bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

In the Sanctuary of Outcasts 2020-10-28

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

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

The Age of Absolutism 2018-04-25

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

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

Landmark Documents 2026-02-25

Landmark Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. of Independence citizens have natural rights that cannot be taken away
  2. Carta sets limits for the king
  3. of Confederation national government while the states have power too
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  1. of Rights freedom of speech, right to due process
  2. Papers explained checks and balances
  3. Constitution balanced power among three branches of government

6 Clues: Carta sets limits for the king • Papers explained checks and balances • of Rights freedom of speech, right to due process • Constitution balanced power among three branches of government • of Confederation national government while the states have power too • of Independence citizens have natural rights that cannot be taken away

Constitutions Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-09

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

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

U.S Constitution 2025-05-14

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

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

Government crossword 2023-01-09

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

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

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

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

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

Government 30 2015-10-21

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

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

How a Bill becomes a Law 2024-11-20

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

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

Chapter 4: Collective Rights Extravaganza 2017-03-08

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

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

Unit 2 Chapter 1 Vocabulary 2022-09-15

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

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

Civil Rights Crossword 2022-01-11

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

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

turning points 2022-10-04

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

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

Post War America 2023-01-31

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

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

Law 12 2022-02-22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

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

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

Government Review 2024-12-18

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

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

Prepare Grade 2022-03-23

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

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

Democracy 2021-01-18

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

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

B I L L O F R I G H T S 2022-05-11

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

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

4 2025-08-08

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

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

The Constitution 2022-11-30

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

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

Gun Legislation/Loopholes 2022-12-12

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

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

Civics And Citizenship Crossword 2022-06-02

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

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

unit 2 crossword 2021-12-14

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

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

constitution 2023-05-18

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

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

Government Vocabulary 2013-01-22

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

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

American Government 2025-05-08

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

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

American Government 2025-05-08

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

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

American/English Revolutions 2022-02-02

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

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

A New Nation Review 2022-02-08

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

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

Unit 5 Review 2024-04-15

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

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

Enlightenment Vocabulary 2023-10-06

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

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

Equality of rights 2024-10-09

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

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

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

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

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

American History 2019-11-23

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

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

Amendments (Bill of Rights and the other 6) 2025-05-20

Amendments (Bill of Rights and the other 6) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. lowers the voting age to 18
  2. protects the right to keep and bear arms
  3. provides for jury trials in most civil cases
  4. bans poll taxes in federal elections
  5. says people cannot be forced to house soldiers in peacetime
  6. gives women the right to vote
  7. bans cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
  8. guarantees equal protection and citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
  9. allows voters to directly elect U.S. senators
Down
  1. guarantees a speedy and public trial in criminal cases
  2. says rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected
  3. includes the right to remain silent and protection from double jeopardy
  4. gives powers not given to the federal government to the states or people
  5. protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
  6. protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  7. says the right to vote can't be denied based on race or color

16 Clues: lowers the voting age to 18 • gives women the right to vote • bans poll taxes in federal elections • protects the right to keep and bear arms • provides for jury trials in most civil cases • allows voters to directly elect U.S. senators • protects against unreasonable searches and seizures • bans cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail • ...

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

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

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

section 3-4 sophia cobaugh 2021-01-04

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

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

Chapter 22 2023-03-22

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

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

Chapter 6 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Review 2025-04-14

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

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

The U.S. Constitution 2024-02-08

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

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

Government terms 2022-05-23

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

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

reconstruction 2024-04-11

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

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

Debate Over Reconstruction 2026-02-26

Debate Over Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. people who worked and lived on land often owned by white landowners that caused generations of poverty
  2. where Lincoln spoke about the ending of war and how he wanted to reconcile the South and didn't want to punish them for treason
  3. a bill that was proposed as another plan instead of Lincoln's plan for reconstruction
  4. The act of granting a pardon to a large group of people
  5. First African American person to be in the US Senate and spoke up for the rights of African Americans
  6. the president's indirect veto of a bill by letting a session of Congress expire without signing the bill
Down
  1. A group of people in the South who mainly wanted the South to be republicans and also wanted suffrage for African American people
  2. what percent of a Confederate states voters had to agree to take the oath
  3. Lincoln's vice president who took office after Lincoln died

9 Clues: The act of granting a pardon to a large group of people • Lincoln's vice president who took office after Lincoln died • what percent of a Confederate states voters had to agree to take the oath • a bill that was proposed as another plan instead of Lincoln's plan for reconstruction • ...

constitution 2022-01-13

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

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

constitution 2022-01-13

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

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

9th amendment 2021-10-21

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

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

Chapter 8 Part 2 2016-04-12

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

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

In loving memory of William Ditrich 2026-03-20

In loving memory of William Ditrich crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first bar he worked at in margate
  2. Nickname?
  3. name of eldest daughter
  4. what did Bill say to Bern when she got her tatto
  5. what did he need to have every morning?
  6. What phrase did Mac learn from her Poppie while driving to the mall weekly when he babysat her
  7. what month did bill and rosemary her married in
  8. favorite (non cursing) phrase to say while driving
Down
  1. What was something rosemary and bill won as a couple
  2. what was his job when he met Rosemary
  3. favorite sport
  4. second favorite thing to say when taking a picture
  5. name of eldest son
  6. favorite thing to say when taking a picture
  7. favorite place?
  8. What did Bill say to Marty when he asked to marry Bern
  9. favorite activity?
  10. Favorite beach snack
  11. Where did rosemary and bill meet
  12. favorite place to send girls when coaching

20 Clues: Nickname? • favorite sport • favorite place? • name of eldest son • favorite activity? • Favorite beach snack • name of eldest daughter • Where did rosemary and bill meet • first bar he worked at in margate • what was his job when he met Rosemary • what did he need to have every morning? • favorite place to send girls when coaching • favorite thing to say when taking a picture • ...

American Government 2025-05-08

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

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

Sophie's important people puzzle 2023-01-26

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

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

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

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

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

Government Project 2023-12-22

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

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

Linden Schmidt Government crossword. 2025-04-21

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

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

Constitution: Celebration of Knowledge 2015-12-18

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

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

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

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

foundations of government 2024-02-12

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

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

Constitution: Celebration of Knowledge 2015-12-18

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

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

Foundations of American Government 2022-02-11

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

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

Recunstruction in the north 2025-09-26

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

President Kennedy 2024-04-17

President Kennedy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What war did JFK fight in?
  2. What was the name of Kennedys agenda while president
  3. How old was JFK when he died?
  4. What was draped over JFKs casket?
  5. The space race was a race between the US and the
  6. Which brother did Kennedy appoint as US attorney general?
  7. Kennedy graduated from which college in 1940?
  8. What was the name of the biography that one a Pulitzer Prize written by JFK?
  9. How old was JFK when elected?
  10. Where was Lyndon B. Johnson first inaugurated?
  11. Who shot Lee Harvey Oswald?
  12. What state was JFK born in?
Down
  1. Who was John F Kennedys Vice president?
  2. Who did JFK run against in 1960?
  3. How many words a minute could JFK read?
  4. What was the operation to overthrow Castro called?
  5. Kennedy was the _____ president to be assassinated.
  6. Kennedy proposed what tax cut bill that was signed into law in 1964
  7. What branch of the military did JFK serve in during world war two?
  8. What number president was Kennedy?
  9. In the year 1963 Kennedy proposed a major civil rights bill that became what?
  10. During which month in the year 1963 was the US president assasinated?
  11. Who was charged for the killing of President Kennedy?
  12. Where did Kennedy die
  13. What political party was Kennedy a part of?
  14. What was the name of the plaza wear JFK was assassinated?

26 Clues: Where did Kennedy die • What war did JFK fight in? • Who shot Lee Harvey Oswald? • What state was JFK born in? • How old was JFK when he died? • How old was JFK when elected? • Who did JFK run against in 1960? • What was draped over JFKs casket? • What number president was Kennedy? • Who was John F Kennedys Vice president? • How many words a minute could JFK read? • ...

A New Country 2024-09-07

A New Country crossword puzzle
Across
  1. interprets the law, Supreme court
  2. creates new laws
  3. against stronger central government
  4. Five colonist were killed in the Boston _____________
  5. people who supported the Revolution
  6. first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  7. petition used to ask forgiveness for Lexington and Concord
  8. for strong central government
  9. a change or addition to the Constitution
Down
  1. the document that established the first government for U.S.
  2. a government that abuses its power is a ____________
  3. the presidency, carries out the law
  4. _________ Act that allowed British Soldiers to live in colonist homes
  5. __________ and Concord "shot heard around the world"
  6. was signed in 1776 to remove themselves from Britain
  7. to pass into law
  8. Thomas ____________ wrote Common Sense
  9. the introduction to the Constitution

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

constitution 2022-01-13

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

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

government Chapter 4 2025-12-17

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

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

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

American Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-17

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

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

Introduction to Government 2024-09-26

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

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

CH.5 Last 11 2020-10-16

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

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

Constitution Crossword Puzzle-3rd HR 2021-10-07

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

vocab crossword 2022-01-06

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

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

review 2023-10-09

review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Baldwin an American minister, patriot, politician, and Founding Father who signed the United States Constitution.
  2. purpose for the spanish missions
  3. act required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp
  4. the first part of the DOI
  5. of confederation an agreement among the 13 states
  6. Gwinett georgian signer of the DOI
  7. why was the battle of kettle creek important
  8. loyal to the king
  9. us legislative branch
  10. offical currency what was a weakness of the AOC
Down
  1. wanted freedom
  2. the middle of the DOI
  3. reason for founding ga colony
  4. of 1763 a British-produced boundary
  5. the ending of the DOI
  6. few He represented the U.S. state of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention and signed the U.S. Constitution.
  7. executive branch what was a weakness of the AOC
  8. of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution

18 Clues: wanted freedom • loyal to the king • the middle of the DOI • the ending of the DOI • us legislative branch • the first part of the DOI • reason for founding ga colony • purpose for the spanish missions • Gwinett georgian signer of the DOI • of 1763 a British-produced boundary • why was the battle of kettle creek important • executive branch what was a weakness of the AOC • ...

Legal Crossword No. 1 2013-05-28

Legal Crossword No. 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a court decision or judgment
  2. what Israeli's call a daughter company
  3. an addition to an agreement
  4. this _______ a breach of contract
  5. absence from work after giving birth
  6. a synonym for meaningful, substantial, important
  7. _________ (interfere with) of privacy
  8. The claimant in a civil trial
  9. alternate dispute resolution - not binding
  10. to legislate a new law
  11. an exhibit to an agreement
Down
  1. The entity against whom a lawsuit is brought
  2. three words for a violation of an agreement
  3. a proposal of new legislation
  4. a violation of one's rights
  5. (__________ referred to as: the"XXX")
  6. to pay damages for a breach of contract
  7. the terms and conditions of a contract
  8. I have just _____ (got) some good news
  9. to break the law or an agreement
  10. alternate dispute resolution - binding
  11. a sworn declaration
  12. someone who gives evidence in court
  13. one of the sides to a court case

24 Clues: a sworn declaration • to legislate a new law • an exhibit to an agreement • a violation of one's rights • an addition to an agreement • a court decision or judgment • a proposal of new legislation • The claimant in a civil trial • to break the law or an agreement • one of the sides to a court case • this _______ a breach of contract • someone who gives evidence in court • ...

Government Terms 2022-01-10

Government Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch that interprets laws
  2. Someone who is charged with a crime
  3. When the president rejects a bill
  4. States send these to congress
  5. a person who makes laws
  6. a body of people living in a defined space
  7. A process that allows immigrants to become U.S citizens
  8. a group of people who agree on how the government should be run
  9. Rule by the people
Down
  1. Binding agreement between nations
  2. A group of people united for a purpose
  3. The division of power among centraland smaller governments
  4. A case for peoples rights
  5. Number of justices on the supreme court
  6. The rulebook for the U.S
  7. Group of people that decide a case after hearing evidence
  8. Number of court systems in the U.S
  9. A way for the U.S to get allies with other countries
  10. A disagreement brought to court
  11. Favoring one view or another
  12. The head of the executives

21 Clues: Rule by the people • a person who makes laws • The rulebook for the U.S • A case for peoples rights • The head of the executives • Favoring one view or another • States send these to congress • The branch that interprets laws • A disagreement brought to court • Binding agreement between nations • When the president rejects a bill • Number of court systems in the U.S • ...

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

Unit 1-5 2016-10-03

Unit 1-5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Doctrine Europe stay away
  2. Clause used to make National Bank
  3. Sense Convinced COLONISTS
  4. of Tears Result of Indian Removal Act
  5. US sends raw materials to GB
  6. Papers Convinced US CITIZENS
  7. Bank Jackson killed it
  8. Result of French and Indian War
  9. War Result of XYZ Affair
  10. Compromise Maine added
  11. Rebellion showed weakness of feds
  12. Banks run by Jackson's friends
  13. Rebellion showed strength of feds
  14. of Rights Added to appease Anti-Feds
Down
  1. Compromise that made Congress
  2. Destroyed after War of 1812
  3. Nation who helped US win Rev War
  4. Review: Marbury v. Madison
  5. Federalist Wants strong state gov
  6. Philosopher who influenced founders
  7. Act Tax on Tea
  8. Had most power under Articles
  9. _ and Sedition Acts
  10. Buy Louisiana to control this
  11. Came here for Gold
  12. Neglect: Self-rule
  13. Tax on imported goods
  14. System Jackson hiring his friends

28 Clues: Act Tax on Tea • Came here for Gold • Neglect: Self-rule • _ and Sedition Acts • Tax on imported goods • Bank Jackson killed it • Compromise Maine added • War Result of XYZ Affair • Doctrine Europe stay away • Sense Convinced COLONISTS • Review: Marbury v. Madison • Destroyed after War of 1812 • US sends raw materials to GB • Papers Convinced US CITIZENS • Compromise that made Congress • ...

foundations of government 2024-02-12

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

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

U.S. History Review 2024-08-19

U.S. History Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. __________ Purchase (Great Deal!)
  2. tobacco, cotton, and sugar (for example)
  3. when the President rejects a bill
  4. opposite of loyalist
  5. life, ____________, and the pursuit of happiness
  6. author of the Declaration of Independence
  7. What the colonists thought of King George
  8. slave _________ (laws that took rights from enslaved people)
  9. famous canal across NY
  10. ______________ compromise - cut the nation in two
  11. 1849 in California
  12. _____________(clear, obvious) destiny
  13. branch that carries out laws
  14. invention that changed the South
Down
  1. President of the Common Man
  2. branch that passes laws
  3. large farms
  4. South Carolina was the first to do this after Lincoln's election
  5. John ______ (Madman?!?)
  6. _____________ railroad (north to Freedom)
  7. "All men are created _____________"
  8. branch that interprets the laws
  9. group on Trail of Tears
  10. "No taxation without ____________"
  11. fought to end slavery
  12. party of Lincoln
  13. rebellious Turner

27 Clues: large farms • party of Lincoln • rebellious Turner • 1849 in California • opposite of loyalist • fought to end slavery • famous canal across NY • branch that passes laws • John ______ (Madman?!?) • group on Trail of Tears • President of the Common Man • branch that carries out laws • branch that interprets the laws • invention that changed the South • __________ Purchase (Great Deal!) • ...

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

Bills to Law 2012-12-17

Bills to Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Editing a bill so that it will pass on the floor
  2. Member who heads a standing committee in a legislative body.
  3. Members of the House and Senate picked by their parties to carry out party decisions and steer legislative action to meet party goals.
  4. Presiding officer of the House of Representatives chose by and from the majority party in the House
  5. An adjustment of opposing principles of systems by modifying some aspect of each. An agreement.
  6. The only people who can propose a bill
  7. Only needing 51% to pass a bill
  8. Where members file past the sergeant at arms to submit their vote
Down
  1. Assistant to Floor Leaders. Responsible for monitoring and marshaling votes.
  2. The member of the United States Senate to preside in the absence of the President of the Senate
  3. A temporary joint committee created to reconcile any differences between the two versions a bill between the House and the Senate
  4. Permanent committees in legislative bodies to which bills in a specific subject matter area are referred.
  5. Killing a bill in committee
  6. When a bill dies because Congress is not in session and it has not been acted on.
  7. Votes done electronically
  8. A tactic used to try to defeat a bill in the legislative body by preventing a final vote.
  9. The second most senior member of a congressional state of legislative committee
  10. A closed meeting of a party's House or Senate members. Aka party conference
  11. Getting 60% of the Senate to end a debate

19 Clues: Votes done electronically • Killing a bill in committee • Only needing 51% to pass a bill • The only people who can propose a bill • Getting 60% of the Senate to end a debate • Editing a bill so that it will pass on the floor • Member who heads a standing committee in a legislative body. • Where members file past the sergeant at arms to submit their vote • ...

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

Week 5 2023-11-01

Week 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to trial by ________ (6th Amendment)
  2. This branch executes the laws
  3. Changes or Additions to the Constitutions Written Words
  4. The ________ Compromise solves the debate between large and small states
  5. Another name for the Central Government
  6. Former soldier who led a rebellion over owed back taxes in Massachusetts
  7. One of the three authors of the Federalist Papers
Down
  1. Banned Slavery in the US forever
  2. The _________ Plan favored large states
  3. Person opposed to ratifying the new Constitution
  4. The Bill of Rights includes the first ____ Amendments to the Constitution
  5. Checks and ________
  6. The “Father of the Constitution”
  7. One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment
  8. Under the Articles of Confederation Congress had no power to ______.

15 Clues: Checks and ________ • This branch executes the laws • Banned Slavery in the US forever • The “Father of the Constitution” • The _________ Plan favored large states • Another name for the Central Government • The right to trial by ________ (6th Amendment) • Person opposed to ratifying the new Constitution • One of the three authors of the Federalist Papers • ...

Chapter 12 Vocabulary 2025-07-21

Chapter 12 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Sessions held by committees or subcommittees to gather information and views from experts.
  2. Part of the committee or subcommittee process of considering a bill, wherein committee members ask executive agencies that would administer the law for written comments on the measure.
  3. A bicameral, bipartisan committee composed of legislators whose job is to reconcile two versions of a bill.
  4. The privilege of sending mail free of charge by members of Congress.
  5. Reallocation of seats in the House of Representatives to each state based on changes in state populations since the last census.
  6. Personal work by a member of Congress on behalf of a constituent or group of constituents, typically aimed at getting the government to do something the constituent wants done.
  7. A role in which an elected or appointed leader acts as an advocate for citizens by listening to and investigating complaints against a government agency.
  8. A procedural move in which a supermajority of 60 senators agrees to end a filibuster.
  9. The redrawing of congressional district boundaries within each state, based on the reapportionment from the census.
  10. A subordinate committee in Congress that typically handles specific areas of a standing committee’s jurisdiction.
  11. A hybrid model of representation in which legislators vote in keeping with constituents’ views on important or high-profile matters but rely on the trustee model for more mundane matters.
  12. The segment of voters who pay careful attention to political issues.
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  1. A special tactic used to extract a bill from a committee to have it considered by the entire House.
  2. A designation within a spending bill that provides for a specific expenditure.
  3. The drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit an incumbent, a political party, or another group.
  4. A legislative committee’s explanation to the full chamber of a bill and its intent.
  5. The process by which the legislative branch “checks” the executive branch to ensure that the laws Congress has passed are being administered in keeping with legislators’ intent.
  6. The process by which the members of legislative committees “mark up” a bill with suggested language for changes and amendments.
  7. The determination by Congress of which public issues the government should consider for legislation.
  8. A wooden box that sits on a desk at the front of the House of Representatives, into which House members place bills they want to introduce.
  9. A procedural move by a member of the Senate to attempt to halt passage of a bill, during which the senator can speak for an unlimited time on the Senate floor.
  10. The practice of members of Congress agreeing to vote for a bill in exchange for their colleague’s vote on another bill.
  11. A proposed piece of legislation.

23 Clues: A proposed piece of legislation. • The privilege of sending mail free of charge by members of Congress. • The segment of voters who pay careful attention to political issues. • A designation within a spending bill that provides for a specific expenditure. • A legislative committee’s explanation to the full chamber of a bill and its intent. • ...

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

Missouri Constitution 2024-02-29

Missouri Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. state Constitution local government gain their power from them
  2. most common type of city government in the state
  3. Assembly U.S. Legislature of the U.S. state of Missouri
  4. election held November of every even year
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  1. election held in August every even year
  2. held as needed
  3. held in April each year
  4. voters submit proposed law to the people
  5. people voting on existing law
  6. of Rights Contains 35 sections

10 Clues: held as needed • held in April each year • people voting on existing law • of Rights Contains 35 sections • election held in August every even year • voters submit proposed law to the people • election held November of every even year • most common type of city government in the state • Assembly U.S. Legislature of the U.S. state of Missouri • ...

Government structure 2021-12-21

Government structure crossword puzzle
Across
  1. things people believe they are entitled to
  2. laws should be enforced in this way
  3. The Magna Carta says that the ()should have less power
  4. a constitution does this to a government giving it less power
  5. The English Bill of Rights say that people should have more ()
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  1. Cato's letters argued that you should have more of these
  2. The Mayflower Compact was a document explaining how to rule themselves
  3. these should be fair and reasonable for people to follow

8 Clues: laws should be enforced in this way • things people believe they are entitled to • The Magna Carta says that the ()should have less power • Cato's letters argued that you should have more of these • these should be fair and reasonable for people to follow • a constitution does this to a government giving it less power • ...

US Citizenship Test - Part 2 2024-06-05

US Citizenship Test - Part 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. = what is the bill of rights?
  2. = what is the longest river in the US?
  3. = who did the Americans fight for their independence?
  4. = how many amendments are there?
  5. = how old do you have to be to vote?
  6. = one of the major political parties
Down
  1. = how many states are there?
  2. = one of the major political parties
  3. = who freed the slaves?
  4. = the war between the North and the South
  5. = what is the "supreme law of the land?"

11 Clues: = who freed the slaves? • = how many states are there? • = what is the bill of rights? • = how many amendments are there? • = one of the major political parties • = how old do you have to be to vote? • = one of the major political parties • = what is the longest river in the US? • = what is the "supreme law of the land?" • = the war between the North and the South • ...

Energizer 2022-11-02

Energizer crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Manuel L. Quezon also know as the father of ______________ language.
  2. A branch composed of the house of representative and senate.
  3. A town where Jose P. Laurel born.
Down
  1. What is the supreme law of the land?
  2. A law that all schools, colleges, and universities study life and works of Philippine National Hero.
  3. Bill of rights is also called as ______________ of rights.
  4. Last name of the 3rd President of the Philippines.

7 Clues: A town where Jose P. Laurel born. • What is the supreme law of the land? • Last name of the 3rd President of the Philippines. • Bill of rights is also called as ______________ of rights. • A branch composed of the house of representative and senate. • Manuel L. Quezon also know as the father of ______________ language. • ...

chapter 6 vocabulary 2015-10-20

chapter 6 vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wagon a type of horse-drawn covered wagon used to transport grain
  2. the area around slow flowing rivers that are affected by the ocean tides
  3. a person trained in a skill or labor
  4. a lawmaking body
  5. the theory that a state’s power depends on its wealth
  6. Passage the forced trip between Africa and American made by enslaved Africans
  7. a thinly settled area on the outer limits of a colony
  8. crop food crop grown to be sold
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  1. landowner in the Dutch colonies who received rent, taxes and labor from tenant farmers
  2. a trade product that is brought into a country
  3. farming when farmers produce only enough to feed and maintain their families
  4. relating to that within a city
  5. of Rights a document listing essential freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
  6. trade routes regular trading route that formed a triangle between West Indies, colonial America, Europe and West Africa
  7. one who is bound to a master without pay to learn a craft or trade
  8. the act of publishing harmful statements
  9. codes laws that denied enslaved Africans most of their rights
  10. a product that originates in one place and is old in another
  11. Acts laws passed by England to control colonial trade
  12. to be outside a city, such as the country side

20 Clues: a lawmaking body • relating to that within a city • crop food crop grown to be sold • a person trained in a skill or labor • the act of publishing harmful statements • a trade product that is brought into a country • to be outside a city, such as the country side • the theory that a state’s power depends on its wealth • ...

Unit 2 Study Guide Civics 2022-10-26

Unit 2 Study Guide Civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the three branches of government
  2. the right to a fair and speedy trial
  3. ability of the government to enact laws for the public good
  4. freedom of speech,press,assembly, petition, and religion
  5. any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states
  6. the right to call a jury for a civil trial
  7. right to bear arms
  8. a law that is passed based on directly voting instead of state legislature
  9. county government
  10. powers that are shared between the federal and state governments
Down
  1. explains there are more rights than the bill of rights
  2. gives Congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations
  3. members that work to write bills
  4. prohibits quartering troops
  5. the constitution overrules state laws
  6. protects against unreasonable search and seizures
  7. people that work to influence government officials
  8. protects against cruel and unusual punishment
  9. gives the government power to create laws that are necessary and proper
  10. a person that votes for someone as a representative (ex: citizens voting)
  11. the tenth amendment addresses these
  12. the government is limited by the law
  13. the right to remain silent
  14. the first 10 amendments
  15. powers specific to the federal government
  16. power is split between the state and national government

26 Clues: county government • right to bear arms • the first 10 amendments • the right to remain silent • prohibits quartering troops • members that work to write bills • the three branches of government • the tenth amendment addresses these • the right to a fair and speedy trial • the government is limited by the law • the constitution overrules state laws • ...