bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Bill turns LXX 2022-01-25

Bill turns LXX crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill is a self-proclaimed "tax refugee" from this city
  2. According to Bill, whenever someone makes food for you, the only appropriate response is --.
  3. Another of Bill’s previous employers
  4. Previous to LA, Bill spent some of his days here
  5. News channel where you can see Mike Lowe
Down
  1. Rambler's rival and Bill's high school mascot
  2. Bill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessert
  3. Bill enjoys this daily 5 letter word puzzle
  4. Brown’s town
  5. Represented by Ganymede, Bill is this astrological sign
  6. As an undergrad, Bill cheered for the --
  7. Two of Bill’s sons now live in this city, home of the Chiefs
  8. Bill’s main squeeze
  9. 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 • ...

Civil Liberties 2023-02-08

Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Rule that bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights
  2. When someone communicates false information to a 3rd party harming another person's reputation
  3. The clause interpreted to mean that Americans are able to hold religious beliefs of their choosing.
  4. When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation
  5. Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs.
Down
  1. The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful.
  2. Speech that is by actions rather than by words
  3. "No state shall...deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without.............. of law.
  4. The clause that the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean government may not favor one religion over another or support religion over no religion.
  5. The type of incorporation that uses the 14th Amendment to apply provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states
  6. The Griswald v. Connecticut Supreme Court case found this to be a liberty interest that the Constitution protects
  7. 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. • ...

List 5 2025-08-19

List 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. government that rules towns and cities
  2. managing to get it done right
  3. The day after today
  4. happened, or finally crossed my mind
  5. permissions that not everyone has
  6. a group of people who rule an area
  7. make a way for someone to belong
  8. government that rules a province
  9. permissions everyone must have
  10. experienced leaders who accept new laws
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  1. a(maybe) future law that has not yet been passed
  2. a group of people appointed to do a job
  3. the ordinary people being represented
  4. advise to do a thing, or trust a person
  5. The start of something new
  6. not needed, probably not wanted
  7. ashamed, nervous, or bashful (shy)
  8. your street name, number, and city
  9. the ideas people believe are most important
  10. 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 • ...

Unsettled Society 2023-02-06

Unsettled Society crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
  2. / banning of alcohol
  3. / promoted hate for African Americans
  4. / sold illegal alcohol to consumers
  5. / widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
  6. / people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power
  7. / survival of the fittest
  8. / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
  9. / serious of raid in the early 1920's
Down
  1. / belief that the bible is always right
  2. / believe science over the bible
  3. / plan that officially enforced the 18th amendment
  4. / bill that was named after Emmett Till
  5. / trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
  6. 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

Unsettled Society crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / bill that was named after Emmett Till
  2. / survival of the fittest
  3. / trial that pit modernism versus fundamentalism
  4. / people who believed immigrants would destroy political and economic power
  5. / widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
  6. / limited numbers of immigrants allowed in
  7. / belief that the bible is always right
Down
  1. / number of immigrants from a given nationality could not be above 2% of the nationality
  2. / promoted hate for African Americans
  3. / banning of alcohol
  4. / serious of raid in the early 1920's
  5. / defended scopes in his rights to teach evolution
  6. / believe science over the bible
  7. / sold illegal alcohol to consumers
  8. / 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 • ...

Internet Privacy 2014-05-29

Internet Privacy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom from danger
  2. take hold of forcibly
  3. set of data that gives information about other data.
  4. domain located outside of the United States. The government cannot directly act on these domains.
  5. Federal Bureau of Investigation
  6. A person other than you and the website you visit
  7. 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.
  8. shutdown of a website by the owners in form of a protest
  9. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. An agreement to establish international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
  10. Electronics Communication Privacy Act. established standards for government access to private information that is transmitted and stored on the Internet
  11. a legal document that explains how a website uses your private info
  12. the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
  13. threat a threat that can damage a network
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  1. close watch or intercepting information from an individual
  2. protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
  3. domain located within the United States. The government can directly act on these domains.
  4. National Security Agency
  5. An illegitimate imitation of an item.
  6. A work or invention.
  7. a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
  8. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Allows companies and government to share information in the event of a cyber attack.
  9. Illegally shared content
  10. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
  11. Protect IP Act. This bill was introduced in the Senate to restrict access to websites that hosts sales of counterfeit goods.
  12. 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

Internet Privacy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
  2. domain located outside of the United States. The government cannot directly act on these domains.
  3. 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.
  4. freedom from danger
  5. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. An agreement to establish international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
  6. domain located within the United States. The government can directly act on these domains.
  7. Protect IP Act. This bill was introduced in the Senate to restrict access to websites that hosts sales of counterfeit goods.
  8. shutdown of a website by the owners in form of a protest
  9. National Security Agency
  10. Electronics Communication Privacy Act. established standards for government access to private information that is transmitted and stored on the Internet
Down
  1. A person other than you and the website you visit
  2. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Allows companies and government to share information in the event of a cyber attack.
  3. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
  4. A work or invention.
  5. Federal Bureau of Investigation
  6. Illegally shared content
  7. threat a threat that can damage a network
  8. a legal document that explains how a website uses your private info
  9. protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
  10. An illegitimate imitation of an item.
  11. Internet Service Provider. A company that is in charge of your internet and providing you with internet service
  12. set of data that gives information about other data.
  13. close watch or intercepting information from an individual
  14. take hold of forcibly
  15. the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.

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

Culminating assignment Sebastian 2022-12-21

Culminating assignment Sebastian crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The President has to live by the _______.
  2. When people lend money, they usually charge a fee called _______.
  3. Where does a bill go after the Senate votes to pass the bill? (2 words)
  4. which party system makes it so that voters have too few parties to choose from?
  5. What animal is the United States Democratic Party represented by?
  6. What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution?
  7. What is the first freedom protected by the 1st amendment of the United States Constitution?
  8. What is called when rules for legal proceedings are just and fair? (2 words)
  9. What is the name of the head of the Department of Justice? (2 words)
  10. Which branch of government makes agreements with other countries?
  11. Which kind of democracy does the United States practice?
  12. How many judges does the Court of Appeals have?
  13. How many Justices does the Supreme Court have?
Down
  1. What court do you appeal to in a federal case if you lost your case in the court of appeals? (2 words)
  2. How many votes in your favor do you need to have your case heard by the Supreme Court?
  3. What causes people and governments to have to make choices about spending money? (2 words)
  4. Which article in the U.S. Constitution explains the Judicial Branch? (2 words)
  5. Which house of congress has members that represent their entire state?
  6. Who in the government has the power to collect taxes to raise money to pay debts?
  7. Who believed that the constitution was fine without the bill of rights?
  8. How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?
  9. What did John Locke think everyone has? (2 words)
  10. Which amendment to the constitution gave women the right to vote?
  11. What is it called when power is divided among several branches of government? (3 words)
  12. 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? • ...

Civil Liberties 2022-09-15

Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
Across
  1. specific individual rights that are constitutionally protected against infringement by government
  2. The clause that the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean government may not favor one religion over another or support religion over no religion.
  3. The 3-prong test used to determine if a law affecting religion is lawful.
  4. "No state shall...deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without.............. of law.
Down
  1. The Rule that bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights
  2. When someone publishes false information harming another person's reputation
  3. Unacceptable government prohibition of speech or publication before it occurs.
  4. Speech that is by actions rather than by words
  5. The clause interpreted to mean that Americans are able to hold religious beliefs of their choosing.
  6. The Griswald v. Connecticut Supreme Court case found this to be a liberty interest that the Constitution protects
  7. The type of incorporation that uses the 14th Amendment to apply provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states
  8. 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. • ...

Absolutism and Enlightenment 2022-12-11

Absolutism and Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right
  2. Monarchy
Down
  1. bill of rights
  2. Law
  3. of Power

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

Constitution 2023-05-17

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Powers
  2. Government
Down
  1. Madison
  2. of Rights
  3. and Balances

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

Constitution 2023-05-17

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Powers
  2. Government
Down
  1. Madison
  2. of Rights
  3. and Balances

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

Historical Vocab 2023-05-16

Historical Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

freedom Puzzle 2024-05-08

freedom Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-07

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Freedom Week Crossword 2024-05-07

Freedom Week Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Constitution 2024-05-07

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Our Government 2024-02-02

Our Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the leader of a state
  2. government whose leaders are elected by citizens
  3. people who live in a community
  4. money the government collects
Down
  1. the leader of a community or town
  2. a group of people working together to run a community
  3. of rights- the first 10 amendments
  4. America's plan of government

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

PART I 2025-09-24

PART I crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – This connotes that all human beings are entitled to freedom, security and decent standards of living concurrently
  2. – This connotes that Human Rights is not granted by any person or authority
  3. – This connotes that Human Rights are applied irrespective of one’s origin, status, or condition or place where one lives
  4. – This connotes that Human Rights cannot be taken away from; no one has the right to deprive another person of them for any reason
  5. – These are those considered essential for human freedom and democracy, usually enshrined in a constitution.
  6. – These are also called “people’s rights” or “solidarity rights
  7. – These are those rights that ensure the wellbeing of the individual and foster the preservation based on the principle of unity in diversity
  8. - This is the training, dissemination, and information efforts aimed at the building of a universal culture of human rights
  9. - This is the ability to act without undue restraint from the government or other entities
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  1. – This connotes that human rights cannot be lost even if man fails to use or assert them
  2. - These are God-given rights
  3. – These rights protect individuals’ freedoms and ensure equality before the law
  4. – These are those rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of the government either directly or indirectly
  5. – These are non derogable rights or that cannot be suspended nor taken away
  6. – These rights can be limited rights and may be suspended or restricted or limited
  7. - This is the power or privilege given to a person demandable from another person.
  8. – These are rights are those granted and protected by law.
  9. – This connotes that human right’s fulfillment or exercise of one cannot be had without the realization of the other
  10. – These are rights which are provided by law promulgated by the law-making body and, consequently, may be abolished by the same body.
  11. - 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 • ...

Midterm Review 2023-01-03

Midterm Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The privilege of the president to keep executive branch conversations and correspondence confidential
  2. Federalist paper that supported a strong executive that has accountability and can make unilateral decisions
  3. All revenue bills originate in the ...
  4. 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.
  5. Powers that are not delegated to the federal government are given to the states
  6. A statement issued by the president when signing a bill into law explaining his or her interpretation of the law
  7. Senate action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
  8. Federalist paper that claims factions are inevitable but can be controlled with a republic form of gov't
Down
  1. The group of 15 executive department heads who implement the president’s agenda in their respective positions
  2. Congressional efforts to make sure that laws are implemented correctly by the bureaucracy after they have been passed
  3. Model of representation in which Congress loyally represents constituents’ direct interests
  4. power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill is a _____ item veto
  5. The division of power across the local, state and national governments
  6. The process of re-drawing district boundaries to benefit a political party, protect incumbents, or change the proportion of minority voters in a district
  7. 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 • ...

Wentsel Crossword 2021-02-20

Wentsel Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. name given to the downstairs bathroom on Dean Street
  2. author of "me and you are like the two"
  3. the Wentsel church where the girls grew up
  4. Bill and Joy's son-in-law that can dance the best
  5. Joy and Bill's grandson that graduated with a degree in Geology
  6. 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
  7. Joy and Bill's grand daughter that works for Starbucks
  8. what Joy would say when the girls weren't being nice to eachother
  9. oldest daughter of the Wentsels and Andrews
  10. Bill and Joy's favorite color
  11. Joy used to tell her daughters to _____ their knees if they couldn't find something
  12. the city where Bill and Joy met
  13. what food did Bill and Joy have on their first date
  14. # of girls in the Wentsel family
  15. who is younger than Joy but older than mary lou
  16. the car Bill converted into an electric car
  17. Joy's second occupation
  18. 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
  19. calm, smiling daughter of Joy and Bill, but don't wake her up too early
  20. Joy and Bill's two son-in-laws with the same name and demeanor
  21. Bill and Joy's grand daughter that became a nurse
  22. Joy and Bill's grandson that loves to Scuba Dive
  23. Joy's secret ingredient for tacos
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  1. the company Joy worked for the longest
  2. Bill and Joy's grand daughter that graduated from UCLA
  3. "There's one thing _______ than that person doing that, and it's you talking about it." -Joy
  4. Bill's special ingredient for his famous recipe
  5. where Carol and Lora worked together
  6. the company where Bill worked the longest
  7. the most famous of all the Wentsel cats
  8. Bill and Joy's daughter was a candy striper and now a teacher
  9. which daughter created the cheer to kick her leg up and yell jump for Joy
  10. number of full bathrooms on Dean street once Bill added the shower upstairs
  11. Bill's legal first name
  12. the comment that Joy would make if someone would have something fancy
  13. name given to the older Wentsel sisters
  14. Joy's primary occupation
  15. this was guaranteed to be in your Christmas stocking at the Wentsel house
  16. the car that Joy loved, but was sold for a newer better car
  17. Joy's son-in-law that played drums in a band and for some movies
  18. Bill and Joy's grandson that runs track in high school
  19. Joy and Bill's grandson that is a sculptor
  20. "Work where you must, but live and shop in ____"
  21. these hopping creatures were prevalent on Dean street due to the ditch
  22. his middle name is William after Bill
  23. Bill and Joy's grandson that drives Big Rigs for work
  24. 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" • ...

Government/Constitution Bellringer A 2024-02-07

Government/Constitution Bellringer A crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power divided among branches (3 words)
  2. amendment: right to bear arms
  3. led by a mayor, city council, and city manager
  4. government is NOT all powerful (2 words)
  5. amendment: protects against police searches
  6. people choose who governs them by voting
Down
  1. gov't branches check each other (3 wrds)
  2. federal and state governments share power
  3. people power (2 words)
  4. amendment: right to remain silent
  5. personal freedoms/Bill of Rights (2 wrds)

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

Rights and Amendments 2025-12-10

Rights and Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Flying mammal
  2. Has a trunk
  3. Has a trunk
  4. Large marsupial
  5. Man's best friend
Down
  1. of Rights The first ten Amendments are called the...
  2. Flying mammal
  3. right to Bear arms Likes to chase mice
  4. Large marsupi
  5. Likes to chase mice

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

Freedom week puzzle 2023-05-22

Freedom week puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government
  2. Maddison
  3. of Rights
Down
  1. and balances
  2. of powers

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

Texas History 2023-05-17

Texas History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

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

How a Bill Becomes a Law Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the bill reaches the _____ after the it is passed by the U.S. Senate
  2. the President signs and passes the bill
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. creating laws is the most important job of the ________
  6. a special box on the side of the clerk’s desk where a bill is introduced when it is placed inside
Down
  1. only _______ can introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives
  2. all laws in the united states begin as a ____
  3. 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).
  4. when the bill is passed by the U.S. House of Representatives it is then passed to the _______
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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 • ...

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

Government Culminating Assignment Crossword- Abby Minor 4th hour crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person designated to represent a group
  2. A government system where the government holds all power
  3. Each state has two of them
  4. A rule that Congress successfully passed
  5. The Constitution’s introduction
  6. The unsuccessful first ‘Constitution’ of the United States
  7. The President can do this to a bill if they don’t approve of it
  8. A proposed law that has not yet been passed
  9. The branch responsible for carrying out laws
  10. A section added to the Constitution to better represent people’s rights
  11. The branch responsible for interpreting the laws
  12. A tax portion used to assist senior citizens
  13. A group of people who determine the verdict of a case
Down
  1. The branch responsible for making the laws
  2. A gov system where the branches keep each other under control
  3. A decree that forced colonists to use expensive tax stamps
  4. Actions taken towards foreign countries
  5. A paper or digital sheet that one would use to vote
  6. The Constitution has had 27 of these changes/updates
  7. A country or state’s area where their rule is upheld
  8. Rule by a king/queen that is usually inherited from parents
  9. Each state has a number of them that varies with population size
  10. A privilege/allowance to something
  11. When citizens have a say in the laws and the laws are fair
  12. 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 • ...

NALC Word Search Membership Drive 2023-03-14

NALC Word Search Membership Drive crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DOLs Department acronymn; That which deals with injuries
  2. New Hire
  3. 2 Point ___________ after a Touchdown; Moving from Non Career to Career
  4. Every Second Friday;weight- Combined two words
  5. Being one; To group within one
  6. National ____________Collective Bargaining ___________
  7. comparison with something else
  8. Dispute(s) with Managements interpretation of Agreement; Plural
  9. A Row, Way or Track for...
  10. Bill of _________
  11. Happening in the time to come
  12. "---- Down"; Opting
  13. To move to a higher Salary Slot
  14. Table1; Table2; ------; Table4;
Down
  1. Status with respect to rank
  2. To become greater or larger
  3. NALC floor representative
  4. Portal on NALC.org; upper right; the "The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ only" button;
  5. Funding for College
  6. We were discussing post work life; I'm talking to you about what?
  7. $5000 ________ Death Benefit
  8. Person advocating for Rights
  9. Initials of the Mutual Benefit Association
  10. "_ _Time" ;first and last letter
  11. Progression of ones working life
  12. NALC Credit Card Program /Member Savings
  13. A formal body of representatives
  14. NALC Magazine;"The Postal ------"
  15. to go out or away from
  16. Payment for Labor
  17. Prosperity, quality of being strong
  18. Assurance; Minimum Daily pay when clocking in;
  19. advantages; Fringe ____________
  20. MOU for conversion to _ _ _ _ - Time
  21. distinctive outfit;unvaried
  22. Freedom from risk or danger; Social ___________

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

New Mexico Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-11

New Mexico Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First black teacher in Albuquerque
  2. One of the smartest people to exist
  3. failed to capture Pancho Villa for almost a year
  4. First American to walk on the moon
  5. Signed Blue Lake Bill
  6. Also Organized the United Farm Workers Union
  7. Was elected president in the 1920's
  8. Organized the United Farm Workers Union
  9. Often referred to as Teddy
  10. launched a massive man hunt
Down
  1. Leader of the Civil Rights Movement
  2. Experienced the pain of segregation in Tucumcari's public schools
  3. Built the first liquid fueled rocket
  4. 12th astronaut to walk on the moon
  5. First Hispanic astronaut
  6. introduced the Model T in 1908
  7. Sent soldiers to capture and punish Pancho Villa
  8. Made an orginization called La Alianza Federal de Mercedes
  9. Leader of the entire Manhattan Project
  10. 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 • ...

Liberty Crossword 2022-02-17

Liberty Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Did they say anything about the Convention to the public
  2. what did the public not like doing
  3. No one believed you could lead a government without a what
  4. What was the first vote in Conventional, the keep the conventional a
  5. The Ultimate protection for the rights of vast humanity call themselves
  6. How tall was james madison Ex. seven-two
  7. what declaration did Noah Webster not like about the constitution
  8. What are the people called when they oppose the constitution
Down
  1. What was the most celebrated American Charles Wilson Pier drew
  2. who lead partitions to war with British 25 years ago
  3. what did the government look suspiciously like (who they fought with)
  4. How many states must ratify to make the constitution the law of the land
  5. What did Charles Wilson Pier offer the public:
  6. what bill did they pass that gave people rights

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

choice project 2023-05-12

choice project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Man's best friend
  2. The second Amendment was included in the __ of rights
  3. Monkeys favorite food
  4. The second amendment was ratified on December __, 1791
  5. The first hearing was Presser vs __
  6. Likes to chase mice
Down
  1. You need a concealment to carry a __
  2. There is no ___ evidence of the second Amendment being signed
  3. NRA campaigns ___ gun control laws
  4. Percent of Americans that personally own a gun
  5. __/10 adults in the US live in a household with a gun

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

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

Unit 6 (The New South) Vocabulary & People crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a political group that formed from the Farmer’s Alliance; supported the rights and powers of the common people; also called “The People’s Party”
  2. a term coined by Henry W. Grady and used to describe the southern states after Reconstruction where “scientific” farming and more industry would put the South on a new economic path
  3. a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that education was the key to equality and thought that the “talented 10%” should go on to higher education.
  4. laws passed in the South calling for segregation
  5. to separate by race
  6. the national leader of the Populist Party; responsible for the Rural Free Delivery bill; served in the US House of Representatives and in the Senate after changing his stand on civil rights
  7. to take the right to vote away from someone or some group
  8. the Democratic Party’s rule of 1900 that its primaries for statewide offices would be open to whites only
  9. three powerful Georgia politicians (Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon) who dominated Georgia politics for over 20 years.
  10. anti-Jewish prejudice
  11. bought Atlanta Mutual Insurance for $100 and turned it into a million-dollar company; one of the richest African-Americans in the US
Down
  1. the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to blacks
  2. an irrational hostility towards another person, group, or race
  3. a system that provided convict labor to private parties such as railroad companies or plantation owners; companies were supposed to provide housing and food.
  4. a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that economic independence was the key to equality, and that all African-Americans needed to learn a trade.
  5. occurs when a mob of people murder someone, usually by hanging.
  6. the manager of the National Pencil Company; accused of murdering one an employee, and later lynched by concerned citizens of Marietta.
  7. created the concept of the “New South”; a UGA grad; the editor of the Atlanta Constitution; brought the Cotton States Exposition to Atlanta; thought GA needed to replace agriculture with industry

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

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2022-09-15

Unit 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The charter colony of Georgia was named after him designed to be a buffer state between the English states to the north and the Spanish Florida
  2. the gov’t is restricted in what it may do and each individual has rights that cannot be taken away
  3. organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land
  4. established in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in The New World
  5. doctrine that holds that the gov’t must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all it does
  6. the English king that was forced to sign The Magna Carta by barons in 1215
  7. an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
  8. document written by Parliament in 1689 and signed by William and Mary designed to prevent abuse of power by English monarchs (forms the basis of the USA’s government)
Down
  1. public policies are made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections
  2. established that the monarch was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility
  3. challenged the idea of the divine right of kings and declared that even the monarch was subject to the law of the land
  4. ruled England at the end of the 1600’s during the English Glorious Revolution
  5. a member of Parliament who founded Maryland as a haven for Catholics
  6. city’s basic laws; a written grant by the king
  7. Revolution Parliament invited William and Mary to serve England as King/Queen as long as they recognize the authority of Parliament and the rights of individuals with the signing of the Bill of Rights
  8. An English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania as a colony for religious minorities
  9. an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber
  10. signed the English Petition of Rights in 1628

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

Constitution Day 2025-09-16

Constitution Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights
  2. Duty
  3. the People
  4. of Powers
Down
  1. of Government

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

Vocab Quiz 7 2026-01-06

Vocab Quiz 7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Southerners opposed to reconstruction and looked to reinstate white supremacy
  2. Southern term for Northerners who came South to aide in Reconstruction
  3. Granted equal accommodations in public places and juries
  4. Southern term for Southerners who supported Reconstruction
  5. Laws that tried to enforce the voting rights of African Americans and protect them from threats
  6. No state could deny the right to vote based on race or color
  7. Government agency that aided blacks especially in education
  8. 1st election after the passage of the 15th amendment
  9. 50% of voters had to take an oath of loyalty to the USA and no ex-confederates could vote
  10. Allowed for former confederates to run for office
  11. Argued for Economic advancements for African Americans including giving confiscated plantation lands
  12. Democratic President who faced impeachment
  13. large movement of african americans in southern legislature
  14. Ruled that the bill of rights did not limit private actors
Down
  1. Divided the South into 5 military districts under control of union army
  2. 10% of voters had to take an oath of loyalty to the union and recognize the 13th amendment
  3. Ruled that separate facilities for different races was acceptable if they were equal
  4. Abolished Slavery in the United States
  5. Main political focus was giving civil rights to African Americans
  6. Union General and winner of the 1868 election
  7. Designed to limit Presidential Power by requiring senate approval of removal from office
  8. African Americans became citizens and equal protection under law
  9. Economic process that kept African Americans indebted to white landowners
  10. Laws meant to suppress African Americans in the South
  11. Election that resulted in a compromise to end Reconstruction
  12. African Americans who left the south and headed west for opportunities
  13. Secret society to intimidate blacks and white reformers

27 Clues: Abolished Slavery in the United States • Democratic President who faced impeachment • Union General and winner of the 1868 election • Allowed for former confederates to run for office • 1st election after the passage of the 15th amendment • Laws meant to suppress African Americans in the South • Secret society to intimidate blacks and white reformers • ...

Studies Weekly Week 27 Crossword 2026-03-29

Studies Weekly Week 27 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Loose union of states with a weak central government
  2. Group that wanted a strong national government
  3. Plan that gave equal power to each state
  4. Part of Congress where each state has two members
  5. First ten amendments protecting freedoms
  6. Lawmaking group under the Articles of Confederation
  7. Plan that gave more power to large states
  8. Easy: Famous inventor and Founding Father
  9. Group of citizen soldiers
  10. Agreement that helped states settle disagreements
  11. Continental __________ (meeting in 1787 where delegates created a new government)
Down
  1. Number of people used to determine representation
  2. Word describing why the Articles did not work well
  3. Government ruled by a king or queen
  4. Easy: First Secretary of the Treasury
  5. Main writer of the Declaration of Independence
  6. Easy: First president of the United States
  7. Money the government collects from people
  8. Known as the Father of the Constitution
  9. 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 • ...

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

Reconstruction Crossword (Emma and Ellie) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Allowed former Confederates, except those who had held high ranks, to hold public office
  2. People who wanted the southern states to change much more than they already had before they could return to the Union
  3. Leaders of Radical Republicans
  4. Amendment that gave African American men throughout the United States the right to vote
  5. Lincoln’s Vice President
  6. An official pardon
  7. Southerner who assassinated Lincoln
  8. Process of reuniting the nation and rebuilding the southern states without slavery
  9. Society that opposed civil rights for African Americans
  10. Marked the beginning of a severe economic downturn that soon put an estimated 2 million people out of work
  11. Laws that divided the South into five districts, with a U.S. military commander in control of each district
Down
  1. Amendment that made slavery illegal in U.S.
  2. Forced separation of whites and African Americans in public
  3. Laws that divided South into five districts with a military commander at the head of each one
  4. Act that guaranteed African Americans equal rights in public place
  5. Name that Southern Democrats gave white southern Republicans, also means “mean fellows”
  6. Amendment that said guaranteed U.S. citizens protection of the laws, and that no states can take away your right to “life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness”
  7. Act that provided African Americans with the same legal rights as white Americans
  8. Northern-born Republicans that had moved south after the war
  9. A special tax people had to pay before they could vote
  10. A bill that said a state had to meet two conditions before it could rejoin the Union
  11. Plan made by Lincoln that made it so once 10% of voters made pledges of loyalty to the U.S., they could form a new government
  12. Place thats purpose was to provide relief for all poor people in the south
  13. Laws that greatly limited the freedom of African Americans

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

History Vocab Words 2024-06-10

History Vocab Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rides Freedom Riders rode in interstate buses into segregated southern United States to test the ruling of unsegerated places.
  2. caused by Iraqs invasion of Kuwait because of their oil and U.S didn’t want Saddam with that much control.
  3. the feeling of control over one’s own actions and their consequences
  4. Led by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton, they believed that racism was an inherent part of the U.S capitalist society and were militant, self-styled revolutionaries for Black Power.
  5. Segregation imposed by law.
  6. A sense of mystery or secrecy
  7. Aimed to support democracies against authoritarian threats
  8. the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
  9. A persons ability to act on his or her own values and interest.
  10. Segregated imposed by law.
Down
  1. Japanese attack, military bombers) on…
  2. Co founded Black Panthers and embraced separatism.
  3. A belief and social movement that advocates for economic, political, and social equality between women and men.
  4. all of the people born and living about at the same time
  5. In August 1963, civil rights leaders organized. Massive rally in Washington to urge passage of President Kennedy civil rights bill. The high point came when MLK Jr. Gave his “I Have a Dream” speech to more than 200,000 marches in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
  6. Nonviolent protest in which a person sits and refuses to leave
  7. refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. After she was jailed, the Mongomery bus boycott was organized
  8. Decline in economy housing prices went up and housing market collapsed, bank failure, global recession, unemployment.
  9. State level legal codes of segregation, such as literacy requirements and poll taxes.
  10. A groups refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies.

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

IT 2018-02-15

IT crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What sprays out of the sink at Beverly
  2. What is Richie's fear
  3. What does Pennywise crawl out of after Eddie broke his arm (Pennywise was all compressed)
  4. What was behind the not scary door
  5. What is made LEGO and Bill drops (when he sees Georgies ghost)
  6. What is Georgie getting for bill
  7. What does Georgie find in the basement when he is getting something for Bill. (It looks like eyes)
  8. What letter does Henrey Bower carves into Ben's stomach in the 2017 remake
  9. Who directed the 2017 remake
  10. the first death
  11. the name of the book
  12. What is Stanley's fear
Down
  1. Actor of Pennywise the dancing clown in the 2017 remake
  2. Where It lives
  3. What did Henry almost shoot before his dad came
  4. What is the house that Pennywise house
  5. What was Mikes fear
  6. the last name of Bill
  7. Who is on the missing poster
  8. what the boat was made of
  9. Actor of Pennywise the dancing clown in the 1989 mini-series
  10. where Georgie met pennywise
  11. Who directed the 1989 miniseries
  12. What was Beverly's fear

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

Unit 4 Vocabulary Words 2014-11-17

Unit 4 Vocabulary Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sharing of power between the federal and state governments
  2. an addition to a formal document such as the Constitution
  3. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
  4. a list of fundamental laws to support a government
  5. the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution
Down
  1. the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other two branches, so that no one branch becomes too powerful
  2. a personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to US citizens by the Bill of Rights
  3. fair treatment under the law
  4. to formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
  5. to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law

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

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

Chapter 4 Section 4: Ratifying the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. people who opposed the Constitution
  2. Papers, essays supporting the Constitution
Down
  1. supporters of the Constitution
  2. of Rights, 10 amendments that protect citizens' rights
  3. official changes

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

social study 2023-01-09

social study crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
  2. a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction
  3. and balances, counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
  4. having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
  5. of rights, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship
  6. courts a court of law where cases are tried in the first place, as opposed to an appeals court.
  7. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
  8. of powers an act of vesting the legislative executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
Down
  1. assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination
  2. a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group
  3. of the house, The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives
  4. election a regular election for candidates for office as apposed to a primary election
  5. having the power to make laws
  6. governor, the executive officer of a state who is next in rank to a governor and who takes the governor's place in case of disability or death
  7. that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.

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

ch 20 vocab 2019-12-11

ch 20 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. nation where all facilities needed for the advanced production of goods
  2. cooperative venture sponsered by 16 nations
  3. layer of the earths upper atmosphere
  4. transferring of genes from one living thing to another
  5. cultral elements
  6. greatest global health issue
  7. process of industrialization is not yet complete
  8. placing of high value
  9. growth or spread
  10. all human beings have rights to life,liberty,and security
  11. attempt to increase food resources worldwide
  12. politically motivated attacks
Down
  1. difference of opinion
  2. financial interactions involving people
  3. commerce between nations without economic restrictions
  4. U.S. federal agency
  5. creation of plants or animals that are genetically identical to another
  6. linkage of computer networks
  7. use of force or threats to frighten people or governments
  8. difference between men and women
  9. person who leaves his or her nation in pursuit of safety
  10. economic development
  11. antiterrorism bill

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

Test review 2014-12-10

Test review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of reps, there are 435 members
  2. and balances, equal power in the branches
  3. court, branch that has 9 judges
  4. prohibition of alcohol
  5. african americans gained right to vote
  6. explains why we have constitution
  7. right to bear arms
  8. was established in 1787
  9. there are 535 of them
  10. first, repeal of prohibition
  11. of rights, first 10 amendments
  12. paided congress
  13. enforces laws
  14. made up of house of reps and senators
  15. law, another name for the constitution
Down
  1. branch ran by the supreme court
  2. freedom of press speech
  3. there are 2 from each state
  4. abolished slavery
  5. hundred, the number of senators
  6. people in congress
  7. can't deprive life liberty or property
  8. determines how many house of reps are from each state
  9. gives us laws right and freedoms
  10. branch ran by the president
  11. decided when terms ended for goverment officials
  12. fifth, gives the line of succession
  13. outline the goverment

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

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

Government 4th hr crossword Monae' W crossword puzzle
Across
  1. America’s first attempt at an independent
  2. "two houses"
  3. representatives based on population
  4. tax on printed material that led the colonists to boycott British goods
  5. first 10 Amendments
  6. House with 2 members per state
  7. House of Congress where state population determines who gets how many
  8. Means "permission" of the governed.
  9. political party which values equality, cooperation, and generosity.
Down
  1. House of Congress where state population determines who gets how many
  2. Rulebook for country's government
  3. no government
  4. type of autocracy where a king or queen rules
  5. act Act that forced Colonists to keep British soldiers in their home
  6. autocracy where the ruler has absolute power of the citizens lives.
  7. A type of democracy where citizens vote for laws
  8. Ruled by a small group
  9. government separated into national and state
  10. Introduction to the constitution
  11. The name of the legislative branch
  12. Rule by religious leaders.

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

Unit 2, Chapter One Vocabulary 2022-09-14

Unit 2, Chapter One Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. established that the monarch was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility
  2. established in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in The New World
  3. An English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania as a colony for religious minorities
  4. the gov’t is restricted in what it may do and each individual has rights that cannot be taken away
  5. an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
  6. ocument written by Parliament in 1689 and signed by William and Mary designed to prevent abuse of power by English monarchs (forms the basis of the USA’s government)
  7. public policies are made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections
  8. doctrine that holds that the gov’t must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all it does
  9. challenged the idea of the divine right of kings and declared that even the monarch was subject to the law of the land
Down
  1. The charter colony of Georgia was named after him designed to be a buffer state between the English states to the north and the Spanish Florida
  2. a member of Parliament who founded Maryland as a haven for Catholics
  3. Parliament invited William and Mary to serve England as King/Queen as long as they recognize the authority of Parliament and the rights of individuals with the signing of the Bill of Rights
  4. an adjective describing a legislative body composed of one chamber
  5. the English king that was forced to sign The Magna Carta by barons in 1215
  6. signed the English Petition of Rights in 1628
  7. a city’s basic laws; a written grant by the king
  8. organized by a person to whom the king has made a grant of land
  9. ruled England at the end of the 1600’s during the English Glorious Revolution

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

Creation of the USA 2024-04-16

Creation of the USA crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This group defeded the rights of individual states
  2. The paper money that Congress issued
  3. The two main concerns of the Philadelphia Convention were _________ and the regulation of trade.
  4. The only state which refused to send delegates to The Philadelphia Convention in 1787
  5. was prohibited in 1808
  6. Since 1784, number of residents a territory had to have in order to obtain statehood
  7. A group which wanted a central government strong enough to keep the country together
  8. What the Bill of Rights contained
Down
  1. What the Americans created in order to confront the British Empire
  2. The congress had to rule under these
  3. Surname of the person who prevented a military coup from the revolutionary troops
  4. "We the people of the U.S. in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice ...”"
  5. The election of the president and vicepresident would be through an....
  6. The person who led a rebellion in 1786 in which two local courts were closed to stop the trails for debt

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

Postwar Boom 2022-09-09

Postwar Boom crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Highway system created in the 1950's
  2. New music that grew out of other styles
  3. Policy eliminated gov support for Natives
  4. Nixon's dog spoke about on TV
  5. Helped integrate Major League Baseball
  6. renewal solution to inner cites problems
  7. opened in Cal in 1955 attracted millions
  8. Powerful mass media new advertising tool
  9. Communities surrounding cities
Down
  1. State's rights Democratic Party
  2. Deal provided health insurance to farmers
  3. Number that increased during the baby boom
  4. Buying material goods equaled success
  5. High energy rocker who changed rhythm and blues
  6. Site of Brown vs Board Ed decision
  7. Mexican hired hands
  8. Bill paid for military people tuition
  9. Doctor who provided the vaccine against polio
  10. Line in which poor neighborhoods are measured
  11. Became president after FDR death

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

End of the Year Crossword 2021-05-18

End of the Year Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. introduction to the Constitution
  2. this amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
  3. author of the Declaration of Independence
  4. a type of source that is most reliable (ex. a diary)
  5. A&M best college in the country
  6. you must be a U.S. citizen to do this
  7. the name for the House of Representatives AND the Senate
  8. Fatheree's dog
  9. this compact created self-government in New England
  10. Tea Party a big protest "party" in the Boston harbor
Down
  1. of Rights name for the first ten amendments
  2. a time period that lasts 100 years
  3. Fatheree's favorite sport
  4. the first American President that was a Democrat
  5. the annexation of this state led to the mexican-american war
  6. freshman history class
  7. _________ - 19 the virus that rocked our world
  8. a KMS principal and a Confederate General
  9. the month we get out of school
  10. KMS Teacher of the Year

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

Unit 6 Vocab & People 2025-01-06

Unit 6 Vocab & People crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a political group that formed from the Farmer’s Alliance; supported the rights and powers of the common people; also called “The People’s Party”
  2. a term coined by Henry W. Grady and used to describe the southern states after Reconstruction where “scientific” farming and more industry would put the South on a new economic path
  3. a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that education was the key to equality and thought that the “talented 10%” should go on to higher education.
  4. laws passed in the South calling for segregation
  5. to separate by race
  6. the national leader of the Populist Party; responsible for the Rural Free Delivery bill; served in the US House of Representatives and in the Senate after changing his stand on civil rights
  7. to take the right to vote away from someone or some group
  8. the Democratic Party’s rule of 1900 that its primaries for statewide offices would be open to whites only
  9. three powerful Georgia politicians (Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon) who dominated Georgia politics for over 20 years.
  10. anti-Jewish prejudice
  11. bought Atlanta Mutual Insurance for $100 and turned it into a million-dollar company; one of the richest African-Americans in the US
Down
  1. the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to blacks
  2. an irrational hostility towards another person, group, or race
  3. a system that provided convict labor to private parties such as railroad companies or plantation owners; companies were supposed to provide housing and food.
  4. a leader in the Civil Rights movement; believed that economic independence was the key to equality, and that all African-Americans needed to learn a trade.
  5. occurs when a mob of people murder someone, usually by hanging.
  6. the manager of the National Pencil Company; accused of murdering one an employee, and later lynched by concerned citizens of Marietta.
  7. created the concept of the “New South”; a UGA grad; the editor of the Atlanta Constitution; brought the Cotton States Exposition to Atlanta; thought GA needed to replace agriculture with industry

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

Bill 2025-12-01

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

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

Foundations of the US Constitution 2023-09-14

Foundations of the US Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A society that does not have a governing body or authorities
  2. A principle under which all persons, institutions, and governments are accountable to laws.
  3. This philosopher believed that people are evil. Therefore, government is necessary because people need to be controlled
  4. A government in which every decision is made by all of the citizens rather than by elected representatives
  5. A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
  6. This clause explains why Utah respects Nevada’s marriage laws
  7. An agreement between the ruled and their rules defining the rights and duties of each
  8. The government is divided into three branches with distinct duties
  9. A government in which the king or queen reign as leaders
  10. Taxing, borrowing money, making and enforcing laws, and establishing courts
  11. Judges can declare a law unconstitutional and stop laws that have already passed.
Down
  1. A government in which power is in the hands of one military or political leader
  2. Principle of government says "We the People"
  3. This clause declares that the US Constitution has the final authority on any state law
  4. Each branch of the government has some measure of influence over the other branches
  5. A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority
  6. Term meaning "rule by the people"
  7. A government in which people elect representatives who vote on laws for them
  8. This clause states that Congress has the power to make any laws necessary to carry out its powers
  9. Government principle is illustrated by the Bill of Rights
  10. An early example of the people running their own government
  11. This philosopher believed that people are born mostly kind and the duty of that government is to protect the natural rights of the people.

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

USI Review 2024-03-20

USI Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. out the laws
  2. / Responsible for killing an estimated 80-90% of the Native American population
  3. / A common practice in all 13 colonies
  4. of government with collaboration from multiple states governments
  5. Coast / access to rivers and harbors led to early settlers to create their colonies here
  6. Massacre / when British soldiers fired into a crowd and killed 5 colonists on March 5, 1770
  7. Branch Petition / Colonists last attempt to prevent war with Britain
  8. state government & weak federal government
  9. Passage / Journey from Africa to the Americas that brought millions of African slaves to America
  10. / A group of English people that established a colony in New England that were seeking religious freedom
  11. the laws
Down
  1. Exploration / The need for new trade routes to get access to goods and spices led to this
  2. Confederacy / organization created by tribes in the Eastern Woodlands to promote peace
  3. ship / cramped, dirty, and brutal conditions
  4. the laws
  5. / This European country had smaller colonial populations and settlements in North America
  6. the powers of the three branches
  7. review/ability for Supreme Court to determine whether a law is unconstitutional
  8. Exchange / The exchange of food, animals, people, ideas, and disease
  9. Compact / a document created by the Pilgrims in 1620 that promoted the idea of self-government
  10. of Rights/Amendments that protect the rights of individual citizens.
  11. and Indian War / Caused large debt for Britain and a need to raise revenue
  12. / Cash crop that was important to the success of the North American colonies, especially Jamestown
  13. Colonies / New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Delaware
  14. Sense / a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged colonists to declare independence
  15. Rights / Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
  16. / battle of the American Revolution that convinced France to support the Americans

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

Unit 1 2017-06-01

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights that cannot be taken away
  2. "states' righters" opponents of the Constitution
  3. centralized in the national government
  4. "nationalist" proponents of the Constitution
  5. postfactolaw A law that makes illegal an act that was legal when committed, increases the penalties for an infraction after it has been committed, or changes the rules of evidence to make conviction easier.
  6. a meeting to revise the articles
  7. review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
  8. Presidential power to strike, or remove, specific items from a spending bill without vetoing the entire package; declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Down
  1. A law that declares a person, without a trial, guilty of a crime
  2. A list of individual rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
  3. prevents illegal arrests and imprisonment
  4. Daniel Shay
  5. a series of eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton
  6. cabinet of a parliamentary government in which multiple political parties cooperate
  7. also called the Connecticut Compromise
  8. went into effect inc 1971
  9. groups acting in pursuit of an interest (can be a subgroup) that often precede formation of political parties

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

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

Final Exam crossword Culminating project semester 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. time to make amendments to the bill
  2. presentation rules for bills
  3. putting a bill in front of a house
  4. voting that uses cloture
  5. counting the population
  6. a power of the president regarding bills
  7. this group lowers the normal rules on debate
  8. this rule makes it so you cant get rid of a bill by holding onto it
  9. making the senate elected by the people
  10. role call for the congress
  11. Ronald Reagan in the 1984 election
Down
  1. the house in Congress with 100 members
  2. district where incumbent wins
  3. Mike pence's Job while in the Senate
  4. committee that controls the money
  5. stalling senate from passing bills
  6. where bills wait to be sent to a committee
  7. apart of emancipation proclamation
  8. action either killing the bill or showing it to the rest of the house
  9. senate agreeing on rules of debate
  10. the people the governing figure serves
  11. action taken to limit debate in senate
  12. the United states congress setup
  13. the house with 435 members
  14. blocks consideration of a bill

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

Unit 2 Government 2025-02-03

Unit 2 Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / What best describes powers that are assumed by the Constitution, but not clearly listed?
  2. / Powers in Article III
  3. / Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy
  4. / This event showed leaders the Articles of Confederation were too weak.
  5. / What best describes that the people have all the political control in a government?
  6. / Powers in Article II.
  7. / Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
  8. / Wanted a Bill of Rights, Wanted a weak national government that would not threaten states’ rights, and Wanted the states to have the power to print money
  9. / What type of government did the Articles of Confederation set up?
  10. / Which compromise created a bicameral legislature and determined how representation in the House and Senate are determined.
  11. / No one is above the law.
  12. / Which compromise states that Congress cannot tax exports from states or interfere with the slave trade for 20 years.
  13. / What best describes that a government’s power is not absolute?
  14. / The people have more rights than those listed in the Constitution
  15. / What best describes having powers and responsibilities of the government divided between the branches to prevent one group from having too much power?
  16. / What best describes powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution?
  17. / What best describes having each branch of government check in and monitor the powers of the others to prevent abuse of power?
  18. / Representation in the ___ is based on equal representation.
Down
  1. / The ___ is where the drafting of the Constitution took place.
  2. / Freedom of speech, religion, petition, the press, and assembly
  3. / Powers in Article I.
  4. / The states have more rights than those listed in the Constitution
  5. / The Founders were responding to Anti-Federalists’ fears of an overly powerful national government that could trample on individual rights by placing this in the Constitution.
  6. / Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
  7. / Representation in the House of Representatives is based on…
  8. / What powers best describes the power to make laws?
  9. / Congress having one legislative body?
  10. / The ___ papers were successful primarily because they clearly explained the principles of American constitutional government.
  11. / What best describes this method of distributing power: power is divided among the national and regional governments?
  12. / No soldiers quartered in peoples’ homes
  13. / What compromise said that slaves would be counted as less than a whole person?
  14. / Favored ratification of the Constitution, strong National Government, did not need Bill of Rights, and wrote the Federalists Papers.
  15. / Right to a speedy trial in criminal cases
  16. / ___ are the first 10 amendments, which identify the freedoms of citizens

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

progressive and gilded 2023-02-06

progressive and gilded crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bring a law before the people for review
  2. THANK GOD FOR LAWS REQUIRING FOOD TO BE EDIBLE
  3. racism!
  4. Allows the public to elect senators
  5. Legal recognition of immigrants
  6. Quote "the electorate decides on policy initiatives"
  7. Bring a law before the government for consideration
  8. Rage against the
  9. Split land for individuals
Down
  1. Set cap for allowed immigrants
  2. Either a boomer or a sooner in the race for a
  3. I'm sitting here on capitol hill
  4. When America prohibited its own right to drink
  5. Monopoly's worst nightmare
  6. Women.
  7. Monopoly: railroad's worst nightmare
  8. Unleashed the income tax
  9. Consumers deserve not to be force fed rotting corpses
  10. Politician's massive hubris
  11. Yoink an official from office

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

Freedom Week 2024-05-09

Freedom Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Constitution 2024-05-09

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Freedom Week Crossword 2024-05-07

Freedom Week Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights
  2. Madison
  3. and Balances
Down
  1. Government
  2. of Powers

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

Constitution 2024-05-13

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. and Balances
  3. of Rights

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

Freedom Week puzzle 2023-05-23

Freedom Week puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and Balances
  2. Government
Down
  1. of Powers
  2. Madison
  3. of Rights

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

Rights of Privacy 2021-12-07

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

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

Ancient Roman Words 2023-04-28

Ancient Roman Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Poor farmers and craftsmen
  2. They complete control but were expected to give power Cincinnatus A famous Roman dictator
  3. Group of many gods
  4. Land surrounded by water on three sides
  5. The twin brother of Romulus
  6. To reject a bill
  7. A small group of patricians who owned most of the land
  8. The famous Roman meeting place
Down
  1. Elected judicial officers
  2. are Stories about famous people and events in history
  3. Wealthy landowners
  4. River Is Valuable for trading and a major point for strategy
  5. A society in which men have all the power
  6. An ancestor of Rome's founders
  7. People who fought for the rights of ordinary citizensConsuls Replaced the place of kings with two
  8. The twin of Remus and founder of Rome

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

Unit 4: Creating the Union 2023-11-17

Unit 4: Creating the Union crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a central figure of the constitutional convention as well as the first leader of the United States.
  2. Wrote the Virginia Plan
  3. Wrote the New Jersey plan
  4. Disgruntled farmers who rebelled against the Massachusetts government
  5. The first Constitution of the United States
  6. Where the Constitutional Convention was held.
  7. Plan Favored large states
  8. Obeying the Constitution to the very letter of the law
Down
  1. The official laws of the United States of America.
  2. Political party of Alexander Hamilton.
  3. Suggested the Great Compromise
  4. Maintaining a flexible understanding of the Constitution
  5. Political party that wanted a bill of rights added to the Constitution
  6. Treaty that ended the War for Independence
  7. The first ten amendments.
  8. Plan that favored small states

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

Unit 4: Creating the Union 2023-11-17

Unit 4: Creating the Union crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A central figure of the constitutional convention as well as the first leader of the United States.
  2. Wrote the Virginia Plan
  3. Wrote the New Jersey plan
  4. Disgruntled farmers who rebelled against the Massachusetts government
  5. The first Constitution of the United States
  6. Where the Constitutional Convention was held
  7. Plan favored large states
  8. Obeying the Constitution to the very letter of the law
Down
  1. The official laws of the United States of America.
  2. Political party of Alexander Hamilton.
  3. Presented the Great Compromise
  4. Maintaining a flexible understanding of the Constitution
  5. Political party that wanted a bill of rights added to the Constitution
  6. Treaty that ended the War for Independence
  7. The first ten amendments.
  8. Plan favored small states

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

U.S. Government 2013-02-09

U.S. Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. branch headed by the Supreme Court
  2. The articles were written to give the colonies some sense of a unified ________.
  3. 1789 the year the first _________ met
  4. place where the Constitutional Convention was held
  5. the number of states present at the Constitutional Convention
Down
  1. branch headed by the president
  2. branch headed by Congress
  3. the number of amendments that make up the Bill of Rights
  4. built a "check and balance" system into the Constitution
  5. The __________ of Confederation became effective on March 1, 1781
  6. We have __________ branches of government

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

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

Civics Mid-year Review (Units 1-4) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Purpose of government begins with "K"
  2. Attending school is a ______
  3. The are powers for the federal government
  4. The Legislative branch is found in this article
  5. Title of most cabinet members
  6. People who are represented by their Congress memebers
  7. This branch interprets the laws
  8. Paying your taxes is a _____ because if you don't you will face consequences
  9. Number of goals in the Preamble
  10. Leader of the 435 members in the House
  11. These are changes to the Constitution
  12. These powers are shared by the federal and state governments
  13. This is where our current Constitution was created
  14. States the goals of the government
  15. It is this before it becomes a law
  16. Is made up of 535 members
  17. A democratic society requires the ______ participation of its citizens
  18. 2 members from each state for a total of 50
  19. President refuses to approve a bill
  20. This divides powers among the three branches
  21. This Amendment gives freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition
  22. Leader of the Senate
  23. The process of becoming a citizen
  24. These powers allow Congress to exercise powers not listed in Constitution
  25. Government and those who govern are bound by the law
  26. Beginning of Preamble
  27. To formally accuse a government official of wrongdoing
  28. Head of Executive branch and executes the laws
  29. A bill the collects _____ is known as an appropriation bill
Down
  1. These powers are listed for Congress in the Constitution
  2. First constitution that created a weak government
  3. A session where the House and Senate meet together
  4. This means to approve by a formal vote
  5. The Executive branch is an example of this because it has many departments and rules
  6. These allows the other branches to make sure no one branch can become too powerful
  7. The Judicial branch is found in this article
  8. Form of government in which the people rule
  9. Establishing this ensure a fair court system
  10. Leaders of 15 departments and give assistance to President
  11. What we give to the government that shows we are the source of their power
  12. The division of power between national and state government
  13. The 14th amendment defines this
  14. Two houses of Congress
  15. After a bill is introduced it is sent here to be studied
  16. Rights that cannot be taken away
  17. Government is not all powerful and can only do things we allow it to do
  18. These establish how the government is structured and there are seven
  19. Seeks to influence legislators to vote for or against a bill
  20. This amendment protects against illegal searches
  21. The Constitution is this type of document because it can be changed
  22. This amendment protects against seld incrimination and double jeopardy
  23. Supreme court determines if laws are constitutional
  24. A party with more members and more power
  25. Where the House and Senate meet
  26. This branch makes the law
  27. These powers are for states
  28. The Executive branch is found in this article

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

Citizenship 2024-04-22

Citizenship crossword puzzle
Across
  1. must follow the law What is the rule of law
  2. York Name one state that borders Canada
  3. Washington Who is the Father of our Country?
  4. Bill of Rights What are the first 10 amendments
  5. 4 When do we celebrate our Independence Day?
  6. Hochul Who is the governor of your state now
  7. 15 When are federal taxes due?
  8. Who makes federal laws?
Down
  1. One major political party in the US
  2. Wilson President during World War I
  3. One of the original 13 states
  4. Day Name a national US holiday
  5. Duty One responsibility of all US citizens
  6. taxes One reason the colonies fought the British

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

Hamilton Crossword 2023-05-20

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

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

Review Unit One 2025-02-05

Review Unit One crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ability to say things do not fit in the COnstitution
  2. The process of passing
  3. Division of Powers between National and State/Local Governments
  4. Three distinct branches with responsibilities
  5. The right of people to voice their opinions, Voting
  6. America was so young and they had a major uprising
Down
  1. The Three Branches had powers over the other branches
  2. One of the problems was it could not tax!
  3. Supporter of the Constitution
  4. The Break Up from a controlling relationship
  5. They wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
  6. The National Government

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

Marine Bird Species Identification 2025-11-05

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

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

Declaration to Constitution 2023-09-07

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

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

Unit 3: Legislative & Judicial Branches Review 2026-03-30

Unit 3: Legislative & Judicial Branches Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there are 94 total ____ courts in the Federal Judiciary
  2. the two-house nature of Congress; meant to separate powers
  3. the kind of law that deals with rights, damages, and being sued
  4. the legislative body tasked with confirming presidential appointments
  5. vote-getter and party head in either house of Congress
Down
  1. a document presented to a court outlining a party's argument and evidence
  2. a 2/3 supermajority vote in the Senate to end debate and force a vote on a bill
  3. the act of a plaintiff/defendant asking a higher court to reverse a lower court's decision
  4. congressional groups where bills are born and investigations occur
  5. judicial ___ is the power of the courts to verify if a law is constitutional
  6. unlimited speaking rules in the Senate that can kill a bill
  7. judicial ___ is often criticized as "legislating from the bench"
  8. the "winning" opinion in a SCOTUS decision
  9. fiscal add-ons to congressional bills; contribute to "pork" and the deficit
  10. the ___ opinion in Roe v. Wade argued that SCOTUS had no power to establish a nationwide abortion rule

15 Clues: the "winning" opinion in a SCOTUS decision • vote-getter and party head in either house of Congress • there are 94 total ____ courts in the Federal Judiciary • the two-house nature of Congress; meant to separate powers • unlimited speaking rules in the Senate that can kill a bill • the kind of law that deals with rights, damages, and being sued • ...

I words and possibly some birds 2025-12-02

I words and possibly some birds crossword puzzle
Across
  1. not mature
  2. elbissopmi
  3. a type of bird that uses it’s bill to fish
  4. a type of bird that has a casque on it’s bill
  5. short for bird of paradise
  6. can’t die
Down
  1. a type of bird that has a bill that looks like a spoon
  2. a type of talking bird that eats fruit
  3. can’t wait
  4. you can’t read this writing
  5. has flaws
  6. a type of bird with a short curved bill or a hotel chain
  7. a type of pigeon that looks like wood
  8. a type of bird that pecks flowers
  9. another bird that fishes with it’s bill but larger

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

Legislative Process 2013-12-02

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

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

Civics And Citizenship Crossword 2022-06-02

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

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

SOL 2 Vocabulary 2022-02-02

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

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

The French Revolution & Napoleonic Era 2024-02-23

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

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

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

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

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

HUMAN RIGHTS 2021-07-16

HUMAN RIGHTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All detainees must be treated humanely
  2. rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of government
  3. god given rights and acknowledge as morally good
  4. the original and has exclusive jurisdiction over the crimes punishable under RA 11188
  5. lays it down obligation which states are bound to respect and assume obligations and duties under international law to respect an fulfill human rights
  6. Ensure all ______ have access promptly after arrest to their family and legal representative and to any necessary medical assistance
  7. Everyone has the right to ______ of opinion and expression
  8. The part of trial wherein the civil aspect of the case may be amicably settled
  9. affording the same rights and responsibilities equally to all women and men, boys and girls by virtue of their humanity and regardless of any role or relationship they may have
  10. Everyone has the right to life, __________and security of person
  11. A writ ordering a person to attend a court and bring a relevant documents
  12. Everyone is entitled to equal protection of the____
  13. Refers to any structure or space, with or without marked visible boundaries, which is either recognized by the government or known by the community as a learning space for children
  14. Applies in all sphere of life (everywhere) Human rights violations are interconnected; loss of one’s rights detract from other rights; promotion of human rights in one area support other human rights
  15. It refers to the answer given by the accuse to a charge or indictment
  16. Refers to physical ugliness or permanent and definite abnormality
  17. states to protect individual and groups against human rights abuses
  18. A moral entitlements that every individual in the world possesses simply in virtue of the fact that he or she is a human being
  19. refer to all acts and omissions of State actors that constitute violation of the general recognition of the right to life embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the UNCRC and similar other human rights treaties to which the Philippines is a State party
  20. refer to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), paramilitary and other law enforcement agencies
  21. Bill of rights of the constitution, ex: right to liberty, life, property, privacy of abode etc. And right of accused
  22. All police personnel must carry and use ________
  23. A set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems that most often relate to belief and worship of a controlling force such as a personal God or another supernatural being
Down
  1. the first king of Persia (IRAN) conquered Babylon (IRAQ)
  2. no man shall be in prison unless the final judgment
  3. DO NOT DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULDNOT HAVE THEM DONE UNTO YOU
  4. applied equally and without discrimination to all people; birth right of every member of the human family
  5. Treat all victims of crime with compassion and respect, and in particular protect their ______ and privacy
  6. RIGHTS WHICH ENABLE US TO PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING THE AFFAIRS OF GOVERNMENT EX. RIGHT TO VOTE
  7. rights that CANNOT BE SUSPENDED OR TAKEN AWAY NOR RESTRICTED
  8. states must take positive action to facilitate the enjoyment of basis human rights
  9. promulgated by the legislative department of the government. Ex. right to receive due compensation
  10. No man shall be taken, or imprisoned or disseized, or outlawed, or in any manner destroyed, nor shall we go upon him, but the _____ of his peers, or by law of the land
  11. A writ ordering a person to attend a court and bring a relevant documents
  12. grounds Arrest no person unless there are ________ to do so, and the arrest is carried out in accordance with lawful arrest procedures
  13. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest and ____________.
  14. Avoid using force when policing unlawful but ______ assemblies
  15. states must refrain from interfering with or curtailing the enjoyment of human rights
  16. Chairman of universal declaration of human rights
  17. Refer to persons having no apparent means of subsistence but has physical ability to work and neglects to apply himself or herself to lawful calling
  18. Any name of person which publicly applies himself without authority of the law
  19. the right to liberty can be restricted if a person is found guilty of a crime by a court of law
  20. refers to an armed non-State actor or non-State entity engaged in armed violence against the State or its government forces or against other non-State armed groups, actors or non-State entities)
  21. A constitutional requirement that once an individual is detained by the police, there are certain warnings a police officers is require to give to a detainee or suspect
  22. rights to property, practice profession, earn living, use and dispose property, engage business-guarantees protection to everyone in seeking Financial Security
  23. Do not use force except when strictly necessary and to the _______ extent required under the circumstances
  24. to enjoy own culture, life in community
  25. hear first before condemn, proceed only upon inquiry and render judgment after trial
  26. for the purpose of securing the enjoyment of happiness; guarantees the security of people against state agent in abusing the exercise of the state inherent power
  27. The intentional infliction of severe pain or suffering, whether physical, mental, or psychological, upon a person in the custody or under the control of the accused
  28. Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed ______ until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which they have had all the guarantees necessary for their defense
  29. standard living, housing, food, health, education & social security

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

Chapter 7 Washington State Journey 2023-05-02

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

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

constitution 2022-05-26

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

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

Citizenship Crossword 2 2025-01-29

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

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

United States Government 2024-09-21

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

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

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Across
  1. It Declaired Independence
Down
  1. The intro for the bill of rights
  2. Served as a model for the bill of rights.
  3. Creeper?

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

17th Century Vocab 2022-05-22

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

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

Government Units 1-5 crossword 2022-01-07

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

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

Constitution 2024-12-05

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

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

Legislative Terminology 2016-12-22

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Section 4: Ratifying the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. people who opposed the Constitution
  2. Papers, essays supporting the Constitution
Down
  1. supporters of the Constitution
  2. of Rights, 10 amendments that protect citizens' rights
  3. official changes

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

Comparative Government and Economics 2024-08-03

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

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

civil rights crossword puzzle 2014-03-16

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

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

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

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

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

History crossword 2022-03-03

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

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

Chapter 10 - Age of Jackson 2016-10-26

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

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

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

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

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

Assignment # 4 2013-10-23

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

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

INS Worksheet 2021-06-21

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

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

constitution 2023-05-18

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

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