bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Marine Bird Species Identification 2025-11-05

Marine Bird Species Identification crossword puzzle
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  1. Pale gray mantle, pinkish legs. pale eye
  2. shorter, slimmer bill with bright yellow legs
  3. blue-gray legs, striking black and white wing pattern when in flight
  4. Noisy bird found in farm country and playing fields; has two black breast bands
  5. Face and underparts pale robin red, back mottled with black, gray and russet
  6. black above and white below, rather heavy head, thick neck and flat bill crossed midway by a white mark
  7. Longish, droop-tipped bill, black legs and rusty red coloring with black patch on belly
  8. Males have black belly with white back and females are brown and closely barred
  9. Black capped, darker gray above with darker primaries
  10. Chubby and seemingly neckless, with a very stubby bill
  11. Black head and bill with checkered back with broken white necklace
  12. Bright rusty about head, back and breast, white wing stripe when in flight
  13. yellow throat pouch bordered by white throat strap
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  1. Male is mostly white with black back, puffy head with large bonnetlike white patch
  2. Complete or incomplete dark ring around neck, bill has yellow-orange base with black tip
  3. browner look, yellow/greenish legs (not black)
  4. All black sea duck with bright orange-yellow knob on bill
  5. Single dark breast band and has a bill with orangey with black tip
  6. Dark-tipped yellow bill and white forehead
  7. thickset, black headed with white belly and large straight red bill
  8. A squat, robust, orange legged bird with harlequin pattern
  9. Has white stern, conspicuous when upends, whitish flanks, and band of white on neck

22 Clues: Pale gray mantle, pinkish legs. pale eye • Dark-tipped yellow bill and white forehead • shorter, slimmer bill with bright yellow legs • browner look, yellow/greenish legs (not black) • yellow throat pouch bordered by white throat strap • Black capped, darker gray above with darker primaries • Chubby and seemingly neckless, with a very stubby bill • ...

Hamilton Crossword 2023-05-20

Hamilton Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Number of songs in Hamilton
  2. Wanted to be in the room
  3. He wrote the Bill of Rights
  4. Not throwing away my ---
  5. And ---
  6. Raise a glass to ---
  7. --- we get the job done
  8. They're reliable with the ---!
  9. The monarch of England at the time
  10. The --- Pamphlet
  11. Thats when --- walked into my life
  12. How many commandments?
  13. The number of essays Hamilton wrote
  14. Chaos and ---
  15. The eldest sister
  16. Our favourite tailor's apprentice
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  1. --- on your side
  2. --- or State?
  3. Americas favourite Frenchman
  4. Martha Washington named her feral --- after him
  5. For that was my --- you decided to...
  6. Ima compel him to include women in the ---
  7. Hamilton's non-official boyfriend
  8. The mastermind behind Hamilton
  9. Third President
  10. The world was --- enough
  11. Blow us all ---
  12. Alexander's first child
  13. Eliza's song

29 Clues: And --- • Eliza's song • --- or State? • Chaos and --- • Third President • Blow us all --- • --- on your side • The --- Pamphlet • The eldest sister • Raise a glass to --- • How many commandments? • --- we get the job done • Alexander's first child • Wanted to be in the room • Not throwing away my --- • The world was --- enough • Number of songs in Hamilton • He wrote the Bill of Rights • ...

Declaration to Constitution 2023-09-07

Declaration to Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. One reason the colonist fought the British was high _____.
  2. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on _____ 4, 1776
  3. The Constitution was written at the Constitutional ____________
  4. He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
  5. One right everyone has from the 1st Amendment.
  6. Another right in the Declaration
  7. One right in the Declaration
  8. The Declaration of Independence ______ our independence from Great Britain.
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  1. The number of amendments the Constitution has today.
  2. The Constitution was written in _____.
  3. The city where the Founding Fathers met.
  4. sets up the government.
  5. Another right everyone has from the 1st Amendment.
  6. The Constitution is the _________ law of the land.
  7. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.

15 Clues: sets up the government. • One right in the Declaration • Another right in the Declaration • The Constitution was written in _____. • The city where the Founding Fathers met. • He wrote the Declaration of Independence. • One right everyone has from the 1st Amendment. • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. • Another right everyone has from the 1st Amendment. • ...

Civics And Citizenship Crossword 2022-06-02

Civics And Citizenship Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The government is partially run by the people
  2. Mps who are in charge of government departments
  3. The Government in charge of a town and small area
  4. A way of changing the constitution
  5. The standard for changing the constitution in a referendum.
  6. The document of rights and laws
  7. The government department in charge of the army, navy and air force
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  1. The government in charge of a whole nation
  2. When the Australian Colonies Came Together
  3. The side of parliament opposite to the government
  4. A law introduced in parliament
  5. The Upper House
  6. The government in charge of managing a state
  7. The Queen's representative
  8. Exchange of Goods and Services
  9. When people move from one country to another

16 Clues: The Upper House • The Queen's representative • A law introduced in parliament • Exchange of Goods and Services • The document of rights and laws • A way of changing the constitution • The government in charge of a whole nation • When the Australian Colonies Came Together • The government in charge of managing a state • When people move from one country to another • ...

How much do you know about Bill & Allison? 2023-05-23

How much do you know about Bill & Allison? crossword puzzle
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  1. Color of the bridesmaid's dress
  2. Allison's ride or die
  3. State where Colten and Sarah live
  4. The name of the oldest child in our new blended family
  5. Engagement song (no spaces)
  6. Number of cats that Colten and Sarah have
  7. Bill's grandson's name
  8. First name of our DJ
  9. wedding venue
  10. Distilled whiskey we always buy when visiting Tennessee
  11. Bill's favorite soft drink (no spaces)
  12. One of the states visited in the camper
  13. Bill's favorite sibling's name
  14. Our favorite genre of music
  15. State where BJ/Anne live
  16. The name of the youngest child in our new blended family
  17. State where Allison was born (no spaces)
  18. What app did we meet on?
  19. Brand of motorcycle that Bill drives
  20. Town where Bill's parents live
  21. State where Bill & Allison got engaged (no spaces)
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  1. Country where Bill was born
  2. Bills favorite (noncider) beer (no spaces)
  3. Model of 5th wheel that we take on our adventures
  4. pattern of interlocking stripes in multiple colors
  5. State where Ceara/Sam and Conor/Liz live
  6. Ceara's dogs name
  7. The branch of military that Bill served in
  8. Allison's favorite dessert (no spaces)
  9. Conor and Liz's cats name
  10. Allison's favorite brother
  11. Wedding officiant
  12. State where Allison's mom is from
  13. Town where Bill & Allison bought their house
  14. Bill's favorite snack (no spaces)
  15. How many children (total)do Bill & Allison have?
  16. Our wedding song (no spaces)
  17. Coke Allison's favorite soft drink (no spaces)
  18. The brand of car Allison drives
  19. On which date did Bill & Allison share their first kiss?

40 Clues: wedding venue • Ceara's dogs name • Wedding officiant • First name of our DJ • Allison's ride or die • Bill's grandson's name • State where BJ/Anne live • What app did we meet on? • Conor and Liz's cats name • Allison's favorite brother • Country where Bill was born • Engagement song (no spaces) • Our favorite genre of music • Our wedding song (no spaces) • Bill's favorite sibling's name • ...

Chapter 7 Washington State Journey 2023-05-02

Chapter 7 Washington State Journey crossword puzzle
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  1. formal statements
  2. cancel
  3. limiting the power of a branch of government
  4. a tax that is not uniform
  5. impose (tax, fee, or fine)
  6. introduction
  7. to try to influence lawmakers to take a specific action
  8. the branch of political science that deals with the rights and responsibilities of citizens
  9. a tax that is the same for everyone regardless of income
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  1. lawmaker
  2. changes or revisions
  3. laws made by a city or town
  4. a special sheet of paper used for voting
  5. power to govern comes from the people through their elected representatives
  6. a legislative body having two branches or chambers
  7. discuss
  8. a city or town
  9. the process of interpreting the law
  10. a form of government where power is shared
  11. the number of representatives each state has is based on its population
  12. a written proposal for a law

21 Clues: cancel • discuss • lawmaker • introduction • a city or town • formal statements • changes or revisions • a tax that is not uniform • impose (tax, fee, or fine) • laws made by a city or town • a written proposal for a law • the process of interpreting the law • a special sheet of paper used for voting • a form of government where power is shared • ...

Legislative Process 2013-12-02

Legislative Process crossword puzzle
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  1. the number of members that the rules require to be present to conduct official business in the Texas Senate and House, 2/3 of the total membership is necessary to take most floor actions.
  2. A process in which committee members offer changes to a bill before it goes to the floor in either house for a vote
  3. Rules Committee Determines the rules for debate of each bill, including whether the bill may be amended. This is the most powerful committee in the House
  4. a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
  5. committee a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  6. a motion to force a bill to the house floor that has been bottled up in committee
  7. a formal objection that rules of procedure are not being followed on the house floor. Successfully raising a point of order can result in the post-ponement or defeat of a bill
  8. a proposed law
  9. The legislators who are responsible for getting legislation passed or defeated. their job is to negotiate , bargain, and compromise because they are in the center of political communication
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  1. to kill a bill in standing committee usually by setting it aside without taking any action at all
  2. A group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee's responsibility
  3. oversight The legislative function of monitoring administration to make sure they are administering the laws according to legislative intent
  4. A senate rule that allows a senator to demand a 48 hour advance notification before a standing committee holds hearings on a particular bill
  5. the entire senate or house acting as a whole to debate, amend, vote on, enact, pass, or defeat proposed legislation
  6. an oral vote cast by lawmakers that is not recorded in the official record
  7. votes in which the names of those who cast the vote are recorded in the house journal
  8. The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it. A two-thirds vote in each house can override a veto.
  9. list of bills reported out of a committee and ready for consideration by the house or senate
  10. a rule for limiting or ending debate in the Senate

19 Clues: a proposed law • a rule for limiting or ending debate in the Senate • a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches • an oral vote cast by lawmakers that is not recorded in the official record • a motion to force a bill to the house floor that has been bottled up in committee • ...

Constitution 2024-12-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The legal act of counting people
  2. The group of people who make the verdict in court
  3. A right protected by the 1st Amendment
  4. The collective name of the heads of the executive departments
  5. A right protected by the 1st Amendment
  6. The term length for federal judges
  7. Police needs this to search a house
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  1. A person's trial must be public and ________
  2. The 2nd Amendment grants the right to keep and bear _____
  3. A right protected by the 1st Amendment
  4. Official forgiveness
  5. This Amendment protects against illegal searches
  6. The number of times a president can be reelected
  7. Fee to get out of jail while you await trial
  8. The Bill of Rights involves the first _____ amendments
  9. This amendment protects against self-incrimination
  10. The 8th Amendment forbids ______ and unusual punishment

17 Clues: Official forgiveness • The legal act of counting people • The term length for federal judges • Police needs this to search a house • A right protected by the 1st Amendment • A right protected by the 1st Amendment • A right protected by the 1st Amendment • A person's trial must be public and ________ • Fee to get out of jail while you await trial • ...

17th Century Vocab 2022-05-22

17th Century Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. the cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries
  2. 15th-century Italian art and culture
  3. royal ________: a governor appointed by the monarch
  4. an act meant to limit the power of the king
  5. an economic philosophy emphasizing trade
  6. painting technique that emphasized lighting against dark backgrounds
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  1. painting that contrasted bright colors with shade
  2. an assembly to limit the monarch's power
  3. power in the hands of one person
  4. ________ perspective: painting that shows the effects of viewing objects from a distance
  5. power derived from God
  6. the cultural movement of the early modern period
  7. 16th-century Italian art and culture
  8. bill of ______: a law designed to guarantee personal freedoms

14 Clues: power derived from God • power in the hands of one person • 15th-century Italian art and culture • 16th-century Italian art and culture • an assembly to limit the monarch's power • an economic philosophy emphasizing trade • an act meant to limit the power of the king • the cultural movement of the early modern period • painting that contrasted bright colors with shade • ...

SOL 2 Vocabulary 2022-02-02

SOL 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. the people elect public officialholders to make law
  2. basic
  3. to make a formal vote of approval
  4. change or addition to a legal document
  5. established the first form of national government for the states
  6. permission
  7. served as a model for the Bill of Roghts
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  1. stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
  2. the ruling authority in a country
  3. opening of the Constitution
  4. established the structure of the US government
  5. guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
  6. freedom of religious beliefs
  7. complaints
  8. someone's condition with respect to whether he is healthy and happy
  9. citizens give authority to the government
  10. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  11. the people rule
  12. tranquility to maintain peace and order
  13. government is not all powerful
  14. established for the first time that everyone was subject to the law
  15. everyone must follow the law

22 Clues: basic • complaints • permission • the people rule • opening of the Constitution • freedom of religious beliefs • everyone must follow the law • government is not all powerful • the ruling authority in a country • to make a formal vote of approval • change or addition to a legal document • tranquility to maintain peace and order • served as a model for the Bill of Roghts • ...

The French Revolution & Napoleonic Era 2024-02-23

The French Revolution & Napoleonic Era crossword puzzle
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  1. policy used by Russia when Napoleon invaded
  2. comprehensive systems of laws he believed was his greatest achievement
  3. assembly of representatives from all 3 estates
  4. mean nickname to Marie Antoinette
  5. “Liberty, Equality, _____”
  6. Louis was sentenced to death by _____
  7. stormed this fortesse
  8. First estate
  9. political philosophy, all people should be protected under a Bill of Rights.
  10. Napoleon set up a blockade on Britain
  11. most people were in this group
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  1. Napoleon's final defeat
  2. Napoleon signed a _____ w/ the Pope
  3. The social & political system of France
  4. Not an army that Napoleon could defeat in open battle
  5. middle class
  6. leader of the Committee of Public Safety, ruled during the Reign of Terror
  7. vote of the people
  8. New ideas caused people to question society’s social structure
  9. Congress of Vienna was a victory for ____ because monarch resumed power
  10. a radical political organization

21 Clues: middle class • First estate • vote of the people • stormed this fortesse • Napoleon's final defeat • “Liberty, Equality, _____” • most people were in this group • a radical political organization • mean nickname to Marie Antoinette • Napoleon signed a _____ w/ the Pope • Louis was sentenced to death by _____ • Napoleon set up a blockade on Britain • ...

civil rights crossword puzzle 2014-03-16

civil rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Ellis Arnold enforced the court decision to stop white primaries
  2. Over 250,000 citizens marched on Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C to gain jobs and freedom for African Americans.
  3. Supreme court case ruled that segregation did not provide equal facilities; this outlawed segregation in public schools; eventually schools were integrated.
  4. Schools in Georgia were ask to desegregate their schools if they didn’t the government cut off their school funding’s
  5. More farmers in Georgia moved to larger towns and cities.
  6. Georgians used the state flag as a symbol to preserve segregation.
  7. Former civil rights activist who became the un ambassador and brought the Olympics to Georgia.
  8. President of Morehouse college; civil rights activist; believed in non-violence protests and boycott.
  9. DR. KING organized a movement to end segregation In Albany; while they were trying to desegregate the city many protesters were arrested.
  10. Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne hunter were the first black students to attend this school; harassed and taunted but both earned their degrees.
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  1. The first African American mayor of Atlanta; expanded Georgia’s biggest airport; had a role in bringing Olympics to Atlanta.
  2. Racist governor; son of Herman Talmadge; won because of the county unit system
  3. Segregationist who was governor Georgia; promoted African American in government; integrated Georgia state highway patrol and GBI.
  4. He is the most influential leader during the civil rights movement; he used non-violence protests and boycotts to help desegregate the south; gave the ‘have a dream speech’ during the march on Washington.
  5. A bill that was passed to protect the rights of African Americans and outlawing segregation.
  6. ‘the 3 governors controversy’ who will replace Eugene talmadge
  7. Students that were inspired by DR.kings method of non-violence; they boycotted; causing businesses to lose money and desegregate.

17 Clues: More farmers in Georgia moved to larger towns and cities. • ‘the 3 governors controversy’ who will replace Eugene talmadge • Ellis Arnold enforced the court decision to stop white primaries • Georgians used the state flag as a symbol to preserve segregation. • Racist governor; son of Herman Talmadge; won because of the county unit system • ...

How a Bill becomes a Law 2024-11-20

How a Bill becomes a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. The box a bill goes into
  2. The bill was given to the Senate committee "__ and Public Works"
  3. The bill was passed by __ vote
  4. The people who made this presentation by Maddie, Eva, and __
  5. The subcommittee the bill was given to is called "Water, __ ,and Fisheries"
  6. The bill was first introduced to the House of ___
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  1. The law is to help this animal
  2. The bill was recommended to this group of specialists
  3. The revision of a bill before approved
  4. The type of House calendar this bill was on
  5. The bill was passed by the subcommittee by __ consent
  6. the president that passed the bill

12 Clues: The box a bill goes into • The law is to help this animal • The bill was passed by __ vote • the president that passed the bill • The revision of a bill before approved • The type of House calendar this bill was on • The bill was first introduced to the House of ___ • The bill was recommended to this group of specialists • ...

Rights of Privacy 2021-12-07

Rights of Privacy crossword puzzle
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  1. A group that the government does not pay as much attention to
  2. A private mental crime
  3. Article 17 protects everyone from arbitrary or unlawful interferences with their “privacy, family, home, or correspondence.”
  4. A place where your private information can be used and can be stolen
  5. A group that takes mental privacy
  6. A character trying to maintain privacy from their crimes
  7. Newspeak for the ministry that has to do with changing information
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  1. Has had problems with keeping privacy
  2. A group in 1984 that can raid to take privacy if someone is suspected
  3. One of the things used by the party in order to take the citizen's privacy
  4. Ability to be free from observation
  5. A secretive character most people do not know much about
  6. No one knows much about this group of leaders
  7. What big companies do with your information, used by most websites
  8. A character who has found out how to keep some privacy
  9. One of Winston's few private things
  10. A U.S. document that gives basic privacy

17 Clues: A private mental crime • A group that takes mental privacy • Ability to be free from observation • One of Winston's few private things • Has had problems with keeping privacy • A U.S. document that gives basic privacy • No one knows much about this group of leaders • A character who has found out how to keep some privacy • ...

constitution 2022-05-26

constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. "We the _________ of the United States..."
  2. must be at least 30 and 9 years a citizen
  3. must be 35 or older, a natural-born citizen, and a U.S. resident for 14 years
  4. people have the _________ to a speedy trial
  5. includes the Senate and House of Representatives
  6. most powerful court in the Judicial Department
  7. department headed by the President
  8. introduction to the Constitution
  9. a written plan of government
  10. what a person born or naturalized in the United States is
  11. the 13th amendment forbids this
  12. addition or change in the Constitution
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  1. Branch of government that enforces the laws.
  2. branch of government that makes the laws.
  3. of confederation The US Constitution replaced this.
  4. minimum voting age (Amendment 26)
  5. ________ of Representatives
  6. Amendment 19 gave them the right to vote
  7. __________ of religion
  8. Bill of ________
  9. _________ III discusses the judicial branch
  10. the one thing citizens should do.
  11. the United States Constitution replaced the Articles of ______________
  12. Congress has the power to do this

24 Clues: Bill of ________ • __________ of religion • ________ of Representatives • a written plan of government • the 13th amendment forbids this • introduction to the Constitution • minimum voting age (Amendment 26) • the one thing citizens should do. • Congress has the power to do this • department headed by the President • addition or change in the Constitution • ...

Citizenship Crossword 2 2025-01-29

Citizenship Crossword 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. How many senators does each state have?
  2. Presidents' day is in this month
  3. Freedom of ___ (First Amendment right)
  4. What is the first and last name of the vice president?
  5. Who fought for women's rights? (full name)
  6. How many states does the United States have?
  7. Number of U.S. Senators
  8. The president’s power to reject a bill
  9. What is the political part of the president now?
  10. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
  11. What is the largest state?
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  1. Name the war between the North and the South
  2. Capital of the United States
  3. "We the ___"
  4. Month the Declaration of Independence was adopted
  5. What is the most populous state?
  6. Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
  7. Members of the Supreme Court are called
  8. Colonists fought the British because of high ___
  9. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
  10. Capital of California

21 Clues: "We the ___" • Capital of California • Number of U.S. Senators • What is the largest state? • Capital of the United States • Presidents' day is in this month • What is the most populous state? • Freedom of ___ (First Amendment right) • The president’s power to reject a bill • How many senators does each state have? • Members of the Supreme Court are called • ...

constitution is a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government. 2019-11-22

constitution is a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government. crossword puzzle
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  1. taxes on goods brought in for sale.
  2. a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits.
  3. taking possession of a borrower’s property when the borrower is unable to make debt payments.
  4. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved.
  5. the leader of a rebellion that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
  6. established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress, with the passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785
  7. A written list of people’s rights is called a bill of rights.
  8. is a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  9. a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons.
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  1. one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  2. was the first written plan of government for the United States
  3. a major slowdown in the economy.
  4. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  5. an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  6. the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state

15 Clues: a major slowdown in the economy. • taxes on goods brought in for sale. • a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons. • A written list of people’s rights is called a bill of rights. • was the first written plan of government for the United States • an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • ...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Loded Diper 2023-01-26

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Loded Diper crossword puzzle
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  1. Who was Bill’s girlfriend?
  2. On A Van What competition did Rodrick and Bill compete in for a prize?
  3. of the Bands What was the big competition that Loded Diper competed in?
  4. Overlode What was the first song Loded Diper made?
  5. What was the name of the band that inspired Loded Diper?
  6. What item did Greg throw into the crowd at Rock ‘N’ Rowdy?
  7. What did Bill choke on at the studio?
  8. What band did Loded Diper say copied them?
  9. Runts What was the name of the card brand that wanted to sue Loded Diper?
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  1. Who won Battle of the Bands?
  2. Where did Bill meet Becky?
  3. Who started Loded Diper?
  4. What was Rodrick going to give people who auditioned for Loded Diper?
  5. Diper What is the name of the main band in the story?
  6. Who was the lead singer of Loded Diper?
  7. Whose leg did the monkey paw get stuck onto?
  8. What item did Loded Diper put all over town to advertise their band?
  9. Who had to go tell Becky that Bill and her needed to break up?
  10. Who was the new lead singer after Bill left Loded Diper?
  11. What animatronic was it that they stole the drumsticks from?

20 Clues: Who started Loded Diper? • Who was Bill’s girlfriend? • Where did Bill meet Becky? • Who won Battle of the Bands? • What did Bill choke on at the studio? • Who was the lead singer of Loded Diper? • What band did Loded Diper say copied them? • Whose leg did the monkey paw get stuck onto? • What was the name of the band that inspired Loded Diper? • ...

United States Government 2024-09-21

United States Government crossword puzzle
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  1. A type of American colony that was directly controlled by the British King who appointed a governor.
  2. Who was the 'Father' of the Constitution of the United States of America?
  3. The amount of states that ended up ratifying the Constitution of the United States of America.
  4. The setup of legislature in which there are two houses.
  5. The form of democracy of the United States where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
  6. The main author of the United States Declaration of Independence.
  7. The system of government that the United States functions by. It has a president that is elected by the people, but is balanced with the legislature.
  8. Colonies in the United States in which an individual financed the start of the colony.
  9. Where the seeds of democracy took root in the U.S.
  10. Which rebellion showed how weak the Confederation Congress was?
  11. An act that required government tax stamps on paper goods and all legal documents.
  12. One of the types of American colonies that operated under colonies decided upon by the colonies and British King.
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  1. The commander of the Second Continental Congress of the U.S.
  2. The group in the United States of America that opposed the constitution, believed that only a small republic was needed and felt that a bill of rights was necessary.
  3. How many states sent representatives to Philadelphia in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation?
  4. The Last name of an English philosopher who believed in life, liberty and property.
  5. Which group in the U.S. supported the constitution, believed in large republics, and did not think a bill of rights was necessary.
  6. Formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people.
  7. The organization of power in the U.S. where the power is divided between a federal government and smaller states.
  8. The contract theory through which the U.S. government is based.
  9. How many goals are accomplished at the First Continental Congress of the United States of America?

21 Clues: Where the seeds of democracy took root in the U.S. • The setup of legislature in which there are two houses. • The commander of the Second Continental Congress of the U.S. • Which rebellion showed how weak the Confederation Congress was? • The contract theory through which the U.S. government is based. • ...

Chapter 10 - Age of Jackson 2016-10-26

Chapter 10 - Age of Jackson crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Native American group removed from the Upper Mississippi
  2. people believed he would defend the rights of the "common man"
  3. first Native Americans sent to what is now present day Oklahoma
  4. Massachusetts representative who opposed nullification and states'rights
  5. doctrine that said state power should be greater than federal power
  6. opposed by Andrew Jackson during his presidency and he was determined to kill it
  7. another word for reject
  8. party that wanted a weak President and a strong Congress
  9. party that supported John Quincy Adams
  10. convention where party members choose the party candidates
  11. court case in which a Native American group sued the state of Georgia
  12. length of bank charter
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  1. supported and argued for "states' rights"
  2. giving government jobs to political supporters
  3. a crisis that centered on states' rights
  4. the party that supported Andrew Jackson
  5. first President to win who was a Whig
  6. court case that ruled the national bank was constitutional
  7. region of the U.S. based on agriculture
  8. region of the U.S. that had an emerging economy
  9. Native American group that put up a fight against the U.S. in Florida
  10. name of what is now present day Oklahoma
  11. bill passed by Congress to approve use of army if necessary
  12. a hateful thing
  13. an issue that divided two regions of the U.S. and causes growing sectional differences
  14. Vice President of Andrew Jackson
  15. Native Americans who endured the Trail of Tears
  16. region of the U.S. based on trade and manufacturing
  17. Native American group who resisted removal
  18. executive power that Jackson used more than any other president

30 Clues: a hateful thing • length of bank charter • another word for reject • Vice President of Andrew Jackson • first President to win who was a Whig • party that supported John Quincy Adams • the party that supported Andrew Jackson • region of the U.S. based on agriculture • a crisis that centered on states' rights • name of what is now present day Oklahoma • ...

Assignment # 4 2013-10-23

Assignment # 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the powers given to the state
  2. a get together, such as the constitutional convention
  3. A group of people that favored a weak central government
  4. 1st amendment
  5. essays to persuade NY to ratify the constitution
  6. to approve
  7. The scond amendment is the right to __________
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  1. The first ten amendments of the constitution are the ________
  2. The first 10 ________ of the constitution are the bill of rights
  3. "people rule"
  4. a group of people that want a strong central government
  5. a request to do soemthing such as, somehting that is allowed by the first amendmnet

12 Clues: to approve • "people rule" • 1st amendment • the powers given to the state • The scond amendment is the right to __________ • essays to persuade NY to ratify the constitution • a get together, such as the constitutional convention • a group of people that want a strong central government • A group of people that favored a weak central government • ...

INS Worksheet 2021-06-21

INS Worksheet crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system free of laws
  2. something you are entitled to
  3. a dictatorship with one person in full control
  4. the opposing party to the coalition or the party in power
  5. laws basically
  6. minister someone who runs the country though a democratic vote
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  1. a political group running for seats
  2. a degree of power acquired through respect or a higher position
  3. the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state
  4. our current pm
  5. a committee of senior ministers
  6. a legislative body of government

12 Clues: our current pm • laws basically • a system free of laws • something you are entitled to • a committee of senior ministers • a legislative body of government • a political group running for seats • a dictatorship with one person in full control • the opposing party to the coalition or the party in power • minister someone who runs the country though a democratic vote • ...

constitution 2023-05-18

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. run by a jugde
  2. works for Congress
  3. run by congress
  4. the beginning of the paper that declares the impedance
  5. of powers to make sure one house does not have all the power
  6. government the government does not get all of the power
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  1. you can vote for a new president
  2. Madison created the constitution
  3. the branch led by the president
  4. a law that everybody in every state has to follow
  5. of Rights the original 10 amendments
  6. and balances how the Constitution approves of a law

12 Clues: run by a jugde • run by congress • works for Congress • the branch led by the president • you can vote for a new president • Madison created the constitution • of Rights the original 10 amendments • a law that everybody in every state has to follow • and balances how the Constitution approves of a law • the beginning of the paper that declares the impedance • ...

Prepare Grade 2022-03-23

Prepare Grade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government cannot endorse officially or establish a religion.
  2. Gives Congress “Implied” powers, stretching their abilities beyond what is directly written
  3. Kill the bill in the Senate by holding it in floor debate
  4. Protection against Unreasonable Search & Seizures
  5. people give up certain rights to allow the government to protect everyone's natural rights
  6. Make the Laws
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  1. Make sure one branch does not become to powerful
  2. The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land, all laws and policies have to be in line
  3. Life, Liberty & Property
  4. The courts reviewing laws and government actions to decide if they are constitutional

10 Clues: Make the Laws • Life, Liberty & Property • Make sure one branch does not become to powerful • Protection against Unreasonable Search & Seizures • Kill the bill in the Senate by holding it in floor debate • Government cannot endorse officially or establish a religion. • The courts reviewing laws and government actions to decide if they are constitutional • ...

Unit 2 Chapter 1 Vocabulary 2022-09-15

Unit 2 Chapter 1 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. signed the english petition of rights in 1628
  2. the gov't is restricted in what it may do and each individual has rights that connot be taken away
  3. an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
  4. established in 1607 as the first permanent english settlement in the new world
  5. organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land
  6. an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber
  7. challenged the idea of the divine right of kings and declared that even the monarch was subject to the law of the land
  8. the english king that was forced to sign the magna carta by barons in 1215
  9. a member of parliament who founded maryland as a haven for catholics
  10. 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 bill or rights
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  1. document written by parliament in 1689 and signed by william and mary designed to prevent abuse of power by english monarchs
  2. established that the monarch was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility
  3. doctrine that holds that the gov't must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all it does
  4. 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
  5. ruled england at the end of the 1600's during the english glorious revolution
  6. a city's basic laws; a written grant by the king
  7. public policies are made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections
  8. an english quaker who established the colony of pennsylvania as a colony for religious minorities

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 • ...

History crossword 2022-03-03

History crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights A formal listing of the basic rights of the US
  2. To refuse to recognize a federal law
  3. The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
  4. commerce Trade and other business dealings between two or more states
  5. A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries
  6. jeopardy Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
  7. To formally prove a plan or agreement
  8. legislative branch Makes the laws
  9. A government order that forbids trade with another country
  10. A policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries
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  1. Giving testimony that can be used against oneself
  2. A county governed by elected representatives
  3. The constitution system that shares power between the national and state government
  4. rebellion A revolt by the farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whisky
  5. A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
  6. sovereignty The idea that the government authority comes from the people
  7. branch The part of government consisting of the supreme court and lower federal courts that interpret laws
  8. A closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out
  9. branch The part of the government that carries out or executes laws

19 Clues: legislative branch Makes the laws • To refuse to recognize a federal law • To formally prove a plan or agreement • A county governed by elected representatives • Giving testimony that can be used against oneself • of Rights A formal listing of the basic rights of the US • The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government • ...

Comparative Government and Economics 2024-08-03

Comparative Government and Economics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch of government that makes laws
  2. The branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice
  3. An organized group of people with similar political goals and opinions is a “political ______”
  4. The Democratic nominee for President
  5. The legislative body of the United States
  6. The state of being without a job despite actively looking for work
  7. The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises
  8. One of the two chambers of Congress, with two representatives from each state
  9. The body that officially elects the president and vice president of the United States is the Electoral ______
  10. A political and economic system where all property is owned by the government and a dictator rules the country
  11. A change or addition to the Constitution
  12. A process by which people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues
  13. The Republican nominee for President
  14. Rights As a citizen, you are entitled to these political and social freedoms (2 words)
  15. One of the major political parties
  16. The act of trying to influence government officials to make certain decisions
  17. The power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress
  18. One of the major political parties
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  1. This system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful: “______ and balances”
  2. One of the two chambers of Congress, where representation is based on population: “the House of ______”
  3. A form of government in which people elect others to represent them
  4. The document that contains the fundamental rules and principles of our government
  5. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws
  6. The head of the executive branch in each state
  7. A system of government where ordinary people are the foundation of government
  8. The economic model that determines the price of anything in a market is “______ and demand”
  9. The process of charging the president with a crime or misconduct
  10. An economic system based on private ownership and free markets
  11. The highest court in the United States
  12. An organized effort to win an election
  13. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution (3 words)
  14. When you don’t belong to any political party, you are ______

32 Clues: One of the major political parties • One of the major political parties • The Democratic nominee for President • The Republican nominee for President • The highest court in the United States • An organized effort to win an election • The branch of government that makes laws • A change or addition to the Constitution • The legislative body of the United States • ...

Chapter 4: Collective Rights Extravaganza 2017-03-08

Chapter 4: Collective Rights Extravaganza crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Political and spritual leader of the Metis.
  2. This document could be exchanged for land for the Metis.
  3. A group in Canada that speaks one of Canada's official languages in a minority setting.
  4. The reason why Louis Riel was eventually hung.
  5. How many people would describe the Indian Act and how it effects First Nations rights.
  6. The Red River ____________ was once called a rebellion.
  7. Set up by government with the purpose of assimilating First Nations children.
  8. The vast majority of people in this province speak French.
  9. Ended the fighting between French, English and First Nations.
  10. A person whose first language is French.
  11. Assigned to be officials for each reserve.
  12. Historic agreements between Canada and First Nations.
  13. Passed by Britain in 1774 to recognize French language and identity.
  14. Federal legislation related to the rights of First Nations.
  15. To validate and express commitment.
  16. Name given to specific original Native groups in Canada.
  17. Land for the exclusive use of First Nations.
  18. How many Numbered Treaties are there? (write out the word).
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  1. Being able to govern (control) yourself.
  2. The closest Metis settlement to us here in La Crete.
  3. An annual payment.
  4. This province is officially bilingual.
  5. The shared identity of a group of people.
  6. Umbrella term for groups of Aboriginal people that have collective rights in Canada.
  7. A person whose first language is English.
  8. To become part of another group (usually by force).
  9. This is how First Nations describe the nation-to-nation treaties.
  10. Rights guaranteed to specific groups in society.
  11. Fixing firmly within.
  12. Main purpose for the Canadian government signing treaties was to secure this.
  13. Both first nations and Canada signed treaties to avoid this.
  14. The Indian Act defines these people as "registered with certain rights".
  15. An agreement signed between two groups.
  16. Paid for by taxes/government.
  17. A group of people with mixed European and Aboriginal decent.
  18. The belief that your culture is superior to all others.
  19. Canada is officially this type of country based on our language history.
  20. The law that made French-only signs mandatory was ____ 101.
  21. First Nations were worried this would spread and put them at risk.

39 Clues: An annual payment. • Fixing firmly within. • Paid for by taxes/government. • To validate and express commitment. • This province is officially bilingual. • An agreement signed between two groups. • Being able to govern (control) yourself. • A person whose first language is French. • The shared identity of a group of people. • A person whose first language is English. • ...

Legislative Terminology 2016-12-22

Legislative Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Formal expression by members of decision
  2. Suspend indefinitely or to a later time, also known as sine die
  3. Action by the Governor to disapprove a bill
  4. Final, legal bill/resolution goes to print.
  5. Nonpartisan Legislative Branch agency (three words)
  6. Legislative body often known as the "Upper House."
  7. Elected or appointed group as advisory or legislative body
  8. One more than half of the members required to transact business
  9. Proposed or implemented change in a bill or motion.
  10. Assignment of a bill/resolution to a Standing Committee
  11. Money, principal, seat of government other than a building
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  1. Formal proposal from a member to the Body for consideration
  2. Redrawing legislative district boundaries.
  3. The laws of Nevada (three words)
  4. Committee time to discuss and vote on previously heard bills (two words)
  5. Closed meeting of same-party persons to decide on policy
  6. Subsequent bill/resolution that incorporates amendments adopted by either House.
  7. Portion of the Chamber reserved for those granted the privilege.
  8. Word-for-word narrative
  9. Rule; law upon which others are based

20 Clues: Word-for-word narrative • The laws of Nevada (three words) • Rule; law upon which others are based • Formal expression by members of decision • Redrawing legislative district boundaries. • Action by the Governor to disapprove a bill • Final, legal bill/resolution goes to print. • Legislative body often known as the "Upper House." • ...

Government Units 1-5 crossword 2022-01-07

Government Units 1-5 crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the four roles of government, it includes the highway system and schools (two words)
  2. how the different branches control each other (three words)
  3. to approve or pass an amendment
  4. when the appellate court upholds the previous verdict
  5. a court case relating to peoples rights
  6. this interest group promotes the well being of its workers
  7. someone chosen for a party to run for office
  8. a bill is sent to this to be studied in detail
  9. amendment 6 gives you the right to a speedy _____.
  10. a plan how money is earned and spent
  11. amendments are changes made to the ____________.
  12. this word means to assign
  13. the court that chooses what cases to hear is the ______ court
  14. congress is a part of the ___________ branch.
  15. means giving permission
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  1. living without any laws or government (three words)
  2. a democracy controlled by the citizens (two words)
  3. how we treat other countries (two words)
  4. the document that creates all of our branches of government
  5. to say no to a bill
  6. how old must you be to serve in the senate
  7. a _______ offense is related to committing a crime
  8. the highest level of government
  9. the tax on the money you make (two words)
  10. no person is above the law not even government (three words)
  11. liberals are said to be on what side

26 Clues: to say no to a bill • means giving permission • this word means to assign • to approve or pass an amendment • the highest level of government • a plan how money is earned and spent • liberals are said to be on what side • a court case relating to peoples rights • how we treat other countries (two words) • the tax on the money you make (two words) • ...

In the Sanctuary of Outcasts 2020-10-28

In the Sanctuary of Outcasts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. person with leporasy
  2. the state of being bankrupt
  3. a projecting part of an invertebrate or other living organism, with a distinct appearance or function
  4. bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
  5. a group of people living together with similar interests
  6. fraudulent writing or use of a check, bill, or receipt
  7. place where the capital is Baton Rouge
  8. a place of safety
  9. a person in charge of final text productions
  10. place whose capital is Jackson Mississippi
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  1. a type of floor covering
  2. a piece of land almost surrounded by water
  3. Gras- a carnival held in New Orleans
  4. Reform- expanding or bail rights criminals
  5. a report on something scandalous
  6. a person who practices medicine
  7. put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form
  8. a person who has been convicted of a felony
  9. person who feels left out
  10. a boat with a shallow draft, designed for use on rivers

20 Clues: a place of safety • person with leporasy • a type of floor covering • person who feels left out • the state of being bankrupt • a person who practices medicine • a report on something scandalous • Gras- a carnival held in New Orleans • place where the capital is Baton Rouge • a piece of land almost surrounded by water • Reform- expanding or bail rights criminals • ...

The Age of Absolutism 2018-04-25

The Age of Absolutism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. England's common law
  2. Legislative elected body of government
  3. The lower class of parliament
  4. England's legislative body
  5. kings now had the option of converting to different religions
  6. The upper house of parliament
  7. Was killed (by being beheaded)
  8. He declared England a republic of common law
  9. Known as bloody mary
  10. Created a knew religion so that he can get a divorce
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  1. Power passed within a family
  2. one ruler has supreme authority
  3. Had the goal to westernize Russia
  4. First ten amendments of the u.s
  5. the period of time during which kings had absolute control
  6. daughter of Henry Viii; Known as the virgin queen
  7. comes into power at 16
  8. Were forced to the bill of rights into law
  9. The belief that god chose a ruler to rule
  10. Known as the sun king
  11. Ruled over England for 22 years

21 Clues: England's common law • Known as bloody mary • Known as the sun king • comes into power at 16 • England's legislative body • Power passed within a family • The lower class of parliament • The upper house of parliament • Was killed (by being beheaded) • one ruler has supreme authority • First ten amendments of the u.s • Ruled over England for 22 years • ...

Government Review 2024-12-18

Government Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. keeps one branch of government from getting to strong
  2. this branch has the right to interpret the laws
  3. a system of government that splits power between central and regional levels
  4. this clause allows for the government to run efficiently
  5. wanted a stronger central government
  6. ruled by the people
  7. this branch has the right to pass laws
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  1. the act of determining if a law is constitutional
  2. this branch has the right to veto laws
  3. government is limited by the Constitution
  4. wanted a bill of rights
  5. searching for common ground of mutual agreement
  6. the presidents ability to impact public policy

13 Clues: ruled by the people • wanted a bill of rights • wanted a stronger central government • this branch has the right to veto laws • this branch has the right to pass laws • government is limited by the Constitution • the presidents ability to impact public policy • this branch has the right to interpret the laws • searching for common ground of mutual agreement • ...

B I L L O F R I G H T S 2022-05-11

B I L L O F R I G H T S crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law
  2. added on to the constitution
  3. added into the constitution (16 of them)
  4. the authority to do something
  5. One of the branches of the government, has 2 parts, senate and h.o.r
  6. One of the branches of government, has the highest court (supreme court)
  7. when you sign your name off on an important document
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  1. One of the branches of the government, has the president
  2. by doing anything in the name of this, you can get into some law trouble
  3. established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
  4. rules that must be made or something that needs to be obeyed.

11 Clues: added on to the constitution • the authority to do something • added into the constitution (16 of them) • when you sign your name off on an important document • One of the branches of the government, has the president • rules that must be made or something that needs to be obeyed. • One of the branches of the government, has 2 parts, senate and h.o.r • ...

U.S. History: European Colonies in America and the American Revolution 2016-09-08

U.S. History: European Colonies in America and the American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. credited for drafting the Declaration of Independence.
  2. first document in the colonies promoting self government.
  3. European intellectual movement which influenced religious ideas in Colonial America.
  4. House of Burgesses in Virginia is the first _______government in the colonies.
  5. English document which limited the power of the King of England.
  6. leads the Patriot army in the colonial victory victory for independence.
  7. colonists who spoke in favor of the British tax laws, remaining faithful and loyal to the Britain.
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  1. The English Bill of Rights was a written list of________that the government promised to protect.
  2. cluster of colonies settled by English "Puritans"
  3. a key cause of the Revolution was Britain's unfair___________of the colonists.
  4. colonists______British goods hoping to pressure Parliament to stop passing unfair tax laws.
  5. greatest religious movement during colonial times in America.
  6. the_______and Indian War between France and Britain spread to America as the countries fought over colonial land.
  7. colony which was established a haven for Quaker immigrants.
  8. European nation which colonizes much of Canada.
  9. colonists resisted the new taxation by asserting the traditional__________of Englishmen.
  10. key government ideals established in the American colonies
  11. country which establishes the first permanent colony at Jamestown.
  12. cluster of colonies which included Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

19 Clues: European nation which colonizes much of Canada. • cluster of colonies settled by English "Puritans" • credited for drafting the Declaration of Independence. • first document in the colonies promoting self government. • key government ideals established in the American colonies • colony which was established a haven for Quaker immigrants. • ...

constitution 2022-01-13

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of rights
  2. review
Down
  1. jurisdiction
  2. and balances
  3. process

5 Clues: review • process • of rights • jurisdiction • and balances

constitution 2022-01-13

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of rights
  2. review
Down
  1. jurisdiction
  2. and balances
  3. process

5 Clues: review • process • of rights • jurisdiction • and balances

American/English Revolutions 2022-02-02

American/English Revolutions crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The queen of England who died before the civil war
  2. The religion in which King James II followed
  3. Captured and executed King Charles I
  4. The form of monarchy established in the Bill of Rights
  5. The Boston...
  6. The people who fought with the natives over land
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  1. ...without representation
  2. America's first president
  3. The Glorious Revolution was also called the ...Rebellion
  4. The people who lived in America at the time

10 Clues: The Boston... • ...without representation • America's first president • Captured and executed King Charles I • The people who lived in America at the time • The religion in which King James II followed • The people who fought with the natives over land • The queen of England who died before the civil war • The form of monarchy established in the Bill of Rights • ...

9th amendment 2021-10-21

9th amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. laws or documents
  2. legal principles
  3. the state where the bill of rights was written
Down
  1. where trials are taken place
  2. the supreme law

5 Clues: the supreme law • legal principles • laws or documents • where trials are taken place • the state where the bill of rights was written

Constitutions Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-09

Constitutions Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. means national
  2. a formal written request signed by a lot of people
  3. Get power from the people
  4. to be chosen or assigned a job
  5. try to prove that their client’s side of the story is what really happened
  6. A form of government in which representatives were elected to make laws
  7. the quality or sate of calm
  8. congress can remove the president if he is not doing his job and there is evidence
  9. to rebel from a controlling power
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  1. a group of people appointed for a specific function
  2. elected head of a republic
  3. enforce laws
  4. most famous amendment bill of rights
  5. focus is to interprets the law
  6. forbid to do something
  7. outline the main ideas of the founding fathers and help with the structure of our government
  8. the greater number
  9. to describe a thing or express an concept
  10. review deciding what is constitutional
  11. the smaller number
  12. to reject or approve

21 Clues: enforce laws • means national • the greater number • the smaller number • to reject or approve • forbid to do something • Get power from the people • elected head of a republic • the quality or sate of calm • focus is to interprets the law • to be chosen or assigned a job • to rebel from a controlling power • most famous amendment bill of rights • review deciding what is constitutional • ...

U.S Constitution 2025-05-14

U.S Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To interpret the laws
  2. Changes in the Constitution
  3. Stops one branch of government from being too powerful
  4. Highest court in the land
  5. To make the laws
  6. Right to bear arms
  7. First three words of the Preamble
  8. The right of the accused to see a judge and be told the charges against him/her
  9. To enforce the laws
  10. Allows Congress to stretch its powers as needed
  11. The supreme law of the land
  12. Introduction to the Constitution
  13. Wrote the Declaration of Independence
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  1. The lower house
  2. Right to a speedy trial by jury and a lawyer
  3. Everyone must follow the law
  4. of Rights First 10 amendments of the Constitution
  5. A right in the United States
  6. Record A written record of everything said in both houses of the government
  7. The upper house
  8. Becomes president when the president can no longer serve

21 Clues: The lower house • The upper house • To make the laws • Right to bear arms • To enforce the laws • To interpret the laws • Highest court in the land • Changes in the Constitution • The supreme law of the land • Everyone must follow the law • A right in the United States • Introduction to the Constitution • First three words of the Preamble • Wrote the Declaration of Independence • ...

Government crossword 2023-01-09

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

25 Clues: growth • commander n chief • branch writes laws • ruled by the people • Tax tax on paychecks • every US citizen has • house with 100 members • vote the people's vote • tax taxes on businesses • combined of two chambers • branch interprets the law • a law that has been denied • rule book made for government • branch branch that enforces laws • process of becoming a US citizen • ...

4 2025-08-08

4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mimics other birds
  2. Shorebird with red bill
  3. Flocking bird
  4. Diving duck of lakes
  5. Large colorful parrot
  6. Large sea duck
  7. Duck with pointed tail
  8. Shorebird that flips stones
  9. Small freshwater duck
Down
  1. Flightless New Zealand bird
  2. Long-legged wader with upturned bill
  3. Diving duck
  4. Aggressive seabird
  5. Seabird with forked tail
  6. Speedy desert bird
  7. Crested parrot
  8. Small wader
  9. Yellow songbird
  10. Long-billed wader
  11. Colorful-billed seabird
  12. Curved-billed shorebird
  13. Tall wading bird
  14. Small shorebird
  15. Wader with long downcurved bill
  16. Marsh bird with long bill

25 Clues: Diving duck • Small wader • Flocking bird • Crested parrot • Large sea duck • Yellow songbird • Small shorebird • Tall wading bird • Long-billed wader • Aggressive seabird • Mimics other birds • Speedy desert bird • Diving duck of lakes • Large colorful parrot • Small freshwater duck • Duck with pointed tail • Shorebird with red bill • Colorful-billed seabird • Curved-billed shorebird • ...

Civil Rights Crossword 2022-01-11

Civil Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this march showed encouragement for President Kennedy's Civil Rights bill
  2. National Association for Advancement of Colored People
  3. This march demonstrated a need for voting legislation in the South for African Americans. It ended in Montgomery and began in
  4. laws were laws that enforced segregation in the south
  5. James Early Ray assassinated Martin Luther King Jr as he demonstrated in this Tennessee location
  6. Martin Luther King Jr encouraged civil ____
  7. number of Little Rock students who were the first African Americans to attend the high school
  8. woman who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus
  9. the Voting rights act of 1965 outlawed tests assessing ___ for voter registration
  10. student non violent coordinating committee
Down
  1. the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is an example of early attempts of affirmative ___
  2. Racist governor of Alabama
  3. This bus boycott encouraged African Americans to find another way to work for an entire year.
  4. 24th ___ was written to get rid of poll taxes for voters in the United States
  5. students would go to restaurants and wait at the counter to be served in order to challenge segregation and discrimination against African Americans
  6. spokesperson for the Nation of Islam who encouraged violence in the African American movement
  7. Emmitt Till came from ___ but was visiting Missouri and was beaten to death by flirting with a white cashier
  8. the kkk were known for attacking, beating and hanging African Americans, this action is known as ___
  9. in Brown V. Board of education the Supreme court decided that it was not legal to allow segregation in ___
  10. The supreme court decided this was legal in Plessy V. Ferguson

20 Clues: Racist governor of Alabama • student non violent coordinating committee • Martin Luther King Jr encouraged civil ____ • laws were laws that enforced segregation in the south • National Association for Advancement of Colored People • The supreme court decided this was legal in Plessy V. Ferguson • ...

turning points 2022-10-04

turning points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. who was the first president in office when the nullification crisis occurred
  2. The shot heard round the world is a phase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of lexington & “blank”
  3. King philip's war was named after what Wampanoag chief
  4. what happened in Jamestown?
  5. where did the Boston massacre occur?
  6. This man-made stretch of canal helped connect trade in the eastern united states starting in 1817
  7. what month did the Mayflower arrive to Cape cod
  8. what was the ship named that carried the first African slaves into virgina
  9. The US purchased the land known as the louisiana purchased from which country
  10. what was the first state in the united states to be ratified
  11. The national historic trail that stretched from tennessee to oklahoma for the reflection of indians, called the trail of “blank
  12. In Marbury vs. Madison this court ruled to give other courts the power to string down law that was unconstitutional
  13. The french and indian war was also known as the “blank” years war
  14. where did the Salem witchcraft take place?
  15. who rescued john smith from death in 1607
  16. During the war of 1812, these troops burned down the white house
Down
  1. Supreme Court decides Dredd Scott vs. Sandford-1857
  2. In 1848, the first woman's rights convention focused on females voting rights what held in “blank” falls
  3. where was the first piece of gold found in California?
  4. The first long-distance telegraph was sent in 1844 from washington D.C to where
  5. Andrew jackson used his executive power to stop using the second bank for the US, this was called
  6. Group of islands where Columbus landed in the "new world"
  7. what makes up the bill of rights?
  8. who won the battle of york

24 Clues: who won the battle of york • what happened in Jamestown? • what makes up the bill of rights? • where did the Boston massacre occur? • who rescued john smith from death in 1607 • where did the Salem witchcraft take place? • what month did the Mayflower arrive to Cape cod • Supreme Court decides Dredd Scott vs. Sandford-1857 • ...

Post War America 2023-01-31

Post War America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. company that offers similar products or services in many locations
  2. vs Board- Landmark decision by the supreme court, decided to no longer allow segergation
  3. Highways- government needed to connect the large cities and the suburb
  4. major corporation that includes a number of smaller companies in unrelated industries
  5. Bill- Guaranteed a year's worth of unemployment benefits
  6. Boom- A population spike after WW2
  7. Standardized homes built to look and stay the same way
  8. Dream- having the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved
  9. Salk- developed a vaccine for the crippling disease- polio
  10. compliance with standards, rules, or laws
  11. man- Most influential book from the 1950's
  12. A librian who founded the decimal system
  13. Deal- just treatment, a fair chance
  14. A suburb formed in New York's Long Island
Down
  1. Society- society in which scarcity of resources is not the predominant condition
  2. buying material goods, came to be equated with success
  3. a large need for cars for the suburb people
  4. on Civil rights- evaluates civil rights laws and policies of the government
  5. Any southern democrats who seceded from the party in 1948 in opposing to the policy of extending civil rights
  6. Spock- Created one of the best selling books on caring for children and baby
  7. 34th president, supreme commander of the allied forces in Western Europe during WW2
  8. 37th president, the only commander in chief to resign from his position
  9. obsolescene- created products that would become outdated or wore out
  10. conservatism- Anti-liberal conception of modernity where technology serves the growth of an authoritarian state power and a conservative model of society

24 Clues: Boom- A population spike after WW2 • Deal- just treatment, a fair chance • A librian who founded the decimal system • compliance with standards, rules, or laws • A suburb formed in New York's Long Island • man- Most influential book from the 1950's • a large need for cars for the suburb people • buying material goods, came to be equated with success • ...

1st Semester Final Review #3 2021-12-07

1st Semester Final Review #3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. short, dignified intro to the Constitution
  2. sharing of power between the federal and state and state gov'ts
  3. a gov't in which citizens rule through representatives
  4. no one branch can become too strong
  5. opposed the ratification of the Constitution
  6. it is a proposed law
  7. illegal ones are against 4th Amendment
Down
  1. 1st Amendment rights
  2. cruel and unusual is illegal
  3. power of the Supreme Court to decide if acts or laws are Constitutional
  4. first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  5. supporters of the ratification of the Constitution
  6. gov't has only power that Constitution gives it

13 Clues: 1st Amendment rights • it is a proposed law • cruel and unusual is illegal • no one branch can become too strong • illegal ones are against 4th Amendment • first 10 Amendments to the Constitution • short, dignified intro to the Constitution • opposed the ratification of the Constitution • gov't has only power that Constitution gives it • ...

Government 30 2015-10-21

Government 30 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system of government where the citizens express their political views by choosing representatives to go to Parliant to make laws on their behalf.
  2. a senator or a Member of the House of Commons.
  3. a person who has full political and civil rights.
  4. the highest court in Canada.
  5. the upper house of Parliament made up of 105 seats.
  6. to place a document before the Senate.
  7. a person who speaks for you.
  8. this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections.
  9. the Minister responsible for managing the Government's business in the House.
  10. another name for question period
  11. another word for constituency or electoral district.
  12. the political party that forms the government because more or its members were elected to the House of Commons than from any other party.
  13. the leader of the party in power.
  14. another name for a backbencher: a Mp who does not have an official role in the House of Commons.
  15. the process of choosing a representative bye vote.
  16. the MP who is elected at the beginning of Parliament by fellow MPs to keep order in the House of Commons and ensure that its rules and traditions are respected.
  17. a meeting of the Senate or the House of Commons within a session.
Down
  1. Canada's Parliament is composed of the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons.
  2. the senior official in the Commons, and the main advisor to the Speaker and Members of the House of Commons regarding House rules and procedures.
  3. an important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedoms.
  4. a university student who works for the Senate of House of Commons.
  5. a step in the passage of a bill through both the Senate and the House of Commons.
  6. Queen Elizabeth the second, the Queen of Canada, is our Head or state. She is represented in Canada by the Governor General.
  7. a word used for the stages during which a bill is debated in Parliament before it is passed to become a law.
  8. a daily period of time in the Senate and House of Commons when parliamentarians ask the government questions about its activities and important issues.
  9. a speech delivered by the Monarch or the Governor General at the start of a new session of Parliament.
  10. a person appointed to the Upper House of Parliament by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. A Senator represents a region of Canada.
  11. the Speaker is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  12. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
  13. the periods into which a Parliament is divided.

30 Clues: the highest court in Canada. • a person who speaks for you. • another name for question period • the leader of the party in power. • to place a document before the Senate. • a senator or a Member of the House of Commons. • the periods into which a Parliament is divided. • a person who has full political and civil rights. • ...

Gun Legislation/Loopholes 2022-12-12

Gun Legislation/Loopholes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. association of America that is a gun rights
  2. act based on damaging an item to intimidate a person based on their race, religion, etc...
  3. does not prohibit abusive dating partners from having guns
  4. dealers can automatically transfer a firearm to a purchaser after a number of days even if the purchaser’s background check isn’t complete
Down
  1. firearm that can detect its authorized user
  2. private sellers at gun shows do not require the seller to conduct a background check on the buyer
  3. bill that requires criminal history background checks by the FBI on people who attempt to purchase a firearm
  4. group
  5. Number of days that a person can purchase a firearm if their background check isn't complete
  6. president that passed the Brady Bill
  7. How old you have to be to buy a firearm

11 Clues: group • president that passed the Brady Bill • How old you have to be to buy a firearm • firearm that can detect its authorized user • association of America that is a gun rights • does not prohibit abusive dating partners from having guns • act based on damaging an item to intimidate a person based on their race, religion, etc... • ...

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

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

18 Clues: leaders of committees • this sets a limit for debate • question and answer sessions • smaller sections in each house • a legislature with two chambers. • the house and senate make up this • a bill that everyone can benefit from • a roll call for either house of congress • when a committee chair sets a bill aside • a change to the bill that isn't important • ...

Local 00052 Barrie C-27 Pensions 2017-06-11

Local 00052 Barrie C-27 Pensions crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A specific group of people concerned about C27
  2. Assistance
  3. Life after 65, hopefully
  4. What Bill C27 is about
  5. What the government is doing to our pensions
  6. The opposite of protecting
  7. Our annual earnings
  8. Of monetary matters
  9. The opposite of not safe
  10. We do not want to take any of these
Down
  1. Defined _____________ Pension
  2. We work for the federal __________________
  3. Protect
  4. The opposite of unexpected
  5. Not the employer
  6. Bill C27 suggest doing this to our pension
  7. Relinquishment
  8. We currently have this type of pension
  9. Our annual income
  10. Bill C27 will also affect this group

20 Clues: Protect • Assistance • Relinquishment • Not the employer • Our annual income • Our annual earnings • Of monetary matters • What Bill C27 is about • Life after 65, hopefully • The opposite of not safe • The opposite of unexpected • The opposite of protecting • Defined _____________ Pension • We do not want to take any of these • Bill C27 will also affect this group • ...

The Constitution 2022-11-30

The Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendments Six and Seven preserves the right to have this impartial group convene in a trial.
  2. Refused to sign the Constitution and demanded that a Bill of Rights be added.
  3. Article Four establishes the procedure for forming and admitting these to the union.
  4. To exercise this right one might "plead the fifth."
  5. Shall be issued to conduct reasonable search and seizure.
  6. First Amendment Right Jefferson corresponded regarding with Danbury Baptists.
  7. First Amendment Right securing religious and political verbal intercourse.
  8. First Amendment Freedom securing information to the public.
  9. First Amendment Right for a Redress of Grievances.
  10. Third Amendment.
  11. Both the States and Congress have the authority to do this regarding amendments to the Constitution.
  12. Any rights not enumerated in the constitution are secured by this amendment.
  13. The Legislative Branch.
  14. Fines and Bail shall not exceed the norm, otherwise, they are this.
  15. All executive powers are vested in him.
  16. The branch of government that maintains the court system.
Down
  1. Father of the Constitution
  2. While negotiated by the President, these need to be ratified by the U.S. Senate.
  3. America is not a democracy, it is this.
  4. First President of the United States under the U.S. Constitution.
  5. Last name of Elizabeth who Benjamin Franklin said, "A republic, ma'am, if you can keep it."
  6. Number of Senators per State.
  7. The Tenth Amendment, recognizing the States possess this, ensures that their rights are secured over all powers not granted to the federal government.
  8. Number of States who sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
  9. Number of years of a presidential term.
  10. First Amendment Right securing association in a peaceable manner.
  11. Second Amendment Right.
  12. City where the Constitutional Convention was held in 1787.

28 Clues: Third Amendment. • Second Amendment Right. • The Legislative Branch. • Father of the Constitution • Number of Senators per State. • America is not a democracy, it is this. • Number of years of a presidential term. • All executive powers are vested in him. • First Amendment Right for a Redress of Grievances. • To exercise this right one might "plead the fifth." • ...

Enlightenment Vocabulary 2023-10-06

Enlightenment Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Contract-Tolerance for others was important during the enlightenment/diversity of religion can exist
  2. - Social gathering where philosophers, writers, artists, scientists et to discuss ideas and enjoy artistic performances
  3. Revolution- Enlightenment spurred in this 18th century conflict in France
Down
  1. of rights - U.S Document which best illustrates the ideas of the philosophe
  2. Locke - Enlightenment thinker who believed everyone was born with "natural rights
  3. Revolution-The enlightenment helped spur this 18th century conflict in America
  4. Pluraism- An agreement in which people define and limit their indiviual rights

7 Clues: Revolution- Enlightenment spurred in this 18th century conflict in France • of rights - U.S Document which best illustrates the ideas of the philosophe • Revolution-The enlightenment helped spur this 18th century conflict in America • Pluraism- An agreement in which people define and limit their indiviual rights • ...

Government Vocabulary 2013-01-22

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedoms given to us in the Bill of Rights
  2. plan of government
  3. means people rule
  4. sharing of powers between state and national government
  5. carries out the law
Down
  1. Each branch can check the other to make sure it isn't abusing power
  2. government only has the power the people gave it in the constituion
  3. makes the law
  4. carries out the laws(judges)
  5. our government is separated into 3 branches

10 Clues: makes the law • means people rule • plan of government • carries out the law • carries out the laws(judges) • freedoms given to us in the Bill of Rights • our government is separated into 3 branches • sharing of powers between state and national government • Each branch can check the other to make sure it isn't abusing power • ...

American Government 2025-05-08

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Constitutional Convention ____ wrote the Constitution
  2. What country did the Democratic Republicans want an alliance with?
  3. First US president
  4. What did Thomas Jefferson win in 1800?
  5. James ___ was the 5th US president
Down
  1. What founding document came after the Articles of Confederation?
  2. Alexander Hamilton's political party
  3. The only of the first 5 presidents not in the Virginia Dynasty
  4. John Adams was the first ___ president
  5. The Bill of ___

10 Clues: The Bill of ___ • First US president • James ___ was the 5th US president • Alexander Hamilton's political party • John Adams was the first ___ president • What did Thomas Jefferson win in 1800? • The Constitutional Convention ____ wrote the Constitution • The only of the first 5 presidents not in the Virginia Dynasty • ...

American Government 2025-05-08

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Constitutional Convention ____ wrote the Constitution
  2. What country did the Democratic Republicans want an alliance with?
  3. First US president
  4. What did Thomas Jefferson win in 1800?
  5. James ___ was the 5th US president
Down
  1. What founding document came after the Articles of Confederation?
  2. Alexander Hamilton's political party
  3. The only of the first 5 presidents not in the Virginia Dynasty
  4. John Adams was the first ___ president
  5. The Bill of ___

10 Clues: The Bill of ___ • First US president • James ___ was the 5th US president • Alexander Hamilton's political party • John Adams was the first ___ president • What did Thomas Jefferson win in 1800? • The Constitutional Convention ____ wrote the Constitution • The only of the first 5 presidents not in the Virginia Dynasty • ...

Law 12 2022-02-22

Law 12 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First written code of law
  2. criminal sentence focused on punishment
  3. of enforceable rules to maintain order
  4. Proposed law
  5. Legal decisions based on similar cases that have been decided in the past
  6. had 300 laws
  7. given to Hebrew people
  8. system of values hat outlines concepts of right and wrong
  9. being introduced and receives a number
  10. Debate and vote on the principle of bill
  11. one of the first legal codes in Roman law
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  1. sets rules between individuals
  2. Sets rules for the relationship between individuals and society
  3. Third Major development in early legal history
  4. 2 key principals
  5. advantages quick,cheap
  6. Debate and vote on amended version of bill
  7. determine guilt or innocence by fighting
  8. criminal sentence focused on restoring or paying back the victim
  9. Read over bill and propose amendments
  10. seeks to treat all people equally

21 Clues: Proposed law • had 300 laws • 2 key principals • advantages quick,cheap • given to Hebrew people • First written code of law • sets rules between individuals • seeks to treat all people equally • Read over bill and propose amendments • of enforceable rules to maintain order • being introduced and receives a number • criminal sentence focused on punishment • ...

unit 2 crossword 2021-12-14

unit 2 crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Believed in a strong central government.
  2. Deemed "The father of the bill of rights.
  3. The branch that holds the veto power.
  4. Has the power to declare war.
  5. first 10 amendments of the U.S constitution.
Down
  1. the third president of the united states.
  2. what is the term length for a U.S president?
  3. what is the term length for a U.S repersentive?
  4. what is the term length for a U.S sentor?
  5. leader of the sons of liberty.
  6. The first state to ratify the U.S constitution.

11 Clues: Has the power to declare war. • leader of the sons of liberty. • The branch that holds the veto power. • Believed in a strong central government. • the third president of the united states. • Deemed "The father of the bill of rights. • what is the term length for a U.S sentor? • what is the term length for a U.S president? • first 10 amendments of the U.S constitution. • ...

constitution 2023-05-18

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. run by a jugde
  2. works for Congress
  3. run by congress
  4. the beginning of the paper that declares the impedance
  5. of powers to make sure one house does not have all the power
  6. government the government does not get all of the power
Down
  1. you can vote for a new president
  2. Madison created the constitution
  3. the branch led by the president
  4. a law that everybody in every state has to follow
  5. of Rights the original 10 amendments
  6. and balances how the Constitution approves of a law

12 Clues: run by a jugde • run by congress • works for Congress • the branch led by the president • you can vote for a new president • Madison created the constitution • of Rights the original 10 amendments • a law that everybody in every state has to follow • and balances how the Constitution approves of a law • the beginning of the paper that declares the impedance • ...

reconstruction 2024-04-11

reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. followed the civil war
  2. reconstruction polices
  3. to provide things for people
  4. its a bill
  5. outsider pretending to be an insider
  6. landowner allows tenant to use the land
  7. he helped with reconstruction
Down
  1. equality for citizens
  2. restricted black peoples rights
  3. southerners that supported reconstruction
  4. right to vote no matter what
  5. first African American to be in congress

12 Clues: its a bill • equality for citizens • followed the civil war • reconstruction polices • right to vote no matter what • to provide things for people • he helped with reconstruction • restricted black peoples rights • outsider pretending to be an insider • landowner allows tenant to use the land • first African American to be in congress • southerners that supported reconstruction

US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence 2024-09-19

US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence crossword puzzle
Across
  1. & Balance - System that ensures no one branch too powerful
  2. - The introduction to the Constitution
  3. - Branch of government that interprets laws
  4. - A change to the Constitution
  5. - The division of power between nat & state gov
  6. - The branch of government that makes laws
Down
  1. of Powers - division of government responsibilities into distinct branch
  2. - Process by which the Constitution was approved by the states
  3. of Rights - The first ten amendments
  4. - Branch of government that enforces laws

10 Clues: - A change to the Constitution • of Rights - The first ten amendments • - The introduction to the Constitution • - Branch of government that enforces laws • - The branch of government that makes laws • - Branch of government that interprets laws • - The division of power between nat & state gov • & Balance - System that ensures no one branch too powerful • ...

Unit 5 Review 2024-04-15

Unit 5 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this type of segregation is gauranteed by social factors or non legal actors
  2. The process by which the supreme court can take rights guaranteed in the bill of rights and apply them to issues arising in state courts
  3. the name for a collection of the first ten amendments to the constitution.
  4. The 1963 supreme court case that guaranteed the right to an attorney in all criminal cases
  5. the 14th amendment right guaranteed under the due process clause that was used for the Roe v. Wade decision.
Down
  1. this type of segregation is gauranteed by some form of legal authority
  2. the amendment containing the due process clause
  3. this proposed amendment would have guaranteed equal rights for men and women under the law
  4. The city that Dr. King was jailed in where he wrote his famous letter
  5. this provision guarantees many protections for women in colleges and universities
  6. under the fourth amendment police must have this document to search private property
  7. Dr. King was a major proponent of the idea of _____ disobedience as a means of protesting racial inequality.

12 Clues: the amendment containing the due process clause • The city that Dr. King was jailed in where he wrote his famous letter • this type of segregation is gauranteed by some form of legal authority • the name for a collection of the first ten amendments to the constitution. • this type of segregation is gauranteed by social factors or non legal actors • ...

Civics And Citizenship Crossword 2022-06-02

Civics And Citizenship Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The side of parliament opposite to the government
  2. When the Australian Colonies Came Together
  3. Exchange of Goods and Services
  4. When people move from one country to another
  5. The government department in charge of the army, navy and air force
  6. The Upper House
  7. The government is partially run by the people
  8. The government in charge of managing a state
Down
  1. The Government in charge of a town and small area
  2. The document of rights and laws
  3. A law introduced in parliament
  4. The Queen's representative
  5. The standard for changing the constitution in a referendum.
  6. A way of changing the constitution
  7. Mps who are in charge of government departments
  8. The government in charge of a whole nation

16 Clues: The Upper House • The Queen's representative • A law introduced in parliament • Exchange of Goods and Services • The document of rights and laws • A way of changing the constitution • When the Australian Colonies Came Together • The government in charge of a whole nation • When people move from one country to another • The government in charge of managing a state • ...

A New Nation Review 2022-02-08

A New Nation Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this PLAN involves 3 branches of government with two houses
  2. The ____amendment includes freedom of speech.
  3. presided over the convention
  4. supported constitution and strong national government
  5. The ____ amendment is the right to a speedy trial.
Down
  1. New York City was the first temporary ____.
  2. power comes from the people
  3. Bill of Rights are 12___ approved by Congress.
  4. "father of the Consitution"
  5. this type of government can only do what people give permission to do
  6. The ____amendment is the right to a jury.
  7. this PLAN called for unicameral legislature
  8. The ____amendment prevents housing soldiers in peace.
  9. The ____amendment is the right to Religion.

14 Clues: power comes from the people • "father of the Consitution" • presided over the convention • The ____amendment is the right to a jury. • New York City was the first temporary ____. • this PLAN called for unicameral legislature • The ____amendment is the right to Religion. • The ____amendment includes freedom of speech. • Bill of Rights are 12___ approved by Congress. • ...

constitution 2022-01-13

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of rights
  2. review
Down
  1. jurisdiction
  2. and balances
  3. process

5 Clues: review • process • of rights • jurisdiction • and balances

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

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

18 Clues: leaders of committees • this sets a limit for debate • question and answer sessions • smaller sections in each house • a legislature with two chambers. • the house and senate make up this • a bill that everyone can benefit from • a roll call for either house of congress • when a committee chair sets a bill aside • a change to the bill that isn't important • ...

section 3-4 sophia cobaugh 2021-01-04

section 3-4 sophia cobaugh crossword puzzle
Across
  1. -period in art history,started in 17th century.
  2. -regular social gatherings
  3. the great -a ruler that was admired by all philosophers.
  4. despots -philosophers tried to come absolute rulers.
Down
  1. systems -divided between national and state governments.
  2. and balances - it has three separate balances.
  3. of rights -constitution the ten amendments.
  4. -artistic style in the late 1700´s
  5. Jefferson -He wrote the deceleration of independence.
  6. of independence -Second Continental issued this.

10 Clues: -regular social gatherings • -artistic style in the late 1700´s • of rights -constitution the ten amendments. • and balances - it has three separate balances. • -period in art history,started in 17th century. • of independence -Second Continental issued this. • despots -philosophers tried to come absolute rulers. • Jefferson -He wrote the deceleration of independence. • ...

Chapter 22 2023-03-22

Chapter 22 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A process where people vote directly on a bill
  2. Voters choose their candidate
  3. A tax placed on earnings with different rates for different income levels
  4. A Mexican neighborhood
  5. A person who fought for women's rights
  6. All federal jobs excluding military and elected office
Down
  1. A journalist that reveals corruption in America
  2. The protection of natural resources
  3. A person who breaks up trusts
  4. Giving jobs based of of followers

10 Clues: A Mexican neighborhood • A person who breaks up trusts • Voters choose their candidate • Giving jobs based of of followers • The protection of natural resources • A person who fought for women's rights • A process where people vote directly on a bill • A journalist that reveals corruption in America • All federal jobs excluding military and elected office • ...

Chapter 6 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Review 2025-04-14

Chapter 6 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - A government in which officials are elected to represent the people, and then govern according to a constitution.
  2. - The idea that the government gets its power from the people and needs their consent to make laws.
  3. - A person who supported the Articles of Confederation.
  4. - Good enough.
Down
  1. - A plan or suggestion laid out for others to consider.
  2. - A person who supported the new U.S. Constitution.
  3. - The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantee the basic rights of all citizens.
  4. - To make known officially or publicly.
  5. - Lawlessness; disorder caused by a lack of rules.

9 Clues: - Good enough. • - To make known officially or publicly. • - Lawlessness; disorder caused by a lack of rules. • - A person who supported the new U.S. Constitution. • - A plan or suggestion laid out for others to consider. • - A person who supported the Articles of Confederation. • ...

Bill 2025-12-01

Bill crossword puzzle
Across
  1. disgust
  2. Goes with sugar and dishani jumps if things are
  3. Dishani loves the most
  4. Stories that are lullabies for you
  5. you are this boy
  6. Tab where you overtook me recently
  7. Not replicable after multiple failed attempts
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  1. Extreme request
  2. pink and you
  3. Most used exclamation by Dishani
  4. The number going to be associated with our wedding film
  5. The beginning of this activity
  6. first gen z word you taught me
  7. your favourite tech accessory runs on this

14 Clues: disgust • pink and you • Extreme request • you are this boy • Dishani loves the most • The beginning of this activity • first gen z word you taught me • Most used exclamation by Dishani • Stories that are lullabies for you • Tab where you overtook me recently • your favourite tech accessory runs on this • Not replicable after multiple failed attempts • ...

Democracy 2021-01-18

Democracy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. largest rules that govern the citizen and government
  2. Someone favoring strict government
  3. someones view on something
  4. Ending a debate by taking a vote
  5. Highest judicial court in U.S.
  6. Legislative power that hold senators votes
  7. A legislative proposal that if passed by both the House and the Senate and approved by the President becomes law. Each bill is assigned a bill number. HR denotes bills that originate in the House and S denotes bills that originate in the Senate.
  8. Someones sway in thinking over a subject
  9. A member or members that add his or her name formally in support of another members bill. In the House a member can become a co-sponsor of a bill at any point up to the time the last authorized committee considers it. In the Senate a member can become a co-sponsor of a bill anytime before the vote takes place on the bill.
  10. When a business controls an entire sect of an economy
  11. The involvement of common citizens.
  12. Idea that all wealth should be distributed
  13. An "amend" to the constitution
  14. someones fund or advertisement before an election
  15. Government with a king/queen
  16. Bill that ensures all humans their rights
  17. Decides who will be in power
  18. Far-right idea of a nationalistic dictatorship
  19. The idea that all humans should be treated the same
  20. a small group controlling the government
  21. A group of people who join together because they share many ideas about what the government should do.
  22. To be a legal citizen of a country
  23. Face-to-face discussion of candidates' views on issues.
  24. An election in which one candidate defeats the other by a very large margin.
  25. A candidate not belonging to one of the major political parties.
  26. Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
  27. The constitutional right to vote.
  28. Legislative power in house of reps
  29. A motion generally used in the Senate to end a filibuster. Invoking cloture requires a vote by 3/5 of the full Senate. If cloture is invoked further debate is limited to 30 hours, it is not a vote on the passage of the piece of legislation.
  30. Lack of a governing body
  31. Banks currency worth and foreign trade
  32. Identification with ones own nation
  33. a state in which supreme power is held by the people
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  1. Senates branch of power
  2. Meeting for political party members
  3. Letters that stand for Grand Old Party, the nickname of the Republican party.
  4. America has many of differing people who have different ______s
  5. a league or alliance of states
  6. System of government where one person has all power
  7. An informal term for an amendment or provision that is not relevant to the legislation where it is attached.
  8. Vote of the people
  9. Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
  10. An area or spread of low income and failing business
  11. Supreme Court branch of power
  12. Of or describing a union of states having a central government or pertaining to that government.
  13. The act of under-minding a group of individuals
  14. someone who favors federal laws over state laws
  15. Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
  16. The government system we have
  17. The right to vote in an election
  18. Making a decision based off of two opposing views
  19. someone chosen to represent a group or party
  20. Individual votes
  21. Idea that all property should be community owned
  22. Economics system run by the people
  23. Without favor or blame, objective.
  24. Right to reject a bill
  25. An act of Congress that enables Federal agencies to spend money for specific purposes.
  26. A person who seeks, or who has been suggested for an office or award.
  27. Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
  28. All of the voters in a particular district.
  29. A person now holding an office
  30. Presidential branch of power
  31. Someone who traveled to America legally
  32. Loving your country
  33. The person that a political party chooses to represent it in a general election. This is called nomination.
  34. The original member who introduces a bill.
  35. Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
  36. An informal term for extended debate or other procedures used to prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate.
  37. Tormenting or teasing by saying annoying or cruel things.
  38. Government funded medical care
  39. Of or having to do with the people as a whole

72 Clues: Individual votes • Vote of the people • Loving your country • Right to reject a bill • Senates branch of power • Lack of a governing body • someones view on something • Government with a king/queen • Decides who will be in power • Presidential branch of power • Supreme Court branch of power • The government system we have • a league or alliance of states • Highest judicial court in U.S. • ...

American History 2019-11-23

American History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Any geographical region or area of land on Earth.
  2. a law passed by a local government, such as that of a city or county.
  3. leader of a rebellion
  4. Was one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  5. generally a time when production of goods slows down, unemployment increases, and people who have jobs earn less money.
  6. A written list of people’s rights is called a bill of rights.
  7. Is related to laws and legal issues.
  8. A written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
Down
  1. An organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  2. Was established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress, with the passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785.
  3. A relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits.
  4. a tax that is placed on imported goods when they enter a country.
  5. The first written plan of government for the United States.
  6. “Money” accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  7. means buying and selling goods and services, especially when people are involved

15 Clues: leader of a rebellion • Is related to laws and legal issues. • Any geographical region or area of land on Earth. • “Money” accepted method of exchange for goods or services. • The first written plan of government for the United States. • A written list of people’s rights is called a bill of rights. • An organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • ...

Chapter 8 Part 2 2016-04-12

Chapter 8 Part 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What did the welfare officer wish for Billy?
  2. What was Old Bill really good at?
  3. What was Billy holding as Old Bill talked?
  4. Who was trying to find Billy after school had finished?
  5. the name of the welfare officer was Brent ........
  6. Old Bill said Billy would go back to where?
  7. What was finally worth something?
  8. What could Old Bill see in Billy eyes?
Down
  1. According to Old Bill's plan who would live at Wellington Road?
  2. What was Caitlin eager to do?
  3. What had Old Bill not felt in years?
  4. What was Billy feeling as Old Bill talked?
  5. What type of house was Billy to move into?
  6. What had Old Bill once dressed in?
  7. What was Billy about to start?

15 Clues: What was Caitlin eager to do? • What was Billy about to start? • What was Old Bill really good at? • What was finally worth something? • What had Old Bill once dressed in? • What had Old Bill not felt in years? • What could Old Bill see in Billy eyes? • What was Billy holding as Old Bill talked? • What was Billy feeling as Old Bill talked? • ...

American Government 2025-05-08

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Bill of ___
  2. The Constitutional Convention ____ wrote the Constitution
  3. James ___ was the 5th US president
  4. Alexander Hamilton's political party
  5. John Adams was the first ___ president
Down
  1. What founding document came after the Articles of Confederation?
  2. First US president
  3. The only of the first 5 presidents not in the Virginia Dynasty
  4. What did Thomas Jefferson win in 1800?
  5. What country did the Democratic Republicans want an alliance with?

10 Clues: The Bill of ___ • First US president • James ___ was the 5th US president • Alexander Hamilton's political party • What did Thomas Jefferson win in 1800? • John Adams was the first ___ president • The Constitutional Convention ____ wrote the Constitution • The only of the first 5 presidents not in the Virginia Dynasty • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle-5th HR 2023-10-11

Constitution Crossword Puzzle-5th HR crossword puzzle
Across
  1. At the Constitutional Convention, the plan favored by smaller states.
  2. Power of the court to determine constitutionality of a law.
  3. Type of powers that are shared by the National and State governments.
  4. Article III of the Constitution talks about this branch of government.
  5. Article II of the Constitution talks about this branch of government.
  6. Type of powers given to the State governments by the Constitution.
  7. Current number of amendments to the United States Constitution.
  8. Where one branch can limit the power of another branch of government.
  9. The Father of the Constitution.
  10. Article V of the Constitution talks about this process.
Down
  1. The part of the Constitution that introduces the document and explains the purposes of the Constitution.
  2. This compromise detailed that 3 out of 5 slaves would count for representation.
  3. Article I of the Constitution talks about this branch of government.
  4. The name given to the supporters of the new Constitution.
  5. At the Constitutional Convention, the name of the plan that large states favored.
  6. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  7. The idea that no one is above the law, including the President.
  8. Basic rights that the government cannot take away.
  9. Division of power between the National and State governments.
  10. The name given to people opposed to the Constitution, without having a Bill of Rights added to it.

20 Clues: The Father of the Constitution. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • Basic rights that the government cannot take away. • Article V of the Constitution talks about this process. • The name given to the supporters of the new Constitution. • Power of the court to determine constitutionality of a law. • ...

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

Chapter 7 Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. money
  2. of rights list of freedoms
  3. branch system of courts
Down
  1. a period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises
  2. government in which citizens rule themselves
  3. document that sets out laws
  4. Plan strong national government

7 Clues: money • branch system of courts • of rights list of freedoms • document that sets out laws • Plan strong national government • government in which citizens rule themselves • a period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

Chapter 7 Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. money
  2. of rights list of freedoms
  3. branch system of courts
Down
  1. a period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises
  2. government in which citizens rule themselves
  3. document that sets out laws
  4. Plan strong national government

7 Clues: money • branch system of courts • of rights list of freedoms • document that sets out laws • Plan strong national government • government in which citizens rule themselves • a period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises

The U.S. Constitution 2024-02-08

The U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Official number of ratified amendments
  2. Branch of government responsible for interpreting the constitution
  3. They called for a strong national government
  4. A change to the constitution ratified by a 2/3 vote
  5. This branch of government is bicameral
  6. They would not ratify without a Bill of Rights
  7. The supreme law of the land
  8. The loudest student in this class
  9. The powers not listed belong to the_______.
  10. Main author of the US Constitution
  11. Division of power between the federal government and the states
Down
  1. The right to remain silent
  2. They have the power to declare war
  3. The first ten amendments
  4. The myth, the man, the legend
  5. He is considered to be the "Father of the Constitution"
  6. A writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court
  7. 2nd Amendment
  8. Branch of government where the President is the head
  9. 1st amendment

20 Clues: 2nd Amendment • 1st amendment • The first ten amendments • The right to remain silent • The supreme law of the land • The myth, the man, the legend • The loudest student in this class • They have the power to declare war • Main author of the US Constitution • Official number of ratified amendments • This branch of government is bicameral • ...

Government terms 2022-05-23

Government terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the body of people that rules a nation
  2. Political affiliation, two of them
  3. made up of the Senate and the House
  4. highest court in the United States
  5. branch that is composed of Congress
  6. Judge on the Supreme Court
  7. freedoms given to citizens by the constitution
  8. the draft or proposal of a law
  9. a person who lives in the United States
  10. The process of trying to win an election
Down
  1. Elected officials, determined by population
  2. branch that includes the court system
  3. head of executive branch, chief justice
  4. person that is running for office
  5. two types, pocket and regular
  6. Changes made to the Constitution
  7. Two of these are elected from each state
  8. the basis of all laws, original document
  9. name for the first ten amendments
  10. the people who wrote the Constitution
  11. Branch that is headed by the president

21 Clues: Judge on the Supreme Court • two types, pocket and regular • the draft or proposal of a law • Changes made to the Constitution • person that is running for office • name for the first ten amendments • Political affiliation, two of them • highest court in the United States • made up of the Senate and the House • branch that is composed of Congress • ...

vocab crossword 2022-01-06

vocab crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gives congress the right to pass all laws "necessary and proper "
  2. father of the constitution
  3. law is above everyone and applies to everyone
  4. third president of the U.S
  5. helped write federalist papers
Down
  1. he is on the dollar bill
  2. first ten amendments of the constitution
  3. first plan of government adopted in the U.S
  4. believed citizens should give up natural rights

9 Clues: he is on the dollar bill • father of the constitution • third president of the U.S • helped write federalist papers • first ten amendments of the constitution • first plan of government adopted in the U.S • law is above everyone and applies to everyone • believed citizens should give up natural rights • gives congress the right to pass all laws "necessary and proper "

Chapter 3 Sections 1-3, The Constitution Handbook 2015-12-08

Chapter 3 Sections 1-3, The Constitution Handbook crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Powers Power to the people.
  2. of Confederation Established a very weak government.
  3. and Balances Prevent three branches becoming to powerful.
  4. Compromise Another name for Connecticut Compromise.
  5. Review Gives supreme court authority.
  6. Opponents of the Constitution.
  7. Rebellion Erupted in Massachusetts in 1786.
  8. Hancock Patrick Henry Prominent anti-federalist.
  9. Helps president.
  10. Prevent the Constitution from being changed.
  11. Process Government must follow procedures.
  12. Proposed laws.
  13. Reject.
Down
  1. The state did not impose the same.
  2. Sovereignty New Constitution.
  3. Compromise A solution.
  4. End of the Revolutionary War and the decline in trade with Britain.
  5. of Powers Among three branches.
  6. Supporters of the Constitution.
  7. Powers Power to coin money.
  8. Bring formal changes.
  9. Powers Right to raise taxes.
  10. Madison Member of the Virginia Assembly.
  11. Ordinance Provided the basis for governing.
  12. of Rights Objections of the Constitution.

25 Clues: Reject. • Proposed laws. • Helps president. • Bring formal changes. • Compromise A solution. • Powers Power to the people. • Powers Power to coin money. • Powers Right to raise taxes. • Sovereignty New Constitution. • Opponents of the Constitution. • of Powers Among three branches. • Supporters of the Constitution. • The state did not impose the same. • ...

foundations of government 2024-02-12

foundations of government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. intro to the constiutution
  2. relationships between states
  3. part of the constitution about the legislative branch
  4. part of the constitution about the executive branch
  5. the only state not to send a representative the the constitutional convention
  6. person who wrote 51 of federalists papers
  7. father of the constitution
  8. colletion of essays written to persuade people for the constitution
  9. 9/13 states required to ratify constitution
  10. people who wanted a strong national government
  11. power that belongs strictly to the states
Down
  1. people who wanted a bill of rights added to the constitution
  2. voting and agreeing on a change
  3. this is where the constitutional convention was held
  4. directly stated in the constitution
  5. how to amend the constitution
  6. power that is not stated, but inferred
  7. part of the constitution about the judicial branch
  8. constitution is the law of the land
  9. a change or addition to the constitution

20 Clues: intro to the constiutution • father of the constitution • relationships between states • how to amend the constitution • voting and agreeing on a change • directly stated in the constitution • constitution is the law of the land • power that is not stated, but inferred • a change or addition to the constitution • person who wrote 51 of federalists papers • ...

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

topic 1 text - key words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a law that has passed
  2. formed to help people in need
  3. the duties that people have
  4. things that people are granted to do
Down
  1. a system of government which grants voting
  2. a system of voting
  3. what makes us unique
  4. a contribution from all of society to help run different services

8 Clues: a system of voting • what makes us unique • a law that has passed • the duties that people have • formed to help people in need • things that people are granted to do • a system of government which grants voting • a contribution from all of society to help run different services

Sophie's important people puzzle 2023-01-26

Sophie's important people puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Made bullets for the muskets of American soldiers
  2. Was a great inventor
  3. Was the first signer of the declaration of independence
  4. He a lot led soldiers into battle.
  5. He was George Washingtons right hand man
  6. Alerted the towns people that the british were coming
  7. Taxed the colonists for tea and other things
Down
  1. The 3rd president of the U.S
  2. Was the 1st president
  3. The Townsend act was named after them.
  4. Rode with Paul revere during the midnight ride.
  5. Was a traitor to american colonists
  6. Led the Boston tea party
  7. Finished the midnight ride for Paul revere
  8. Killed Alexaneder Hamilton in a duel.
  9. Got 6,000 men to help in the war
  10. The writer of the bill of rights
  11. Was the 3rd president
  12. was 21 when he died because he was hung for helping America

19 Clues: Was a great inventor • Was the 1st president • Was the 3rd president • Led the Boston tea party • The 3rd president of the U.S • Got 6,000 men to help in the war • The writer of the bill of rights • He a lot led soldiers into battle. • Was a traitor to american colonists • Killed Alexaneder Hamilton in a duel. • The Townsend act was named after them. • ...

Recunstruction in the north 2025-09-26

Recunstruction in the north crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ____ Bureau helped former slaves with food, shelter, and more
  2. in the ___ of 1877 Hayes became president and troops withdrew
  3. the ____ amendment granted citizenship
  4. Jim __ laws legal segregation in schools
  5. the ____ Reconstruction acts divided south into military districts
  6. _____republicans
  7. ____used terror to prevent freedmen from voting
  8. ___ Davis Bill required majority loyalty oath
  9. the ___ amendment abolished slavery
  10. ____ Northerners who moved south
  11. the _____ amendment gave African American men the right to vote
Down
  1. ______ was a new form of agricultural labor
  2. _____ means removed from office
  3. ______ plan was Lincoln's plan
  4. ____ codes that restricted rights from African Americans
  5. ______ growth, cotton, tobacco etc.
  6. ____ were southerners who supported republicans
  7. ____ V. Ferguson,supreme court upheld "Separate but equal"
  8. ______ Johnson' s plan allowed ex confederates to regain power

19 Clues: _____republicans • ______ plan was Lincoln's plan • _____ means removed from office • ____ Northerners who moved south • ______ growth, cotton, tobacco etc. • the ___ amendment abolished slavery • the ____ amendment granted citizenship • Jim __ laws legal segregation in schools • ______ was a new form of agricultural labor • ___ Davis Bill required majority loyalty oath • ...

American Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-17

American Revolution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Said "give me liberty or give me death"
  2. What the USA was before it was a country
  3. Rode on his horse to Charlottesville to warn the leaders that the British were coming
  4. The Father of Our Constitution
  5. Our Ex-King
  6. The Father of Our Country
Down
  1. Wrote the Bill of Rights
  2. The country who used to rule us
  3. Wrote the Declaration of Independence

9 Clues: Our Ex-King • Wrote the Bill of Rights • The Father of Our Country • The Father of Our Constitution • The country who used to rule us • Wrote the Declaration of Independence • Said "give me liberty or give me death" • What the USA was before it was a country • Rode on his horse to Charlottesville to warn the leaders that the British were coming

Introduction to Government 2024-09-26

Introduction to Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bill of rights
  2. groups of people who have power to make and enforce laws
  3. there are no effective limits on government
  4. government’s actions are limited by law
  5. money government collects to provide basic services
Down
  1. unjust use of power
  2. system of basic rules and principles by which government is organized
  3. people choose representative to govern them
  4. practical; getting the job done

9 Clues: bill of rights • unjust use of power • practical; getting the job done • government’s actions are limited by law • people choose representative to govern them • there are no effective limits on government • money government collects to provide basic services • groups of people who have power to make and enforce laws • ...

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Written request signed by many people for change
  2. A system where power is held by the people
  3. Sharing of power between national and local government
  4. The right to vote
  5. Smallest political unit in the Philippines
  6. Division of government that makes laws
  7. A form of government led by a king or queen
  8. Freedom to choose leaders through voting
  9. Highest law of the land in the Philippines
  10. Division of government that implements laws
  11. Person representing the people in Congress
  12. Illegal use of power for personal gain
Down
  1. Buying Abuse of power to influence votes
  2. Person elected to lead a country
  3. Temporary law issued by the President during emergencies
  4. Group of advisers to the President
  5. Division of government that interprets laws
  6. Court Highest court in the Philippines
  7. Division of barangay headed by a councilor
  8. Process of removing a government official from office
  9. Symbol of the nation and its sovereignty
  10. Organization of people with common political goals
  11. The duty of citizens to obey laws
  12. of Rights Document containing fundamental rights and duties of citizens
  13. A leader of a city or municipality
  14. Head of a province in the Philippines
  15. Practice of giving government positions to friends or allies
  16. A rule made by a legislative body
  17. Term of office of a Philippine President in years
  18. A plan of action adopted by the government

30 Clues: The right to vote • Person elected to lead a country • The duty of citizens to obey laws • A rule made by a legislative body • Group of advisers to the President • A leader of a city or municipality • Head of a province in the Philippines • Division of government that makes laws • Illegal use of power for personal gain • Court Highest court in the Philippines • ...

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Illegal use of power for personal gain
  2. Person elected to lead a country
  3. Sharing of power between national and local government
  4. A plan of action adopted by the government
  5. A leader of a city or municipality
  6. Person representing the people in Congress
  7. Freedom to choose leaders through voting
  8. Court Highest court in the Philippines
  9. Term of office of a Philippine President in years
  10. Group of advisers to the President
  11. Organization of people with common political goals
  12. Practice of giving government positions to friends or allies
  13. Symbol of the nation and its sovereignty
  14. The duty of citizens to obey laws
Down
  1. Division of barangay headed by a councilor
  2. Highest law of the land in the Philippines
  3. A form of government led by a king or queen
  4. Head of a province in the Philippines
  5. Division of government that interprets laws
  6. Temporary law issued by the President during emergencies
  7. of Rights Document containing fundamental rights and duties of citizens
  8. Division of government that implements laws
  9. A system where power is held by the people
  10. Process of removing a government official from office
  11. A rule made by a legislative body
  12. Written request signed by many people for change
  13. Smallest political unit in the Philippines
  14. The right to vote
  15. Division of government that makes laws
  16. Buying Abuse of power to influence votes

30 Clues: The right to vote • Person elected to lead a country • A rule made by a legislative body • The duty of citizens to obey laws • A leader of a city or municipality • Group of advisers to the President • Head of a province in the Philippines • Illegal use of power for personal gain • Division of government that makes laws • Court Highest court in the Philippines • ...

Government Project 2023-12-22

Government Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A call on whether or not to kick someone out
  2. A group of people that share beliefs
  3. A group of people kicking out a leader
  4. The paper we all follow day to day
  5. The schedule of things that need to be done
  6. A chapter/title in the Constitution
  7. The higher power of people
  8. The decision not to kick someone out
  9. A usually local rule/law we follow
Down
  1. Kicking out an executive member
  2. We all have these no matter what age
  3. The voting of a new elector
  4. Laws written out on paper
  5. The right we all share (18+)
  6. To pursue a law/right
  7. Postponing a due date/ hearing
  8. The highest power branch
  9. The lower power of people
  10. A rule we must follow as U.S. people
  11. A meetup of people who are of the same party

20 Clues: To pursue a law/right • The highest power branch • Laws written out on paper • The lower power of people • The higher power of people • The voting of a new elector • The right we all share (18+) • Postponing a due date/ hearing • Kicking out an executive member • The paper we all follow day to day • A usually local rule/law we follow • A chapter/title in the Constitution • ...

Linden Schmidt Government crossword. 2025-04-21

Linden Schmidt Government crossword. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to change or add a law
  2. 2 of governments responsibility's
  3. makes laws and sets budget
  4. the right to reject a decision
  5. highest living symbol of the United States
  6. what pays for school
  7. the first 10 amendments to the constitution
  8. The right to vote
Down
  1. what is the job of a ambassador
  2. in the bill of rights what is right 2
  3. when presidents meet with other leaders he is acting as what
  4. which branch interprets the laws
  5. Fundamental roles to determine how a country or state is run
  6. federal,state,local
  7. The governing body of a nation,state,or community
  8. safety guards in our government that protect us from our president
  9. the president is part of which branch
  10. US system of democracy
  11. the United States legislative branch
  12. status of being a citizen to a country

20 Clues: The right to vote • federal,state,local • what pays for school • to change or add a law • US system of democracy • makes laws and sets budget • the right to reject a decision • what is the job of a ambassador • which branch interprets the laws • 2 of governments responsibility's • the United States legislative branch • in the bill of rights what is right 2 • ...

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

topic 1 text - key words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system of voting
  2. formed to help people in need
  3. what makes us unique
  4. things that people are granted to do
Down
  1. the duties that people have
  2. a system of government which grants voting
  3. a law that has passed
  4. someone who leaves this country to go to another

8 Clues: a system of voting • what makes us unique • a law that has passed • the duties that people have • formed to help people in need • things that people are granted to do • a system of government which grants voting • someone who leaves this country to go to another

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

topic 1 text - key words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system of voting
  2. formed to help people in need
  3. what makes us unique
  4. things that people are granted to do
Down
  1. the duties that people have
  2. a system of government which grants voting
  3. a law that has passed
  4. someone who leaves this country to go to another

8 Clues: a system of voting • what makes us unique • a law that has passed • the duties that people have • formed to help people in need • things that people are granted to do • a system of government which grants voting • someone who leaves this country to go to another

CH.5 Last 11 2020-10-16

CH.5 Last 11 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. would cast ballots for the candidates
  2. supporters of the constitution
  3. a series of 85 essay defending the constitution
  4. their opponents
  5. offical,approval,required the agreement states legislative
Down
  1. branch to make laws
  2. to prevent one branch from dominating the others
  3. that divided power between the national government and the state governments
  4. interpret the law
  5. to carry out laws
  6. the required three fourths of the states had ratified ten of the amendments which became known as the bill of rights

11 Clues: their opponents • interpret the law • to carry out laws • branch to make laws • supporters of the constitution • would cast ballots for the candidates • a series of 85 essay defending the constitution • to prevent one branch from dominating the others • offical,approval,required the agreement states legislative • ...

Constitution: Celebration of Knowledge 2015-12-18

Constitution: Celebration of Knowledge crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Biden if President Obama dies who will take over
  2. the $1-2 tax payed to vote
  3. of Confederation The Constitutional Convention was a meeting to fix
  4. if you commit a crime outside your residency you will be
  5. of rights the first 10 amendments
  6. Convention where men such as George Washington and James Madison got together to form the Constitution
  7. this branch of government has two sections- the senate and house
  8. senators cannot give themselves this
  9. All of these they were to keep silent at the Constitutional Convention
  10. the 16th amendment states the government has the right to collect what type of tax
  11. there are this many branches of government
  12. compromise the combination of both proposed plans of the Constitutional Convention
  13. when you were not allowed to have alcohol
  14. college the 12th amendment deals with
  15. best government teacher ever
  16. originally these people were only worth 3/5 of a person
Down
  1. plan in which amount of votes depends of population of your state
  2. Hamilton This man suggested the Constitutional Convention
  3. this branch of government is the president
  4. Day September 17th is known as
  5. Franklin This representative was 81 years young at the Constitutional Convention
  6. this branch of government directly deals with the supreme court system
  7. Examples of these types of people are rich, landowners, who wanted a strong central government
  8. the president can have how many terms of 4 years
  9. Examples of these types of people were uneducated, farmers who wanted a strong state government and a bill of rights
  10. another term for amended when something is changed in the Constitution
  11. Washington Representative of Virginia at the Constitutional Convention
  12. you need to be this old to vote
  13. who was allowed to vote first
  14. hundred It took this many days to write the Constitution
  15. senators can stay in office for this many years
  16. Before the Constitution some states had their own
  17. there are this many senators per state
  18. Lincoln this man put forth the 13th amendment to make slavery illegal
  19. jersey plan in which each state = same amount of representatives

35 Clues: the $1-2 tax payed to vote • best government teacher ever • who was allowed to vote first • Day September 17th is known as • you need to be this old to vote • of rights the first 10 amendments • senators cannot give themselves this • college the 12th amendment deals with • there are this many senators per state • when you were not allowed to have alcohol • ...

Equality of rights 2024-10-09

Equality of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a place where you buy things
  2. someone who takes your taxes, IRS employee
  3. court that oversees property after death
  4. 19th amendment gave these people the right to vote
  5. where people put their slips of paper to vote
  6. what people speak into to project their voice
  7. a "hall" where people "meet" and gather
  8. land with buildings or resources on it
Down
  1. a place like FEDEX where you can print things
  2. another word for podium, usually in a church
  3. government funded education; not homeschool
  4. 13th amendment abolished this
  5. 14th amendment guarantees this equally
  6. work in which someone is engaged; occupation
  7. She is said to be blind
  8. a place to keep your money
  9. 15th amendment gave black men this right

17 Clues: She is said to be blind • a place to keep your money • a place where you buy things • 13th amendment abolished this • 14th amendment guarantees this equally • land with buildings or resources on it • a "hall" where people "meet" and gather • court that oversees property after death • 15th amendment gave black men this right • someone who takes your taxes, IRS employee • ...

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

topic 1 text - key words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system of voting
  2. a law that has passed
  3. things that people are granted to do
  4. a system of government which grants voting
Down
  1. what makes us unique
  2. the duties that people have
  3. a contribution from all of society to help run different services
  4. formed to help people in need

8 Clues: a system of voting • what makes us unique • a law that has passed • the duties that people have • formed to help people in need • things that people are granted to do • a system of government which grants voting • a contribution from all of society to help run different services

Foundations of American Government 2022-02-11

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lexington and _______
  2. Colonists were punished for the Boston Tea Party with the ___________ Acts
  3. Created the first political cartoon
  4. The Articles of Confederation didn't allow the government to ___ citizens
  5. Name of the act that taxed printed paper
  6. Group that opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights
  7. The Northern States wanted the President to serve a ______ term
  8. Person who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence
Down
  1. ______ Massacre
  2. The only state that didn't attend the Constitutional Convention
  3. Second participant in French and Indian War
  4. First permanent settlement in America
  5. The 17th and 18th centuries were nicknamed "The Age of _____________"
  6. Main cash crop in America
  7. God, gold, and _____

15 Clues: ______ Massacre • God, gold, and _____ • Lexington and _______ • Main cash crop in America • Created the first political cartoon • First permanent settlement in America • Name of the act that taxed printed paper • Second participant in French and Indian War • Person who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence • ...

government Chapter 4 2025-12-17

government Chapter 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to leave a job
  2. person who lives in a place
  3. time period that something lasts
  4. group that decides which bills are important
  5. to refuse to accept
  6. a charge for wrongful conduct in public office
  7. to protect from harm or attack
Down
  1. a person who has the power to act for others
  2. to control
  3. the time period when Congress meets each year
  4. to limit
  5. lasting a long time
  6. has certain rights because of being born in a certain place or living there for a long time
  7. a suggested new law
  8. to carry out a duty

15 Clues: to limit • to control • to leave a job • lasting a long time • to refuse to accept • a suggested new law • to carry out a duty • person who lives in a place • to protect from harm or attack • time period that something lasts • a person who has the power to act for others • group that decides which bills are important • the time period when Congress meets each year • ...

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Group of advisers to the President
  2. Process of removing a government official from office
  3. Illegal use of power for personal gain
  4. The duty of citizens to obey laws
  5. Division of government that makes laws
  6. Temporary law issued by the President during emergencies
  7. Written request signed by many people for change
  8. Sharing of power between national and local government
  9. Term of office of a Philippine President in years
  10. Court Highest court in the Philippines
  11. A form of government led by a king or queen
  12. Symbol of the nation and its sovereignty
  13. Freedom to choose leaders through voting
Down
  1. Person elected to lead a country
  2. Buying Abuse of power to influence votes
  3. Division of government that implements laws
  4. Smallest political unit in the Philippines
  5. Person representing the people in Congress
  6. Practice of giving government positions to friends or allies
  7. Highest law of the land in the Philippines
  8. A plan of action adopted by the government
  9. A rule made by a legislative body
  10. of Rights Document containing fundamental rights and duties of citizens
  11. Division of government that interprets laws
  12. Head of a province in the Philippines
  13. Division of barangay headed by a councilor
  14. Organization of people with common political goals
  15. A leader of a city or municipality
  16. A system where power is held by the people
  17. The right to vote

30 Clues: The right to vote • Person elected to lead a country • A rule made by a legislative body • The duty of citizens to obey laws • Group of advisers to the President • A leader of a city or municipality • Head of a province in the Philippines • Illegal use of power for personal gain • Division of government that makes laws • Court Highest court in the Philippines • ...