional validity of a law.
An armed uprising in Western M.A. in opposition to the government’s efforts to collect taxes on people and their trades.
Federalist judges installed by Adams on his last night in office, as a result of the Judiciary Act of 1801.
The most powerful branch of government, it controls the money, creates law, and has the power to remove officials in the other 2 branches.
Title preferred by George Washington.
Proto-political party that supported the Constitution, favored a strong national government, and saw the Bill of Rights as unnecessary.

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Law that let the president imprison/deport foreigners considered "dangerous to the US at any time.
Secretary of State to Washington, he did not support a BOTUS or a loose construction of the Constitution.
An uprising of farmers and distillers in PA in protest of Hamilton’s excise tax.
Belief that the federal government is a creation of the states who are the arbiters of whether the government overstepped its authority.
Law that made immigrants wait 14 years to become citizens.
Agreement ending the NW Indian Wars that led Natives to cede 2/3 of Ohio state in exchange for federal annuities.
Nation that held the Mississippi River during Washington’s presidency.
Amendment that places the President and Vice President on the same ballot.
Moral code of behavior and system of government in which the supreme power of the country is vested in an electorate.
He threw support to Jefferson in the House of Representatives, helping him to win the election of 1800.
Political party supporting states’ rights, a strict interpretation of the Constitution, yeomen farmers, and France.
Law that made it a crime to publish “false, scandalous, or malicious writing” against the government.
It begins with the words, “We the People”.
Secretary of War under Washington, appointed to create a consistent Indian policy.
Law that let the president imprison/deport any male citizen (over 14) of a hostile nation during war.
It gave Congress the power to establish lower federal courts, federal districts, and courts of appeal.
Monicker for the 3 emissaries who were told they must bribe the French Prime Minister in order to negotiate.
Drafter of the Bill of Rights and fourth president of the United States.
Battle during the NW Indian Wars that led to the defeat of the Miami Tribe under Anthony Wayne.
First 10 amendments to the Constitution, which were ratified in 1791.
A member of the Federalist party, he spent his presidency fighting Hamilton for control.
Plan to create a bicameral legislature with representation in Congress based on population.

42 Clues: Title preferred by George Washington. • It begins with the words, “We the People”. • Law that made immigrants wait 14 years to become citizens. • Passed in 1798 to pay for a $2million upgrade to the military. • City from which the US government first ruled under the Constitution. • First 10 amendments to the Constitution, which were ratified in 1791. • ...

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword crossword puzzle

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a bill that everyone can benefit from
smaller sections in each house
when a committee chair sets a bill aside
a change to the bill that isn't important
this sets a limit for debate
for business to be conducted in congress there must be a minimum of people and they are called
the president who is running for re-election is considered this.
someone who introduces a bill in either house
the senate can use this to limit or end debate
question and answer sessions

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a bill that benefits are targeted group or area
leaders of committees
a body of voters who choose their representative
a roll call for either house of congress
the house and senate make up this
senators do this to delay voting on bills.
a legislature with two chambers.
members of congress yell "yay" or "nay" to vote
debates in congress happen here

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

Constitution History 5 2023-12-14

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branch - enforces laws
branch - interprets laws
General Welfare-support economy & society.
college-A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President.
-sets the stage for the Constitution
-The Senate of the United States shall have power to make treaties
for the Common Defense-protect against foreign enemies.

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-responsible for implementing
- makes and passes federal laws
branch - makes laws
of rights-It spells out Americans'
the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity-Protect.
Justice-rule by laws not by kings.
court - to decide whether a law is relevant
Tranquility-peace & order within the country.

15 Clues: branch - makes laws • branch - enforces laws • branch - interprets laws • -responsible for implementing • - makes and passes federal laws • of rights-It spells out Americans' • Justice-rule by laws not by kings. • -sets the stage for the Constitution • General Welfare-support economy & society. • court - to decide whether a law is relevant • ...

1950s Vocabulary 2023-03-03

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An increase in the birth rate between 1946-1964
act passed by congress in 1944 sent over 8 million ww2 veterans to school for an education
Black and white citizens sho took place in freedom rides to protest segregated bus terminals
When the population shifted from northern cities to more southern ones
An economically stable family with a mother, father, and three children
American civil rights lawyer served on the supreme court. First black man on the court
biggest music artist of the time period. He helped to start the big rock craze
34th president served in the US army during WWII
National Aeronautics and Space Administration is part of the US government and is responsible for seronautic and space research

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The practice that anyone you know could be a communist
The process of standing down a nation's armed forces from a combat-ready status
33rd president was vice president to FDR and was elected after his death
The first Polio vaccine to be widely used for humans
A new culture that convinced Americans they needed to buy
American Baptiste and minister. One of the most influential civil rights protest figures
American civil rights activist best known for the Montgomery bus boycott

16 Clues: An increase in the birth rate between 1946-1964 • 34th president served in the US army during WWII • The first Polio vaccine to be widely used for humans • The practice that anyone you know could be a communist • A new culture that convinced Americans they needed to buy • When the population shifted from northern cities to more southern ones • ...

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distribution of power between federal and state government
v Madison established judicial review
Describes the impeachment process
of Rights the first ten amendments
and Balances each branch has power over the others so no one branch has all the power
Describes presidential succession
written request on subjects or amendments signed by many and sent to government
The right to a lawyer and speedy trial

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"We the people of the United State..."
Review declaring executive acts unconstitutional
Explains how the constitution can be amended
makes the laws
The official approval of a document
Madison "Father of the Constitution"
chamber that has equal representation
Branch appoints Federal Judges

16 Clues: makes the laws • Branch appoints Federal Judges • Describes the impeachment process • Describes presidential succession • of Rights the first ten amendments • The official approval of a document • Madison "Father of the Constitution" • v Madison established judicial review • chamber that has equal representation • "We the people of the United State..." • ...

History 2020-10-08

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agreement in prohibiting trade
Benjamin franklins plan to unite colonies
commander of continental army
a goverment in which the people elect representatives
government should stay out of the economy
English bill which limited kings power
money a government collects from taxes
colonists could not travel past the appallation mountains
give me liberty or give me death
British tax on sugar
gave English citizens rights
authoritary order
state of disorder
British tax on paper goods

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closed Boston harbour
colonists through crates of tea overboard
goverment has direct control of econemy
people elect representatives
taxed most things
father of the constitution
goverment ruled by divine right
group trying to influence government actions
give formal consent to
colonists forced to house soldiers
goverment ruled by the people

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

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Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789
Belief that states could reject federal laws
Ten amendments protecting individual liberties
Financial institution proposed by Hamilton
First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
First Secretary of the Treasury; created economic plan
Warships barred from U.S. ports
Target of activities restricted by the Sedition Acts
Group of advisers to the president

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Party that wanted a strong national government
Native leader who defeated St. Clair
Laws that targeted immigrants
Party that feared too much central power
Agreement that required Britain to withdraw
Product taxed that caused a rebellion
One freedom guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
First vice president and second president
State where the Whiskey Rebellion occurred
Groups Washington warned would divide the nation
Deal that moved the capital to the South

20 Clues: Laws that targeted immigrants • Warships barred from U.S. ports • Group of advisers to the president • Native leader who defeated St. Clair • Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 • Product taxed that caused a rebellion • Party that feared too much central power • First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court • Deal that moved the capital to the South • ...

1950s Vocabulary 2023-03-03

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An increase in the birth rate between 1946-1964
act passed by congress in 1944 sent over 8 million ww2 veterans to school for an education
Black and white citizens sho took place in freedom rides to protest segregated bus terminals
When the population shifted from northern cities to more southern ones
An economically stable family with a mother, father, and three children
American civil rights lawyer served on the supreme court. First black man on the court
biggest music artist of the time period. He helped to start the big rock craze
34th president served in the US army during WWII
National Aeronautics and Space Administration is part of the US government and is responsible for seronautic and space research

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The practice that anyone you know could be a communist
The process of standing down a nation's armed forces from a combat-ready status
33rd president was vice president to FDR and was elected after his death
The first Polio vaccine to be widely used for humans
A new culture that convinced Americans they needed to buy
American Baptiste and minister. One of the most influential civil rights protest figures
American civil rights activist best known for the Montgomery bus boycott

Articles of Confederation-Harlen 2026-03-06

Articles of Confederation-Harlen crossword puzzle

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____ of the thirteen states had to agree to pass any laws
this person served as Washington's right hand man
_______ wanted a strong central government that had more power over the people and the states
person who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"
this person was appointed secretary of war by Washington
this persons ideas were the model for the House of Representatives and Senate
this was outlawed in 1808
the new government was fearful of this
______ was a plan that stated that each state no matter the size would have the same amount of representatives in Congress

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on the one dollar bill and the quarter
_______ wanted a weaker federal government that gave more power to the states and the people
person was chosen to serve as a delegate of New Jersey
_____ was a plan that gave Congress more power over the states
this person was a delegate of Connecticut
Roger Sherman proposed the idea that Congress be made up of two parts in the ____
the United States doubled in size because of thsi
wrote the Declaration of Independence
this person refused to sign the document unless several amendments were added, these amendments later became known as the Bill of Rights

18 Clues: this was outlawed in 1808 • wrote the Declaration of Independence • on the one dollar bill and the quarter • the new government was fearful of this • this person was a delegate of Connecticut • this person served as Washington's right hand man • the United States doubled in size because of thsi • person was chosen to serve as a delegate of New Jersey • ...

CHAPTER 9-1 THE FIRST PRESIDENT 2021-10-26

CHAPTER 9-1 THE FIRST PRESIDENT crossword puzzle

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led the Supreme Court 254
attorney General 253
what river is the new Washington D.C. located 256
notes of promise to payback borrowed money 255
"The first ______" 252
headed the state department 253
what branch is headed by the President 252
bill of rights "_____" the power of Gov. 254
managed Dept.of treasury 253
Hamilton believed the U.S. needed more what 257

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who was the first vice President 252
congress added this to the Constitution 252
The Capital was located where just before D.C. 256
Hamilton asked for what to hold Gov.funds 257
he introduced first 12 amendments 254
or traditions 252
who was the first President 252
"____ act of 1789" established fed.court system 253
secretary of Dept.of War 253
the group of advisers to the president 253

20 Clues: or traditions 252 • attorney General 253 • "The first ______" 252 • led the Supreme Court 254 • managed Dept.of treasury 253 • secretary of Dept.of War 253 • headed the state department 253 • who was the first President 252 • who was the first vice President 252 • he introduced first 12 amendments 254 • what branch is headed by the President 252 • ...

Founding the Nation 2022-10-13

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Resolves written by Jefferson and Madison that argued for states’ rights and strict constructionism of the Constitution.
Passed in 1798 to pay for a $2million upgrade to the military.
Agreement ending the NW Indian Wars that led Natives to cede 2/3 of Ohio state in exchange for federal annuities.
Monicker for the 3 emissaries who were told they must bribe the French Prime Minister in order to negotiate.
The most powerful branch of government, it controls the money, creates law, and has the power to remove officials in the other 2 branches.
This French minister attempted to recruit and arm US privateers to join France against the British.
He threw support to Jefferson in the House of Representatives, helping him to win the election of 1800.
The Supreme Court’s power to determine the constitutional validity of a law.
An uprising of farmers and distillers in PA in protest of Hamilton’s excise tax.
Proto-political party that supported the AOC, disliked a strong national government, and pushed for a Bill of Rights.
Nation that held the Mississippi River during Washington’s presidency.
Sent to London in 1794 to negotiate trade matters, impressment, and the hope of avoiding war with England.
Agreement granting America the right to transport goods along the Mississippi River and to use the port of New Orleans.
It begins with the words, “We the People”.
Drafter of the Bill of Rights and fourth president of the United States.
Law that made it a crime to publish “false, scandalous, or malicious writing” against the government.
Plan to create a unicameral legislature with equal representation in Congress.
Federalist judges installed by Adams on his last night in office, as a result of the Judiciary Act of 1801.
Title preferred by George Washington.

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Belief that the federal government is a creation of the states who are the arbiters of whether the government overstepped its authority.
The 2nd amendment says that this type of militia is “necessary to the security of a free state”.
It gave Congress the power to establish lower federal courts, federal districts, and courts of appeal.
The 5th amendment defends a person from prosecution twice for the same offense.
Law that let the president imprison/deport any male citizen (over 14) of a hostile nation during war.
An agreement between large and small states regarding how much power states would have under the US Constitution.
An agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution.
Political party supporting states’ rights, a strict interpretation of the Constitution, yeomen farmers, and France.
Law that let the president imprison/deport foreigners considered "dangerous to the US at any time.
Leader of the Haitian Revolution, whom Adams assisted in order to hurt Napoleon.
First 10 amendments to the Constitution, which were ratified in 1791.
Law that made immigrants wait 14 years to become citizens.
City from which the US government first ruled under the Constitution.
Moral code of behavior and system of government in which the supreme power of the country is vested in an electorate.
1799 uprising of Pennsylvania Dutch farmers in response to a federal property tax.
An armed uprising in Western M.A. in opposition to the government’s efforts to collect taxes on people and their trades.
Proto-political party that supported the Constitution, favored a strong national government, and saw the Bill of Rights as unnecessary.
Secretary of War under Washington, appointed to create a consistent Indian policy.
Battle during the NW Indian Wars that led to the defeat of the Miami Tribe under Anthony Wayne.
Secretary of State to Washington, he did not support a BOTUS or a loose construction of the Constitution.
Amendment that places the President and Vice President on the same ballot.
A member of the Federalist party, he spent his presidency fighting Hamilton for control.
Plan to create a bicameral legislature with representation in Congress based on population.

42 Clues: Title preferred by George Washington. • It begins with the words, “We the People”. • Law that made immigrants wait 14 years to become citizens. • Passed in 1798 to pay for a $2million upgrade to the military. • First 10 amendments to the Constitution, which were ratified in 1791. • City from which the US government first ruled under the Constitution. • ...

Week 7 - 4th grade 2025-11-17

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The electric bill had gone ____for a while.
The _____landed the plane safely.
I have art class every ______.
We _____something new every day.
There is going to be a basketball game ____night.
My old house was in a _____.
We haven't heard from her _____Sunday.
A ______is a form of Japanese poetry.
Kyle is a third _____black belt.

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Tomorrow is supposed to _____than normal.
I will _____my own gas.
I can't ____anything.
There were _____people waiting in line for lunch today.
The woman ______for human rights.
The pant legs should be one ______shorter.
There are ______more days of summer camp.

16 Clues: I can't ____anything. • I will _____my own gas. • My old house was in a _____. • I have art class every ______. • We _____something new every day. • Kyle is a third _____black belt. • The _____landed the plane safely. • The woman ______for human rights. • A ______is a form of Japanese poetry. • We haven't heard from her _____Sunday. • Tomorrow is supposed to _____than normal. • ...

Unit 5 2016-05-05

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of incorporation : the process by which American courts have applied portions of the U.S. Bill of Rights to the states.
jurisdiction : The power of a higher court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts.
speech : A legal term in United States law used to describe actions that purposefully and discernibly convey a particular message or statement to those viewing it
process Clause : deals with the administration of justice
speech : speech directed at the overthrow of government
courts : The judicial Power of the United States  Jurisdiction : the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
opinion : written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court
of certiorari : Given to certain appellate proceedings for re-examination of actions of a trial court, or inferior appeals court.
case : A court proceeding in which a person who is charged with having committed or omitted an act against the community or state is brought to trial and either found not guilty or guilty and sentenced.
: An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
: Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
: A trivial or only concerns a local area.
Clause : The first of several pronouncements in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution
opinion : a judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court.
Exercise Clause : Refers to the section of the First Amendment

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laws : a law that protects witnesses from revealing certain information, especially in court.
of Rights : The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
: An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
: a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation
People stationed by a union or the like outside a factory, store, mine, etc., in order to dissuade or prevent workers or customers from entering it during a strike.
restraint : judicial suppression of material that would be published or broadcast, on the grounds that it is libelous or harmful.
jurisdiction : exists where one court has the power to adjudicate a case to the exclusion of all other courts.
: The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
jurisdiction : A court's power to hear and decide a case before any appellate review.
rights : the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
: an official document attesting a certain fact, in particular.
jurisdiction : Exists where two or more courts from different systems simultaneously have jurisdictions over a specific case.
opinion : is an opinion in a legal case written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the court which gives rise to its judgment
: A calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending.
: A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
: foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.

31 Clues: : A trivial or only concerns a local area. • speech : speech directed at the overthrow of government • process Clause : deals with the administration of justice • Exercise Clause : Refers to the section of the First Amendment • : an official document attesting a certain fact, in particular. • : A person who brings a case against another in a court of law. • ...

Geography definitions 2025-02-03

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a French philoshper who believed in the freedom of speech
Carta it limited the English rulers power and protected some rights of the people
Bonaparte was a 30 year old general who supported the revolutions goal
of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen guarenteed French citizens some rights and made taxes fairer

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a period that led to major political changes in Europe
of Terror was a bloody period of the French Revolution in which the French executed thousands of English citizens
Bill of Rights listed rights for the Parliament and English citizens
of Independance declared the American colonies independence from Britain

8 Clues: a period that led to major political changes in Europe • a French philoshper who believed in the freedom of speech • Bill of Rights listed rights for the Parliament and English citizens • Bonaparte was a 30 year old general who supported the revolutions goal • of Independance declared the American colonies independence from Britain • ...

Simar's Government Crossword 2013-01-31

Simar's Government Crossword crossword puzzle

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plan for how money will be spent
to change or improve something
in 1867 when a few provinces joined together
another name for the senate
pick one person from several people
the person in charge of a meeting
bills that are passed by parliament
set of rules that helps nation
lowest level of government

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a discussion where arguments are made towards points
a person who speaks for you
another word for electoral district
has the rite to vote and has civil rights
not a law but on the verge of being a law
a rule made by the government

15 Clues: lowest level of government • a person who speaks for you • another name for the senate • a rule made by the government • to change or improve something • set of rules that helps nation • plan for how money will be spent • the person in charge of a meeting • another word for electoral district • pick one person from several people • bills that are passed by parliament • ...

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