bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
First Five Presidents 2023-03-06
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- only one of the first five presidents NOT from Virginia
- territory bought from France
- home state of 4 out of 5 first five presidents
- Where Miss Hollands goes to school
- Father of the Constitution
- Created a doctrine to tell Europe to stay out of the western hemisphere
- The document written by James Monroe, warning Europe to stay away
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- President when the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution
- Bought the Louisiana Territory
- Wrote the national anthem
- Home of George Washington
- name of the national anethem
12 Clues: Wrote the national anthem • Home of George Washington • Father of the Constitution • territory bought from France • name of the national anethem • Bought the Louisiana Territory • Where Miss Hollands goes to school • home state of 4 out of 5 first five presidents • only one of the first five presidents NOT from Virginia • ...
Bill & Olivia's Wedding Weekend 2024-08-27
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- How many siblings does Bill have?
- What is Olivia's zodiac sign?
- What month did Bill and Olivia get engaged?
- Where did Olivia go to college?
- Bill's favorite music artist.
- What is the name of Bill & Olivia's oldest nephew?
- Palm Beach Where was Olivia's bachelorette party
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- Bill and Olivia's favorite place to travel.
- Islands Where are Bill and Olivia going on their honeymoon?
- What color are Bill's eyes?
- What type of food did Bill & Olivia Have on their first date?
- What city was Bill & Olivia's first vacation to?
- What is Olivia's brother's name?
- Angeles What city did Bill first live in after college?
14 Clues: What color are Bill's eyes? • What is Olivia's zodiac sign? • Bill's favorite music artist. • Where did Olivia go to college? • What is Olivia's brother's name? • How many siblings does Bill have? • Bill and Olivia's favorite place to travel. • What month did Bill and Olivia get engaged? • What city was Bill & Olivia's first vacation to? • ...
LNOELELECTIONPROCESS 2025-04-16
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- a secret vote from members on a particular issue
- regular election of candidates for office
- process that allows citizens to propose legislation
- a fixed or limited period
- power is divided between federal government and regional government
- the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
- to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal
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- granted African-American men the right to vote
- poll tax
- vote by the electorate
- a current official holding office
- seek for office
- rejected bill by the president
- synonym of appeal:formal written request
- informal meetings:members select nominees
15 Clues: poll tax • seek for office • vote by the electorate • a fixed or limited period • rejected bill by the president • a current official holding office • synonym of appeal:formal written request • regular election of candidates for office • informal meetings:members select nominees • granted African-American men the right to vote • a secret vote from members on a particular issue • ...
Gloria's Life 2017-12-31
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- Color of first VW Gloria purchased
- Name of grandchild who has a doctorate degree
- Daughter's high school sweetheart
- First state to which your daughter went to college
- Name of previous town which George and Nancy first lived
- Name of city where oldest son lives
- name of first family cat
- Name of street Gloria and Bill lived on in Kansas City
- Bill's favorite rock n roll band
- how many children does your sister have
- Name of pharmacy in Glastonbury Center growing up
- Favorite vacation spot with family
- Sport which your daughter excelled at in high school
- Last name of actor who played Moses in the Ten Commandants
- Last book in the Bible
- Where was the Christ child born
- first grandchild to get married
- Last occupation of your first born son
- Name of car most collected by Bill
- Name of state which Bill was transferred to
- Place where Gloria spent quality retirement time
- Friend who lives in the Villages
- Name of last dog Gloria and Bill owned
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- Name of child who climbed Mayflower mass
- Bill's longest living brother-in-law
- Grade Gloria loved to teach the most
- First name of Ron Sercombe's son who lives in Florida
- Name of oldest grandchild
- Gloria's favorite card game
- Town in which Bill grew up
- Where did Gloria and Bill go on their honeymoon
- how many gospels are in the Bible
- Who lead the Jews out of Egypt
- Place of first family reunion
- Occupation of Bill's brother, Ron Sercombe
- Island Bill served on in World War II
- Last name of dog catcher in Glastonbury
- The name of your foster child
- Name of first family dog on Bell Street
- Name of Aunt who liked to gamble
- Place where Bill spent most of his free time
- The name of Gloria's father and Peter's dog
- First name of Jane's most played theatrical character
- Gloria's least favorite President
- Name of youngest grandchild
- Nickname of Addy's girlfriend
- Child who broke bathroom sink
- Type of sandwich Bill ate every day for lunch
48 Clues: Last book in the Bible • name of first family cat • Name of oldest grandchild • Town in which Bill grew up • Gloria's favorite card game • Name of youngest grandchild • Place of first family reunion • The name of your foster child • Nickname of Addy's girlfriend • Child who broke bathroom sink • Who lead the Jews out of Egypt • Where was the Christ child born • ...
Amendment 2018-12-03
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- to Bear Arms / Second Amendment
- Amendment / Freedom of Speech
- of Rights / The title given to the first ten amendments of the US constitution
- / The year in which the restriction of alcohol was lifted
- Amendment / Anyone born or naturalized in the US is therefore a citizen
- and Unusual Punishment / Cannot be performed as according to the 8th amendment; no excessive fines
- Tax / Enforced by the sixteenth amendment
- Amendment / Right to refuse to house soldiers
- Amendment / Grants you a fair trial by jury
- / An article added to the constitution
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- / Would not support the constitution unless they were guaranteed their rights by the government
- Servitude / Slavery; outlawed by the thirteenth amendment
- Domain / The right of the gov't to take private property for public use
- / Removal or revocation of an amendment (this happened to the 18th amendment)
- / Passing a new amendment into the constitution
- Clause / The power granted in congress to regulate interstate commerce
- Search and Seizure / Fourth Amendment; requires police to have a warrant to search your belongings
- / Restricted the sale and manufacture of alcohol
- Suffrage / Granted by the nineteenth amendment in 1919
- Process / Fair treatment through the judicial system as granted by the fifth amendment
20 Clues: Amendment / Freedom of Speech • to Bear Arms / Second Amendment • / An article added to the constitution • Tax / Enforced by the sixteenth amendment • Amendment / Grants you a fair trial by jury • / Passing a new amendment into the constitution • Amendment / Right to refuse to house soldiers • / Restricted the sale and manufacture of alcohol • ...
Turning Point Crossword 2022-09-14
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- What state adopted the Ordinance of Nullification?
- What building did the British set on fire when coming to Washington?
- Where is the Erie Canal located?
- Where did George Washington ignites the French?
- What land was exchanged for Indian land?
- Who came up with the idea of the Bill Of Rights?
- About how many people were accused of witchcraft?
- Which president purchased Louisiana from Napoleon?
- Samuel Morse sent the first telegraphic message to what city?
- Who was the first state to ratify?
- What branch of Government was involved in the Marbury v. Madison case?
- What was the squanto?
- Where the first African slaves traded?
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- What was the mob called in the Boston Massacre?
- Who won that battle of Yorktown?
- What month did Columbus arrive in the new world?
- This was the first Female Suffragist meeting in Seneca Falls.
- What was discovered in California in 1848?
- Who was Jamestown founded by?
- Who was murdered by a Massachusetts Settler?
- Was the political struggle that ensued over the fate of the Second Bank.
- Who fired the “Shot Heard Round the World”?
- Where did the mayflower land?
- What month was Independence declared?
- He was an African slave that went to court against slave's rights.
25 Clues: What was the squanto? • Who was Jamestown founded by? • Where did the mayflower land? • Who won that battle of Yorktown? • Where is the Erie Canal located? • Who was the first state to ratify? • What month was Independence declared? • Where the first African slaves traded? • What land was exchanged for Indian land? • What was discovered in California in 1848? • ...
Unit 1-1 Review Puzzle B 2017-10-05
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- movement inspired by the Second Great Awakening to end the abuse of alcohol
- amendment that guarantees citizens the right to bears arms
- this was added to the Constitution to protect people’s basic rights from a strong central government
- style of fighting that Americans sometimes used against the British in the American Revolution; used hit and run tactics; “_____________Warfare”
- amendment that guarantees the right to a trial by a jury of your peers in criminal cases; right to an attorney; right to know what you are accused of
- supported the Constitution and a strong central government
- opposed the Constitution and supported states’ rights and more individual rights
- amendment that says people don’t have to testify against themselves (“you have the right to remain silent” evolved from this right)
- amendment that guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases
- “Father of the Constitution” – he wrote most of the language in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- convention to discuss women’s rights; they wrote the Declaration of Sentiments
- battle in which the Americans won, therefore convincing the French to become their allies; considered the turning point in the Revolution
- branch of government that enforces the laws; the President
- compromise in which it was decied that Southern states could count a portion of their slaves as population for purposes of representation and taxation
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- amendment that says that all rights not listed in the Constitution are assumed to be rights of the people
- branch of government that makes the laws; the Congress
- case that established the power of judicial review and the status of the Supreme Court as equal to the other two branches of government; “____________v Madison
- the first part of the first amendment; the government can’t make a national religion; “___________________ Clause”
- branch of government that interprets the laws; the Supreme Court
- states’ rights versus federal authority situation in which Southern states declared that the tariff passed by the federal government was unconstitutional and void; resolved by a compromise; “_____________ Crisis”
- amendment that protects against illegal search and seizure (must have a warrant)
- the sharing of power between the central and state governments
- movement to end slavery; inspired by the Second Great Awakening; “________________ Movement”
- convention which was held because the government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak
- amendment says that any powers not listed in the Constitution are assumed to be powers of the states or the people
- laws passed under the Adams administration to restrict the freedom of speech and press of opponents of the Federalists; caused states to say they could declare them unconstitutional; “Alien and…”
- the second part of the first amendment; the government can’t prevent people from practicing their religion freely; “___________________ Clause”
- decision that there would be a two-house legislature, one with equal representation, one based on population; “_________Compromise”
- battle in which the British were surrounded and General Cornwallis had to surrender; ended the American Revolution
- amendment that says that people do not have to quarter troops in their homes
30 Clues: branch of government that makes the laws; the Congress • amendment that guarantees citizens the right to bears arms • supported the Constitution and a strong central government • branch of government that enforces the laws; the President • the sharing of power between the central and state governments • ...
Chapter three 2023-04-16
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- government the government have powers that the people give it
- right to hear a case
- What branch of government enforces the laws
- what amendment gives you right to bear arms
- What branch of government makes the laws
- no cruel punishments
- sovereignty people are the only source of government power
- What branch of government interprets the laws
- no branch is more powerful than the oher
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- to bring charges against someone is
- how many amendments are there
- what amendment takes away alcohol
- what is the bill of rights
- What amendment gives you right to speech
- limits the president to two terms
- divides the governments powers between national and state
- right to plead the fifth and stay silent
17 Clues: right to hear a case • no cruel punishments • what is the bill of rights • how many amendments are there • what amendment takes away alcohol • limits the president to two terms • to bring charges against someone is • What amendment gives you right to speech • right to plead the fifth and stay silent • no branch is more powerful than the oher • ...
4th Dimension 2023-11-30
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- our real purpose (BB 77)
- unknown or unacknowledged
- this man carried the message to Bill W.
- in step 3 we discover we have a new _____
- How dark it is before the dawn! I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes here in the _____
- Bill’s home in NY
- steps 2-12 stem from this organization
- 2nd AA group location
- where was Bill W. born
- physical craving for alcohol unique to alcoholics
- the profound desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God according to Bill W.
- Dr. Silkworth treated Bill W. at this hospital
- hotel where Bill proved the power of picking up the phone
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- defense against the 1st drink must come from ____
- we trust _____ God rather than our finite selves
- Bill W. and Dr. Bob 12 stepped AA # 3 here
- recognized as first woman with long term sobriety in AA
- women comprise approximately what % of present day AA (aa.org FAQ)
- the fear prayer asks God to direct our attention not to what God would have us do but what He would have us ___
- _____ to change the things I can
- acronym for the essentials of recovery
- Something more than human power is needed to produce this type of change
- we continue to take personal _____
- Step 11 practice
- month Bill took his last drink
25 Clues: Step 11 practice • Bill’s home in NY • 2nd AA group location • where was Bill W. born • our real purpose (BB 77) • unknown or unacknowledged • month Bill took his last drink • _____ to change the things I can • we continue to take personal _____ • acronym for the essentials of recovery • steps 2-12 stem from this organization • this man carried the message to Bill W. • ...
Politics 2026-01-27
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- Use of authority to influence decisions unfairly
- System of government by elected representatives
- Written record of proceedings
- Group of advisors to the executive
- Lawmaking assembly
- Government led by religious authority
- Period between elections
- Branch that interprets laws
- International governing body
- Peaceful public protest
- Supreme law of a nation
- Right to vote
- Leader chosen by voters
- Method of resolving disputes peacefully
- Protection of individual freedoms
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- Transfer of power to local governments
- System where citizens vote directly
- Government with absolute ruler
- Written proposal for a new law
- Agreement between nations
- Political organization that seeks power
- Body that makes laws
- Head of state in a republic
- Leader of a monarchy
- Division of governmental powers
- Authority to command
- Territory under a government
- Official count of the population
- Group sharing political beliefs
- Removal of a public official from office
30 Clues: Right to vote • Lawmaking assembly • Body that makes laws • Leader of a monarchy • Authority to command • Peaceful public protest • Supreme law of a nation • Leader chosen by voters • Period between elections • Agreement between nations • Head of state in a republic • Branch that interprets laws • International governing body • Territory under a government • Written record of proceedings • ...
Module 5 key terms and vocab 2024-08-28
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- the worst or lowest point of an experience
- supreme court case that ruled segregation constitutional as long as it was ‘separate but equal’
- This term was often used to refer to the early 20th century journalists who wrote of the corrupt side of business and public life in popular magazines
- a system that keeps different groups separate from each other, generally on the basis of race, color, language, religion, nationality or national or ethnic origin
- the Progressive Party was given this nickname after a statement made by Rosevelt
- the formal process of becoming a citizen of the United States
- a vote on an initiative
- racial segregation laws passed by southern states to separate black and white people in public and in private spaces
- civil rights organization founded by W. E. B. Du Bois in 1905 seeking full rights for african american citizens
- a system in which workers are bound in servitude to work off a debt to their employer
- a bill originated by the people as opposed to the lawmakers
- the banning of alcoholic beverages
- a concept developed by Rosevelt that consisted of the different progressive reforms sponsored by his administration
- civil rights group that was home to The Crisis magazine
- an African American women’s club established in July 1896
- to act together secretly to achieve an illegal or deceitful purpose
- gave women the right to vote
- some notable members of this women’s rights group include Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Julia Ward Howe
- adapting or making adjustments in order to satisfy someone else
- allowed for direct election of senators
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- law passed in 1906 requiring meatpackers to follow strict sanitary standards
- movement aiming to restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in the lives of Americans
- a blackface performer promoting racist stereotypes through their shows
- law that halted sales of contaminated foods and medicines and required truthful labels
- a compromise between two bills that modified the high rates proposed the Aldrich bill
- Wilson’s decentralized system of “banker’s banks”
- voters could remove a public official from an elected position
- the right to vote
- annual tax that must be paid in order to be eligible to vote
- the percentage of a loan that must be paid back in addition to the amount lended
- workers applied studies of this topic to their work to boost efficiency
- a court order prohibiting a party from a specific course of action
- government “watchdog” agency with the purpose of monitoring corporations and shutting down any illegal activity or unfair business practices
- act prohibiting corporations from acting to create monopolies as well as protecting the rights of labor union members
- refraining from consumption of alcohol
- preserving some wilderness areas while developing others for the good of the people
- a clause allowing certain existing cases to continue to be governed by the old law but applying the new law to all future cases
- novel written by Upton Sinclair that brought attention to the grossly unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry
- pacify by granting concessions
39 Clues: the right to vote • a vote on an initiative • gave women the right to vote • pacify by granting concessions • the banning of alcoholic beverages • refraining from consumption of alcohol • allowed for direct election of senators • the worst or lowest point of an experience • Wilson’s decentralized system of “banker’s banks” • ...
Civics Vocab Teaser 2014-05-22
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- of rights / the first ten amendments to the constitution
- / the right to vote
- action / attempts by groups or individuals to change society using a variety of means
- power / the authority to carry out
- / fair treatment according to law
- / a small group within a larger group
- / a meeting in which citizens give their views to public officials
- / to formally put an end to.
- / to enroll one's name officially as a requirement for voting
- / restrictions or boundaries on governmental power
- / an excessive desire for money
- Wade Hood
- / easy for anyone to see
- law / a higher, unchanging set of rules that govern human relations believed by the founders to have come from "Nature and Nature’s God
- and balances / the distribution and balancing of power among different branches of government so that no one branch is able to dominate the others
- / a head of government who has unlimited power
- / to confirm and approve
- good / the good of the community as a whole
- action / any organized attempt to influence the political process
- rights / basic rights and freedoms said to belong to all people everywhere
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- and void / of no legal or binding force, invalid
- justice / the head of the court
- / to refuse to buy from or deal with a store or company as an act of protest
- / the national legislature of the united states.
- / a proposed law given to the legislature for approval
- government / another name for our government
- / one’s personal concern
- / a person of equal standing or rank
- / to represent a group in trying to influence legislature
- to keep watch over something
- / the introduction to the constitution
- / a person chosen to act for or represent others
- state / the modern nation
- / newspapers, magazines, television and other news media
- / a form of government in which political power is exercised by all citizens.
- / a set of customs, traditions, rules, and laws that set forth the way a government is organized and operated
- rights / fundamental rights such as life, liberty, and property
- / a government in which single ruler possesses
- / any form of money used in a nation
- / a tax or customs duty
- / to bring trial a public official accused of committing a crime
41 Clues: Wade Hood • / the right to vote • / one’s personal concern • / easy for anyone to see • / a tax or customs duty • / to confirm and approve • state / the modern nation • to keep watch over something • / to formally put an end to. • justice / the head of the court • / an excessive desire for money • / fair treatment according to law • power / the authority to carry out • ...
minnesota 2021-04-26
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- Arkansas is the only state to produce ____
- Nation's leading producer of ____, nearly 9 billion lbs. a year!
- Capital of Arkansas
- for it's diverse _____, which includes mountains, forests, lowlands caves & lakes
- Postal Abrv.
- Nations leading ___ producer
- Arkansas became the #___ state
- Arkansas' ____ began June 15, 1836
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- The Highlands include the Ouachita & ___ Mountains
- In 1957 federal troops enforced ____ at Little Rock Central High School, in the Civil Rights movement
- Headquarters of ____, was founded by Sam Walton
- Famous locations include Hot ___ Ntl' Park
- Home to former, impeached US President Bill ___
- Nicknamed the ___ state
- The Lowlands include the Gulf Coastal Plains & the Arkansas ___
15 Clues: Postal Abrv. • Capital of Arkansas • Nicknamed the ___ state • Nations leading ___ producer • Arkansas became the #___ state • Arkansas' ____ began June 15, 1836 • Arkansas is the only state to produce ____ • Famous locations include Hot ___ Ntl' Park • Headquarters of ____, was founded by Sam Walton • Home to former, impeached US President Bill ___ • ...
Building a new nation 2020-04-02
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- Also know as the father of the bill of rights
- Stoped American export with European countries
- Monarchy where the soldiers where red coats
- French captured American navy and enslaved them
- where the US fought the natives in 1811
- 7th us president
- Tax on imports
- written by John smith as a poem
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- James Madison’s wife
- helped Louise and Clark talk to natives
- Big plot of land once owned by france
- ruled as Shawnee chief in 1783–1813
- ran through New York as an export route
- Sold Louisiana to the US for 15 million dollars
- wrote the star spangled banner
15 Clues: Tax on imports • 7th us president • James Madison’s wife • wrote the star spangled banner • written by John smith as a poem • ruled as Shawnee chief in 1783–1813 • Big plot of land once owned by france • helped Louise and Clark talk to natives • where the US fought the natives in 1811 • ran through New York as an export route • Monarchy where the soldiers where red coats • ...
African American History Review 2026-04-29
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- Legislator that was attacked in Senate Chambers
- To leave the United States
- The first state to secede from the Union
- Introduced a bill to extend the Missouri Compromise
- Another name for The Republican Party, commonly used today
- Believed that blacks were unequal to whites but were entitled to certain rights
- Known as "The Great Compromiser"
- Law that would forever guarantee slavery in the southern states
- Legislation that required all citizens to help catch self-emancipated men and women
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- The site considered to be the beginning of the Civil War
- US Major that was forced to surrender the site that was the beginning of the Civil War
- The first court that heard Dred Scott's case prompting an appeal
- Bill proposing to divide the Nebraska into two territories and allow a vote on slavery
- Party affiliation of Stephen Douglas that challenged Abraham Lincoln for a senate seat
- State that Dred Scott was hired out as labor for profit
- Pro-Slavery men who crossed into Kansas to attack anti-slave towns and settlements
16 Clues: To leave the United States • Known as "The Great Compromiser" • The first state to secede from the Union • Legislator that was attacked in Senate Chambers • Introduced a bill to extend the Missouri Compromise • State that Dred Scott was hired out as labor for profit • The site considered to be the beginning of the Civil War • ...
Revolutionary War - Unit 6 2022-05-20
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- the last name of the "Swamp Fox"
- the last name of the man who helped get foreign support for the war
- a written plan of government
- to approve officially
- the last name of the man who wrote Virginia's bill of rights
- to stop fighting
- two words (no spaces) set up rules for governing new lands
- the last name of the person who took her owners to court
- a series of battles
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- the last name of the person who began the underground railroad
- an increase in prices
- paper money to pay for the war
- a country that helped the colonists
- to end
14 Clues: to end • to stop fighting • a series of battles • an increase in prices • to approve officially • a written plan of government • paper money to pay for the war • the last name of the "Swamp Fox" • a country that helped the colonists • the last name of the person who took her owners to court • two words (no spaces) set up rules for governing new lands • ...
8-7 Vokabeln 2022-04-26
19 Clues: Tip • I made • Already • Dog barks • has given • Has barked • Blank paper • Bill (cafe) • Bill, please • To calculate • Give the Money • Has calculated • Mr Waiter (old) • Keep the change • The bill, please • Bill (restaurant) • May I have the bill • Old way to say Frau • Mr Waiter (unfriendly)
8-7 Vokabeln 2022-04-26
19 Clues: Tip • I made • Already • Dog barks • has given • Has barked • Blank paper • Bill (cafe) • Bill, please • To calculate • Give the Money • Has calculated • Mr Waiter (old) • Keep the change • The bill, please • Bill (restaurant) • May I have the bill • Old way to say Frau • Mr Waiter (unfriendly)
The United States Constitution 2024-04-02
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- Compromise that settled the debate between large and small states
- Amendment that abolished slavery
- Number of articles in the US Constitution
- Founding Father who proposed the Virginia Plan
- Branch of government outlined in Article I
- State representation based on population in this plan
- Author of the Federalist Papers
- Branch of government outlined in Article II
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- Term for the first ten amendments to the Constitution
- Plan that proposed a unicameral legislature
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- First three words of the Constitution
- that guarantees freedom of speech
- Term for a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and states
- Plan that proposed equal representation for all states
15 Clues: Author of the Federalist Papers • Amendment that abolished slavery • that guarantees freedom of speech • First three words of the Constitution • Number of articles in the US Constitution • Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Branch of government outlined in Article I • Plan that proposed a unicameral legislature • Branch of government outlined in Article II • ...
First or Last: National Heroes of Barbados 2024-04-24
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- Barbados' Institute of Technology bears his name.
- National Hero on the $100 bill
- Leader of the 1816 Rebellion
- Last name of the Prime Minister who created Heroes' Day
- Last name of the founder of the Barbados Democratic League
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- He campaigned for Workers' rights.
- Last name of the World's Greatest Cricketer
- First name of our first female National Hero.
- First name of our first Prime Minister
- International Superstar and our latest National Hero
- Last name of the long time leadr of the Barbados Worker's Union
11 Clues: Leader of the 1816 Rebellion • National Hero on the $100 bill • He campaigned for Workers' rights. • First name of our first Prime Minister • Last name of the World's Greatest Cricketer • First name of our first female National Hero. • Barbados' Institute of Technology bears his name. • International Superstar and our latest National Hero • ...
The U.S. in the Cold War 2019-05-04
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- a country led by communist, Fidel Castro
- situation in which neither side wins, this happened during the battle of North Korea and South Korea
- to collect, something that the U.S. and USSR did to dangerous weapons
- Curtain a way of referring to a barrier to understanding information
- term that means to contain
- race a contest in which nations compete to build more and more powerful weapons
- sending cargo planes to deliver tons of supplies to people
- where the U.S. backed one side and USSR backed the other by sending planes, trucks, and advisors
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- to condemn
- Presley the most popular singer of Rock and Roll
- Castro communist who led a successful revolution in Cuba
- became the entertainment source of choice in the 1950s
- Bill of Rights an act passed in 1944, which was a bill that gave veterans money to spend on business, homes, and schools
- to reject
- a country whose military, economic, and political strength is so great that they can influence events worldwide
- country that was divided into North and South
- F. Kennedy U.S. president that proposed that Congress should establish a Peace Corps in 1961
- occurred when eager Americans demanded more than the supply
- Boom increased birth rate during this era
- and Roll a genre of music consisting blend of black rhythm-and-blues & country music
20 Clues: to reject • to condemn • term that means to contain • a country led by communist, Fidel Castro • Boom increased birth rate during this era • country that was divided into North and South • Presley the most popular singer of Rock and Roll • became the entertainment source of choice in the 1950s • Castro communist who led a successful revolution in Cuba • ...
Revolutionary War - Unit 6 2022-05-20
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- the last name of the "Swamp Fox"
- the last name of the man who helped get foreign support for the war
- a written plan of government
- to approve officially
- the lat name of the man who wrote Virginia's bill of rights
- to stop fighting
- two words (no spaces) set up rules for governing new lands
- the last name of the person who took her owners to court
- a series of battles
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- the last name of the person who began the underground railroad
- an increase in prices
- paper money to pay for the war
- a country that helped the colonists
- to end
14 Clues: to end • to stop fighting • a series of battles • an increase in prices • to approve officially • a written plan of government • paper money to pay for the war • the last name of the "Swamp Fox" • a country that helped the colonists • the last name of the person who took her owners to court • two words (no spaces) set up rules for governing new lands • ...
Growth of Representative Government 2022-12-15
7 Clues: English Bill of ______ • Virginia House of _______ • Created the Mayflower Compact • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was a? • The Magna Carta limited the power of the? • Fun.Orders of Connecticut "Consent of the__" • The Magna Carta was written in what country?
The Constitution 2026-02-09
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- Opening part of the Constitution that states its goals
- Building where the Constitutional Convention was held
- Compromise that created two houses of Congress
- Branch that enforces laws
- Leader of the Anti-Federalists
- Leader of the Federalists
- Group that wanted the Bill of Rights
- Branch that makes laws
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- Essays written to support ratifying the Constitution
- Event that showed the Articles of Confederation were failing
- City where the Constitutional Convention was held
- Group that supported the Constitution
- Under the Articles, states had more power than this
- Document that came before the Constitution
- Branch that interprets laws
- System that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful
- First ten amendments to the Constitution
- System that divides power between state and national governments
18 Clues: Branch that makes laws • Branch that enforces laws • Leader of the Federalists • Branch that interprets laws • Leader of the Anti-Federalists • Group that wanted the Bill of Rights • Group that supported the Constitution • First ten amendments to the Constitution • Document that came before the Constitution • Compromise that created two houses of Congress • ...
Sunday's Hardest Crossword Ever 2022-02-03
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- Favorite beach
- Bill's favorite brand of motorcycle
- Preferred way to listen to music
- Bill's favorite musician
- Bill was born here
- Number of kids and grandkids combined
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- Bill worked here for three decades
- Bill's favorite quarterback
- Bill served in which branch of the military
- Favorite type of food to cook
- Number of princess Diana Beanie Babies Bill had
- Bill's favorite candy
- Train brand that Bill liked the most
- Hated this the most about Winter
14 Clues: Favorite beach • Bill was born here • Bill's favorite candy • Bill's favorite musician • Bill's favorite quarterback • Favorite type of food to cook • Preferred way to listen to music • Hated this the most about Winter • Bill worked here for three decades • Bill's favorite brand of motorcycle • Train brand that Bill liked the most • Number of kids and grandkids combined • ...
Mid-Term Government 2024-11-21
Across
- General vote by the electorate
- Election Used to fill an office that is now vacant
- of Commissioners Commonly referred as a county
- Court Type of court that deals with the property of a dead person
- off election A two round system also called ballotage
- Court Determines applications and issue
- head of the government
- Act Committed by a juvenile
- election Preliminary election to appoint delegates
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- Crime punishable by a term of imprisionment
- of the house Acts as the leader of the U.S. House of rep.
- Court A court of appeals or a court
- A crime that carries a serve punishment
- behavior Disruptive and not amendable to discipline or control
- Elected executive head of US
- governor High officer of state
- committee Permanent committee that meets a lot
- Court Highest tribunal in the nation
- of rights first 10 Amendments to the constitution
- hoc Committee Temporary body that covers tasks outside
20 Clues: head of the government • Act Committed by a juvenile • Elected executive head of US • General vote by the electorate • governor High officer of state • Court A court of appeals or a court • Court Highest tribunal in the nation • A crime that carries a serve punishment • Court Determines applications and issue • Crime punishable by a term of imprisionment • ...
FLIPRCS 2024-05-14
7 Clues: The Bill of Rights • Power of the People • Representatives make Laws • Government bound by Constitution • States and Federal Gov share power • Gov Power split into different branches • The Branches of Gov restrict or assist eachother
Kaiya's crossword 2022-08-15
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- what you need to change the constitution
- the city in which the Australian parliament is located
- the name of members of parlement who do not belong to a political party
- one of the democratic values
- is someone who is legally accepted as belonging to a certain country
- when you vote
- one of the 3 levels of government
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- in Australia we have a ? democracy
- the color of the senate
- a set of rules that can not be broken
- 2 houses
- treating others with consideration and valuing their views, beliefs and rights
- a law yet to pass in parliament
13 Clues: 2 houses • when you vote • the color of the senate • one of the democratic values • a law yet to pass in parliament • one of the 3 levels of government • a set of rules that can not be broken • in Australia we have a ? democracy • what you need to change the constitution • the city in which the Australian parliament is located • ...
Modern American History 2024-09-05
Across
- To charge with wrongdoing in office
- In 1864 Congress passed this bill rejected Lincoln's 10% plean
- When was the Reconstruction
- Bureau The goal was to provide food clothing, health care, and education for both African Americans and white refugees in the south
- Sought to overturn the black codes by passing this
- Vice president of lincoln, came into presidency after Lincoln was killed
- Forbidding any state from denying suffrage on the grounds of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
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- Insisted that confederates had committed crimes
- Laws that sought to keep rights from African Americans
- to protect freedmen's rights from presidential vetoes
10 Clues: When was the Reconstruction • To charge with wrongdoing in office • Insisted that confederates had committed crimes • Sought to overturn the black codes by passing this • to protect freedmen's rights from presidential vetoes • Laws that sought to keep rights from African Americans • In 1864 Congress passed this bill rejected Lincoln's 10% plean • ...
Midterm Key Terms Review 2025-12-16
Across
- Formal charge of misconduct against a public official
- Branch that interprets laws
- Power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
- Clause in McCulloch stating federal law is higher than state law
- Powers suggested but not explicitly listed in the Constitution
- Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress
- Branch that enforces laws
- System where power is divided between the National and State governments
- Process where both sides give up something to agree
- Dividing government into three distinct branches
- Amendment that limits the President to two terms
- Process of convincing others to accept your view
- Amendment allowing direct election of Senators
- Principle that government can only do what the Constitution allows
- Amendment dealing with Presidential succession
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- Clause also known as the "Elastic Clause"
- Group that argued a Bill of Rights was necessary
- Principle that government authority comes from the consent of the people
- Branch with the power to declare war
- The reliability or trustworthiness of a source
- Group that argued for a strong central government
- Case regarding steamboats that affirmed Congress controls interstate commerce
- Case regarding a National Bank that established implied powers
- Process of reaching general agreement
- Powers not given to the federal government are ______ for the states
- System where branches limit each other's power
26 Clues: Branch that enforces laws • Branch that interprets laws • Branch with the power to declare war • Process of reaching general agreement • Clause also known as the "Elastic Clause" • The reliability or trustworthiness of a source • Amendment allowing direct election of Senators • System where branches limit each other's power • Amendment dealing with Presidential succession • ...
AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11
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- this sets a limit for debate
- members of congress yell "yay" or "nay" to vote
- a body of voters who choose their representative
- leaders of committees
- a bill that everyone can benefit from
- a change to the bill that isn't important
- if someone objects to a debate this happens
- a bill that benefits are targeted group or area
- a roll call for either house of congress
- question and answer sessions
- for business to be conducted in congress there must be a minimum of people and they are called
- the type of rule that allows bills to be amended on the floor
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- the senate can use this to limit or end debate
- when a committee chair sets a bill aside
- smaller sections in each house
- if the president doesn't like a bill he does this
- the house and senate make up this
- someone who introduces a bill in either house
- the president who is running for re-election is considered this.
- senators do this to delay voting on bills.
- a legislature with two chambers.
- debates in congress happen here
- allows 60 senators to cut off debate
- this delays a debating so other things can get done.
24 Clues: leaders of committees • this sets a limit for debate • question and answer sessions • smaller sections in each house • debates in congress happen here • a legislature with two chambers. • the house and senate make up this • allows 60 senators to cut off debate • a bill that everyone can benefit from • when a committee chair sets a bill aside • ...
American Revolution Recap 2025-11-11
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- _____________ Massacre in 1770 meant that most of the Townshend taxes were repealed
- George __________ the first president of the United States
- ___________ of Rights gave ordinary people rights e.g. free speech
- the name given to members of the Massachusetts colony militia who could quickly be ready to fight the British
- French and ________ war which broke out in 1754
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- The Boston _______ Party happened in 1773
- _____________ Acts made it so that American good such as sugar,tobacco and cotton could only be sold to Britain
- The Declaration of ____________ was approved on 4th July 1776
- Traditional ideas such as the divine right of kings questioned
9 Clues: The Boston _______ Party happened in 1773 • French and ________ war which broke out in 1754 • George __________ the first president of the United States • The Declaration of ____________ was approved on 4th July 1776 • Traditional ideas such as the divine right of kings questioned • ___________ of Rights gave ordinary people rights e.g. free speech • ...
Creating a New Government 2018-01-31
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- An official approval.
- The Constitutional Convention's agreement to count three-fifths of a state's slaves as population for purposes of representation and taxation.
- A government in which people elect representatives to govern for them.
- A system of government where power is shared among the central (or federal) government and the states.
- A meeting held in 1787 to consider changes to the Articles of Confederation; resulted in drafting the Constitution.
- It described how the Northwest Territory was to be governed and set conditions for settlement and settlers' rights.
- A person who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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- The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which lists citizens' rights and freedoms.
- An uprising of debt-ridden Massachusetts farmers in 1787.
- A document, adopted by in 1777 that outlined the form of government of the new United States.
- the Constitutional Convention's agreement to establish a two-house national legislature.
- A supporter of the Constitution.
- A territory covered by the Land Ordinance of 1785, which included land that would form the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota.
13 Clues: An official approval. • A supporter of the Constitution. • An uprising of debt-ridden Massachusetts farmers in 1787. • A person who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. • A government in which people elect representatives to govern for them. • the Constitutional Convention's agreement to establish a two-house national legislature. • ...
consitution 2023-05-09
Across
- made to urge people to ratify the new constitution
- states had more power then the federal government
- constitutional convention was held here
- the first ten amendments
- a brief introduction to a speech
- government group wanted a strong central government
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- a leader of the Federalist
- made the bicameral legislature
- group who wanted a bill of rights in the constitution
- revision or addition to the constitution
10 Clues: the first ten amendments • a leader of the Federalist • made the bicameral legislature • a brief introduction to a speech • constitutional convention was held here • revision or addition to the constitution • states had more power then the federal government • made to urge people to ratify the new constitution • government group wanted a strong central government • ...
Constitutional Crossword 2026-05-01
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- The group that writes laws
- COURT The highest court in the U.S.
- The system that prevents one branch from having too much power
- A change to the Constitution
- RIGHTS The first ten amendments
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- The leader of the executive branch
- Agreement or approval
- The branch that interprets laws
- PEOPLE The first three words of the Constitution
- Dividing government power between national and state levels
10 Clues: Agreement or approval • The group that writes laws • A change to the Constitution • The branch that interprets laws • The leader of the executive branch • RIGHTS The first ten amendments • COURT The highest court in the U.S. • PEOPLE The first three words of the Constitution • Dividing government power between national and state levels • ...
ARKANSAS 2021-04-26
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- Capital of Arkansas
- Arkansas' ____ began June 15, 1836
- Nations leading ___ producer
- Home to former, impeached US President Bill ___
- In 1957 federal troops enforced ____ at Little Rock Central High School, in the Civil Rights movement
- Arkansas is the only state to produce ____
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- Headquarters of ____, was founded by Sam Walton
- Postal Abrv.
- for it's diverse _____, which includes mountains, forests, lowlands caves & lakes
- Arkansas became the #___ state
- The Highlands include the Ouachita & ___ Mountains
- Famous locations include Hot ___ Ntl' Park
- Nation's leading producer of ____, nearly 9 billion lbs. a year!
- The Lowlands include the Gulf Coastal Plains & the Arkansas ___
- Nicknamed the ___ state
15 Clues: Postal Abrv. • Capital of Arkansas • Nicknamed the ___ state • Nations leading ___ producer • Arkansas became the #___ state • Arkansas' ____ began June 15, 1836 • Famous locations include Hot ___ Ntl' Park • Arkansas is the only state to produce ____ • Headquarters of ____, was founded by Sam Walton • Home to former, impeached US President Bill ___ • ...
Key Constitutional Vocabulary 2016-10-13
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- having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on fact
- government by the people, for the people
- to approve; to make a written document official by signing it
- an introductory or preliminary statement
- to request that a case or a decision be reviewed by a higher court
- the first ten amendments that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens
- changes to the constitution
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- form of government where citizens elect officials
- proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial
- non-criminal cases involving disputes among individuals about property, money, or other personal matters
- a system when a nation is ruled by a central government under which there are smaller subdivisions of government
- a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial
12 Clues: changes to the constitution • government by the people, for the people • an introductory or preliminary statement • proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial • form of government where citizens elect officials • to approve; to make a written document official by signing it • to request that a case or a decision be reviewed by a higher court • ...
How Laws Are Made 2025-07-03
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- short form for the Congress group that works with the Senate
- the President saying no to a bill
- the person who signs a bill into law
- the first draft of a law introduced by a member of Congress
- Senate and House of Representatives
- the first writing of a bill
- group of lawmakers known as senators
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- to approve or make into law
- group of lawmakers who study the bill
- to set the bill aside
- when Congress goes against the President's veto
- when members of Congress make a choice on a bill
- rule passed by Congress and the President
13 Clues: to set the bill aside • to approve or make into law • the first writing of a bill • the President saying no to a bill • Senate and House of Representatives • the person who signs a bill into law • group of lawmakers known as senators • group of lawmakers who study the bill • rule passed by Congress and the President • when Congress goes against the President's veto • ...
Pride 2024 2024-12-18
Across
- Raid in Montreal that lead to changes in the Quebec Human Rights Code 2/2
- Raid in Montreal that lead to changes in the Quebec Human Rights Code 1/2
- Arrested in 1965 on the charges of being dangerous offender until he was released in 1971.
- The oldest surviving 2SLGBTQ+ bookstore in the world and the first of its kind in Canada.
- Tool used by government in the purge
- First LGBT Rally in Canada held in 1971
- Famous raids on bathhouses in 1981
- the highest ranking elected openly LGBT official in the history of North America
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- An arrest of four lesbians in a common pub in 1974 which proved to be a watershed moment
- The bill in 2005 that provided equal access to marriage
- The term for the crime of homosexuality until 1892
- A famous Inn in the New York city
- Court Case that guaranteed the sexual orientation in the constitution
13 Clues: A famous Inn in the New York city • Famous raids on bathhouses in 1981 • Tool used by government in the purge • First LGBT Rally in Canada held in 1971 • The term for the crime of homosexuality until 1892 • The bill in 2005 that provided equal access to marriage • Court Case that guaranteed the sexual orientation in the constitution • ...
Making the Constitution 2021-11-17
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- Representation based on population in this house in congress
- 85 essays in favor of the Constitution
- Equal Representation in this house in congress
- This group is FOR the Constitution
- Purpose of this was to FIX the AOC
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- Acted as America's First Constitution
- This group is AGAINST the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- President of the Constitutional Convention
- This proved the AOC were TOO weak!
- First 10 amendments
10 Clues: First 10 amendments • This proved the AOC were TOO weak! • This group is FOR the Constitution • Purpose of this was to FIX the AOC • Acted as America's First Constitution • 85 essays in favor of the Constitution • President of the Constitutional Convention • Equal Representation in this house in congress • Representation based on population in this house in congress • ...
Gailburt 8th period 2021-09-16
Across
- daughter of Powhatan leader in 1614
- the second Lord Baltimore
- the first English settlement
- a bill that made it illegal to restrict religious rights
- Calvert the first Lord Baltimore
- a former slave that recorded his experiences
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- laws to control slaves
- a guy who took control and built a fort in 1608
- Maria one of England's queen
- people who live under the same government
- an uprising in Jamestown
- who signed a contract for four to seven years
12 Clues: laws to control slaves • an uprising in Jamestown • the second Lord Baltimore • Maria one of England's queen • the first English settlement • Calvert the first Lord Baltimore • daughter of Powhatan leader in 1614 • people who live under the same government • a former slave that recorded his experiences • who signed a contract for four to seven years • ...
Civics Test 3 Crossword 2025-01-06
Across
- Joining the military, running for office, and writing for a newspaper are all examples of Civil ____
- Chris Sununu has what job for the state of New Hampshire?
- The "College" that casts votes for the president
- Registering for the ______ Service is required for all men ages 18-25
- Who is allowed to vote in the United States?
- The 4th of July, Presidents day, and Christmas are all examples of what?
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- Maggie Hassan is one of the ___ for New Hampshire
- Amendment that granted women the right to vote?
- The Declaration of Independence declared that the US was Independent from whom?
- The document that protects the rights of Americans is called the Bill of ___
10 Clues: Who is allowed to vote in the United States? • Amendment that granted women the right to vote? • The "College" that casts votes for the president • Maggie Hassan is one of the ___ for New Hampshire • Chris Sununu has what job for the state of New Hampshire? • Registering for the ______ Service is required for all men ages 18-25 • ...
US Government 2022-09-15
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- when a bill does NOT become a law
- branch of the government that interprets laws and protects the rights of the people
- branch of the government that interprets law
- type of government that only has the power given to it by the people
- branch of the government that enforces law
- each branch has the ability to control or check the other branches (3 words, no spaces)
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- branch of the government that passes law
- principle of the constitution that ensures citizens are guaranteed certain rights
- number of years that make up one term for the US presidency (word not number)
- government's power is broken up to keep any one part from being too powerful is called separation of _____
- amendment approved by 3/4 of _______
11 Clues: when a bill does NOT become a law • amendment approved by 3/4 of _______ • branch of the government that passes law • branch of the government that enforces law • branch of the government that interprets law • type of government that only has the power given to it by the people • number of years that make up one term for the US presidency (word not number) • ...
Democracy 2021-01-18
Across
- Senates branch of power
- Someone favoring strict government
- Bill that ensures all humans their rights
- Right to reject a bill
- An "amend" to the constitution
- Meeting for political party members
- To be a legal citizen of a country
- Making a decision based off of two opposing views
- Legislative power that hold senators votes
- Ending a debate by taking a vote
- An area or spread of low income and failing business
- Banks currency worth and foreign trade
- The government system we have
- The idea that all humans should be treated the same
- a small group controlling the government
- Loving your country
- System of government where one person has all power
- someone who favors federal laws over state laws
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- Decides who will be in power
- Identification with ones own nation
- Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
- Highest judicial court in U.S.
- Legislative power in house of reps
- Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
- Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
- largest rules that govern the citizen and government
- Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
- Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
- someone chosen to represent a group or party
- Supreme Court branch of power
- Presidential branch of power
- someones fund or advertisement before an election
32 Clues: Loving your country • Right to reject a bill • Senates branch of power • Decides who will be in power • Presidential branch of power • The government system we have • Supreme Court branch of power • Highest judicial court in U.S. • An "amend" to the constitution • Ending a debate by taking a vote • Someone favoring strict government • Legislative power in house of reps • ...
Unit 4- A New Nation 2024-12-09
Across
- The word that described how South Carolinians felt after the war was _____.
- The _____ Court determines if a law is constitutional. (Week 14).
- The _____ Branch is responsible for making laws. (Week 13)
- The _____ of Confederation was the document that created the first government after the colonies declared independence. (Week 12)
- Like the other 12 colonies, South Carolina had to make a new ______. (Week 14)
- Each state had the authority to regulate trade and _____ on imports and exports. (Week 12)
- The ____ Branch determines if the laws follow the Constitution. (Week 13)
- The Great Compromise was having ____ houses of Congress. (Week 12)
- Delegates who wanted a strong _____ government were called Federalists. (Week 12)
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- As South Carolinians returned home after the Revolutionary War, they found their farms and homes ____, or ruined. (Week 14)
- The Executive Branch is in charge of the military. (Week 13)
- Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He felt that all people were born with certain ____ that should never be taken away. (Week 12)
- The Constitution is the "_______ Law of the Land". (Week 13)
- Three-fifths of _____ counted in state populations to compromise on taxes and representation.(Week 12)
- The First Amendment protects a citizen's rights to practice religion and ____ freely. (Week 14)
- The ______ defines what the government can and can't do. (Week 13)
- James Madison introduced the first 12 ______, 10 of which became the Bill of Rights. (Week 14)
17 Clues: The _____ Branch is responsible for making laws. (Week 13) • The Executive Branch is in charge of the military. (Week 13) • The Constitution is the "_______ Law of the Land". (Week 13) • The _____ Court determines if a law is constitutional. (Week 14). • The ______ defines what the government can and can't do. (Week 13) • ...
Reconstruction Crowssword 2015-02-08
Across
- Farmers who supply their own tools and rent farmland for cash
- An amendment that prohibits the denial of voting rights to people because of their race or color
- The period of rebuilding that followed the Civil War
- A federal agency set up to help former slaves after the Civil War
- A bill vetoed by Abraham Lincoln, that would have given Congress control of reconstruction
- Congressional Republicans who wanted to take away governing powers of former slave holders
- A terrorist group founded by former Confederates, who attempted to restore white supremacy and prevent African Americans from expressing their political rights
- A system in which land owners reward their workers in return for a part of the crops they raise
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- Radical Republican, a Representative of Pennsylvania
- Abraham Lincoln's successor
- The process of accusing a public official of wrong doing
- An amendment that all persons born or naturalized in the US citizens of the country
- The first American Senator
- Discriminatory laws passed that severely restricted African Americans' lives
14 Clues: The first American Senator • Abraham Lincoln's successor • Radical Republican, a Representative of Pennsylvania • The period of rebuilding that followed the Civil War • The process of accusing a public official of wrong doing • Farmers who supply their own tools and rent farmland for cash • A federal agency set up to help former slaves after the Civil War • ...
Unit 5 Review 2021-10-28
Across
- the process of approving something
- a group of people who supported the US Constitution and a strong central government
- money owed
- a system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government
- of Rights the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protects people's rights
- of Confederation the first government of the United States
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- Convention a meeting where delegates decided to throw out the AoC an draft the Constitution
- a written plan of government
- Rebellion an event where farmers rebelled against land foreclosures and debt
- a group of people who opposed the US Constitution because they feared a strong central government
10 Clues: money owed • a written plan of government • the process of approving something • of Confederation the first government of the United States • Rebellion an event where farmers rebelled against land foreclosures and debt • of Rights the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protects people's rights • ...
Celebrate Freedom Crossword 2023-05-17
Across
- the writing before the constituion
- the president during the era of good feels
- of confederation-the document before the constution
- where constitutional convention was held
- to add or change
- people who supported stronger central government
Down
- one of Clay the compromiser compromises
- of rights first 10 andmendments in the constituion
- Papers the federalists used to convince that a federal gov was good
- federalist they wanted a strong constuition
10 Clues: to add or change • the writing before the constituion • one of Clay the compromiser compromises • where constitutional convention was held • the president during the era of good feels • federalist they wanted a strong constuition • people who supported stronger central government • of rights first 10 andmendments in the constituion • ...
Constitutional Crossword 2026-05-01
Across
- The system that prevents one branch from having too much power
- Agreement or approval
- The leader of the executive branch
- RIGHTS The first ten amendments
- Dividing government power between national and state levels
Down
- PEOPLE The first three words of the Constitution
- The group that writes laws
- COURT The highest court in the U.S.
- The branch that interprets laws
- A change to the Constitution
10 Clues: Agreement or approval • The group that writes laws • A change to the Constitution • The branch that interprets laws • The leader of the executive branch • RIGHTS The first ten amendments • COURT The highest court in the U.S. • PEOPLE The first three words of the Constitution • Dividing government power between national and state levels • ...
Immigration in the U.S.A. 2026-05-08
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- party favors open immigration policy
- less friendly name for undocumented (_______ alien)
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- "factors" are reasons people leave a country
- card a "colorful" document for permanent residents
- one having legal, born residency of a country
- a recent bill in Connecticut that gives further protection to their civil rights
- process of becoming a citizen
- judging other cultures only through your own culture
- form of protection for those escaping oppression
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- "sleepy" name for children in DACA
- inclination for or against something
- removing someone from a country
- this party favors stricter immigration policy
- last name of Connecticut's governor
- "factors" reasons people come to another country
- city status that limits federal immigration officers
- last name of mayor of New York City
18 Clues: process of becoming a citizen • removing someone from a country • "sleepy" name for children in DACA • Immigration and Customs Enforcement • last name of Connecticut's governor • last name of mayor of New York City • party favors open immigration policy • inclination for or against something • "factors" are reasons people leave a country • ...
Our Government 2024-02-02
8 Clues: the leader of a state • the first 10 amendments • America's plan of government • money the government collects • people who live in a community • the leader of a community or town • government whose leaders are elected by citizens • a group of people working together to run a community
A More Perfect Union 2023-02-23
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- The first ten amendments
- This branch makes and passes laws
- The opposite of an Anti-Federalist
- This Branch interprets laws
- Donald trump was almost (Blank) twice
- Federalist wanted this new form of this government
- there are 9 justices in the...
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- Someone who supported the Articles of confederation
- This branch enforces laws
- we have to do these every four years in order to choose a president
10 Clues: The first ten amendments • This branch enforces laws • This Branch interprets laws • there are 9 justices in the... • This branch makes and passes laws • The opposite of an Anti-Federalist • Donald trump was almost (Blank) twice • Federalist wanted this new form of this government • Someone who supported the Articles of confederation • ...
Reconstruction Review 2021-10-27
Across
- Lincoln refused th sign the Wade-Davis Bill beause it was too-
- This Bureau helped former slaves.
- Freed Blacks desired the ability to -
- These codes (laws) limited the rights of newly freed African Americans.
- This Amendment banned slavery.
- To remove from government office.
- Lincoln's assassin.
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- This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship.
- To be forgiven for a crime.
- these Republicans wanted to punish the south
- Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War.
- He became President after Lincoln was assassinated.
- Radical Reconstruction created _____ military districts to govern the South.
13 Clues: Lincoln's assassin. • To be forgiven for a crime. • This Amendment banned slavery. • This Bureau helped former slaves. • To remove from government office. • Freed Blacks desired the ability to - • these Republicans wanted to punish the south • This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship. • Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War. • ...
Age of Absolutism 2026-02-17
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- Ruling dynasty of Spain
- Ruling dynasty from Austria
- William and Mary came to power and signed the English ______ of Rights
- Ruling dynasty from France
- Ruling dynasty from Russia
- Louis XIV of France was known as the ______ King
- Louis's palace home
- Isolated, backward country
- Charles II came to power after Cromwell.
- Elizabeth was the last ______ monarch
- The reason why the English Civil War was fought
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- In legal terms ______ Corpus means that no person could be held in prison with being charged with a crime
- The King's forces
- One of the two countries battling for control of central Europe
- The forces of Parliament
- Stuart kings fought with Parliament over the issues of money, ______, and religion
- Absolute rulers dominate the ______ class
- Came to power after the death of Elizabeth
- ______ rulers hold unlimited power
- Charles II was charged and convicted of ______.
- Name of Spain's navy
- Ruling dynasty of Prussia
22 Clues: The King's forces • Louis's palace home • Name of Spain's navy • Ruling dynasty of Spain • The forces of Parliament • Ruling dynasty of Prussia • Ruling dynasty from France • Ruling dynasty from Russia • Isolated, backward country • Ruling dynasty from Austria • ______ rulers hold unlimited power • Elizabeth was the last ______ monarch • Charles II came to power after Cromwell. • ...
test 2017-11-20
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- main author of the constitution and bill of rights
- Second US President
- political power rest with the consent of the people
- no quartering of troops
- right to speedy trial
- speech my George Washington
- main author of declaration of independence
- freedom of speech press expression
- elected representatives
- An interference by European Nations with North or South America would be an Act of Aggression to the US
- Fifth President of the US
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- distribution of power the federal government and the states
- protection from unreasonable seizures
- First US President
- right to the states
- opposed ratifying the US Constitution
- an official proposal can be made by 2/3 of Congress.
- not to be tried for the same crime twice
- argued in favor in ratifying the US Constitution
- the process which the executive and legislative actions are subject to review
20 Clues: First US President • Second US President • right to the states • right to speedy trial • no quartering of troops • elected representatives • Fifth President of the US • speech my George Washington • freedom of speech press expression • protection from unreasonable seizures • opposed ratifying the US Constitution • not to be tried for the same crime twice • ...
Desert exile 2021-05-27
Across
- First location
- The bill of __________ protects humans
- bread, not grain bread
- Track thats for racing
- Strong anger
- Us country
- You can feel this in the air
- This is to live in a country
- What they didnt get
- Second location
- Food thats not meals
- People that you talk with without being related
- Hall, Food place
- A group of people with similar interests
- Hot flavored water
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- Last name
- Person who Guards
- BLM
- What your stomach feels after long times without food
- What we are in
- Walls and ceiling
- Cook with heat,
- Camps
- Moved without consent
- Brrrrrrrr
- First Generation
- Siblings and parents
- You want this from your parents
- Dessert without an s
- Country they from
30 Clues: BLM • Camps • Last name • Brrrrrrrr • Us country • Strong anger • First location • What we are in • Cook with heat, • Second location • First Generation • Hall, Food place • Person who Guards • Walls and ceiling • Country they from • Hot flavored water • What they didnt get • Siblings and parents • Food thats not meals • Dessert without an s • Moved without consent • bread, not grain bread • ...
PART I 2025-09-24
Across
- – These rights protect individuals’ freedoms and ensure equality before the law
- - This is the ability to act without undue restraint from the government or other entities
- – These are those rights that ensure the wellbeing of the individual and foster the preservation based on the principle of unity in diversity
- – These rights can be limited rights and may be suspended or restricted or limited
- – This connotes that Human Rights are applied irrespective of one’s origin, status, or condition or place where one lives
- - This is the power or privilege given to a person demandable from another person.
- – This connotes that human rights cannot be lost even if man fails to use or assert them
- - These are God-given rights
- - This is the training, dissemination, and information efforts aimed at the building of a universal culture of human rights
- – These are those rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of the government either directly or indirectly
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- – This connotes that all human beings are entitled to freedom, security and decent standards of living concurrently
- – These are rights are those granted and protected by law.
- – These are those considered essential for human freedom and democracy, usually enshrined in a constitution.
- – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights
- – This connotes that Human Rights cannot be taken away from; no one has the right to deprive another person of them for any reason
- – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away
- – These are rights which are provided by law promulgated by the law-making body and, consequently, may be abolished by the same body.
- – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority
- - These are rights are grounded in ethical principles and notions of justice.
- – This connotes that human right’s fulfillment or exercise of one cannot be had without the realization of the other
20 Clues: - These are God-given rights • – These are rights are those granted and protected by law. • – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights • – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away • – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority • ...
Internet Privacy 2014-05-29
Across
- freedom from danger
- take hold of forcibly
- set of data that gives information about other data.
- domain located outside of the United States. The government cannot directly act on these domains.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- A person other than you and the website you visit
- Stop Online Piracy Act. It is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to restrict access to sites that facilitate the sharing of pirated content.
- shutdown of a website by the owners in form of a protest
- Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. An agreement to establish international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
- Electronics Communication Privacy Act. established standards for government access to private information that is transmitted and stored on the Internet
- a legal document that explains how a website uses your private info
- the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
- threat a threat that can damage a network
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- close watch or intercepting information from an individual
- protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
- domain located within the United States. The government can directly act on these domains.
- National Security Agency
- An illegitimate imitation of an item.
- A work or invention.
- a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
- Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Allows companies and government to share information in the event of a cyber attack.
- Illegally shared content
- A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
- Protect IP Act. This bill was introduced in the Senate to restrict access to websites that hosts sales of counterfeit goods.
- Internet Service Provider. A company that is in charge of your internet and providing you with internet service
25 Clues: freedom from danger • A work or invention. • take hold of forcibly • National Security Agency • Illegally shared content • Federal Bureau of Investigation • An illegitimate imitation of an item. • threat a threat that can damage a network • A person other than you and the website you visit • set of data that gives information about other data. • ...
Internet Privacy 2014-05-29
Across
- a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
- domain located outside of the United States. The government cannot directly act on these domains.
- Stop Online Piracy Act. It is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to restrict access to sites that facilitate the sharing of pirated content.
- freedom from danger
- Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. An agreement to establish international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
- domain located within the United States. The government can directly act on these domains.
- Protect IP Act. This bill was introduced in the Senate to restrict access to websites that hosts sales of counterfeit goods.
- shutdown of a website by the owners in form of a protest
- National Security Agency
- Electronics Communication Privacy Act. established standards for government access to private information that is transmitted and stored on the Internet
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- A person other than you and the website you visit
- Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Allows companies and government to share information in the event of a cyber attack.
- A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
- A work or invention.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Illegally shared content
- threat a threat that can damage a network
- a legal document that explains how a website uses your private info
- protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
- An illegitimate imitation of an item.
- Internet Service Provider. A company that is in charge of your internet and providing you with internet service
- set of data that gives information about other data.
- close watch or intercepting information from an individual
- take hold of forcibly
- the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
25 Clues: freedom from danger • A work or invention. • take hold of forcibly • Illegally shared content • National Security Agency • Federal Bureau of Investigation • An illegitimate imitation of an item. • threat a threat that can damage a network • A person other than you and the website you visit • set of data that gives information about other data. • ...
Culminating assignment Sebastian 2022-12-21
Across
- The President has to live by the _______.
- When people lend money, they usually charge a fee called _______.
- Where does a bill go after the Senate votes to pass the bill? (2 words)
- which party system makes it so that voters have too few parties to choose from?
- What animal is the United States Democratic Party represented by?
- What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution?
- What is the first freedom protected by the 1st amendment of the United States Constitution?
- What is called when rules for legal proceedings are just and fair? (2 words)
- What is the name of the head of the Department of Justice? (2 words)
- Which branch of government makes agreements with other countries?
- Which kind of democracy does the United States practice?
- How many judges does the Court of Appeals have?
- How many Justices does the Supreme Court have?
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- What court do you appeal to in a federal case if you lost your case in the court of appeals? (2 words)
- How many votes in your favor do you need to have your case heard by the Supreme Court?
- What causes people and governments to have to make choices about spending money? (2 words)
- Which article in the U.S. Constitution explains the Judicial Branch? (2 words)
- Which house of congress has members that represent their entire state?
- Who in the government has the power to collect taxes to raise money to pay debts?
- Who believed that the constitution was fine without the bill of rights?
- How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?
- What did John Locke think everyone has? (2 words)
- Which amendment to the constitution gave women the right to vote?
- What is it called when power is divided among several branches of government? (3 words)
- What day of the year are the new President and Vice President sworn into office? (2 words)
25 Clues: The President has to live by the _______. • How many Justices does the Supreme Court have? • How many judges does the Court of Appeals have? • What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution? • What did John Locke think everyone has? (2 words) • Which kind of democracy does the United States practice? • ...
PART I 2025-09-24
Across
- - This is the power or privilege given to a person demandable from another person.
- – This connotes that human right’s fulfillment or exercise of one cannot be had without the realization of the other
- – These are those rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of the government either directly or indirectly
- – These are rights which are provided by law promulgated by the law-making body and, consequently, may be abolished by the same body.
- – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights
- – These are rights are those granted and protected by law.
- – This connotes that all human beings are entitled to freedom, security and decent standards of living concurrently
- – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away
- – This connotes that Human Rights are applied irrespective of one’s origin, status, or condition or place where one lives
- - These are God-given rights
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- – These rights can be limited rights and may be suspended or restricted or limited
- – These are those considered essential for human freedom and democracy, usually enshrined in a constitution.
- - This is the training, dissemination, and information efforts aimed at the building of a universal culture of human rights
- – These rights protect individuals’ freedoms and ensure equality before the law
- – This connotes that Human Rights cannot be taken away from; no one has the right to deprive another person of them for any reason
- – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority
- – This connotes that human rights cannot be lost even if man fails to use or assert them
- – These are those rights that ensure the wellbeing of the individual and foster the preservation based on the principle of unity in diversity
- - These are rights are grounded in ethical principles and notions of justice.
- - This is the ability to act without undue restraint from the government or other entities
20 Clues: - These are God-given rights • – These are rights are those granted and protected by law. • – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights • – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority • – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away • ...
Reconstruction Review 2021-10-27
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- Lincoln refused th sign the Wade-Davis Bill beause it was too-
- This Bureau helped former slaves.
- Freed Blacks desired the ability to -
- These codes (laws) limited the rights of newly freed African Americans.
- This Amendment banned slavery.
- To remove from government office.
- Lincoln's assassin.
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- This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship.
- To be forgiven for a crime.
- these Republicans wanted to punish the south
- Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War.
- He became President after Lincoln was assassinated.
- Radical Reconstruction created _____ military districts to govern the South.
13 Clues: Lincoln's assassin. • To be forgiven for a crime. • This Amendment banned slavery. • This Bureau helped former slaves. • To remove from government office. • Freed Blacks desired the ability to - • these Republicans wanted to punish the south • This Amendment gave former slaves citizenship. • Period of rebuilding the south after the civil War. • ...
Week #5 Vocab 2022-11-03
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- The movie was short and ________
- She answered to ________
- The numbers seemed to ________
- Dinosaurs are ________
- The puzzle was ________
- I became ________ of what happened
- The man had ________ in his opinion
- The professor had _______ in his work
- The bug was an _______ it was very different
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- The man always seemed to be in a ______
- The President ________ the bill
- The girl found the fight funny, she was _______
- The president wanted to ______ the rights
- She didnt want to follow she had ________
- He seems to back away from fighting and _______
- she ______ the offer, she didn't like it
- They had great _______ after the incident
- The flower was _______
- The cow had ______
- The girl was ______ the boys dignity
20 Clues: The cow had ______ • Dinosaurs are ________ • The flower was _______ • The puzzle was ________ • She answered to ________ • The numbers seemed to ________ • The President ________ the bill • The movie was short and ________ • I became ________ of what happened • The man had ________ in his opinion • The girl was ______ the boys dignity • The professor had _______ in his work • ...
Unsettled Society 2023-02-06
Across
- / defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
- / banning of alcohol
- / promoted hate for African Americans
- / sold illegal alcohol to consumers
- / widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
- / people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power
- / survival of the fittest
- / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
- / serious of raid in the early 1920's
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- / belief that the bible is always right
- / believe science over the bible
- / plan that officially enforced the 18th amendment
- / bill that was named after Emmett Till
- / trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
- Act / number of immigrants from a given nationality could not be above 2% of the nationality
15 Clues: / banning of alcohol • / survival of the fittest • / believe science over the bible • / sold illegal alcohol to consumers • / promoted hate for African Americans • / serious of raid in the early 1920's • / belief that the bible is always right • / bill that was named after Emmett Till • / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in • ...
Unsettled Society 2023-02-06
Across
- / bill that was named after Emmett Till
- / survival of the fittest
- / trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
- / people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power
- / widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
- / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
- / belief that the bible is always right
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- / number of immigrants from a given nationality could not be above 2% of the nationality
- / promoted hate for African Americans
- / banning of alcohol
- / serious of raid in the early 1920's
- / defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
- / believe science over the bible
- / sold illegal alcohol to consumers
- / plan that officially enforced the 18th amendment
15 Clues: / banning of alcohol • / survival of the fittest • / believe science over the bible • / sold illegal alcohol to consumers • / promoted hate for African Americans • / serious of raid in the early 1920's • / bill that was named after Emmett Till • / belief that the bible is always right • / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in • ...
Midterm Review 2023-01-03
Across
- The privilege of the president to keep executive branch conversations and correspondence confidential
- Federalist paper that supported a strong executive that has accountability and can make unilateral decisions
- All revenue bills originate in the ...
- Federal grant provided to a state government to be spent within a certain policy area, but the state can decide how to spend the money within that area.
- Powers that are not delegated to the federal government are given to the states
- A statement issued by the president when signing a bill into law explaining his or her interpretation of the law
- Senate action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
- Federalist paper that claims factions are inevitable but can be controlled with a republic form of gov't
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- The group of 15 executive department heads who implement the president’s agenda in their respective positions
- Congressional efforts to make sure that laws are implemented correctly by the bureaucracy after they have been passed
- Model of representation in which Congress loyally represents constituents’ direct interests
- power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill is a _____ item veto
- The division of power across the local, state and national governments
- The process of re-drawing district boundaries to benefit a political party, protect incumbents, or change the proportion of minority voters in a district
- Founding document that opposed the creation of a strong national government, supports state's rights
15 Clues: All revenue bills originate in the ... • The division of power across the local, state and national governments • Senate action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill • Powers that are not delegated to the federal government are given to the states • ...
Bill turns LXX 2022-01-25
Across
- Bill is a self-proclaimed "tax refugee" from this city
- According to Bill, whenever someone makes food for you, the only appropriate response is --.
- Another of Bill’s previous employers
- Previous to LA, Bill spent some of his days here
- News channel where you can see Mike Lowe
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- Rambler's rival and Bill's high school mascot
- Bill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessert
- Bill enjoys this daily 5 letter word puzzle
- Brown’s town
- Represented by Ganymede, Bill is this astrological sign
- As an undergrad, Bill cheered for the --
- Two of Bill’s sons now live in this city, home of the Chiefs
- Bill’s main squeeze
- Two out of three Lowe boys recommend this breakfast food
14 Clues: Brown’s town • Bill’s main squeeze • Another of Bill’s previous employers • As an undergrad, Bill cheered for the -- • News channel where you can see Mike Lowe • Bill enjoys this daily 5 letter word puzzle • Rambler's rival and Bill's high school mascot • Bill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessert • Previous to LA, Bill spent some of his days here • ...
List 5 2025-08-19
Across
- government that rules towns and cities
- managing to get it done right
- The day after today
- happened, or finally crossed my mind
- permissions that not everyone has
- a group of people who rule an area
- make a way for someone to belong
- government that rules a province
- permissions everyone must have
- experienced leaders who accept new laws
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- a(maybe) future law that has not yet been passed
- a group of people appointed to do a job
- the ordinary people being represented
- advise to do a thing, or trust a person
- The start of something new
- not needed, probably not wanted
- ashamed, nervous, or bashful (shy)
- your street name, number, and city
- the ideas people believe are most important
- a gathering of leaders to talk and decide
20 Clues: The day after today • The start of something new • managing to get it done right • permissions everyone must have • not needed, probably not wanted • make a way for someone to belong • government that rules a province • permissions that not everyone has • a group of people who rule an area • ashamed, nervous, or bashful (shy) • your street name, number, and city • ...
Wentsel Crossword 2021-02-20
Across
- name given to the downstairs bathroom on Dean Street
- author of "me and you are like the two"
- the Wentsel church where the girls grew up
- Bill and Joy's son-in-law that can dance the best
- Joy and Bill's grandson that graduated with a degree in Geology
- what was the veggie that Joy sent around the table burnt, and when the dish came back full she said all the more for me
- Joy and Bill's grand daughter that works for Starbucks
- what Joy would say when the girls weren't being nice to eachother
- oldest daughter of the Wentsels and Andrews
- Bill and Joy's favorite color
- Joy used to tell her daughters to _____ their knees if they couldn't find something
- the city where Bill and Joy met
- what food did Bill and Joy have on their first date
- # of girls in the Wentsel family
- who is younger than Joy but older than mary lou
- the car Bill converted into an electric car
- Joy's second occupation
- the Wentsels were on a trip to this destination when they had to stop early and get a motel as the girls were just too much
- calm, smiling daughter of Joy and Bill, but don't wake her up too early
- Joy and Bill's two son-in-laws with the same name and demeanor
- Bill and Joy's grand daughter that became a nurse
- Joy and Bill's grandson that loves to Scuba Dive
- Joy's secret ingredient for tacos
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- the company Joy worked for the longest
- Bill and Joy's grand daughter that graduated from UCLA
- "There's one thing _______ than that person doing that, and it's you talking about it." -Joy
- Bill's special ingredient for his famous recipe
- where Carol and Lora worked together
- the company where Bill worked the longest
- the most famous of all the Wentsel cats
- Bill and Joy's daughter was a candy striper and now a teacher
- which daughter created the cheer to kick her leg up and yell jump for Joy
- number of full bathrooms on Dean street once Bill added the shower upstairs
- Bill's legal first name
- the comment that Joy would make if someone would have something fancy
- name given to the older Wentsel sisters
- Joy's primary occupation
- this was guaranteed to be in your Christmas stocking at the Wentsel house
- the car that Joy loved, but was sold for a newer better car
- Joy's son-in-law that played drums in a band and for some movies
- Bill and Joy's grandson that runs track in high school
- Joy and Bill's grandson that is a sculptor
- "Work where you must, but live and shop in ____"
- these hopping creatures were prevalent on Dean street due to the ditch
- his middle name is William after Bill
- Bill and Joy's grandson that drives Big Rigs for work
- vines on the side of the house at dean street
47 Clues: Bill's legal first name • Joy's second occupation • Joy's primary occupation • Bill and Joy's favorite color • the city where Bill and Joy met • # of girls in the Wentsel family • Joy's secret ingredient for tacos • where Carol and Lora worked together • his middle name is William after Bill • the company Joy worked for the longest • author of "me and you are like the two" • ...
Goverment vocabulary 2021-11-16
US Government Final 2022-12-06
Freedom week puzzle 2023-05-22
Constitution 2023-05-23
The Constitution Puzzle 2023-05-17
Freedom Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-19
sigma 2024-05-09
sigma 2024-05-09
Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-07
Constitution 2024-05-07
Our Government 2024-02-02
8 Clues: the leader of a state • America's plan of government • money the government collects • people who live in a community • the leader of a community or town • of rights- the first 10 amendments • government whose leaders are elected by citizens • a group of people working together to run a community
Civil Liberties 2022-09-15
Across
- specific individual rights that are constitutionally protected against infringement by government
- The clause that the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean government may not favor one religion over another or support religion over no religion.
- The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful.
- "No state shall...deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without.............. of law.
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- The Rule that bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights
- When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation
- Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs.
- Speech that is by actions rather than by words
- The clause interpreted to mean that Americans are able to hold religious beliefs of their choosing.
- The Griswald v. Connecticut Supreme Court case found this to be a liberty interest that the Constitution protects
- The type of incorporation that uses the 14th Amendment to apply provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states
- When someone communicates false information to a 3rd party harming another person's reputation
12 Clues: Speech that is by actions rather than by words • The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful. • When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation • Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs. • ...
Civil Liberties 2023-02-08
Across
- The Rule that bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights
- When someone communicates false information to a 3rd party harming another person's reputation
- The clause interpreted to mean that Americans are able to hold religious beliefs of their choosing.
- When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation
- Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs.
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- The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful.
- Speech that is by actions rather than by words
- "No state shall...deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without.............. of law.
- The clause that the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean government may not favor one religion over another or support religion over no religion.
- The type of incorporation that uses the 14th Amendment to apply provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states
- The Griswald v. Connecticut Supreme Court case found this to be a liberty interest that the Constitution protects
- specific individual rights that are constitutionally protected against infringement by government
12 Clues: Speech that is by actions rather than by words • The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful. • When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation • Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs. • ...
New Mexico Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-11
Across
- First black teacher in Albuquerque
- One of the smartest people to exist
- failed to capture Pancho Villa for almost a year
- First American to walk on the moon
- Signed Blue Lake Bill
- Also Organized the United Farm Workers Union
- Was elected president in the 1920's
- Organized the United Farm Workers Union
- Often referred to as Teddy
- launched a massive man hunt
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- Leader of the Civil Rights Movement
- Experienced the pain of segregation in Tucumcari's public schools
- Built the first liquid fueled rocket
- 12th astronaut to walk on the moon
- First Hispanic astronaut
- introduced the Model T in 1908
- Sent soldiers to capture and punish Pancho Villa
- Made an orginization called La Alianza Federal de Mercedes
- Leader of the entire Manhattan Project
- Directed Project Y
20 Clues: Directed Project Y • Signed Blue Lake Bill • First Hispanic astronaut • Often referred to as Teddy • launched a massive man hunt • introduced the Model T in 1908 • First black teacher in Albuquerque • 12th astronaut to walk on the moon • First American to walk on the moon • Leader of the Civil Rights Movement • One of the smartest people to exist • ...
The American Revolution 2024-01-03
The American Revolution 2024-01-04
history 2024-05-13
Freedom Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-19
Government Culminating Assignment Crossword- Abby Minor 4th hour 2023-01-10
Across
- A person designated to represent a group
- A government system where the government holds all power
- Each state has two of them
- A rule that Congress successfully passed
- The Constitution’s introduction
- The unsuccessful first ‘Constitution’ of the United States
- The President can do this to a bill if they don’t approve of it
- A proposed law that has not yet been passed
- The branch responsible for carrying out laws
- A section added to the Constitution to better represent people’s rights
- The branch responsible for interpreting the laws
- A tax portion used to assist senior citizens
- A group of people who determine the verdict of a case
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- The branch responsible for making the laws
- A gov system where the branches keep each other under control
- A decree that forced colonists to use expensive tax stamps
- Actions taken towards foreign countries
- A paper or digital sheet that one would use to vote
- The Constitution has had 27 of these changes/updates
- A country or state’s area where their rule is upheld
- Rule by a king/queen that is usually inherited from parents
- Each state has a number of them that varies with population size
- A privilege/allowance to something
- When citizens have a say in the laws and the laws are fair
- To approve or pass
25 Clues: To approve or pass • Each state has two of them • The Constitution’s introduction • A privilege/allowance to something • Actions taken towards foreign countries • A person designated to represent a group • A rule that Congress successfully passed • The branch responsible for making the laws • A proposed law that has not yet been passed • ...
Economic: Chapter 3 Test 2021-10-22
Across
- If two people buy and sell without being forced, they have made a(n) ________ exchange
- If total cost is greater than total revenue, a business will have a(n) ___________
- Two amendments in the Bill of Rights deal with ________.
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- By looking at total revenue and total cost, economists can figure out _________
- Thomas Jefferson called rights given by God ______ rights
- In a market system, freedom of _______ is important.
- The U.S. economy is sometimes called a capitalist, market, or ______ enterprise system
7 Clues: In a market system, freedom of _______ is important. • Two amendments in the Bill of Rights deal with ________. • Thomas Jefferson called rights given by God ______ rights • By looking at total revenue and total cost, economists can figure out _________ • If total cost is greater than total revenue, a business will have a(n) ___________ • ...
Revolution Times 2022-02-18
6 Clues: Commander of Chief • Father of Constitution • of Rights 10 amendments • Law of the Untied States • Supported of the Americans • Writer of the Declaration of Independence
How a Bill Becomes a Law Crossword 2017-01-26
Across
- the bill reaches the _____ after the it is passed by the U.S. Senate
- the President signs and passes the bill
- groups of Representatives who are experts on topics such as agriculture, education, or international relations that review, research, and revise the bill before voting on whether or not to send the bill back to the House floor
- a method for voting on a bill in which the Speaker of the House asks the Representatives who support the bill to say “aye” and those that oppose it say “no"; also known as voice vote
- creating laws is the most important job of the ________
- a special box on the side of the clerk’s desk where a bill is introduced when it is placed inside
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- only _______ can introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives
- all laws in the united states begin as a ____
- a method for voting on a bill in which representatives record their vote using the electronic voting system. Representatives can vote yes, no, or present (if they don’t want to vote on the bill).
- when the bill is passed by the U.S. House of Representatives it is then passed to the _______
- a method for voting on a bill in which the Speaker of the House asks those Representatives who support the bill to stand up and be counted, and then those who oppose the bill to stand up and be counted
- the bill has reached the President but he chooses to do nothing; Congress is in session, so the bill automatically becomes a law after 10 days
- the President sends the bill back to the U.S. House of Representatives
13 Clues: the President signs and passes the bill • all laws in the united states begin as a ____ • creating laws is the most important job of the ________ • the bill reaches the _____ after the it is passed by the U.S. Senate • only _______ can introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives • the President sends the bill back to the U.S. House of Representatives • ...
INS Worksheet 2021-06-21
Studies Weekly Week 27 Crossword 2026-03-29
Across
- Loose union of states with a weak central government
- Group that wanted a strong national government
- Plan that gave equal power to each state
- Part of Congress where each state has two members
- First ten amendments protecting freedoms
- Lawmaking group under the Articles of Confederation
- Plan that gave more power to large states
- Easy: Famous inventor and Founding Father
- Group of citizen soldiers
- Agreement that helped states settle disagreements
- Continental __________ (meeting in 1787 where delegates created a new government)
Down
- Number of people used to determine representation
- Word describing why the Articles did not work well
- Government ruled by a king or queen
- Easy: First Secretary of the Treasury
- Main writer of the Declaration of Independence
- Easy: First president of the United States
- Money the government collects from people
- Known as the Father of the Constitution
- Anti-Federalist who pushed for a Bill of Rights
20 Clues: Group of citizen soldiers • Government ruled by a king or queen • Easy: First Secretary of the Treasury • Known as the Father of the Constitution • Plan that gave equal power to each state • First ten amendments protecting freedoms • Money the government collects from people • Plan that gave more power to large states • Easy: Famous inventor and Founding Father • ...
Human Rights Puzzle Quest 2025-09-18
Across
- The principle that no one can be permanently stripped of their rights
- Rights that ensure fair wages, safe work, and social security
- Aristotle’s phrase meaning “man is a political animal”
- Unlike equality, this idea refers to fairness and giving each person what they need
- The quality of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities
- The 1948 document adopted by the UN that lists basic human rights
- The principle that all rights are connected and cannot be separated
- Principles adopted in 1993 to guide national human rights institutions
- Rights that exist from nature, not given by law
- The first name of your instructor
- Freedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinions
- A right that cannot be lawfully taken away, only limited
- Rights that every person is born with, no matter where they live
- In the UN Guiding Principles, the “A” stands for this
- Rights that protect people’s participation in government and society
- In a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for this
- The idea that everyone is subject to the same legal rules
Down
- Independent bodies set up in countries to protect human rights
- Rights that belong to both individuals and groups
- A 2011 UN framework to guide business and human rights
- A branch of international law that protects people during war
- The country where the Yogyakarta Principles meeting was held
- Rights that must be given without delay
- The principle that human rights apply to everyone everywhere
- Rights created and protected by the law
- Rights Rights that belong to single persons as recipients of rights
- Rights Freedoms that protect individuals from unfair treatment by the state
- International organization where the UDHR was adopted in 1948
- The city where important human rights principles on sexual orientation and gender identity were agreed
- Rights related to traditions, languages, and heritage of people
30 Clues: The first name of your instructor • Rights that must be given without delay • Rights created and protected by the law • In a FAIR flow chart, the “A” stands for this • Freedom to express beliefs, ideas, or opinions • Rights that exist from nature, not given by law • Rights that belong to both individuals and groups • ...
PART I 2025-09-24
Across
- – This connotes that all human beings are entitled to freedom, security and decent standards of living concurrently
- – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority
- – This connotes that Human Rights are applied irrespective of one’s origin, status, or condition or place where one lives
- – This connotes that Human Rights cannot be taken away from; no one has the right to deprive another person of them for any reason
- – These are those considered essential for human freedom and democracy, usually enshrined in a constitution.
- – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights
- – These are those rights that ensure the wellbeing of the individual and foster the preservation based on the principle of unity in diversity
- - This is the training, dissemination, and information efforts aimed at the building of a universal culture of human rights
- - This is the ability to act without undue restraint from the government or other entities
Down
- – This connotes that human rights cannot be lost even if man fails to use or assert them
- - These are God-given rights
- – These rights protect individuals’ freedoms and ensure equality before the law
- – These are those rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of the government either directly or indirectly
- – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away
- – These rights can be limited rights and may be suspended or restricted or limited
- - This is the power or privilege given to a person demandable from another person.
- – These are rights are those granted and protected by law.
- – This connotes that human right’s fulfillment or exercise of one cannot be had without the realization of the other
- – These are rights which are provided by law promulgated by the law-making body and, consequently, may be abolished by the same body.
- - These are rights are grounded in ethical principles and notions of justice.
20 Clues: - These are God-given rights • – These are rights are those granted and protected by law. • – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights • – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority • – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away • ...
