bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

The American Revolution 2024-01-04

The American Revolution crossword puzzle

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of Independence
and balances

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of rights
Jefferson
System

5 Clues: System • of rights • Jefferson • and balances • of Independence

Federalism Republicanism James Madison Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Bill of Rights Limited Government Executive Legislative Judicial Preamble Amendment 2024-05-09

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

history 2024-05-13

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Freedom Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-19

Freedom Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Government
Madison
of Rights

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and Balances
of Powers

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Unit 4- A New Nation 2024-12-09

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The word that described how South Carolinians felt after the war was _____.
The _____ Court determines if a law is constitutional. (Week 14).
The _____ Branch is responsible for making laws. (Week 13)
The _____ of Confederation was the document that created the first government after the colonies declared independence. (Week 12)
Like the other 12 colonies, South Carolina had to make a new ______. (Week 14)
Each state had the authority to regulate trade and _____ on imports and exports. (Week 12)
The ____ Branch determines if the laws follow the Constitution. (Week 13)
The Great Compromise was having ____ houses of Congress. (Week 12)
Delegates who wanted a strong _____ government were called Federalists. (Week 12)

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As South Carolinians returned home after the Revolutionary War, they found their farms and homes ____, or ruined. (Week 14)
The Executive Branch is in charge of the military. (Week 13)
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He felt that all people were born with certain ____ that should never be taken away. (Week 12)
The Constitution is the "_______ Law of the Land". (Week 13)
Three-fifths of _____ counted in state populations to compromise on taxes and representation.(Week 12)
The First Amendment protects a citizen's rights to practice religion and ____ freely. (Week 14)
The ______ defines what the government can and can't do. (Week 13)
James Madison introduced the first 12 ______, 10 of which became the Bill of Rights. (Week 14)

17 Clues: The _____ Branch is responsible for making laws. (Week 13) • The Executive Branch is in charge of the military. (Week 13) • The Constitution is the "_______ Law of the Land". (Week 13) • The _____ Court determines if a law is constitutional. (Week 14). • The ______ defines what the government can and can't do. (Week 13) • ...

INS Worksheet 2021-06-21

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Minister Opposition
Authority
Cabinet
Autocracy

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Parties
Government

6 Clues: Parties • Cabinet • Authority • Autocracy • Government • Minister Opposition

Freedom week puzzle 2023-05-22

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Government
Maddison
of Rights

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and balances
of powers

5 Clues: Maddison • of powers • of Rights • Government • and balances

Constitution 2023-05-23

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

The Constitution Puzzle 2023-05-17

The Constitution Puzzle crossword puzzle

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and Balances
Madison
Government

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of Powers
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Freedom Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-19

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Government
Madison
of Rights

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and Balances
of Powers

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

sigma 2024-05-09

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

sigma 2024-05-09

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-07

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Constitution 2024-05-07

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

How Laws Are Made 2025-07-03

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short form for the Congress group that works with the Senate
the President saying no to a bill
the person who signs a bill into law
the first draft of a law introduced by a member of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
the first writing of a bill
group of lawmakers known as senators

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to approve or make into law
group of lawmakers who study the bill
to set the bill aside
when Congress goes against the President's veto
when members of Congress make a choice on a bill
rule passed by Congress and the President

13 Clues: to set the bill aside • to approve or make into law • the first writing of a bill • the President saying no to a bill • Senate and House of Representatives • the person who signs a bill into law • group of lawmakers known as senators • group of lawmakers who study the bill • rule passed by Congress and the President • when Congress goes against the President's veto • ...

Unit 5 Review 2021-10-28

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the process of approving something
a group of people who supported the US Constitution and a strong central government
money owed
a system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government
of Rights the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protects people's rights
of Confederation the first government of the United States

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Convention a meeting where delegates decided to throw out the AoC an draft the Constitution
a written plan of government
Rebellion an event where farmers rebelled against land foreclosures and debt
a group of people who opposed the US Constitution because they feared a strong central government

10 Clues: money owed • a written plan of government • the process of approving something • of Confederation the first government of the United States • Rebellion an event where farmers rebelled against land foreclosures and debt • of Rights the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protects people's rights • ...

Gailburt 8th period 2021-09-16

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daughter of Powhatan leader in 1614
the second Lord Baltimore
the first English settlement
a bill that made it illegal to restrict religious rights
Calvert the first Lord Baltimore
a former slave that recorded his experiences

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laws to control slaves
a guy who took control and built a fort in 1608
Maria one of England's queen
people who live under the same government
an uprising in Jamestown
who signed a contract for four to seven years

12 Clues: laws to control slaves • an uprising in Jamestown • the second Lord Baltimore • Maria one of England's queen • the first English settlement • Calvert the first Lord Baltimore • daughter of Powhatan leader in 1614 • people who live under the same government • a former slave that recorded his experiences • who signed a contract for four to seven years • ...

US Government 2022-09-15

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when a bill does NOT become a law
branch of the government that interprets laws and protects the rights of the people
branch of the government that interprets law
type of government that only has the power given to it by the people
branch of the government that enforces law
each branch has the ability to control or check the other branches (3 words, no spaces)

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branch of the government that passes law
principle of the constitution that ensures citizens are guaranteed certain rights
number of years that make up one term for the US presidency (word not number)
government's power is broken up to keep any one part from being too powerful is called separation of _____
amendment approved by 3/4 of _______

11 Clues: when a bill does NOT become a law • amendment approved by 3/4 of _______ • branch of the government that passes law • branch of the government that enforces law • branch of the government that interprets law • type of government that only has the power given to it by the people • number of years that make up one term for the US presidency (word not number) • ...

ARKANSAS 2021-04-26

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Capital of Arkansas
Arkansas' ____ began June 15, 1836
Nations leading ___ producer
Home to former, impeached US President Bill ___
In 1957 federal troops enforced ____ at Little Rock Central High School, in the Civil Rights movement
Arkansas is the only state to produce ____

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Headquarters of ____, was founded by Sam Walton
Postal Abrv.
for it's diverse _____, which includes mountains, forests, lowlands caves & lakes
Arkansas became the #___ state
The Highlands include the Ouachita & ___ Mountains
Famous locations include Hot ___ Ntl' Park
Nation's leading producer of ____, nearly 9 billion lbs. a year!
The Lowlands include the Gulf Coastal Plains & the Arkansas ___
Nicknamed the ___ state

15 Clues: Postal Abrv. • Capital of Arkansas • Nicknamed the ___ state • Nations leading ___ producer • Arkansas became the #___ state • Arkansas' ____ began June 15, 1836 • Famous locations include Hot ___ Ntl' Park • Arkansas is the only state to produce ____ • Headquarters of ____, was founded by Sam Walton • Home to former, impeached US President Bill ___ • ...

Midterm Key Terms Review 2025-12-16

Midterm Key Terms Review crossword puzzle

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Formal charge of misconduct against a public official
Branch that interprets laws
Power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Clause in McCulloch stating federal law is higher than state law
Powers suggested but not explicitly listed in the Constitution
Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress
Branch that enforces laws
System where power is divided between the National and State governments
Process where both sides give up something to agree
Dividing government into three distinct branches
Amendment that limits the President to two terms
Process of convincing others to accept your view
Amendment allowing direct election of Senators
Principle that government can only do what the Constitution allows
Amendment dealing with Presidential succession

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Clause also known as the "Elastic Clause"
Group that argued a Bill of Rights was necessary
Principle that government authority comes from the consent of the people
Branch with the power to declare war
The reliability or trustworthiness of a source
Group that argued for a strong central government
Case regarding steamboats that affirmed Congress controls interstate commerce
Case regarding a National Bank that established implied powers
Process of reaching general agreement
Powers not given to the federal government are ______ for the states
System where branches limit each other's power

26 Clues: Branch that enforces laws • Branch that interprets laws • Branch with the power to declare war • Process of reaching general agreement • Clause also known as the "Elastic Clause" • The reliability or trustworthiness of a source • Amendment allowing direct election of Senators • System where branches limit each other's power • Amendment dealing with Presidential succession • ...

PART I 2025-09-24

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– This connotes that all human beings are entitled to freedom, security and decent standards of living concurrently
– This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority
– This connotes that Human Rights are applied irrespective of one’s origin, status, or condition or place where one lives
– This connotes that Human Rights cannot be taken away from; no one has the right to deprive another person of them for any reason
– These are those considered essential for human freedom and democracy, usually enshrined in a constitution.
– These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights
– These are those rights that ensure the wellbeing of the individual and foster the preservation based on the principle of unity in diversity
- This is the training, dissemination, and information efforts aimed at the building of a universal culture of human rights
- This is the ability to act without undue restraint from the government or other entities

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– This connotes that human rights cannot be lost even if man fails to use or assert them
- These are God-given rights
– These rights protect individuals’ freedoms and ensure equality before the law
– These are those rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of the government either directly or indirectly
– These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away
– These rights can be limited rights and may be suspended or restricted or limited
- This is the power or privilege given to a person demandable from another person.
– These are rights are those granted and protected by law.
– This connotes that human right’s fulfillment or exercise of one cannot be had without the realization of the other
– These are rights which are provided by law promulgated by the law-making body and, consequently, may be abolished by the same body.
- These are rights are grounded in ethical principles and notions of justice.

20 Clues: - These are God-given rights • – These are rights are those granted and protected by law. • – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights • – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority • – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away • ...

Revolution Times 2022-02-18

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Father of Constitution
Commander of Chief

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Law of the Untied States
of Rights 10 amendments
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Supported of the Americans

6 Clues: Commander of Chief • Father of Constitution • of Rights 10 amendments • Law of the Untied States • Supported of the Americans • Writer of the Declaration of Independence

Economic: Chapter 3 Test 2021-10-22

Economic: Chapter 3 Test crossword puzzle

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If two people buy and sell without being forced, they have made a(n) ________ exchange
If total cost is greater than total revenue, a business will have a(n) ___________
Two amendments in the Bill of Rights deal with ________.

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By looking at total revenue and total cost, economists can figure out _________
Thomas Jefferson called rights given by God ______ rights
In a market system, freedom of _______ is important.
The U.S. economy is sometimes called a capitalist, market, or ______ enterprise system

7 Clues: In a market system, freedom of _______ is important. • Two amendments in the Bill of Rights deal with ________. • Thomas Jefferson called rights given by God ______ rights • By looking at total revenue and total cost, economists can figure out _________ • If total cost is greater than total revenue, a business will have a(n) ___________ • ...

A More Perfect Union 2023-02-23

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The first ten amendments
This branch makes and passes laws
The opposite of an Anti-Federalist
This Branch interprets laws
Donald trump was almost (Blank) twice
Federalist wanted this new form of this government
there are 9 justices in the...

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Someone who supported the Articles of confederation
This branch enforces laws
we have to do these every four years in order to choose a president

10 Clues: The first ten amendments • This branch enforces laws • This Branch interprets laws • there are 9 justices in the... • This branch makes and passes laws • The opposite of an Anti-Federalist • Donald trump was almost (Blank) twice • Federalist wanted this new form of this government • Someone who supported the Articles of confederation • ...

Reconstruction Crowssword 2015-02-08

Reconstruction Crowssword crossword puzzle

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Farmers who supply their own tools and rent farmland for cash
An amendment that prohibits the denial of voting rights to people because of their race or color
The period of rebuilding that followed the Civil War
A federal agency set up to help former slaves after the Civil War
A bill vetoed by Abraham Lincoln, that would have given Congress control of reconstruction
Congressional Republicans who wanted to take away governing powers of former slave holders
A terrorist group founded by former Confederates, who attempted to restore white supremacy and prevent African Americans from expressing their political rights
A system in which land owners reward their workers in return for a part of the crops they raise

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Radical Republican, a Representative of Pennsylvania
Abraham Lincoln's successor
The process of accusing a public official of wrong doing
An amendment that all persons born or naturalized in the US citizens of the country
The first American Senator
Discriminatory laws passed that severely restricted African Americans' lives

14 Clues: The first American Senator • Abraham Lincoln's successor • Radical Republican, a Representative of Pennsylvania • The period of rebuilding that followed the Civil War • The process of accusing a public official of wrong doing • Farmers who supply their own tools and rent farmland for cash • A federal agency set up to help former slaves after the Civil War • ...

Absolutism and Enlightenment 2022-12-11

Absolutism and Enlightenment crossword puzzle

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right
Monarchy

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bill of rights
Law
of Power

5 Clues: Law • right • of Power • Monarchy • bill of rights

Constitution 2023-05-17

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of Powers
Government

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Madison
of Rights
and Balances

5 Clues: Madison • of Rights • of Powers • Government • and Balances

Constitution 2023-05-17

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of Powers
Government

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Madison
of Rights
and Balances

5 Clues: Madison • of Rights • of Powers • Government • and Balances

Historical Vocab 2023-05-16

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

freedom Puzzle 2024-05-08

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-07

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Freedom Week Crossword 2024-05-07

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Constitution 2024-05-07

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Reconstruction Review 2021-10-27

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Lincoln refused th sign the Wade-Davis Bill beause it was too-
This Bureau helped former slaves.
Freed Blacks desired the ability to -
These codes (laws) limited the rights of newly freed African Americans.
This Amendment banned slavery.
To remove from government office.
Lincoln's assassin.

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This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship.
To be forgiven for a crime.
these Republicans wanted to punish the south
Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War.
He became President after Lincoln was assassinated.
Radical Reconstruction created _____ military districts to govern the South.

13 Clues: Lincoln's assassin. • To be forgiven for a crime. • This Amendment banned slavery. • This Bureau helped former slaves. • To remove from government office. • Freed Blacks desired the ability to - • these Republicans wanted to punish the south • This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship. • Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War. • ...

Desert exile 2021-05-27

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First location
The bill of __________ protects humans
bread, not grain bread
Track thats for racing
Strong anger
Us country
You can feel this in the air
This is to live in a country
What they didnt get
Second location
Food thats not meals
People that you talk with without being related
Hall, Food place
A group of people with similar interests
Hot flavored water

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Last name
Person who Guards
BLM
What your stomach feels after long times without food
What we are in
Walls and ceiling
Cook with heat,
Camps
Moved without consent
Brrrrrrrr
First Generation
Siblings and parents
You want this from your parents
Dessert without an s
Country they from

30 Clues: BLM • Camps • Last name • Brrrrrrrr • Us country • Strong anger • First location • What we are in • Cook with heat, • Second location • First Generation • Hall, Food place • Person who Guards • Walls and ceiling • Country they from • Hot flavored water • What they didnt get • Siblings and parents • Food thats not meals • Dessert without an s • Moved without consent • bread, not grain bread • ...

Week #5 Vocab 2022-11-03

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The movie was short and ________
She answered to ________
The numbers seemed to ________
Dinosaurs are ________
The puzzle was ________
I became ________ of what happened
The man had ________ in his opinion
The professor had _______ in his work
The bug was an _______ it was very different

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The man always seemed to be in a ______
The President ________ the bill
The girl found the fight funny, she was _______
The president wanted to ______ the rights
She didnt want to follow she had ________
He seems to back away from fighting and _______
she ______ the offer, she didn't like it
They had great _______ after the incident
The flower was _______
The cow had ______
The girl was ______ the boys dignity

20 Clues: The cow had ______ • Dinosaurs are ________ • The flower was _______ • The puzzle was ________ • She answered to ________ • The numbers seemed to ________ • The President ________ the bill • The movie was short and ________ • I became ________ of what happened • The man had ________ in his opinion • The girl was ______ the boys dignity • The professor had _______ in his work • ...

Civil Liberties 2023-02-08

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The Rule that bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights
When someone communicates false information to a 3rd party harming another person's reputation
The clause interpreted to mean that Americans are able to hold religious beliefs of their choosing.
When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation
Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs.

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The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful.
Speech that is by actions rather than by words
"No state shall...deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without.............. of law.
The clause that the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean government may not favor one religion over another or support religion over no religion.
The type of incorporation that uses the 14th Amendment to apply provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states
The Griswald v. Connecticut Supreme Court case found this to be a liberty interest that the Constitution protects
specific individual rights that are constitutionally protected against infringement by government

12 Clues: Speech that is by actions rather than by words • The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful. • When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation • Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs. • ...

Reconstruction Review 2021-10-27

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Lincoln refused th sign the Wade-Davis Bill beause it was too-
This Bureau helped former slaves.
Freed Blacks desired the ability to -
These codes (laws) limited the rights of newly freed African Americans.
This Amendment banned slavery.
To remove from government office.
Lincoln's assassin.

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This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship.
To be forgiven for a crime.
these Republicans wanted to punish the south
Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War.
He became President after Lincoln was assassinated.
Radical Reconstruction created _____ military districts to govern the South.

Freedom week puzzle 2023-05-22

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Government
Maddison
of Rights

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and balances
of powers

5 Clues: Maddison • of powers • of Rights • Government • and balances

Texas History 2023-05-17

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Democracy 2021-01-18

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Senates branch of power
Someone favoring strict government
Bill that ensures all humans their rights
Right to reject a bill
An "amend" to the constitution
Meeting for political party members
To be a legal citizen of a country
Making a decision based off of two opposing views
Legislative power that hold senators votes
Ending a debate by taking a vote
An area or spread of low income and failing business
Banks currency worth and foreign trade
The government system we have
The idea that all humans should be treated the same
a small group controlling the government
Loving your country
System of government where one person has all power
someone who favors federal laws over state laws

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Decides who will be in power
Identification with ones own nation
Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
Highest judicial court in U.S.
Legislative power in house of reps
Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
largest rules that govern the citizen and government
Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
someone chosen to represent a group or party
Supreme Court branch of power
Presidential branch of power
someones fund or advertisement before an election

32 Clues: Loving your country • Right to reject a bill • Senates branch of power • Decides who will be in power • Presidential branch of power • The government system we have • Supreme Court branch of power • Highest judicial court in U.S. • An "amend" to the constitution • Ending a debate by taking a vote • Someone favoring strict government • Legislative power in house of reps • ...

Rights and Amendments 2025-12-10

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Flying mammal
Has a trunk
Has a trunk
Large marsupial
Man's best friend

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of Rights The first ten Amendments are called the...
Flying mammal
right to Bear arms Likes to chase mice
Large marsupi
Likes to chase mice

10 Clues: Has a trunk • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Flying mammal • Large marsupi • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • right to Bear arms Likes to chase mice • of Rights The first ten Amendments are called the...

Our Government 2024-02-02

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the leader of a state
government whose leaders are elected by citizens
people who live in a community
money the government collects

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the leader of a community or town
a group of people working together to run a community
of rights- the first 10 amendments
America's plan of government

8 Clues: the leader of a state • America's plan of government • money the government collects • people who live in a community • the leader of a community or town • of rights- the first 10 amendments • government whose leaders are elected by citizens • a group of people working together to run a community

Constitution Day 2025-09-16

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of Rights
Duty
the People
of Powers

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of Government

5 Clues: Duty • of Rights • of Powers • the People • of Government

Civil Liberties 2022-09-15

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specific individual rights that are constitutionally protected against infringement by government
The clause that the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean government may not favor one religion over another or support religion over no religion.
The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful.
"No state shall...deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without.............. of law.

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The Rule that bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights
When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation
Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs.
Speech that is by actions rather than by words
The clause interpreted to mean that Americans are able to hold religious beliefs of their choosing.
The Griswald v. Connecticut Supreme Court case found this to be a liberty interest that the Constitution protects
The type of incorporation that uses the 14th Amendment to apply provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states
When someone communicates false information to a 3rd party harming another person's reputation

Government/Constitution Bellringer A 2024-02-07

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power divided among branches (3 words)
amendment: right to bear arms
led by a mayor, city council, and city manager
government is NOT all powerful (2 words)
amendment: protects against police searches
people choose who governs them by voting

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gov't branches check each other (3 wrds)
federal and state governments share power
people power (2 words)
amendment: right to remain silent
personal freedoms/Bill of Rights (2 wrds)

11 Clues: people power (2 words) • amendment: right to bear arms • amendment: right to remain silent • power divided among branches (3 words) • gov't branches check each other (3 wrds) • government is NOT all powerful (2 words) • people choose who governs them by voting • federal and state governments share power • personal freedoms/Bill of Rights (2 wrds) • ...

test 2017-11-20

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main author of the constitution and bill of rights
Second US President
political power rest with the consent of the people
no quartering of troops
right to speedy trial
speech my George Washington
main author of declaration of independence
freedom of speech press expression
elected representatives
An interference by European Nations with North or South America would be an Act of Aggression to the US
Fifth President of the US

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distribution of power the federal government and the states
protection from unreasonable seizures
First US President
right to the states
opposed ratifying the US Constitution
an official proposal can be made by 2/3 of Congress.
not to be tried for the same crime twice
argued in favor in ratifying the US Constitution
the process which the executive and legislative actions are subject to review

20 Clues: First US President • Second US President • right to the states • right to speedy trial • no quartering of troops • elected representatives • Fifth President of the US • speech my George Washington • freedom of speech press expression • protection from unreasonable seizures • opposed ratifying the US Constitution • not to be tried for the same crime twice • ...

Bill turns LXX 2022-01-25

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Bill is a self-proclaimed "tax refugee" from this city
According to Bill, whenever someone makes food for you, the only appropriate response is --.
Another of Bill’s previous employers
Previous to LA, Bill spent some of his days here
News channel where you can see Mike Lowe

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Rambler's rival and Bill's high school mascot
Bill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessert
Bill enjoys this daily 5 letter word puzzle
Brown’s town
Represented by Ganymede, Bill is this astrological sign
As an undergrad, Bill cheered for the --
Two of Bill’s sons now live in this city, home of the Chiefs
Bill’s main squeeze
Two out of three Lowe boys recommend this breakfast food

14 Clues: Brown’s town • Bill’s main squeeze • Another of Bill’s previous employers • As an undergrad, Bill cheered for the -- • News channel where you can see Mike Lowe • Bill enjoys this daily 5 letter word puzzle • Rambler's rival and Bill's high school mascot • Bill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessert • Previous to LA, Bill spent some of his days here • ...

Unsettled Society 2023-02-06

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/ defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
/ banning of alcohol
/ promoted hate for African Americans
/ sold illegal alcohol to consumers
/ widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
/ people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power
/ survival of the fittest
/ limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
/ serious of raid in the early 1920's

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/ belief that the bible is always right
/ believe science over the bible
/ plan that officially enforced the 18th amendment
/ bill that was named after Emmett Till
/ trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
Act / number of immigrants from a given nationality could not be above 2% of the nationality

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

Unsettled Society 2023-02-06

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/ bill that was named after Emmett Till
/ survival of the fittest
/ trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
/ people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power
/ widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
/ limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
/ belief that the bible is always right

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/ number of immigrants from a given nationality could not be above 2% of the nationality
/ promoted hate for African Americans
/ banning of alcohol
/ serious of raid in the early 1920's
/ defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
/ believe science over the bible
/ sold illegal alcohol to consumers
/ plan that officially enforced the 18th amendment

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

Chapter 4 Section 4: Ratifying the Constitution 2021-11-04

Chapter 4 Section 4: Ratifying the Constitution crossword puzzle

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people who opposed the Constitution
Papers, essays supporting the Constitution

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supporters of the Constitution
of Rights, 10 amendments that protect citizens' rights
official changes

5 Clues: official changes • supporters of the Constitution • people who opposed the Constitution • Papers, essays supporting the Constitution • of Rights, 10 amendments that protect citizens' rights

List 5 2025-08-19

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government that rules towns and cities
managing to get it done right
The day after today
happened, or finally crossed my mind
permissions that not everyone has
a group of people who rule an area
make a way for someone to belong
government that rules a province
permissions everyone must have
experienced leaders who accept new laws

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a(maybe) future law that has not yet been passed
a group of people appointed to do a job
the ordinary people being represented
advise to do a thing, or trust a person
The start of something new
not needed, probably not wanted
ashamed, nervous, or bashful (shy)
your street name, number, and city
the ideas people believe are most important
a gathering of leaders to talk and decide

20 Clues: The day after today • The start of something new • managing to get it done right • permissions everyone must have • not needed, probably not wanted • make a way for someone to belong • government that rules a province • permissions that not everyone has • a group of people who rule an area • ashamed, nervous, or bashful (shy) • your street name, number, and city • ...

choice project 2023-05-12

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Man's best friend
The second Amendment was included in the __ of rights
Monkeys favorite food
The second amendment was ratified on December __, 1791
The first hearing was Presser vs __
Likes to chase mice

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You need a concealment to carry a __
There is no ___ evidence of the second Amendment being signed
NRA campaigns ___ gun control laws
Percent of Americans that personally own a gun
__/10 adults in the US live in a household with a gun

11 Clues: Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Monkeys favorite food • NRA campaigns ___ gun control laws • The first hearing was Presser vs __ • You need a concealment to carry a __ • Percent of Americans that personally own a gun • The second Amendment was included in the __ of rights • __/10 adults in the US live in a household with a gun • ...

Wentsel Crossword 2021-02-20

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name given to the downstairs bathroom on Dean Street
author of "me and you are like the two"
the Wentsel church where the girls grew up
Bill and Joy's son-in-law that can dance the best
Joy and Bill's grandson that graduated with a degree in Geology
what was the veggie that Joy sent around the table burnt, and when the dish came back full she said all the more for me
Joy and Bill's grand daughter that works for Starbucks
what Joy would say when the girls weren't being nice to eachother
oldest daughter of the Wentsels and Andrews
Bill and Joy's favorite color
Joy used to tell her daughters to _____ their knees if they couldn't find something
the city where Bill and Joy met
what food did Bill and Joy have on their first date
# of girls in the Wentsel family
who is younger than Joy but older than mary lou
the car Bill converted into an electric car
Joy's second occupation
the Wentsels were on a trip to this destination when they had to stop early and get a motel as the girls were just too much
calm, smiling daughter of Joy and Bill, but don't wake her up too early
Joy and Bill's two son-in-laws with the same name and demeanor
Bill and Joy's grand daughter that became a nurse
Joy and Bill's grandson that loves to Scuba Dive
Joy's secret ingredient for tacos

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the company Joy worked for the longest
Bill and Joy's grand daughter that graduated from UCLA
"There's one thing _______ than that person doing that, and it's you talking about it." -Joy
Bill's special ingredient for his famous recipe
where Carol and Lora worked together
the company where Bill worked the longest
the most famous of all the Wentsel cats
Bill and Joy's daughter was a candy striper and now a teacher
which daughter created the cheer to kick her leg up and yell jump for Joy
number of full bathrooms on Dean street once Bill added the shower upstairs
Bill's legal first name
the comment that Joy would make if someone would have something fancy
name given to the older Wentsel sisters
Joy's primary occupation
this was guaranteed to be in your Christmas stocking at the Wentsel house
the car that Joy loved, but was sold for a newer better car
Joy's son-in-law that played drums in a band and for some movies
Bill and Joy's grandson that runs track in high school
Joy and Bill's grandson that is a sculptor
"Work where you must, but live and shop in ____"
these hopping creatures were prevalent on Dean street due to the ditch
his middle name is William after Bill
Bill and Joy's grandson that drives Big Rigs for work
vines on the side of the house at dean street

47 Clues: Bill's legal first name • Joy's second occupation • Joy's primary occupation • Bill and Joy's favorite color • the city where Bill and Joy met • # of girls in the Wentsel family • Joy's secret ingredient for tacos • where Carol and Lora worked together • his middle name is William after Bill • the company Joy worked for the longest • author of "me and you are like the two" • ...

Unit 6 (The New South) Vocabulary & People 2025-01-06

Unit 6 (The New South) Vocabulary & People crossword puzzle

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a political group that formed from the Farmer’s Alliance; supported the rights and powers of the common people; also called “The People’s Party”
a term coined by Henry W. Grady and used to describe the southern states after Reconstruction where “scientific” farming and more industry would put the South on a new economic path
a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that education was the key to equality and thought that the “talented 10%” should go on to higher education.
laws passed in the South calling for segregation
to separate by race
the national leader of the Populist Party; responsible for the Rural Free Delivery bill; served in the US House of Representatives and in the Senate after changing his stand on civil rights
to take the right to vote away from someone or some group
the Democratic Party’s rule of 1900 that its primaries for statewide offices would be open to whites only
three powerful Georgia politicians (Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon) who dominated Georgia politics for over 20 years.
anti-Jewish prejudice
bought Atlanta Mutual Insurance for $100 and turned it into a million-dollar company; one of the richest African-Americans in the US

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the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to blacks
an irrational hostility towards another person, group, or race
a system that provided convict labor to private parties such as railroad companies or plantation owners; companies were supposed to provide housing and food.
a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that economic independence was the key to equality, and that all African-Americans needed to learn a trade.
occurs when a mob of people murder someone, usually by hanging.
the manager of the National Pencil Company; accused of murdering one an employee, and later lynched by concerned citizens of Marietta.
created the concept of the “New South”; a UGA grad; the editor of the Atlanta Constitution; brought the Cotton States Exposition to Atlanta; thought GA needed to replace agriculture with industry

18 Clues: to separate by race • anti-Jewish prejudice • laws passed in the South calling for segregation • to take the right to vote away from someone or some group • an irrational hostility towards another person, group, or race • occurs when a mob of people murder someone, usually by hanging. • the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to blacks • ...

How a Bill Becomes a Law Crossword 2017-01-26

How a Bill Becomes a Law Crossword crossword puzzle

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the bill reaches the _____ after the it is passed by the U.S. Senate
the President signs and passes the bill
groups of Representatives who are experts on topics such as agriculture, education, or international relations that review, research, and revise the bill before voting on whether or not to send the bill back to the House floor
a method for voting on a bill in which the Speaker of the House asks the Representatives who support the bill to say “aye” and those that oppose it say “no"; also known as voice vote
creating laws is the most important job of the ________
a special box on the side of the clerk’s desk where a bill is introduced when it is placed inside

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only _______ can introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives
all laws in the united states begin as a ____
a method for voting on a bill in which representatives record their vote using the electronic voting system. Representatives can vote yes, no, or present (if they don’t want to vote on the bill).
when the bill is passed by the U.S. House of Representatives it is then passed to the _______
a method for voting on a bill in which the Speaker of the House asks those Representatives who support the bill to stand up and be counted, and then those who oppose the bill to stand up and be counted
the bill has reached the President but he chooses to do nothing; Congress is in session, so the bill automatically becomes a law after 10 days
the President sends the bill back to the U.S. House of Representatives

13 Clues: the President signs and passes the bill • all laws in the united states begin as a ____ • creating laws is the most important job of the ________ • the bill reaches the _____ after the it is passed by the U.S. Senate • only _______ can introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives • the President sends the bill back to the U.S. House of Representatives • ...

Liberty Crossword 2022-02-17

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Did they say anything about the Convention to the public
what did the public not like doing
No one believed you could lead a government without a what
What was the first vote in Conventional, the keep the conventional a
The Ultimate protection for the rights of vast humanity call themselves
How tall was james madison Ex. seven-two
what declaration did Noah Webster not like about the constitution
What are the people called when they oppose the constitution

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What was the most celebrated American Charles Wilson Pier drew
who lead partitions to war with British 25 years ago
what did the government look suspiciously like (who they fought with)
How many states must ratify to make the constitution the law of the land
What did Charles Wilson Pier offer the public:
what bill did they pass that gave people rights

14 Clues: what did the public not like doing • How tall was james madison Ex. seven-two • What did Charles Wilson Pier offer the public: • what bill did they pass that gave people rights • Did they say anything about the Convention to the public • No one believed you could lead a government without a what • What are the people called when they oppose the constitution • ...

Internet Privacy 2014-05-29

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freedom from danger
take hold of forcibly
set of data that gives information about other data.
domain located outside of the United States. The government cannot directly act on these domains.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
A person other than you and the website you visit
Stop Online Piracy Act. It is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to restrict access to sites that facilitate the sharing of pirated content.
shutdown of a website by the owners in form of a protest
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. An agreement to establish international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
Electronics Communication Privacy Act. established standards for government access to private information that is transmitted and stored on the Internet
a legal document that explains how a website uses your private info
the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
threat a threat that can damage a network

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close watch or intercepting information from an individual
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
domain located within the United States. The government can directly act on these domains.
National Security Agency
An illegitimate imitation of an item.
A work or invention.
a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Allows companies and government to share information in the event of a cyber attack.
Illegally shared content
A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
Protect IP Act. This bill was introduced in the Senate to restrict access to websites that hosts sales of counterfeit goods.
Internet Service Provider. A company that is in charge of your internet and providing you with internet service

25 Clues: freedom from danger • A work or invention. • take hold of forcibly • National Security Agency • Illegally shared content • Federal Bureau of Investigation • An illegitimate imitation of an item. • threat a threat that can damage a network • A person other than you and the website you visit • set of data that gives information about other data. • ...

Internet Privacy 2014-05-29

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a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
domain located outside of the United States. The government cannot directly act on these domains.
Stop Online Piracy Act. It is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to restrict access to sites that facilitate the sharing of pirated content.
freedom from danger
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. An agreement to establish international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
domain located within the United States. The government can directly act on these domains.
Protect IP Act. This bill was introduced in the Senate to restrict access to websites that hosts sales of counterfeit goods.
shutdown of a website by the owners in form of a protest
National Security Agency
Electronics Communication Privacy Act. established standards for government access to private information that is transmitted and stored on the Internet

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A person other than you and the website you visit
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Allows companies and government to share information in the event of a cyber attack.
A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
A work or invention.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Illegally shared content
threat a threat that can damage a network
a legal document that explains how a website uses your private info
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
An illegitimate imitation of an item.
Internet Service Provider. A company that is in charge of your internet and providing you with internet service
set of data that gives information about other data.
close watch or intercepting information from an individual
take hold of forcibly
the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.

25 Clues: freedom from danger • A work or invention. • take hold of forcibly • Illegally shared content • National Security Agency • Federal Bureau of Investigation • An illegitimate imitation of an item. • threat a threat that can damage a network • A person other than you and the website you visit • set of data that gives information about other data. • ...

Culminating assignment Sebastian 2022-12-21

Culminating assignment Sebastian crossword puzzle

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The President has to live by the _______.
When people lend money, they usually charge a fee called _______.
Where does a bill go after the Senate votes to pass the bill? (2 words)
which party system makes it so that voters have too few parties to choose from?
What animal is the United States Democratic Party represented by?
What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution?
What is the first freedom protected by the 1st amendment of the United States Constitution?
What is called when rules for legal proceedings are just and fair? (2 words)
What is the name of the head of the Department of Justice? (2 words)
Which branch of government makes agreements with other countries?
Which kind of democracy does the United States practice?
How many judges does the Court of Appeals have?
How many Justices does the Supreme Court have?

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What court do you appeal to in a federal case if you lost your case in the court of appeals? (2 words)
How many votes in your favor do you need to have your case heard by the Supreme Court?
What causes people and governments to have to make choices about spending money? (2 words)
Which article in the U.S. Constitution explains the Judicial Branch? (2 words)
Which house of congress has members that represent their entire state?
Who in the government has the power to collect taxes to raise money to pay debts?
Who believed that the constitution was fine without the bill of rights?
How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?
What did John Locke think everyone has? (2 words)
Which amendment to the constitution gave women the right to vote?
What is it called when power is divided among several branches of government? (3 words)
What day of the year are the new President and Vice President sworn into office? (2 words)

25 Clues: The President has to live by the _______. • How many Justices does the Supreme Court have? • How many judges does the Court of Appeals have? • What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution? • What did John Locke think everyone has? (2 words) • Which kind of democracy does the United States practice? • ...

NALC Word Search Membership Drive 2023-03-14

NALC Word Search Membership Drive crossword puzzle

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DOLs Department acronymn; That which deals with injuries
New Hire
2 Point ___________ after a Touchdown; Moving from Non Career to Career
Every Second Friday;weight- Combined two words
Being one; To group within one
National ____________Collective Bargaining ___________
comparison with something else
Dispute(s) with Managements interpretation of Agreement; Plural
A Row, Way or Track for...
Bill of _________
Happening in the time to come
"---- Down"; Opting
To move to a higher Salary Slot
Table1; Table2; ------; Table4;

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Status with respect to rank
To become greater or larger
NALC floor representative
Portal on NALC.org; upper right; the "The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ only" button;
Funding for College
We were discussing post work life; I'm talking to you about what?
$5000 ________ Death Benefit
Person advocating for Rights
Initials of the Mutual Benefit Association
"_ _Time" ;first and last letter
Progression of ones working life
NALC Credit Card Program /Member Savings
A formal body of representatives
NALC Magazine;"The Postal ------"
to go out or away from
Payment for Labor
Prosperity, quality of being strong
Assurance; Minimum Daily pay when clocking in;
advantages; Fringe ____________
MOU for conversion to _ _ _ _ - Time
distinctive outfit;unvaried
Freedom from risk or danger; Social ___________

36 Clues: New Hire • Payment for Labor • Bill of _________ • Funding for College • "---- Down"; Opting • to go out or away from • NALC floor representative • A Row, Way or Track for... • Status with respect to rank • To become greater or larger • distinctive outfit;unvaried • $5000 ________ Death Benefit • Person advocating for Rights • Happening in the time to come • Being one; To group within one • ...

Midterm Review 2023-01-03

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The privilege of the president to keep executive branch conversations and correspondence confidential
Federalist paper that supported a strong executive that has accountability and can make unilateral decisions
All revenue bills originate in the ...
Federal grant provided to a state government to be spent within a certain policy area, but the state can decide how to spend the money within that area.
Powers that are not delegated to the federal government are given to the states
A statement issued by the president when signing a bill into law explaining his or her interpretation of the law
Senate action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
Federalist paper that claims factions are inevitable but can be controlled with a republic form of gov't

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The group of 15 executive department heads who implement the president’s agenda in their respective positions
Congressional efforts to make sure that laws are implemented correctly by the bureaucracy after they have been passed
Model of representation in which Congress loyally represents constituents’ direct interests
power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill is a _____ item veto
The division of power across the local, state and national governments
The process of re-drawing district boundaries to benefit a political party, protect incumbents, or change the proportion of minority voters in a district
Founding document that opposed the creation of a strong national government, supports state's rights

15 Clues: All revenue bills originate in the ... • The division of power across the local, state and national governments • Senate action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill • Powers that are not delegated to the federal government are given to the states • ...

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2022-09-15

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The charter colony of Georgia was named after him designed to be a buffer state between the English states to the north and the Spanish Florida
the gov’t is restricted in what it may do and each individual has rights that cannot be taken away
organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land
established in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in The New World
doctrine that holds that the gov’t must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all it does
the English king that was forced to sign The Magna Carta by barons in 1215
an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
document written by Parliament in 1689 and signed by William and Mary designed to prevent abuse of power by English monarchs (forms the basis of the USA’s government)

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public policies are made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections
established that the monarch was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility
challenged the idea of the divine right of kings and declared that even the monarch was subject to the law of the land
ruled England at the end of the 1600’s during the English Glorious Revolution
a member of Parliament who founded Maryland as a haven for Catholics
city’s basic laws; a written grant by the king
Revolution Parliament invited William and Mary to serve England as King/Queen as long as they recognize the authority of Parliament and the rights of individuals with the signing of the Bill of Rights
An English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania as a colony for religious minorities
an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber
signed the English Petition of Rights in 1628

18 Clues: signed the English Petition of Rights in 1628 • city’s basic laws; a written grant by the king • organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land • an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber • an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers • ...

New Mexico Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-11

New Mexico Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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First black teacher in Albuquerque
One of the smartest people to exist
failed to capture Pancho Villa for almost a year
First American to walk on the moon
Signed Blue Lake Bill
Also Organized the United Farm Workers Union
Was elected president in the 1920's
Organized the United Farm Workers Union
Often referred to as Teddy
launched a massive man hunt

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Leader of the Civil Rights Movement
Experienced the pain of segregation in Tucumcari's public schools
Built the first liquid fueled rocket
12th astronaut to walk on the moon
First Hispanic astronaut
introduced the Model T in 1908
Sent soldiers to capture and punish Pancho Villa
Made an orginization called La Alianza Federal de Mercedes
Leader of the entire Manhattan Project
Directed Project Y

20 Clues: Directed Project Y • Signed Blue Lake Bill • First Hispanic astronaut • Often referred to as Teddy • launched a massive man hunt • introduced the Model T in 1908 • First black teacher in Albuquerque • 12th astronaut to walk on the moon • First American to walk on the moon • Leader of the Civil Rights Movement • One of the smartest people to exist • ...

Freedom Week 2024-05-09

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Madison
Government

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of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Constitution 2024-05-09

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Madison
Government

Down

of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Freedom Week Crossword 2024-05-07

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of Rights
Madison
and Balances

Down

Government
of Powers

5 Clues: Madison • of Rights • of Powers • Government • and Balances

Constitution 2024-05-13

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Madison
Government

Down

of Powers
and Balances
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Freedom Week puzzle 2023-05-23

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and Balances
Government

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of Powers
Madison
of Rights

5 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances

Unit 2, Chapter One Vocabulary 2022-09-14

Unit 2, Chapter One Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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established that the monarch was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility
established in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in The New World
An English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania as a colony for religious minorities
the gov’t is restricted in what it may do and each individual has rights that cannot be taken away
an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
ocument written by Parliament in 1689 and signed by William and Mary designed to prevent abuse of power by English monarchs (forms the basis of the USA’s government)
public policies are made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections
doctrine that holds that the gov’t must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all it does
challenged the idea of the divine right of kings and declared that even the monarch was subject to the law of the land

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The charter colony of Georgia was named after him designed to be a buffer state between the English states to the north and the Spanish Florida
a member of Parliament who founded Maryland as a haven for Catholics
Parliament invited William and Mary to serve England as King/Queen as long as they recognize the authority of Parliament and the rights of individuals with the signing of the Bill of Rights
an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber
the English king that was forced to sign The Magna Carta by barons in 1215
signed the English Petition of Rights in 1628
a city’s basic laws; a written grant by the king
organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land
ruled England at the end of the 1600’s during the English Glorious Revolution

18 Clues: signed the English Petition of Rights in 1628 • a city’s basic laws; a written grant by the king • organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land • an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber • an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers • ...

IT 2018-02-15

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What sprays out of the sink at Beverly
What is Richie's fear
What does Pennywise crawl out of after Eddie broke his arm (Pennywise was all compressed)
What was behind the not scary door
What is made LEGO and Bill drops (when he sees Georgies ghost)
What is Georgie getting for bill
What does Georgie find in the basement when he is getting something for Bill. (It looks like eyes)
What letter does Henrey Bower carves into Ben's stomach in the 2017 remake
Who directed the 2017 remake
the first death
the name of the book
What is Stanley's fear

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Actor of Pennywise the dancing clown in the 2017 remake
Where It lives
What did Henry almost shoot before his dad came
What is the house that Pennywise house
What was Mikes fear
the last name of Bill
Who is on the missing poster
what the boat was made of
Actor of Pennywise the dancing clown in the 1989 mini-series
where Georgie met pennywise
Who directed the 1989 miniseries
What was Beverly's fear

24 Clues: Where It lives • the first death • What was Mikes fear • the name of the book • What is Richie's fear • the last name of Bill • What is Stanley's fear • What was Beverly's fear • what the boat was made of • where Georgie met pennywise • Who is on the missing poster • Who directed the 2017 remake • What is Georgie getting for bill • Who directed the 1989 miniseries • ...

Unit 6 Vocab & People 2025-01-06

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a political group that formed from the Farmer’s Alliance; supported the rights and powers of the common people; also called “The People’s Party”
a term coined by Henry W. Grady and used to describe the southern states after Reconstruction where “scientific” farming and more industry would put the South on a new economic path
a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that education was the key to equality and thought that the “talented 10%” should go on to higher education.
laws passed in the South calling for segregation
to separate by race
the national leader of the Populist Party; responsible for the Rural Free Delivery bill; served in the US House of Representatives and in the Senate after changing his stand on civil rights
to take the right to vote away from someone or some group
the Democratic Party’s rule of 1900 that its primaries for statewide offices would be open to whites only
three powerful Georgia politicians (Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon) who dominated Georgia politics for over 20 years.
anti-Jewish prejudice
bought Atlanta Mutual Insurance for $100 and turned it into a million-dollar company; one of the richest African-Americans in the US

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the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to blacks
an irrational hostility towards another person, group, or race
a system that provided convict labor to private parties such as railroad companies or plantation owners; companies were supposed to provide housing and food.
a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that economic independence was the key to equality, and that all African-Americans needed to learn a trade.
occurs when a mob of people murder someone, usually by hanging.
the manager of the National Pencil Company; accused of murdering one an employee, and later lynched by concerned citizens of Marietta.
created the concept of the “New South”; a UGA grad; the editor of the Atlanta Constitution; brought the Cotton States Exposition to Atlanta; thought GA needed to replace agriculture with industry

Government Culminating Assignment Crossword- Abby Minor 4th hour 2023-01-10

Government Culminating Assignment Crossword- Abby Minor 4th hour crossword puzzle

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A person designated to represent a group
A government system where the government holds all power
Each state has two of them
A rule that Congress successfully passed
The Constitution’s introduction
The unsuccessful first ‘Constitution’ of the United States
The President can do this to a bill if they don’t approve of it
A proposed law that has not yet been passed
The branch responsible for carrying out laws
A section added to the Constitution to better represent people’s rights
The branch responsible for interpreting the laws
A tax portion used to assist senior citizens
A group of people who determine the verdict of a case

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The branch responsible for making the laws
A gov system where the branches keep each other under control
A decree that forced colonists to use expensive tax stamps
Actions taken towards foreign countries
A paper or digital sheet that one would use to vote
The Constitution has had 27 of these changes/updates
A country or state’s area where their rule is upheld
Rule by a king/queen that is usually inherited from parents
Each state has a number of them that varies with population size
A privilege/allowance to something
When citizens have a say in the laws and the laws are fair
To approve or pass

25 Clues: To approve or pass • Each state has two of them • The Constitution’s introduction • A privilege/allowance to something • Actions taken towards foreign countries • A person designated to represent a group • A rule that Congress successfully passed • The branch responsible for making the laws • A proposed law that has not yet been passed • ...

social study 2023-01-09

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of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction
and balances, counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
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
courts a court of law where cases are tried in the first place, as opposed to an appeals court.
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
of powers an act of vesting the legislative executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies

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assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination
a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group
of the house, The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives
election a regular election for candidates for office as apposed to a primary election
having the power to make laws
governor, the executive officer of a state who is next in rank to a governor and who takes the governor's place in case of disability or death
that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.

15 Clues: having the power to make laws • of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge • that which is morally correct, just, or honorable. • a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction • having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect • assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination • ...

Unit 4 Vocabulary Words 2014-11-17

Unit 4 Vocabulary Words crossword puzzle

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the sharing of power between the federal and state governments
an addition to a formal document such as the Constitution
political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
a list of fundamental laws to support a government
the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution

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the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other two branches, so that no one branch becomes too powerful
a personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to US citizens by the Bill of Rights
fair treatment under the law
to formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law

10 Clues: fair treatment under the law • a list of fundamental laws to support a government • to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law • an addition to a formal document such as the Constitution • the sharing of power between the federal and state governments • to formally charge a public official with misconduct in office • ...

Reconstruction Crossword (Emma and Ellie) 2023-05-30

Reconstruction Crossword (Emma and Ellie) crossword puzzle

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Allowed former Confederates, except those who had held high ranks, to hold public office
People who wanted the southern states to change much more than they already had before they could return to the Union
Leaders of Radical Republicans
Amendment that gave African American men throughout the United States the right to vote
Lincoln’s Vice President
An official pardon
Southerner who assassinated Lincoln
Process of reuniting the nation and rebuilding the southern states without slavery
Society that opposed civil rights for African Americans
Marked the beginning of a severe economic downturn that soon put an estimated 2 million people out of work
Laws that divided the South into five districts, with a U.S. military commander in control of each district

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Amendment that made slavery illegal in U.S.
Forced separation of whites and African Americans in public
Laws that divided South into five districts with a military commander at the head of each one
Act that guaranteed African Americans equal rights in public place
Name that Southern Democrats gave white southern Republicans, also means “mean fellows”
Amendment that said guaranteed U.S. citizens protection of the laws, and that no states can take away your right to “life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness”
Act that provided African Americans with the same legal rights as white Americans
Northern-born Republicans that had moved south after the war
A special tax people had to pay before they could vote
A bill that said a state had to meet two conditions before it could rejoin the Union
Plan made by Lincoln that made it so once 10% of voters made pledges of loyalty to the U.S., they could form a new government
Place thats purpose was to provide relief for all poor people in the south
Laws that greatly limited the freedom of African Americans

24 Clues: An official pardon • Lincoln’s Vice President • Leaders of Radical Republicans • Southerner who assassinated Lincoln • Amendment that made slavery illegal in U.S. • A special tax people had to pay before they could vote • Society that opposed civil rights for African Americans • Laws that greatly limited the freedom of African Americans • ...

History Vocab Words 2024-06-10

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Rides Freedom Riders rode in interstate buses into segregated southern United States to test the ruling of unsegerated places.
caused by Iraqs invasion of Kuwait because of their oil and U.S didn’t want Saddam with that much control.
the feeling of control over one’s own actions and their consequences
Led by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton, they believed that racism was an inherent part of the U.S capitalist society and were militant, self-styled revolutionaries for Black Power.
Segregation imposed by law.
A sense of mystery or secrecy
Aimed to support democracies against authoritarian threats
the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
A persons ability to act on his or her own values and interest.
Segregated imposed by law.

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Japanese attack, military bombers) on…
Co founded Black Panthers and embraced separatism.
A belief and social movement that advocates for economic, political, and social equality between women and men.
all of the people born and living about at the same time
In August 1963, civil rights leaders organized. Massive rally in Washington to urge passage of President Kennedy civil rights bill. The high point came when MLK Jr. Gave his “I Have a Dream” speech to more than 200,000 marches in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Nonviolent protest in which a person sits and refuses to leave
refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. After she was jailed, the Mongomery bus boycott was organized
Decline in economy housing prices went up and housing market collapsed, bank failure, global recession, unemployment.
State level legal codes of segregation, such as literacy requirements and poll taxes.
A groups refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies.

20 Clues: Segregated imposed by law. • Segregation imposed by law. • A sense of mystery or secrecy • Japanese attack, military bombers) on… • Co founded Black Panthers and embraced separatism. • all of the people born and living about at the same time • Aimed to support democracies against authoritarian threats • Nonviolent protest in which a person sits and refuses to leave • ...

Creation of the USA 2024-04-16

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This group defeded the rights of individual states
The paper money that Congress issued
The two main concerns of the Philadelphia Convention were _________ and the regulation of trade.
The only state which refused to send delegates to The Philadelphia Convention in 1787
was prohibited in 1808
Since 1784, number of residents a territory had to have in order to obtain statehood
A group which wanted a central government strong enough to keep the country together
What the Bill of Rights contained

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What the Americans created in order to confront the British Empire
The congress had to rule under these
Surname of the person who prevented a military coup from the revolutionary troops
"We the people of the U.S. in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice ...”"
The election of the president and vicepresident would be through an....
The person who led a rebellion in 1786 in which two local courts were closed to stop the trails for debt

14 Clues: was prohibited in 1808 • What the Bill of Rights contained • The congress had to rule under these • The paper money that Congress issued • This group defeded the rights of individual states • What the Americans created in order to confront the British Empire • The election of the president and vicepresident would be through an.... • ...

Foundations of the US Constitution 2023-09-14

Foundations of the US Constitution crossword puzzle

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A society that does not have a governing body or authorities
A principle under which all persons, institutions, and governments are accountable to laws.
This philosopher believed that people are evil. Therefore, government is necessary because people need to be controlled
A government in which every decision is made by all of the citizens rather than by elected representatives
A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
This clause explains why Utah respects Nevada’s marriage laws
An agreement between the ruled and their rules defining the rights and duties of each
The government is divided into three branches with distinct duties
A government in which the king or queen reign as leaders
Taxing, borrowing money, making and enforcing laws, and establishing courts
Judges can declare a law unconstitutional and stop laws that have already passed.

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A government in which power is in the hands of one military or political leader
Principle of government says "We the People"
This clause declares that the US Constitution has the final authority on any state law
Each branch of the government has some measure of influence over the other branches
A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority
Term meaning "rule by the people"
A government in which people elect representatives who vote on laws for them
This clause states that Congress has the power to make any laws necessary to carry out its powers
Government principle is illustrated by the Bill of Rights
An early example of the people running their own government
This philosopher believed that people are born mostly kind and the duty of that government is to protect the natural rights of the people.

22 Clues: Term meaning "rule by the people" • Principle of government says "We the People" • A government in which the king or queen reign as leaders • Government principle is illustrated by the Bill of Rights • An early example of the people running their own government • A society that does not have a governing body or authorities • ...

USI Review 2024-03-20

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out the laws
/ Responsible for killing an estimated 80-90% of the Native American population
/ A common practice in all 13 colonies
of government with collaboration from multiple states governments
Coast / access to rivers and harbors led to early settlers to create their colonies here
Massacre / when British soldiers fired into a crowd and killed 5 colonists on March 5, 1770
Branch Petition / Colonists last attempt to prevent war with Britain
state government & weak federal government
Passage / Journey from Africa to the Americas that brought millions of African slaves to America
/ A group of English people that established a colony in New England that were seeking religious freedom
the laws

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Exploration / The need for new trade routes to get access to goods and spices led to this
Confederacy / organization created by tribes in the Eastern Woodlands to promote peace
ship / cramped, dirty, and brutal conditions
the laws
/ This European country had smaller colonial populations and settlements in North America
the powers of the three branches
review/ability for Supreme Court to determine whether a law is unconstitutional
Exchange / The exchange of food, animals, people, ideas, and disease
Compact / a document created by the Pilgrims in 1620 that promoted the idea of self-government
of Rights/Amendments that protect the rights of individual citizens.
and Indian War / Caused large debt for Britain and a need to raise revenue
/ Cash crop that was important to the success of the North American colonies, especially Jamestown
Colonies / New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Delaware
Sense / a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged colonists to declare independence
Rights / Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
/ battle of the American Revolution that convinced France to support the Americans

27 Clues: the laws • the laws • out the laws • the powers of the three branches • / A common practice in all 13 colonies • state government & weak federal government • ship / cramped, dirty, and brutal conditions • Rights / Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness • Colonies / New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Delaware • ...

ch 20 vocab 2019-12-11

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nation where all facilities needed for the advanced production of goods
cooperative venture sponsered by 16 nations
layer of the earths upper atmosphere
transferring of genes from one living thing to another
cultral elements
greatest global health issue
process of industrialization is not yet complete
placing of high value
growth or spread
all human beings have rights to life,liberty,and security
attempt to increase food resources worldwide
politically motivated attacks

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difference of opinion
financial interactions involving people
commerce between nations without economic restrictions
U.S. federal agency
creation of plants or animals that are genetically identical to another
linkage of computer networks
use of force or threats to frighten people or governments
difference between men and women
person who leaves his or her nation in pursuit of safety
economic development
antiterrorism bill

23 Clues: cultral elements • growth or spread • antiterrorism bill • U.S. federal agency • economic development • difference of opinion • placing of high value • linkage of computer networks • greatest global health issue • politically motivated attacks • difference between men and women • layer of the earths upper atmosphere • financial interactions involving people • ...

Test review 2014-12-10

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of reps, there are 435 members
and balances, equal power in the branches
court, branch that has 9 judges
prohibition of alcohol
african americans gained right to vote
explains why we have constitution
right to bear arms
was established in 1787
there are 535 of them
first, repeal of prohibition
of rights, first 10 amendments
paided congress
enforces laws
made up of house of reps and senators
law, another name for the constitution

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branch ran by the supreme court
freedom of press speech
there are 2 from each state
abolished slavery
hundred, the number of senators
people in congress
can't deprive life liberty or property
determines how many house of reps are from each state
gives us laws right and freedoms
branch ran by the president
decided when terms ended for goverment officials
fifth, gives the line of succession
outline the goverment

28 Clues: enforces laws • paided congress • abolished slavery • people in congress • right to bear arms • there are 535 of them • outline the goverment • prohibition of alcohol • freedom of press speech • was established in 1787 • there are 2 from each state • branch ran by the president • first, repeal of prohibition • of reps, there are 435 members • of rights, first 10 amendments • ...

Government 4th hr crossword Monae' W 2023-12-27

Government 4th hr crossword Monae' W crossword puzzle

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America’s first attempt at an independent
"two houses"
representatives based on population
tax on printed material that led the colonists to boycott British goods
first 10 Amendments
House with 2 members per state
House of Congress where state population determines who gets how many
Means "permission" of the governed.
political party which values equality, cooperation, and generosity.

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House of Congress where state population determines who gets how many
Rulebook for country's government
no government
type of autocracy where a king or queen rules
act Act that forced Colonists to keep British soldiers in their home
autocracy where the ruler has absolute power of the citizens lives.
A type of democracy where citizens vote for laws
Ruled by a small group
government separated into national and state
Introduction to the constitution
The name of the legislative branch
Rule by religious leaders.

21 Clues: "two houses" • no government • first 10 Amendments • Ruled by a small group • Rule by religious leaders. • House with 2 members per state • Introduction to the constitution • Rulebook for country's government • The name of the legislative branch • representatives based on population • Means "permission" of the governed. • America’s first attempt at an independent • ...

Unit 1 2017-06-01

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rights that cannot be taken away
"states' righters" opponents of the Constitution
centralized in the national government
"nationalist" proponents of the Constitution
postfactolaw A law that makes illegal an act that was legal when committed, increases the penalties for an infraction after it has been committed, or changes the rules of evidence to make conviction easier.
a meeting to revise the articles
review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
Presidential power to strike, or remove, specific items from a spending bill without vetoing the entire package; declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

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A law that declares a person, without a trial, guilty of a crime
A list of individual rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
prevents illegal arrests and imprisonment
Daniel Shay
a series of eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton
cabinet of a parliamentary government in which multiple political parties cooperate
also called the Connecticut Compromise
went into effect inc 1971
groups acting in pursuit of an interest (can be a subgroup) that often precede formation of political parties

17 Clues: Daniel Shay • went into effect inc 1971 • rights that cannot be taken away • a meeting to revise the articles • centralized in the national government • also called the Connecticut Compromise • prevents illegal arrests and imprisonment • "nationalist" proponents of the Constitution • "states' righters" opponents of the Constitution • ...

Unit 2 Government 2025-02-03

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/ What best describes powers that are assumed by the Constitution, but not clearly listed?
/ Powers in Article III
/ Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy
/ This event showed leaders the Articles of Confederation were too weak.
/ What best describes that the people have all the political control in a government?
/ Powers in Article II.
/ Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
/ Wanted a Bill of Rights, Wanted a weak national government that would not threaten states’ rights, and Wanted the states to have the power to print money
/ What type of government did the Articles of Confederation set up?
/ Which compromise created a bicameral legislature and determined how representation in the House and Senate are determined.
/ No one is above the law.
/ Which compromise states that Congress cannot tax exports from states or interfere with the slave trade for 20 years.
/ What best describes that a government’s power is not absolute?
/ The people have more rights than those listed in the Constitution
/ What best describes having powers and responsibilities of the government divided between the branches to prevent one group from having too much power?
/ What best describes powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution?
/ What best describes having each branch of government check in and monitor the powers of the others to prevent abuse of power?
/ Representation in the ___ is based on equal representation.

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/ The ___ is where the drafting of the Constitution took place.
/ Freedom of speech, religion, petition, the press, and assembly
/ Powers in Article I.
/ The states have more rights than those listed in the Constitution
/ The Founders were responding to Anti-Federalists’ fears of an overly powerful national government that could trample on individual rights by placing this in the Constitution.
/ Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
/ Representation in the House of Representatives is based on…
/ What powers best describes the power to make laws?
/ Congress having one legislative body?
/ The ___ papers were successful primarily because they clearly explained the principles of American constitutional government.
/ What best describes this method of distributing power: power is divided among the national and regional governments?
/ No soldiers quartered in peoples’ homes
/ What compromise said that slaves would be counted as less than a whole person?
/ Favored ratification of the Constitution, strong National Government, did not need Bill of Rights, and wrote the Federalists Papers.
/ Right to a speedy trial in criminal cases
/ ___ are the first 10 amendments, which identify the freedoms of citizens

34 Clues: / Powers in Article III • / Powers in Article I. • / Powers in Article II. • / No one is above the law. • / Congress having one legislative body? • / No soldiers quartered in peoples’ homes • / Right to a speedy trial in criminal cases • / Protection from cruel and unusual punishment • / What powers best describes the power to make laws? • ...

Postwar Boom 2022-09-09

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Highway system created in the 1950's
New music that grew out of other styles
Policy eliminated gov support for Natives
Nixon's dog spoke about on TV
Helped integrate Major League Baseball
renewal solution to inner cites problems
opened in Cal in 1955 attracted millions
Powerful mass media new advertising tool
Communities surrounding cities

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State's rights Democratic Party
Deal provided health insurance to farmers
Number that increased during the baby boom
Buying material goods equaled success
High energy rocker who changed rhythm and blues
Site of Brown vs Board Ed decision
Mexican hired hands
Bill paid for military people tuition
Doctor who provided the vaccine against polio
Line in which poor neighborhoods are measured
Became president after FDR death

20 Clues: Mexican hired hands • Nixon's dog spoke about on TV • Communities surrounding cities • State's rights Democratic Party • Became president after FDR death • Site of Brown vs Board Ed decision • Highway system created in the 1950's • Buying material goods equaled success • Bill paid for military people tuition • Helped integrate Major League Baseball • ...

End of the Year Crossword 2021-05-18

End of the Year Crossword crossword puzzle

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introduction to the Constitution
this amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
author of the Declaration of Independence
a type of source that is most reliable (ex. a diary)
A&M best college in the country
you must be a U.S. citizen to do this
the name for the House of Representatives AND the Senate
Fatheree's dog
this compact created self-government in New England
Tea Party a big protest "party" in the Boston harbor

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of Rights name for the first ten amendments
a time period that lasts 100 years
Fatheree's favorite sport
the first American President that was a Democrat
the annexation of this state led to the mexican-american war
freshman history class
_________ - 19 the virus that rocked our world
a KMS principal and a Confederate General
the month we get out of school
KMS Teacher of the Year

20 Clues: Fatheree's dog • freshman history class • KMS Teacher of the Year • Fatheree's favorite sport • the month we get out of school • A&M best college in the country • introduction to the Constitution • a time period that lasts 100 years • you must be a U.S. citizen to do this • author of the Declaration of Independence • a KMS principal and a Confederate General • ...

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It Declaired Independence

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The intro for the bill of rights
Served as a model for the bill of rights.
Creeper?

4 Clues: Creeper? • It Declaired Independence • The intro for the bill of rights • Served as a model for the bill of rights.

U.S. Government 2013-02-09

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branch headed by the Supreme Court
The articles were written to give the colonies some sense of a unified ________.
1789 the year the first _________ met
place where the Constitutional Convention was held
the number of states present at the Constitutional Convention

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branch headed by the president
branch headed by Congress
the number of amendments that make up the Bill of Rights
built a "check and balance" system into the Constitution
The __________ of Confederation became effective on March 1, 1781
We have __________ branches of government

11 Clues: branch headed by Congress • branch headed by the president • branch headed by the Supreme Court • 1789 the year the first _________ met • We have __________ branches of government • place where the Constitutional Convention was held • the number of amendments that make up the Bill of Rights • built a "check and balance" system into the Constitution • ...

Citizenship 2024-04-22

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must follow the law What is the rule of law
York Name one state that borders Canada
Washington Who is the Father of our Country?
Bill of Rights What are the first 10 amendments
4 When do we celebrate our Independence Day?
Hochul Who is the governor of your state now
15 When are federal taxes due?
Who makes federal laws?

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One major political party in the US
Wilson President during World War I
One of the original 13 states
Day Name a national US holiday
Duty One responsibility of all US citizens
taxes One reason the colonies fought the British

14 Clues: Who makes federal laws? • One of the original 13 states • Day Name a national US holiday • One major political party in the US • 15 When are federal taxes due? • Wilson President during World War I • York Name one state that borders Canada • 4 When do we celebrate our Independence Day? • Duty One responsibility of all US citizens • ...

progressive and gilded 2023-02-06

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Bring a law before the people for review
THANK GOD FOR LAWS REQUIRING FOOD TO BE EDIBLE
racism!
Allows the public to elect senators
Legal recognition of immigrants
Quote "the electorate decides on policy initiatives"
Bring a law before the government for consideration
Rage against the
Split land for individuals

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Set cap for allowed immigrants
Either a boomer or a sooner in the race for a
I'm sitting here on capitol hill
When America prohibited its own right to drink
Monopoly's worst nightmare
Women.
Monopoly: railroad's worst nightmare
Unleashed the income tax
Consumers deserve not to be force fed rotting corpses
Politician's massive hubris
Yoink an official from office

20 Clues: Women. • racism! • Rage against the • Unleashed the income tax • Monopoly's worst nightmare • Split land for individuals • Politician's massive hubris • Yoink an official from office • Set cap for allowed immigrants • Legal recognition of immigrants • I'm sitting here on capitol hill • Allows the public to elect senators • Monopoly: railroad's worst nightmare • ...

Final Exam crossword Culminating project semester 1 2021-01-13

Final Exam crossword Culminating project semester 1 crossword puzzle

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time to make amendments to the bill
presentation rules for bills
putting a bill in front of a house
voting that uses cloture
counting the population
a power of the president regarding bills
this group lowers the normal rules on debate
this rule makes it so you cant get rid of a bill by holding onto it
making the senate elected by the people
role call for the congress
Ronald Reagan in the 1984 election

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the house in Congress with 100 members
district where incumbent wins
Mike pence's Job while in the Senate
committee that controls the money
stalling senate from passing bills
where bills wait to be sent to a committee
apart of emancipation proclamation
action either killing the bill or showing it to the rest of the house
senate agreeing on rules of debate
the people the governing figure serves
action taken to limit debate in senate
the United states congress setup
the house with 435 members
blocks consideration of a bill

25 Clues: counting the population • voting that uses cloture • the house with 435 members • role call for the congress • presentation rules for bills • district where incumbent wins • blocks consideration of a bill • the United states congress setup • committee that controls the money • putting a bill in front of a house • stalling senate from passing bills • ...

HUMAN RIGHTS 2021-07-16

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All detainees must be treated humanely
rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of government
god given rights and acknowledge as morally good
the original and has exclusive jurisdiction over the crimes punishable under RA 11188
lays it down obligation which states are bound to respect and assume obligations and duties under international law to respect an fulfill human rights
Ensure all ______ have access promptly after arrest to their family and legal representative and to any necessary medical assistance
Everyone has the right to ______ of opinion and expression
The part of trial wherein the civil aspect of the case may be amicably settled
affording the same rights and responsibilities equally to all women and men, boys and girls by virtue of their humanity and regardless of any role or relationship they may have
Everyone has the right to life, __________and security of person
A writ ordering a person to attend a court and bring a relevant documents
Everyone is entitled to equal protection of the____
Refers to any structure or space, with or without marked visible boundaries, which is either recognized by the government or known by the community as a learning space for children
Applies in all sphere of life (everywhere) Human rights violations are interconnected; loss of one’s rights detract from other rights; promotion of human rights in one area support other human rights
It refers to the answer given by the accuse to a charge or indictment
Refers to physical ugliness or permanent and definite abnormality
states to protect individual and groups against human rights abuses
A moral entitlements that every individual in the world possesses simply in virtue of the fact that he or she is a human being
refer to all acts and omissions of State actors that constitute violation of the general recognition of the right to life embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the UNCRC and similar other human rights treaties to which the Philippines is a State party
refer to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), paramilitary and other law enforcement agencies
Bill of rights of the constitution, ex: right to liberty, life, property, privacy of abode etc. And right of accused
All police personnel must carry and use ________
A set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems that most often relate to belief and worship of a controlling force such as a personal God or another supernatural being

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the first king of Persia (IRAN) conquered Babylon (IRAQ)
no man shall be in prison unless the final judgment
DO NOT DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULDNOT HAVE THEM DONE UNTO YOU
applied equally and without discrimination to all people; birth right of every member of the human family
Treat all victims of crime with compassion and respect, and in particular protect their ______ and privacy
RIGHTS WHICH ENABLE US TO PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING THE AFFAIRS OF GOVERNMENT EX. RIGHT TO VOTE
rights that CANNOT BE SUSPENDED OR TAKEN AWAY NOR RESTRICTED
states must take positive action to facilitate the enjoyment of basis human rights
promulgated by the legislative department of the government. Ex. right to receive due compensation
No man shall be taken, or imprisoned or disseized, or outlawed, or in any manner destroyed, nor shall we go upon him, but the _____ of his peers, or by law of the land
A writ ordering a person to attend a court and bring a relevant documents
grounds Arrest no person unless there are ________ to do so, and the arrest is carried out in accordance with lawful arrest procedures
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest and ____________.
Avoid using force when policing unlawful but ______ assemblies
states must refrain from interfering with or curtailing the enjoyment of human rights
Chairman of universal declaration of human rights
Refer to persons having no apparent means of subsistence but has physical ability to work and neglects to apply himself or herself to lawful calling
Any name of person which publicly applies himself without authority of the law
the right to liberty can be restricted if a person is found guilty of a crime by a court of law
refers to an armed non-State actor or non-State entity engaged in armed violence against the State or its government forces or against other non-State armed groups, actors or non-State entities)
A constitutional requirement that once an individual is detained by the police, there are certain warnings a police officers is require to give to a detainee or suspect
rights to property, practice profession, earn living, use and dispose property, engage business-guarantees protection to everyone in seeking Financial Security
Do not use force except when strictly necessary and to the _______ extent required under the circumstances
to enjoy own culture, life in community
hear first before condemn, proceed only upon inquiry and render judgment after trial
for the purpose of securing the enjoyment of happiness; guarantees the security of people against state agent in abusing the exercise of the state inherent power
The intentional infliction of severe pain or suffering, whether physical, mental, or psychological, upon a person in the custody or under the control of the accused
Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed ______ until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which they have had all the guarantees necessary for their defense
standard living, housing, food, health, education & social security

52 Clues: All detainees must be treated humanely • to enjoy own culture, life in community • god given rights and acknowledge as morally good • All police personnel must carry and use ________ • Chairman of universal declaration of human rights • no man shall be in prison unless the final judgment • Everyone is entitled to equal protection of the____ • ...

Ancient Roman Words 2023-04-28

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Poor farmers and craftsmen
They complete control but were expected to give power Cincinnatus A famous Roman dictator
Group of many gods
Land surrounded by water on three sides
The twin brother of Romulus
To reject a bill
A small group of patricians who owned most of the land
The famous Roman meeting place

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Elected judicial officers
are Stories about famous people and events in history
Wealthy landowners
River Is Valuable for trading and a major point for strategy
A society in which men have all the power
An ancestor of Rome's founders
People who fought for the rights of ordinary citizensConsuls Replaced the place of kings with two
The twin of Remus and founder of Rome

16 Clues: To reject a bill • Wealthy landowners • Group of many gods • Elected judicial officers • Poor farmers and craftsmen • The twin brother of Romulus • An ancestor of Rome's founders • The famous Roman meeting place • The twin of Remus and founder of Rome • Land surrounded by water on three sides • A society in which men have all the power • ...

Unit 4: Creating the Union 2023-11-17

Unit 4: Creating the Union crossword puzzle

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a central figure of the constitutional convention as well as the first leader of the United States.
Wrote the Virginia Plan
Wrote the New Jersey plan
Disgruntled farmers who rebelled against the Massachusetts government
The first Constitution of the United States
Where the Constitutional Convention was held.
Plan Favored large states
Obeying the Constitution to the very letter of the law

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The official laws of the United States of America.
Political party of Alexander Hamilton.
Suggested the Great Compromise
Maintaining a flexible understanding of the Constitution
Political party that wanted a bill of rights added to the Constitution
Treaty that ended the War for Independence
The first ten amendments.
Plan that favored small states

16 Clues: Wrote the Virginia Plan • Wrote the New Jersey plan • The first ten amendments. • Plan Favored large states • Suggested the Great Compromise • Plan that favored small states • Political party of Alexander Hamilton. • Treaty that ended the War for Independence • The first Constitution of the United States • Where the Constitutional Convention was held. • ...

Unit 4: Creating the Union 2023-11-17

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A central figure of the constitutional convention as well as the first leader of the United States.
Wrote the Virginia Plan
Wrote the New Jersey plan
Disgruntled farmers who rebelled against the Massachusetts government
The first Constitution of the United States
Where the Constitutional Convention was held
Plan favored large states
Obeying the Constitution to the very letter of the law

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The official laws of the United States of America.
Political party of Alexander Hamilton.
Presented the Great Compromise
Maintaining a flexible understanding of the Constitution
Political party that wanted a bill of rights added to the Constitution
Treaty that ended the War for Independence
The first ten amendments.
Plan favored small states

16 Clues: Wrote the Virginia Plan • Wrote the New Jersey plan • The first ten amendments. • Plan favored large states • Plan favored small states • Presented the Great Compromise • Political party of Alexander Hamilton. • Treaty that ended the War for Independence • The first Constitution of the United States • Where the Constitutional Convention was held • ...

Review Unit One 2025-02-05

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The ability to say things do not fit in the COnstitution
The process of passing
Division of Powers between National and State/Local Governments
Three distinct branches with responsibilities
The right of people to voice their opinions, Voting
America was so young and they had a major uprising

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The Three Branches had powers over the other branches
One of the problems was it could not tax!
Supporter of the Constitution
The Break Up from a controlling relationship
They wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
The National Government

12 Clues: The process of passing • The National Government • Supporter of the Constitution • One of the problems was it could not tax! • The Break Up from a controlling relationship • Three distinct branches with responsibilities • America was so young and they had a major uprising • The right of people to voice their opinions, Voting • ...

Chapter 4 Section 4: Ratifying the Constitution 2021-11-04

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people who opposed the Constitution
Papers, essays supporting the Constitution

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supporters of the Constitution
of Rights, 10 amendments that protect citizens' rights
official changes

I words and possibly some birds 2025-12-02

I words and possibly some birds crossword puzzle

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not mature
elbissopmi
a type of bird that uses it’s bill to fish
a type of bird that has a casque on it’s bill
short for bird of paradise
can’t die

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a type of bird that has a bill that looks like a spoon
a type of talking bird that eats fruit
can’t wait
you can’t read this writing
has flaws
a type of bird with a short curved bill or a hotel chain
a type of pigeon that looks like wood
a type of bird that pecks flowers
another bird that fishes with it’s bill but larger

15 Clues: has flaws • can’t die • can’t wait • not mature • elbissopmi • short for bird of paradise • you can’t read this writing • a type of bird that pecks flowers • a type of pigeon that looks like wood • a type of talking bird that eats fruit • a type of bird that uses it’s bill to fish • a type of bird that has a casque on it’s bill • another bird that fishes with it’s bill but larger • ...

Civics Mid-year Review (Units 1-4) 2013-12-16

Civics Mid-year Review (Units 1-4) crossword puzzle

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Purpose of government begins with "K"
Attending school is a ______
The are powers for the federal government
The Legislative branch is found in this article
Title of most cabinet members
People who are represented by their Congress memebers
This branch interprets the laws
Paying your taxes is a _____ because if you don't you will face consequences
Number of goals in the Preamble
Leader of the 435 members in the House
These are changes to the Constitution
These powers are shared by the federal and state governments
This is where our current Constitution was created
States the goals of the government
It is this before it becomes a law
Is made up of 535 members
A democratic society requires the ______ participation of its citizens
2 members from each state for a total of 50
President refuses to approve a bill
This divides powers among the three branches
This Amendment gives freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition
Leader of the Senate
The process of becoming a citizen
These powers allow Congress to exercise powers not listed in Constitution
Government and those who govern are bound by the law
Beginning of Preamble
To formally accuse a government official of wrongdoing
Head of Executive branch and executes the laws
A bill the collects _____ is known as an appropriation bill

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These powers are listed for Congress in the Constitution
First constitution that created a weak government
A session where the House and Senate meet together
This means to approve by a formal vote
The Executive branch is an example of this because it has many departments and rules
These allows the other branches to make sure no one branch can become too powerful
The Judicial branch is found in this article
Form of government in which the people rule
Establishing this ensure a fair court system
Leaders of 15 departments and give assistance to President
What we give to the government that shows we are the source of their power
The division of power between national and state government
The 14th amendment defines this
Two houses of Congress
After a bill is introduced it is sent here to be studied
Rights that cannot be taken away
Government is not all powerful and can only do things we allow it to do
These establish how the government is structured and there are seven
Seeks to influence legislators to vote for or against a bill
This amendment protects against illegal searches
The Constitution is this type of document because it can be changed
This amendment protects against seld incrimination and double jeopardy
Supreme court determines if laws are constitutional
A party with more members and more power
Where the House and Senate meet
This branch makes the law
These powers are for states
The Executive branch is found in this article

57 Clues: Leader of the Senate • Beginning of Preamble • Two houses of Congress • Is made up of 535 members • This branch makes the law • These powers are for states • Attending school is a ______ • Title of most cabinet members • This branch interprets the laws • Number of goals in the Preamble • The 14th amendment defines this • Where the House and Senate meet • ...

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