bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Civics crossword assignment 2022-09-26

Civics crossword assignment crossword puzzle
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  1. signed at Plymouth rock
  2. protects the right to bear arms
  3. counted 3/5 of the enslaved population in deciding numbers for the house of representatives and taxes
  4. first representative government in colonial america
  5. did not want to sign constitution without bill of rights
  6. guarantees a speedy trial and an impartial jury
  7. has one house
  8. strongest voice for anti-federalist concerns
  9. we can't be forced to house soldiers
  10. established the principles of limited government
  11. stated that kings rule by the consent of the people
  12. gives freedom of speech
  13. the last state to ratify the constitution
  14. police must have a warrant to enter our homes
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  1. can't be tried twice for the same crime
  2. most votes win
  3. an elected representative votes for the people
  4. everybody votes
  5. authority to set taxes,enforce national laws
  6. has two houses
  7. "father of the Constitution"

21 Clues: has one house • most votes win • has two houses • everybody votes • signed at Plymouth rock • gives freedom of speech • "father of the Constitution" • protects the right to bear arms • we can't be forced to house soldiers • can't be tried twice for the same crime • the last state to ratify the constitution • strongest voice for anti-federalist concerns • ...

Constitution 2023-09-12

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. A form of government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
  2. A change or addition to the Constitution.
  3. Branch The part of the government responsible for making laws, consisting of Congress.
  4. A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and individual states.
  5. A system of government where citizens have the power to vote and make decisions.
  6. To formally approve or accept the Constitution.
  7. The introduction to the Constitution that explains its purpose and goals.
  8. A person chosen to represent others in making decisions, often at a convention.
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  1. An agreement where both sides give up something to reach a mutual decision.
  2. Branch The part of the government responsible for interpreting laws, headed by the Supreme Court.
  3. Branch The part of the government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the President.
  4. The quality of being in accordance with the Constitution.
  5. of Government The three divisions of power in the U.S. government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
  6. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights.
  7. The people who wrote and created the Constitution.

15 Clues: A change or addition to the Constitution. • To formally approve or accept the Constitution. • The people who wrote and created the Constitution. • The quality of being in accordance with the Constitution. • The introduction to the Constitution that explains its purpose and goals. • An agreement where both sides give up something to reach a mutual decision. • ...

government voba 2021-11-15

government voba crossword puzzle
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  1. the Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states. amendment
  2. amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. press newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts
  3. study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. precedent
  4. "miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that individual.
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  1. the constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
  2. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  3. to carry a gun. in the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms. analyze
  4. done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind supremeCourt the highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  5. other news media. the first amendment right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.

9 Clues: study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. precedent • a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. • to carry a gun. in the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms. analyze • ...

Unit II Terms 2021-10-06

Unit II Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. & Bill of Rights/Federalist who opposed the Bill of Rights
  2. & politics/weren't allowed to criticize the government in them
  3. Convention/Federalist meeting that complained about the War of 1812
  4. Plan, Constitution that favored big states & created a strong central government.
  5. Act/Made it a crime to criticize the government
  6. Doctrine/said that European powers didn't belong in America
  7. in crafts
  8. of Fallen Timbers/Battle US vs. Native Americans led by Little Turtle
  9. T. Jefferson/The first Secretary of State & creator of the Democratic-Republican Party.
  10. Treaty/US and Spain defined the western limits of the Louisiana Purchase
  11. Federalist Papers, written to urge New Yorkers to ratify the proposed United States Constitution.
  12. Hamilton/Secretary of the Treasury who advocated a National Bank
  13. Act/Nonviolent resistance to British and French taking American merchant ships
  14. of Confederation, The weak government that was supposed to be "revised" at Philadelphia.
  15. Rebellion, debt ridden farmer Daniel Shay and other farmers revolting agaisnt the government
  16. Farewell Address/Advised against political parties and entangling alliance with other countries
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  1. & Ratification, framework of US govt when New Hampshire became the ninth to ratify it
  2. Economy/production/prices determined by unrestricted competition between private businesses
  3. American Farming/Crops included beans, squash, peas, okra, pumpkins
  4. DC/the new capital city
  5. Revolution, when the US was in a state of economic and poltical turmoil
  6. & Clark Expedition/Main goal was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
  7. with Confederation Congress, Congress couldn'coin money and regulate interstate trade.
  8. Compromise, Created two legislative hosues in Congress
  9. Treaty/A Pro-British Treaty that greatly angered Mr. Jefferson
  10. of New Orleans, major victory for Andrew Jackson that occurred after War of 1812 treaty
  11. Marshall & Supreme Court/important Chief Justice of the Supreme Court & last Federalist office holder.
  12. of Ghent/ended the War of 1812
  13. Chase/Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and signed the Declaration
  14. of Good Feelings/Time period at the beginning of James Monroe's presidency
  15. on the Bank/Believed it was unconstitutional
  16. Constitutional compromises, Electoral College and Three-Fifths Compromise

32 Clues: in crafts • DC/the new capital city • of Ghent/ended the War of 1812 • on the Bank/Believed it was unconstitutional • Act/Made it a crime to criticize the government • Compromise, Created two legislative hosues in Congress • & Bill of Rights/Federalist who opposed the Bill of Rights • Doctrine/said that European powers didn't belong in America • ...

new deal 2022-05-10

new deal crossword puzzle
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  1. chats held by FDR
  2. pay for FDR programs
  3. Secretary of Labor
  4. The Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937
  5. organize opposition to the New Deal
  6. influential British economist
  7. safeguards and relief programs that
  8. a neutral party would listen to both sides and decide the issues
  9. bill that ranks as one of the most importantpieces of legislation
  10. Provided employment in construction of airports, parks,schools, and roads
  11. a labour strike
  12. Granted federal money to state and local governments
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  1. Built hydroelectric plants and dams
  2. Treasury Secretary
  3. Controlled industrial production
  4. regulate stock market
  5. Democratic senator
  6. farm program
  7. organized factory elections
  8. provide government insurance
  9. offered young unemployed me the chance to work
  10. send bill after bill
  11. them against economic disaster
  12. closing banks
  13. FDR abandon
  14. new offer

26 Clues: new offer • FDR abandon • farm program • closing banks • a labour strike • chats held by FDR • Treasury Secretary • Secretary of Labor • Democratic senator • pay for FDR programs • send bill after bill • regulate stock market • organized factory elections • provide government insurance • influential British economist • them against economic disaster • Controlled industrial production • ...

US History 2023-05-05

US History crossword puzzle
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  1. money for investment
  2. Original settlers of Maryland
  3. Changes to the constitution (including the Bill of Rights)
  4. First permanent US colony
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  1. the belief that those born in a country are superior to immigrants
  2. President who expanded suffrage
  3. severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
  4. Lost original colony
  5. Product monopolized by Britain

9 Clues: money for investment • Lost original colony • First permanent US colony • Original settlers of Maryland • Product monopolized by Britain • President who expanded suffrage • Changes to the constitution (including the Bill of Rights) • the belief that those born in a country are superior to immigrants • ...

Review-Catherine Ward 2014-09-23

Review-Catherine Ward crossword puzzle
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  1. Plan has two chambers
  2. Act saying that colonies were dependent on the king
  3. Letters Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger
  4. Act colonists were forced to house british soldiers
  5. Revenue Act taxing things they new the colonists couldnt make by themselves
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  1. Compact Who is in charge?
  2. of Confederation explained how the 13 states would be governed
  3. a group of individuals
  4. Carta limited the power of the king
  5. agreeing to form a majority
  6. Jersey Plan has one chamber
  7. Bill of Rights Parliament passed this in 1689
  8. Act forced colonists to put expensive stamps on all legal documents

13 Clues: Plan has two chambers • a group of individuals • Compact Who is in charge? • agreeing to form a majority • Jersey Plan has one chamber • Carta limited the power of the king • Letters Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger • Bill of Rights Parliament passed this in 1689 • Act saying that colonies were dependent on the king • Act colonists were forced to house british soldiers • ...

The Constitution - Compromises 2023-10-04

The Constitution - Compromises crossword puzzle
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  1. called for 2 houses based on population
  2. For every 5 slaves, ________ would be counted to the states population
  3. Demanded a Bill of rights
  4. Was Given representation based on population
  5. Southern states argued the slave trade was crucial to their _________
  6. The father of the constitution
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  1. came up with the idea for the Great Compromise
  2. The slave trade was ____________ in 1808
  3. compromise that settled the dispute of slavery and representation in the house
  4. Was given equal representation
  5. called for single house congress and equal representation
  6. The city in which the convention was held
  7. The president of the Convention

13 Clues: Demanded a Bill of rights • Was given equal representation • The father of the constitution • The president of the Convention • called for 2 houses based on population • The slave trade was ____________ in 1808 • The city in which the convention was held • Was Given representation based on population • came up with the idea for the Great Compromise • ...

American Reconstruction 2021-09-29

American Reconstruction crossword puzzle
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  1. Lincoln's plan for reconstruction
  2. The Radical Republicans believed that President Johnson violated this
  3. This amendment ended slavery
  4. A new Reconsruction Plan was made on this year
  5. This happened to Andrew Johnson in 1868
  6. The bill made by the Radical Republicans
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  1. This amendment gave African-Americans citizenship
  2. Lincoln and Congress' way of helping poor Southerners
  3. The South's way of controlling newly freed African-Americans
  4. The fifteenth Amendment gave African-Americans the right to ______
  5. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 gave _______ to African-Americans
  6. These people were a powerful force in Congress
  7. A group of people who terrorized African-Americans
  8. to deny a law

14 Clues: to deny a law • This amendment ended slavery • Lincoln's plan for reconstruction • This happened to Andrew Johnson in 1868 • The bill made by the Radical Republicans • These people were a powerful force in Congress • A new Reconsruction Plan was made on this year • This amendment gave African-Americans citizenship • A group of people who terrorized African-Americans • ...

The Articles of Confederation 2023-01-26

The Articles of Confederation crossword puzzle
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  1. Articles of Confederation did not have this
  2. He came up with The Great Compromise
  3. The A of C were based on this Confederacy model
  4. What The A of C were due to confusion
  5. "Father of the Constitution"
  6. Refused to sign The D of C without a Bill of Rights
  7. No ____ fees charged in foreign seaports
  8. States had equal number of representatives
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  1. States of more people = more representatives
  2. what the new government feared
  3. Believed in only two terms as president
  4. Idea that Congress would have two parts
  5. Only counted 3 of every 5 slaves
  6. Wrote Federalist Papers in favor of Constitution
  7. Agreed any power not given to federal was state
  8. Revolutionary way the government was changed
  9. Congress had to ___ money from states to pay debt
  10. Congress wasn't given authority to __ or collect tax

18 Clues: "Father of the Constitution" • what the new government feared • Only counted 3 of every 5 slaves • He came up with The Great Compromise • What The A of C were due to confusion • Believed in only two terms as president • Idea that Congress would have two parts • No ____ fees charged in foreign seaports • States had equal number of representatives • ...

Southeast Vocabulary Crossword 2025-12-19

Southeast Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. An economy ruled by a small group of people
  2. A restriction on imported goods
  3. A limit on imported goods
  4. A combination of of Market and Command
  5. Citizens vote for leader and legislature
  6. A king, typically in a dynasty
  7. A type of economy with only one ruler
  8. A political group who support the opposite of Capitalism
  9. Changing the value of a country's form on money to be able to trade with other countries
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  1. Citizens vote for legislature, legislature elects leader
  2. A tax on imported goods
  3. The right side of economic continuum, based on supply and demand
  4. Someone who rules alone in Autocracy
  5. A type of economy the allows voting for political leaders
  6. An economy based on traditions and belief
  7. Trading
  8. A bill of rights for citizens
  9. Left side of economic continuum, full government control

18 Clues: Trading • A tax on imported goods • A limit on imported goods • A bill of rights for citizens • A king, typically in a dynasty • A restriction on imported goods • Someone who rules alone in Autocracy • A type of economy with only one ruler • A combination of of Market and Command • Citizens vote for leader and legislature • An economy based on traditions and belief • ...

Constitution CrossWord Puzzle By: Christopher G 2023-05-04

Constitution CrossWord Puzzle By: Christopher G crossword puzzle
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  1. Person In Charge
  2. a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch
  3. the orientation of those who favor government by the people
  4. a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  5. a vote that blocks a decision
  6. government divided between central and regional powers
  7. Judicial Branch government is made up of all the national courts.
  8. a state of lawlessness and disorder
  9. of Rights a statement of fundamental freedoms and privileges
  10. a statute in draft before it becomes law
  11. of Confederation a written agreement ratified in 1781
  12. the system or form by which a community is ruled
  13. a theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
  14. making something valid by formally confirming it
  15. government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
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  1. of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation
  2. branch government that makes laws
  3. a political system governed by a few people
  4. Congress the legislative assembly composed of delegates
  5. nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
  6. a form of government in which the ruler is unconstrained
  7. branch government; elected by the people,
  8. branch part of the United States government administering justice
  9. Carta the royal charter of political rights
  10. a cruel and oppressive dictator
  11. a form of government in which the ruler is unconstrained
  12. the act of forming or establishing something
  13. of a government with central and regional authorities
  14. a statement that is added to a proposal or document
  15. branch of the government includes the president
  16. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

31 Clues: Person In Charge • a vote that blocks a decision • a cruel and oppressive dictator • branch government that makes laws • a ruler who is unconstrained by law • a state of lawlessness and disorder • a statute in draft before it becomes law • nation's ruler usually by hereditary right • branch government; elected by the people, • a political system governed by a few people • ...

Module 5 Review 2024-01-17

Module 5 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. This form of payment is best when mailing in a payment
  2. A series of letters and/or numbers that identify a customer.
  3. Once you make a payment plan with your lender, you should make ____________ _______________ in order to insure that you can stick to your new payment plan.
  4. When you set up a payment to come out of your bank account each month automatically
  5. Cash
  6. If your payment will be late, contact your lender by ________ immediately.
  7. After you open your bill, you should record this on your calendar so you remember when to pay your bill
  8. What type of bill is a Visa bill?
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  1. This form of payment is like cash but has better security
  2. Look here to see how much you owe and your due date.
  3. What type of bill is an electric bill?
  4. What type of bill is a mortgage bill?
  5. A number that tells lenders how likely you are to pay back any money they lend you.
  6. This is the best form of payment to use for renting a car or reserving a hotel room
  7. After you speak with your lender, it is recommended to send a letter by ________________ __________ to confirm the details of your conversation.

15 Clues: Cash • What type of bill is a Visa bill? • What type of bill is a mortgage bill? • What type of bill is an electric bill? • Look here to see how much you owe and your due date. • This form of payment is best when mailing in a payment • This form of payment is like cash but has better security • A series of letters and/or numbers that identify a customer. • ...

Founding of American Democracy 2020-03-09

Founding of American Democracy crossword puzzle
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  1. Under the Articles of Confederation, America apparently stole this nearby country from the British.
  2. This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, was a harsh rebuke of the English king and outlined his vision of a powerful American navy.
  3. This English document from 1215 placed restrictions on the king's power and made him have to consult lords on major issues.
  4. This form of government is ruled by a strong central government that controls all production and citizens are rationed food and fuel.
  5. This document was created by the Pilgrims and formed the first unified government in America
  6. This was the plan of William Paterson to create a governing body that made all state's votes equal.
  7. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
  8. This was the plan of James Madison to create a governing body that was based on a state's population.
  9. This Amendment states the right of the people to own and use firearms.
  10. This form of government is ruled by several powerful families that hold all governing power.
  11. This Amendment maintains a citizens rights to a fair and speedy trial by jury.
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  1. The Articles of _______ document formed the first national government in America but it was largely powerless and could not even tax the states.
  2. This occurred when a group of Revolutionary War veterans rebelled against the government for an "unfair" tax that targeted them.
  3. The _________ Bill of Rights document granted British civilians basic civil rights and put further limits on king's power.
  4. This form of government involves the citizens voting for major government offices and state decisions.
  5. This Amendment includes rights such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.
  6. Written by _______ in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was a statement to the British that America sought to become an independent nation.
  7. This was a early American political party that believed in a strong central government and sovereign borders.
  8. This Amendment prevents state or federal officials from conducting unwarranted searches of your property.
  9. This form of government is ruled by a king or queen that hold absolute authority in their country.

20 Clues: The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. • This Amendment states the right of the people to own and use firearms. • This Amendment includes rights such as freedom of speech, press, and religion. • This Amendment maintains a citizens rights to a fair and speedy trial by jury. • ...

Chp 7 (158-183) 2022-04-11

Chp 7 (158-183) crossword puzzle
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  1. Laws made by counties and cities.
  2. Taxes collected on property, retail sales, public utilities, tobacco, and alcohol.
  3. To try to influence lawmakers to take a specific action.
  4. Each branch has its own responsibilities and limits the power of the other two.
  5. Lawmakers.
  6. A written proposal for a law.
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  1. The process of interpreting laws.
  2. Shares it power with state and local government.
  3. A city or town.
  4. Changes or revisions.
  5. The Senate and House, must past two chambers.
  6. To discuss, negotiate and compromise on the creation of laws.
  7. The rights and responsibilities of a citizen.
  8. The document used in voting, often mailed or in-person.

14 Clues: Lawmakers. • A city or town. • Changes or revisions. • A written proposal for a law. • The process of interpreting laws. • Laws made by counties and cities. • The Senate and House, must past two chambers. • The rights and responsibilities of a citizen. • Shares it power with state and local government. • The document used in voting, often mailed or in-person. • ...

First Amendment Freedoms 2021-02-04

First Amendment Freedoms crossword puzzle
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  1. to ask a higher court to review a decision
  2. the amendment these two cases were about
  3. in a 5-4 decision, the 4 are called the minority or _______
  4. the students in the case about the armbands
  5. the outcome of a case
  6. to bring legal action against
  7. the school in the case about the newspaper
  8. a member of the supreme court
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  1. in a 5-4 decision, the 5 are called the ______
  2. the founding document that set up American government
  3. number of supreme court justices
  4. to remove or delete
  5. the Bill of ______ protects individual freedoms
  6. the students wanted free ______ in the school

14 Clues: to remove or delete • the outcome of a case • to bring legal action against • a member of the supreme court • number of supreme court justices • the amendment these two cases were about • to ask a higher court to review a decision • the school in the case about the newspaper • the students in the case about the armbands • the students wanted free ______ in the school • ...

constitution. 2024-03-01

constitution. crossword puzzle
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  1. one of the three branches of government?
  2. what is the missouri legislature?
  3. what year was the current constitution adapted?
  4. of rights. What has 35 sections?
  5. How many constitutions does missouri have?
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  1. what is the political power source?
  2. assembly. what can u.s. or missouri government not serve in?
  3. one of the three branches of government?
  4. one of the three branches of government?
  5. state. what was missouri admitted to the union.
  6. what is the general assembly determined by?

11 Clues: of rights. What has 35 sections? • what is the missouri legislature? • what is the political power source? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • How many constitutions does missouri have? • what is the general assembly determined by? • ...

constitution. 2024-03-01

constitution. crossword puzzle
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  1. one of the three branches of government?
  2. one of the three branches of government?
  3. what is the general assembly determined by?
  4. what is the missouri legislature?
  5. what year was the current constitution adapted?
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  1. what is the political power source?
  2. one of the three branches of government?
  3. state. what was missouri admitted to the union.
  4. assembly. what can u.s. or missouri government not serve in?
  5. of rights. What has 35 sections?
  6. How many constitutions does missouri have?

11 Clues: of rights. What has 35 sections? • what is the missouri legislature? • what is the political power source? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • How many constitutions does missouri have? • what is the general assembly determined by? • ...

constitution. 2024-03-01

constitution. crossword puzzle
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  1. one of the three branches of government?
  2. one of the three branches of government?
  3. what is the general assembly determined by?
  4. what is the missouri legislature?
  5. what year was the current constitution adapted?
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  1. what is the political power source?
  2. one of the three branches of government?
  3. state. what was missouri admitted to the union.
  4. assembly. what can u.s. or missouri government not serve in?
  5. of rights. What has 35 sections?
  6. How many constitutions does missouri have?

11 Clues: of rights. What has 35 sections? • what is the missouri legislature? • what is the political power source? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • How many constitutions does missouri have? • what is the general assembly determined by? • ...

Modern American History 2024-09-05

Modern American History crossword puzzle
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  1. -Laws that sought to keep rights from African Americans
  2. insisted that confederates had committed crimes
  3. -To protect freedmens rights from presidential vetoes,southern state legislatures and federal court decisions
  4. -Sought to overturn the black codes by passing this
  5. -The house of Repasentatives voted to do this to Johnson
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  1. -The goal was to provide food clothing, health care, and education for both African americans and white refugees in the south
  2. -in 1864 Congress passed this bill rejecting Lincolns 10 percent plan
  3. -Vice president of lincoln, came into presidency after lincoln was killed
  4. Amenment -forbidded any state from denying suffarge on the grounds of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
  5. When was the Reconstruction

10 Clues: When was the Reconstruction • insisted that confederates had committed crimes • -Sought to overturn the black codes by passing this • -Laws that sought to keep rights from African Americans • -The house of Repasentatives voted to do this to Johnson • -in 1864 Congress passed this bill rejecting Lincolns 10 percent plan • ...

HN Gov Unit 1 Crossword Review 2025-05-27

HN Gov Unit 1 Crossword Review crossword puzzle
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  1. First ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. System for electing the President
  3. First governing document of the U.S., weak in central power
  4. System of shared power between national and state governments
  5. Legal protection for citizens in amendments 5, 6, 7, and 8
  6. Proposal for a strong national government at the Constitutional Convention
  7. British document influencing limited government
  8. Influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine
  9. Clause allowing Congress to make laws to carry out its powers
  10. Boston protest against British taxation
  11. Ancient republic known for representative democracy
  12. Advocate for tolerance and freedom of speech
  13. Supporters of the Constitution
  14. Site of the "shot heard 'round the world."
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  1. Power of the courts to determine constitutionality of laws
  2. Process for changing the Constitution
  3. Uprising highlighting weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
  4. System preventing one branch of government from becoming too powerful
  5. Enlightenment philosopher who wrote about natural rights
  6. Principle that government authority comes from the people
  7. Powers shared by both national and state governments
  8. Clause stating the Constitution is the supreme law of the land
  9. "Father of the Constitution" and key in drafting the Bill of Rights
  10. Philosopher who emphasized the social contract and direct democracy
  11. Philosopher advocating for separation of powers
  12. Complaints listed in the Declaration of Independence
  13. Greek city-state known for direct democracy

27 Clues: Supporters of the Constitution • System for electing the President • Influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine • Process for changing the Constitution • Boston protest against British taxation • First ten amendments to the Constitution • Site of the "shot heard 'round the world." • Greek city-state known for direct democracy • Advocate for tolerance and freedom of speech • ...

Government Review 2024-02-02

Government Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The _______ Theory states Presidents should be caretakers of the people
  2. President's power to end a session of Congress.
  3. Third in line for Presidential succession.
  4. A bill that contains many different provisions
  5. A legislature made up of two houses
  6. When using judicial review the Supreme Court may rule a law...
  7. Basic principle that states government derives its power from the people.
  8. To lie under oath.
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  1. An unpopular measure attached to a bill.
  2. A legislator who votes based on their conscience.
  3. Britain's lawmaking body
  4. To issue a formal condemnation
  5. A bill that never makes it out of committee has been...
  6. The process of formally approving an amendment.
  7. To talk a bill to death
  8. A way for Presidents to get things done that circumvents the legislative process
  9. Term used when a President chooses a VP to attract different voters
  10. A ________ committee reconciles differences in a bill.
  11. All the things a government does.
  12. An order to appear before a legislative body or court to testify or produce materials.

20 Clues: To lie under oath. • To talk a bill to death • Britain's lawmaking body • To issue a formal condemnation • All the things a government does. • A legislature made up of two houses • An unpopular measure attached to a bill. • Third in line for Presidential succession. • A bill that contains many different provisions • President's power to end a session of Congress. • ...

US Early Documents 2018-11-13

US Early Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Served as a model for Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States
  2. First ten amendments to the US Constitution
  3. “When in the course of human events…” Stated grievances against King George III, declared the colonies’ independence, affirmed “certain unalienable rights,” affirmed the idea that all people are created equal.
  4. Established the first form of national government for the independent states, maintained that major powers resided with individual states. Created a weak central government. Led to the writing of the Constitution.
  5. State freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
  6. “We the people….”The beginning of the US Constitution, defining the purpose of the Constitution and the US government.
Down
  1. Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
  2. Established the structure of the US government and guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected, affirmed the individual worth and dignity of all people, protecting the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  3. Established the principle that everyone including king was subject to law; gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms

9 Clues: First ten amendments to the US Constitution • State freedom of religious beliefs and opinions • Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists • Served as a model for Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States • Established the principle that everyone including king was subject to law; gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms • ...

Unit 9 Vocab Definitions Crossword 2018-05-04

Unit 9 Vocab Definitions Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. law that separated blacks and whites in schools, restaurants, theaters, trains, streetcars, playgrounds, even cemeteries
  2. a government agency to help former slaves
  3. reconstruction
  4. laws that severely limited the rights of freedmen
  5. defined citizens as all persons born or naturalized in united states
  6. word used for small scruffy horses
  7. agreement in 1877
  8. people that fling clothes into cheap suitcases or carpetbags
  9. Bill rival plan for reconstruction
  10. legal separation of races
Down
  1. congress had approved in january 1865
  2. most dangerous society
  3. forbade of any state to deny any citizen the right to vote because of color
  4. vowed to take control of reconstruction
  5. things many southern states passed overtime

15 Clues: reconstruction • agreement in 1877 • most dangerous society • legal separation of races • word used for small scruffy horses • Bill rival plan for reconstruction • congress had approved in january 1865 • vowed to take control of reconstruction • a government agency to help former slaves • things many southern states passed overtime • ...

Doc Lowe - Work Life Balance 2023-05-05

Doc Lowe - Work Life Balance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of Bill's high school sports
  2. Bill's wife
  3. Greek philosopher, wrote the Poetics
  4. Middle son
  5. Bill's Favorite philosopher
  6. Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Tyrannos
  7. Fitness class detested by Bill
  8. Bad boy of Greek playwrights, wrote Medea
  9. another of Bill's high school sports
  10. Number of Bill's work wives at Loyola
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  1. Bill's undergrad institution
  2. Roman general and Bill's Roman role model
  3. Bill's graduate school
  4. Roman epic poet of the AP syllabus
  5. Youngest son
  6. Bill's daily amusement
  7. Bill's granddaughter
  8. Publishing company where Bill worked
  9. Bank where Bill worked
  10. Bill's grandson
  11. Oldest son

21 Clues: Middle son • Oldest son • Bill's wife • Youngest son • Bill's grandson • Bill's granddaughter • Bill's graduate school • Bill's daily amusement • Bank where Bill worked • Bill's Favorite philosopher • Bill's undergrad institution • Fitness class detested by Bill • One of Bill's high school sports • Roman epic poet of the AP syllabus • Greek philosopher, wrote the Poetics • ...

constitution. 2024-03-01

constitution. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the three branches of government?
  2. one of the three branches of government?
  3. what is the general assembly determined by?
  4. what is the missouri legislature?
  5. what year was the current constitution adapted?
Down
  1. what is the political power source?
  2. one of the three branches of government?
  3. state. what was missouri admitted to the union.
  4. assembly. what can u.s. or missouri government not serve in?
  5. of rights. What has 35 sections?
  6. How many constitutions does missouri have?

11 Clues: of rights. What has 35 sections? • what is the missouri legislature? • what is the political power source? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • one of the three branches of government? • How many constitutions does missouri have? • what is the general assembly determined by? • ...

Govt Vocab 2023-11-17

Govt Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the power of the supreme court to doclare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional.
  2. makes clear that the Constitution, federal laws, federal regulations.
  3. Bill of rights.
  4. to return a criminal or fugitive who flees across state lines back to the original state.
  5. a formal agreement between the government of two or more countries.
  6. a change to the constitution.
  7. the division of power between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.
  8. to approve.
  9. the system where each branch of government exercises some control over the others.
  10. citizen who will be affected by a government decision must be given advance notice of what the government plans to do.
  11. and appeal.
Down
  1. law that requires periodic checks of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
  2. a formalaccusation of misconduct in office against a public officia.
  3. a system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.
  4. a system in which the power of the government is limited.
  5. rule by the people
  6. money paid in order to vote.
  7. rejection of a bill.
  8. the tax levied on individual and corporate earning.
  9. clause in Article 1, section 8 of the constitutionthat gives congressthe right to make all laws ¨necessary and proper¨ to carry out the power expressed in the other clauses of Artical 1.
  10. one of seven main divisions of the body of the constitution.

21 Clues: to approve. • and appeal. • Bill of rights. • rule by the people • rejection of a bill. • money paid in order to vote. • a change to the constitution. • the tax levied on individual and corporate earning. • a system in which the power of the government is limited. • one of seven main divisions of the body of the constitution. • ...

CONGRESS 2017-04-27

CONGRESS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. informal groups inside of Congress
  2. adding riders to a bill that helps your district
  3. when legislative boundaries are redrawn
  4. system for choosing committee chairmen
  5. allocating seats to each state after the census
  6. model of representation where rep. does what she thinks best
  7. most powerful member of house
  8. a bill that allows spending on a project
  9. when items are added or deleted from a bill
Down
  1. temporary committee for a special purpose
  2. process of determining amount and setting aside money
  3. I'll vote for your bill if you'll vote for mine
  4. a model of representation which acts on voter preferences
  5. clause that allows implied powers
  6. a committee in charge of taxes and revenue
  7. when congress reviews the functions of ex departments
  8. declare war raise an army navy and militia

17 Clues: most powerful member of house • clause that allows implied powers • informal groups inside of Congress • system for choosing committee chairmen • when legislative boundaries are redrawn • a bill that allows spending on a project • temporary committee for a special purpose • a committee in charge of taxes and revenue • declare war raise an army navy and militia • ...

Colonial America 2021-12-03

Colonial America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of civilians trained to fight in emergincies
  2. bosses to keep the slaves working
  3. directed the flow of goods between england and the colonies
  4. signed the manga carta
  5. they only produce enough food for their familys
  6. to sell abroad
  7. religious rival
  8. georgia, massachusetts, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north carolina, south carolina, and virginia
  9. a region of flat, low plains
  10. massachusetts preacher
Down
  1. trade routes that formed a triangle
  2. a variety
  3. trading illegally
  4. investors
  5. signed the english bill of rights
  6. white men who owned land
  7. learning assistants
  8. brought from foreign markets
  9. delaware, maryland, and pennsylvania
  10. established the principle of limited government
  11. movement that spread idea of knowledge, reason, and science
  12. ability to read and write
  13. english preacher
  14. connecticut and rhode island
  15. crops that are sold in markets, colonies, and overseas

25 Clues: a variety • investors • to sell abroad • religious rival • english preacher • trading illegally • learning assistants • signed the manga carta • massachusetts preacher • white men who owned land • ability to read and write • brought from foreign markets • connecticut and rhode island • a region of flat, low plains • bosses to keep the slaves working • signed the english bill of rights • ...

American Reconstruction 2021-09-29

American Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 gave _______ to African-Americans
  2. Lincoln and Congress' way of helping poor Southerners
  3. These people were a powerful force in Congress
  4. This amendment gave African-Americans citizenship
  5. to deny a law
  6. A group of people who terrorized African-Americans
  7. Lincoln's plan for reconstruction
  8. This happened to Andrew Johnson in 1868
Down
  1. The bill made by the Radical Republicans
  2. A new Reconsruction Plan was made on this year
  3. The Radical Republicans believed that President Johnson violated this
  4. The fifteenth Amendment gave African-Americans the right to ______
  5. This amendment ended slavery
  6. The South's way of controlling newly freed African-Americans

14 Clues: to deny a law • This amendment ended slavery • Lincoln's plan for reconstruction • This happened to Andrew Johnson in 1868 • The bill made by the Radical Republicans • A new Reconsruction Plan was made on this year • These people were a powerful force in Congress • This amendment gave African-Americans citizenship • A group of people who terrorized African-Americans • ...

Tic tac toe project 2016-12-16

Tic tac toe project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of or relating to a church parish
  2. jurisdiction/power of a court to adjudicate a case to the exclusion of all other courts
  3. jurisdiction/ power of a higher court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts
  4. speech/ speech directed at the overthrow of government. It includes speech attacking basic institutions of government, including particular governmental leaders. Its criminalization dates back at least as far as the Alien and Sedition Act.
  5. jurisdiction/ powers shared by both states and the federal government
  6. conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
  7. an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  8. rights/ the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
  9. the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
  10. Clause/ he clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
  11. an official document attesting a certain fact, in particular
  12. belonging to a foreign country or nation
  13. of incorporation/ a constitutional doctrine through which selected provisions of the Bill of Rights are made applicable to the states through the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
  14. of Rights/ the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
Down
  1. a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation
  2. jurisdiction/ the power to hear a case for the first time
  3. of certiorari/ also the name given to certain appellate proceedings for re-examination of actions of a trial court, or inferior appeals court.
  4. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
  5. Exercise Clause/ the section of the First Amendment italicized here: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
  6. opinion/ judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court.
  7. a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending.
  8. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  9. opinion/ a written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court
  10. opinion/ an opinion in a legal case written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the court which gives rise to its judgment
  11. official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
  12. process Clause/ deals with the administration of justice and thus the due process clause acts as a safeguard from arbitrary denial of life, liberty, or property by the Government outside the sanction of law.
  13. courts/a court of limited jurisdiction, and it must appear on the face of its proceedings that it has jurisdiction, or its proceedings
  14. case/ A court proceeding in which a person who is charged with having committed or omitted an act against the community or state is brought to trial and either found not guilty or guilty and sentenced.

28 Clues: of or relating to a church parish • belonging to a foreign country or nation • official power to make legal decisions and judgments. • jurisdiction/ the power to hear a case for the first time • of Rights/ the first ten amendments to the US Constitution • an official document attesting a certain fact, in particular • ...

Government (3) 2015-10-02

Government (3) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  2. All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party
  3. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  4. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons
  5. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report on it
  6. the person in charge of a meeting
  7. A person who speaks for you
  8. consisting of the Senate, the Monarch and the House of Commons
  9. bills that are passed by Parliament
  10. A discussion in which the arguments for and against a matter are presented according to specific rules
  11. electoral district
  12. The place a document before the Senate, the house of Commons or a committee for consideration
  13. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of the Parliament, and the Governor General through discussion and voting
Down
  1. The Upper House of Parliament that is made up of 105 members
  2. the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  3. A king or queen of a country
  4. A formal event that follows rules or traditions
  5. a meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session
  6. the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  7. a proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament

20 Clues: electoral district • A person who speaks for you • A king or queen of a country • the person in charge of a meeting • bills that are passed by Parliament • A formal event that follows rules or traditions • a proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament • To pick one person from a group of several people by voting • ...

Connects A Person May​ & Birthplace 2024-04-14

Connects A Person May​ & Birthplace crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Favorite Spring Flower of Nana
  2. City of Stumpy
  3. American civil rights movement: The “_______ ______” begin a bus trip through the South.
  4. Underground train
  5. Senator who proudly defied FDR
  6. She shares a birthday with Audrey Hepburn
  7. Famous Jazz Pianist
  8. Bill Bye
Down
  1. Daughter of JFK
  2. Premiere of Film starring Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten and Angela Lansbury
  3. Death Becomes Her Actress
  4. May's Star Sign
  5. The first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III in 1776.
  6. Day in May when birds are celebrated
  7. Chinese Zodiac Sign for May
  8. Full of bull
  9. An Emperor arrived in Portoferraio on the island of Elba to begin his exile.
  10. Most Smithsonian Entry Fee
  11. Construction begins on something connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific
  12. Gaye Let's Get It On Singer Born in Washington DC
  13. Late Night Funny Man
  14. House Place where Presidents live

22 Clues: Bill Bye • Full of bull • City of Stumpy • Daughter of JFK • May's Star Sign • Underground train • Famous Jazz Pianist • Late Night Funny Man • Death Becomes Her Actress • Most Smithsonian Entry Fee • Chinese Zodiac Sign for May • Favorite Spring Flower of Nana • Senator who proudly defied FDR • House Place where Presidents live • Day in May when birds are celebrated • ...

Business Law & Ethics Chapter 13 - Contract Sales 2024-04-10

Business Law & Ethics Chapter 13 - Contract Sales crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (occurs after an agreed-upon price and concurrent acceptance from the seller))
  2. (how much something cost)
  3. (Buyer receives their goods this way)
  4. goods (goods that fulfill the seller's obligations)
  5. (Rights to property)
  6. of sale (written evidence of transfer of ownership of goods))
  7. of goods (taking physical possession of goods)
  8. (tangible)
  9. sellers (do not meet the definition of a merchant)
  10. (The exchange of goods)
Down
  1. (an arrangement with or favor to the buyer)
  2. to sell (happens in the future)
  3. goods (goods that don't meet the buyer's specifications or are defective, but might suffice to fulfill a contract)
  4. (the buyer)
  5. (the seller)
  6. (Involves seller and buyer)
  7. tender rule (a rule that states the tender of goods must match the buyer's order absolutely)
  8. (regularly deals with specific good or has specialized knowledge)

18 Clues: (tangible) • (the buyer) • (the seller) • (Rights to property) • (The exchange of goods) • (how much something cost) • (Involves seller and buyer) • to sell (happens in the future) • (Buyer receives their goods this way) • (an arrangement with or favor to the buyer) • of goods (taking physical possession of goods) • sellers (do not meet the definition of a merchant) • ...

Medieval Europe Review 2022-03-21

Medieval Europe Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the most significant economic commodity in manorialism
  2. the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights set the stage for this type of government
  3. standards of behavior for knights
  4. knights fought in these for glory and riches
  5. started after the fall of the Roman Empire
  6. king that united the Germanic tribes
  7. plague that killed millions of people
Down
  1. attempts to remove Muslims from the Holy Land
  2. agreement that the British king would follow basic laws
  3. where a lord lives
  4. trials by fire, combat, or water to determine guilt
  5. total number of Crusades
  6. peasants that were under the control of a noble
  7. became a powerful force in Europe
  8. provided protection for peasants
  9. became the scapegoat and blamed for the plague
  10. many Europeans believed the plague was punishment from

17 Clues: where a lord lives • total number of Crusades • provided protection for peasants • standards of behavior for knights • became a powerful force in Europe • king that united the Germanic tribes • plague that killed millions of people • started after the fall of the Roman Empire • knights fought in these for glory and riches • attempts to remove Muslims from the Holy Land • ...

Constitutions Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-09

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

18 Clues: enforce laws • means national • the smaller number • the greater number • to reject or approve • Get power from the people • elected head of a republic • to be chosen or assigned a job • focus is to interprets the law • to rebel from a controlling power • most famous amendment bill of rights • review deciding what is constitutional • to describe a thing or express an concept • ...

Missouri Constitution Test 2016-12-21

Missouri Constitution Test crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Minimum age to become MO Governor
  2. Article IV of the MO Constitution
  3. Article III of the MO Constitution
  4. Article I of the MO Constitution
Down
  1. Article V of the MO Constitution
  2. Article II of the MO Constitution
  3. The number of terms the Governor can serve
  4. The number of witnesses there must be to convict someone of treason
  5. Sections in the MO Bill of Rights

9 Clues: Article V of the MO Constitution • Article I of the MO Constitution • Article II of the MO Constitution • Minimum age to become MO Governor • Article IV of the MO Constitution • Sections in the MO Bill of Rights • Article III of the MO Constitution • The number of terms the Governor can serve • The number of witnesses there must be to convict someone of treason

Unit 3 Review 2018-04-23

Unit 3 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and Balances Equal Government Power
  2. Plan Proposed a strong central government
  3. Sovereignty A government that is sustained by its people
  4. Branch Includes the president and enforces laws
  5. Branch Passes and approves laws, includes congress
  6. Government Government Power Restricted by law
  7. Approval of an act or law
  8. Jersey Plan Proposal for the Structure of the US government
  9. of Power Division of Government
  10. Great Compromise An agreement about the new type of government
  11. Federal Government System
Down
  1. Rebellion An armed attack of farmers against high taxes
  2. Mason Delegate at the US 1787 constitutional convention and Virginia Planter
  3. Applies the laws in the name of the state, has the supreme court
  4. Rights The people's freedom to do what and behave how want
  5. Papers Essays that explained the Articles of Confederation
  6. Process You have to have 3/4 agree and 2/3 of continental congress
  7. A Republican government system focused on citizens
  8. Henry Delegate to the to the Second Virginia Convention, "Give me Liberty of Give me Death"
  9. of Rights The first 10 Amendments
  10. Madison Fourth President and Founding Father
  11. Hamilton Founding Father and US Treasury
  12. Jay Negotiator of the Treaty of Paris 1783 and Founding Father
  13. of Confederation The first US constiution
  14. Fifths Compromise The process for counting slaves as the population

25 Clues: Approval of an act or law • Federal Government System • of Power Division of Government • of Rights The first 10 Amendments • and Balances Equal Government Power • Hamilton Founding Father and US Treasury • Plan Proposed a strong central government • of Confederation The first US constiution • Madison Fourth President and Founding Father • ...

Keefe Family 2025-10-04

Keefe Family crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where was the last family reunion held
  2. Why did the Oleander’s grow so well in the backyard?
  3. What country did Kaylie live in
  4. Who is the tallest in our family
  5. Which of the 8 Keefe kids got in the most trouble?
  6. How many years between Mike and Tom (oldest/youngest)?
  7. Who has had the most jobs?
  8. What’s Laurie’s nickname for her mom?
  9. What is Pete's profession?
  10. Who is most likely to keep family traditions alive.
  11. Keefe dog
  12. Name of street Betty & Bill House?
  13. Who is the youngest grandchild of Bill and Betty?
  14. How many generations are here today
  15. Who of the 8 Keefe kids has traveled to most countries?
  16. What holiday was Bill and Betty most known for hosting?
  17. What is the name of Rob's iPhone case company?
Down
  1. Who is the best photographer in the family
  2. Where was the last family reunion held
  3. Which of the 8 Keefe kids was the neatest?
  4. What pie is Bill's favorite?
  5. Who is the first grandchild of Betty/Bill?
  6. Who in family is the most recent groom?
  7. What city did Bill/Betty move to after leaving Iowa
  8. Who completed the Camino Santiago Walk?
  9. What major event did Maddie and McKenzie dance for?
  10. What was Peggy's favorite cartoon? Snoopy
  11. What was Betty's profession?
  12. What’s the most common middle name in Keefe Family
  13. Where did Katlin get married?
  14. Who was Bill/Betty’s naughtiest grandchild
  15. Who is going to be a new Grandma in 2026?
  16. What was Grandma Keefe’s favorite baked item to make her family
  17. What did Grandpa Bill love most about living in Arizona
  18. Who always arrives late to family event
  19. What did Mila and Vance call Pat?
  20. Who in family us the most recent graduat?
  21. Where is our family originally from
  22. Other than Betty/Bill, who has the most kids?

39 Clues: Keefe dog • Who has had the most jobs? • What is Pete's profession? • What pie is Bill's favorite? • What was Betty's profession? • Where did Katlin get married? • What country did Kaylie live in • Who is the tallest in our family • What did Mila and Vance call Pat? • Name of street Betty & Bill House? • How many generations are here today • Where is our family originally from • ...

Lindsey's gov crossword 1 2022-01-07

Lindsey's gov crossword 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. leaders of each department
  2. equal power between branches
  3. issues that affect the people
  4. someone with all the power
  5. a system of balance
  6. when the government has money left over
  7. when a country does actions towards other countries
  8. vote of the people
  9. the way to become a U.S citizen
  10. people who don't agree with the constitution
  11. highest power in country
  12. law making branch
  13. people vote to approve/reject a bill/law the government has suggested
Down
  1. people who created a government
  2. members of the democratic party
  3. the 10 amendments
  4. the freedom people are given
  5. commander in chief of the military
  6. no one is above the law-all equal
  7. when people reject to buy a product
  8. to rule
  9. a final decision
  10. people buy these with tax added
  11. head of legislative branch
  12. collects money and manages money

25 Clues: to rule • a final decision • the 10 amendments • law making branch • vote of the people • a system of balance • highest power in country • leaders of each department • someone with all the power • head of legislative branch • equal power between branches • the freedom people are given • issues that affect the people • people who created a government • members of the democratic party • ...

Spelling List 18 Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-11

Spelling List 18 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a single article or object
  2. not known or seen by others
  3. to work together as one
  4. a long book
  5. usually a combination of fresh vegetables eaten with a dressing
  6. of Rights the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution
  7. Branch led by the Supreme Court
  8. a device designed to do work
  9. a list or order of events/activities
  10. separating two objects or regions
  11. move or cause to move continuously and quickly back and forth
  12. to do something quickly
  13. a short period of time
Down
  1. to concentrate, to give full attention to
  2. a reptile
  3. to leave or depart
  4. an appliance used for cooking and baking
  5. a living organism
  6. the time of day that follows the afternoon
  7. weather conditions in a specific area
  8. to clean and shine something
  9. to accept as true or real

22 Clues: a reptile • a long book • a living organism • to leave or depart • a short period of time • to work together as one • to do something quickly • to accept as true or real • a single article or object • not known or seen by others • a device designed to do work • to clean and shine something • Branch led by the Supreme Court • separating two objects or regions • ...

US History 2023-05-05

US History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. money for investment
  2. Original settlers of Maryland
  3. Changes to the constitution (including the Bill of Rights)
  4. First permanent US colony
Down
  1. the belief that those born in a country are superior to immigrants
  2. President who expanded suffrage
  3. severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
  4. Lost original colony
  5. Product monopolized by Britain

9 Clues: money for investment • Lost original colony • First permanent US colony • Original settlers of Maryland • Product monopolized by Britain • President who expanded suffrage • Changes to the constitution (including the Bill of Rights) • the belief that those born in a country are superior to immigrants • ...

'Trick or Treaty' Vocab 2022-10-24

'Trick or Treaty' Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Indigenous allies helped British win this war
  2. Granted to Metis people, either money or land
  3. A dwelling of a creature found on the East Coast
  4. A Mi'kmaq word, "adding to our relations"
  5. Type of Treaties based on respect
  6. Reserved 1.4 mill. acres for Metis children
  7. Head of the Metis resistance, alongside Dumont
  8. Type of treaties that started in early 1970s
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  1. Outlined the rules for Eur. settlement
  2. Unified the British colonies in N.Amer.
  3. Type of treaties, sites chosen by Indig. leaders
  4. Considered the first 'global war'
  5. A Two-row Wampum Belt symbolizing an agreement
  6. A 10-point bill of ______ that was revolutionary
  7. The Nunavut Land Claims Ag't affected these people
  8. Battle location of the NW Resistance of '85
  9. A clause, allowed Indig. access to commerce
  10. Type of treaties made between 1871 - 1921

18 Clues: Considered the first 'global war' • Type of Treaties based on respect • Outlined the rules for Eur. settlement • Unified the British colonies in N.Amer. • A Mi'kmaq word, "adding to our relations" • Type of treaties made between 1871 - 1921 • Reserved 1.4 mill. acres for Metis children • Battle location of the NW Resistance of '85 • ...

Unit 1 2025-08-19

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tea Party (A protest on the taxation of tea)
  2. (Maintained support for the British Crown)
  3. ( maximizing exports and minimizing imports)
  4. (opposed the creation of a stronger government
  5. Rebellion (A western protest led by Shay)
  6. Acts (A series of acts)
Down
  1. Review (To decide what is constitutional)
  2. of 1763 (stopped colonists from settling west)
  3. (Supporters of the U.S. Constitution)
  4. Massacre (British soldiers firing into a crowd)
  5. of Confederation (The first constitution)
  6. States Constitution (The supreme law of the land)
  7. Purchase (Thousands of miles of land from France)
  8. vs Madison (established the principle of judicial review)
  9. Compromise (How slaves would be counted for taxation and representation)
  10. Ordinance (The framework for the expansion of the Northwest Territory)
  11. of Rights (The first ten Amendments)
  12. Affair (incident between the United States and France in 1797-1798)
  13. (A feeling of devotion to ones country)
  14. and Sedition Acts (Four highly controversial laws)

20 Clues: Acts (A series of acts) • of Rights (The first ten Amendments) • (Supporters of the U.S. Constitution) • (A feeling of devotion to ones country) • Review (To decide what is constitutional) • of Confederation (The first constitution) • Rebellion (A western protest led by Shay) • (Maintained support for the British Crown) • Tea Party (A protest on the taxation of tea) • ...

Article I Section 7: Passing Laws 2020-11-06

Article I Section 7: Passing Laws crossword puzzle
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  1. President can __ ten days and bill becomes law
  2. the Senate starts these bills
  3. President has four __ when he gets a bill
  4. what Congress can do to a vetoed bill
  5. waiting ten days and Congress adjourns
Down
  1. where a bill goes before the second house
  2. the President does this to make a bill a law
  3. each house must __ a bill before moving it on
  4. the House introduces these types of bills
  5. a proposed law
  6. fraction needed for approval
  7. refusing to sign a bill
  8. what happens to a vetoed bill

13 Clues: a proposed law • refusing to sign a bill • fraction needed for approval • the Senate starts these bills • what happens to a vetoed bill • what Congress can do to a vetoed bill • waiting ten days and Congress adjourns • where a bill goes before the second house • the House introduces these types of bills • President has four __ when he gets a bill • ...

Chp 7 (158-183) 2022-04-11

Chp 7 (158-183) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Senate and House, must past two chambers.
  2. Laws made by counties and cities.
  3. A written proposal for a law.
  4. Each branch has its own responsibilities and limits the power of the other two.
  5. A city or town.
  6. Taxes collected on property, retail sales, public utilities, tobacco, and alcohol.
Down
  1. Shares it power with state and local government.
  2. To discuss, negotiate and compromise on the creation of laws.
  3. The document used in voting, often mailed or in-person.
  4. Lawmakers.
  5. Changes or revisions.
  6. To try to influence lawmakers to take a specific action.
  7. The rights and responsibilities of a citizen.
  8. The process of interpreting laws.

14 Clues: Lawmakers. • A city or town. • Changes or revisions. • A written proposal for a law. • Laws made by counties and cities. • The process of interpreting laws. • The Senate and House, must past two chambers. • The rights and responsibilities of a citizen. • Shares it power with state and local government. • The document used in voting, often mailed or in-person. • ...

Government ~ Brooklyn 2022-02-28

Government ~ Brooklyn crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The president recommends these to congress
  2. The cabinet is in this branch
  3. The president can do this to laws
  4. This branch interprets laws
  5. What amendment is the right to bear arms
  6. The number of requirements to be a Supreme Court Justice
  7. Congress is in this branch
  8. The group includes the Senate and House of Representatives
Down
  1. You must be this old to become president
  2. What amendment is the right to stay silent
  3. The Senate has this many members
  4. The branch that writes laws
  5. The Bill of Rights are the first ten ______
  6. The first section of the Constitution
  7. The Supreme Court Justices serve for this long

15 Clues: Congress is in this branch • The branch that writes laws • This branch interprets laws • The cabinet is in this branch • The Senate has this many members • The president can do this to laws • The first section of the Constitution • You must be this old to become president • What amendment is the right to bear arms • What amendment is the right to stay silent • ...

Princibles of the constitution 2017-12-10

Princibles of the constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Instead of taking part directly , people elect reps to carry out their will
  2. The federal government only has the powers given to it in the constitution
  3. The state and federal government share and divide power
  4. Power from the people, consent of the governed
Down
  1. THE BILL OF RIGHTS, rights all people have
  2. The three branches of government
  3. Each branch has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two

7 Clues: The three branches of government • THE BILL OF RIGHTS, rights all people have • Power from the people, consent of the governed • The state and federal government share and divide power • Each branch has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two • The federal government only has the powers given to it in the constitution • ...

human rights 2025-05-11

human rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The cultivation of a deep respect for the agency of all individuals
  2. The capacity to hold space for conflicting rights claims
  3. The development of skills to navigate ethical dilemmas in rights work
  4. The understanding that rights education is a continuous journey, not a destination
  5. The shift from knowing about rights to truly feeling them
  6. The understanding that rights education is a reciprocal process of learning and sharing
  7. The bridge built by understanding different lived realities INSIGHT The moment a systemic injustice snaps into focus
  8. The act of bearing witness, even when uncomfortable
  9. The act of weaving personal stories into broader rights narratives
  10. The process of learning to 'read' power dynamics in everyday life LIBERATIONKNOT The understanding that your liberation is bound to others' PATTERNINTERRUPT The act of intentionally disrupting cycles of prejudice
  11. The art of making abstract rights feel personally relevant
  12. The process of empowering individuals to become rights holders and defenders
  13. The language of our fundamental needs, spoken with courage
  14. The space where assumptions are challenged and dismantled
  15. The act of finding joy and collective care within rights movements
  16. The act of creating safe spaces for difficult dialogues about rights
  17. The understanding that rights are not static, but ______
  18. The understanding that true justice requires addressing root causes RIGHTSRESILIENCEBUILDING The development of resilience in the face of rights setbacks ADVOCACYCATALYZATION The ability to inspire others to become rights advocates NARRATIVEDECOSTRUCTION The process of learning to deconstruct dominant narratives about power and rights
  19. The understanding that claiming rights is an act of self-care and community care
  20. The weight of complicity when rights are violated nearby
  21. The understanding that rights work requires both urgency and patience
  22. What education can offer those whose narratives are erased
  23. The understanding that rights extend beyond legal frameworks
  24. The ongoing practice of checking your own biases
  25. The ability to imagine and strive for radically just futures APATHYCONFRONTATION The ethical responsibility to challenge apathy in oneself and others LIVEDRIGHTSREALITY The understanding that rights are not just legal, but deeply personal CRITICALHOPECULTIVATION The process of fostering critical hope, acknowledging challenges while striving for change
  26. The skill of translating rights principles into concrete action
  27. The ongoing unfolding of our shared humanity
  28. The ability to critically analyze the language used to discuss rights
  29. The ability to listen deeply to understand the rights experiences of others
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  1. The cultivation of a deep sense of interconnectedness with all beings DIFFERENCEBRIDGING The courage to stand in solidarity across differences NARRATIVERECLAMATION The process of reclaiming narratives that have been silenced or distorted
  2. The development of inner conviction that rights are worth defending
  3. The act of intentionally making rights knowledge accessible to all
  4. The lens through which we see the interconnectedness of suffering
  5. The process of transforming outrage into strategic action
  6. The initial stirring that leads to demanding justice
  7. The ultimate outcome: a deeply internalized commitment to human dignity
  8. The process of learning to identify and challenge microaggressions as rights violations
  9. The feeling of possibility when rights are truly realized
  10. The process of unlearning harmful societal norms that violate rights
  11. The fertile ground where seeds of justice are sown
  12. The act of using creative expression to communicate rights issues
  13. The energy that propels movements for change
  14. The ability to navigate the complexities of cultural relativism with universal principles
  15. The quiet strength found in claiming your inherent entitlements DEHUMANIZATIONDEFY The ability to see the human behind the label
  16. The cultivation of a long-term vision for a rights-respecting world EVERYDAYRESISTANCEPOWER The understanding that even small acts of resistance matter HOPEANDGRIEFNAVIGATION The ability to hold both the pain of injustice and the hope for change
  17. The ability to connect seemingly disparate struggles for justice
  18. The tool that helps us see beyond 'us' and 'them' CONSCIENCE The inner compass guiding action for what's right
  19. The inner nudge that compels you to speak out
  20. The collective strength that can reshape power
  21. The quiet knowing of inherent worth ECHOES The echo of silenced voices that education can amplify

50 Clues: The energy that propels movements for change • The ongoing unfolding of our shared humanity • The inner nudge that compels you to speak out • The collective strength that can reshape power • The ongoing practice of checking your own biases • The fertile ground where seeds of justice are sown • The act of bearing witness, even when uncomfortable • ...

Unit 1 List 1 Vocabulary 2022-09-28

Unit 1 List 1 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom
  2. an authority or power that rules on behalf of the people
  3. a government that has no limits on the powers of their leaders
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  1. that which benefits society as a whole which includes health, safety, and welfare
  2. a form of government where the people hold the power either directly or through elected officials
  3. a document that includes the fundamental laws and principles by which a country is governed
  4. a government that limited power through specific documents containing laws
  5. a statement in a constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government
  6. rights that are outlined in the Constitution/Bill of Rights
  7. a state of lawlessness and disorder usually resulting from the absence of government
  8. a form of government where the political power is shared between the Federal government and state governments
  9. to approve, as in approval of an amendment to the Constitution

12 Clues: an authority or power that rules on behalf of the people • rights that are outlined in the Constitution/Bill of Rights • to approve, as in approval of an amendment to the Constitution • a government that has no limits on the powers of their leaders • a way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom • ...

The Formation of Our Government 2017-05-21

The Formation of Our Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Known as “Incident on King Street”.
  2. First president of the United States.
  3. Washington’s speech that warned us not to do certain things.
  4. English colonies where  republican government ideas were starting to see the light.
  5. 1st Constitution of the United States, weak form of government .
  6. speech that Linciln gave that changed the perspectives of the American citizens on slavery.
  7. “Great Charter” written in 1215.
  8. War between Union and Confederacy.
  9. Creator of the bank of the United States.
  10. 1st self government.
  11. Cause of the Civil War.
  12. Taxed commercial and legal documents.
Down
  1. Constitutional compromise that stated that there will be two houses in Congress.
  2. Who banned colonists from settling West of the Appalachian Mountains.
  3. Wrote Common Sense and urged colonists to fight for their independence
  4. Political disagreement that took place between 1765 and 1783
  5. Founded the modern day Democratic Party.
  6. Idea that the power of the government is separated into three different branches.
  7. Wrote Declaration of Independence,
  8. System setup to ensure that one branch of the government is not more powerful than another.
  9. Expressed his ideas about, separation between State and Church
  10. First ten amendments to the Constitution.
  11. Wrote the Gettysburg address for the people of America.
  12. Wrote Bill of Rights
  13. Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.

25 Clues: Wrote Bill of Rights • 1st self government. • Cause of the Civil War. • “Great Charter” written in 1215. • Wrote Declaration of Independence, • War between Union and Confederacy. • Known as “Incident on King Street”. • First president of the United States. • Taxed commercial and legal documents. • Founded the modern day Democratic Party. • ...

Vocab Choice Board 2022-04-07

Vocab Choice Board crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The bill of rights are made of ______ments
  2. spacious, roomy
  3. still in existence
  4. World War two was absolute _____.
  5. The men were going to _____ the corpse into the ground.
  6. sarcastic
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  1. to involve in; to connect with or be related to
  2. The acid was very _______ on the structure.
  3. (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty
  4. to hate
  5. to differentiate between two or more things

11 Clues: to hate • sarcastic • spacious, roomy • still in existence • World War two was absolute _____. • The bill of rights are made of ______ments • The acid was very _______ on the structure. • to differentiate between two or more things • to involve in; to connect with or be related to • The men were going to _____ the corpse into the ground. • ...

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-09

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. aka patient self-determination act
  2. the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____.
  3. Will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death
  4. making a mistake/error that could result in an injury
  5. principles of morality
  6. written statements that hurt someone else's reputation
Down
  1. prevents an insurer from denying coverage due to a specific illness
  2. knowingly performs a procedure incorrectly due to negligence resulting in an injury
  3. employer
  4. employee

10 Clues: employer • employee • principles of morality • aka patient self-determination act • making a mistake/error that could result in an injury • the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____. • written statements that hurt someone else's reputation • Will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death • ...

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-09

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. aka patient self-determination act
  2. the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____.
  3. Will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death
  4. making a mistake/error that could result in an injury
  5. principles of morality
  6. written statements that hurt someone else's reputation
Down
  1. prevents an insurer from denying coverage due to a specific illness
  2. knowingly performs a procedure incorrectly due to negligence resulting in an injury
  3. employer
  4. employee

10 Clues: employer • employee • principles of morality • aka patient self-determination act • making a mistake/error that could result in an injury • the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____. • written statements that hurt someone else's reputation • Will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death • ...

The Constitution At Work 2025-04-07

The Constitution At Work crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first ten Amendments of the Constitution
  2. the national level of government
  3. the people carry out their power by electing these
  4. the Army and Navy were established to provide for the ____ ____
  5. the overall purpose of ____ is to establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, and provide for the common defense
  6. citizens should stay ______ about national issues
  7. The federal courts establish _______ for Americans
  8. a uniform system of laws is enforced by the _______
  9. the government receives power from the ________
  10. peace at home
  11. the freedom to protest is also called this
  12. this amendment protects the freedom of speech and religion
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  1. the well-being of everyone
  2. the opening statement of the Constitution
  3. this amendment states that no citizen may be denied "due process of law"
  4. to have a fair trial
  5. this Amendment was the focus of the Supreme Court case Gideon v Wainright
  6. Another word for freedom
  7. the Bill of Rights originally did not apply to this level of government
  8. voting is a citizen's _______
  9. the Preamble describes the purposes of the _____
  10. this branch carries out laws through departments and agencies
  11. something that is guaranteed to citizens
  12. in order to ensure a peaceful, democratic society, we must ____ others' rights
  13. organization that supports the "general welfare"
  14. To ensure justice, all citizens are entitled to ____ protection of the law

26 Clues: peace at home • to have a fair trial • Another word for freedom • the well-being of everyone • voting is a citizen's _______ • the national level of government • something that is guaranteed to citizens • the opening statement of the Constitution • the freedom to protest is also called this • the first ten Amendments of the Constitution • ...

How a Bill Becomes a Law 2024-03-19

How a Bill Becomes a Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. , The subcommittee recommends bills to the committee.
  2. , When the members decide to be for or against the bill.
  3. , An Idea
  4. , The committee decides what to do with the bills.
  5. , The bill is sent to the other chamber (House to Senate, Senate to House).
  6. , Once the bill has gone through all the steps to be sent to the House or Senate.
  7. , When the bill gets sent to the President.
  8. , Presidents Denial
Down
  1. , Finished Process
  2. , The bill is placed on the House or Senate calendar for review.
  3. , The committee gives the bills to either the House or Senate.
  4. , A written report of a bill that explains its purpose.
  5. , The House and Senate can still pass a bill that the president Vetos.
  6. , The house and senate debate what to do with the bill.
  7. , The subcommittee further studies the bills.

15 Clues: , An Idea • , Finished Process • , Presidents Denial • , When the bill gets sent to the President. • , The subcommittee further studies the bills. • , The committee decides what to do with the bills. • , The subcommittee recommends bills to the committee. • , A written report of a bill that explains its purpose. • , The house and senate debate what to do with the bill. • ...

100 turning points 2020-10-13

100 turning points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What was the first state to ratify the constitution
  2. Calhoun, who began the Nullification Crisis
  3. Which bank did Andrew Jackson go to battle over
  4. What's the name of the canal that connects the Hudson and Albany
  5. What was the main ship the pilgrims sailed to America
  6. What was the result at the battle of York Town
  7. Which president signed into law the Indian Removal Act
  8. of Rights, What major document was drafted in America during 1789
  9. What famous invention was invented by Samuel Morse
  10. Who fired the "shot heard around the world"
  11. Massacre, What happened after a mob harassed British soldiers in 1770
  12. Who entered American soil in 1492
Down
  1. What superstition caused 30 people to be hung in 1692
  2. What country set fire to Washington DC
  3. What state did president Jefferson purchase
  4. Washington, Who helped spark the French and Indian war
  5. Congress, Who adopted the Declaration of Independence
  6. Who saved the pilgrims in 1621
  7. Slaves, Who were taken from their homes and sold in 1619
  8. Alderman, Who killed king Phillip in 1676
  9. First English settlement in America
  10. Who was Marbury debating against in the supreme court
  11. Scott, Who sued the supreme court in 1857
  12. Falls, Where was the first female rights convention located
  13. What valuable metal is discovered all over California

25 Clues: Who saved the pilgrims in 1621 • Who entered American soil in 1492 • First English settlement in America • What country set fire to Washington DC • Alderman, Who killed king Phillip in 1676 • Scott, Who sued the supreme court in 1857 • What state did president Jefferson purchase • Calhoun, who began the Nullification Crisis • Who fired the "shot heard around the world" • ...

American History 2024-09-09

American History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Massachusetts town known for its witch trials in 1692.
  2. - Communication device introduced by Samuel Morse in 1844.
  3. - Began in 1619 when the first African slaves were sold in America.
  4. - The ship that brought Pilgrims to the New World in 1620
  5. - Native American who helped save the Pilgrims in 1621
  6. - Territory purchased from France by President Jefferson in 1803.
  7. - Location of the first women's rights convention in 1848.
  8. Explorer who arrived in the New world in 1492
  9. Removal- Policy initiated by Andrew Jackson in 1830, leading to the Trail of Tears.
  10. - The Continental Congress adopted this important document in 1776.
  11. - Where the British were defeated in 1781, leading to the end of the Revolutionary War. Constitution - Framework for the U.S. government, drafted in 1787
  12. - Landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 that established judicial review.
  13. Philip - Native American leader whose war against settlers began in 1675
  14. of Rights - First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1789.
Down
  1. - Future U.S. president who ignited the French and Indian War in 1754.
  2. Canal - Important waterway begun in 1817, connecting New York to the Great Lakes.
  3. First permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607
  4. - Plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that denied citizenship to African Americans in 1857.
  5. - Location of the 1770 Massacre that increased tensions between colonists and Britain. Lexington - Site of the "Shot Heard Round the World" in 1775.
  6. Bank - Institution Andrew Jackson battled over in 1832.
  7. - Crisis sparked by John C. Calhoun in 1828 over states' rights.
  8. - State where gold was discovered in 1848, sparking a rush of settlers.

22 Clues: Explorer who arrived in the New world in 1492 • - Native American who helped save the Pilgrims in 1621 • Bank - Institution Andrew Jackson battled over in 1832. • - Massachusetts town known for its witch trials in 1692. • - The ship that brought Pilgrims to the New World in 1620 • - Communication device introduced by Samuel Morse in 1844. • ...

Crossword EOC Review 1-3 2021-04-13

Crossword EOC Review 1-3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Term for a freedman who enters into a farming deal with former owner to work the land and divide the harvest
  2. Town that sprang up overnight, often in a mining area
  3. African American troops in the West were called _______ Soldiers
  4. Republican who won the 1860 Presidential Election
  5. Thick clumps of grass and soil used to construct houses
  6. Name of the railroad that was completed in 1869
  7. Wrote about his experiences as former slave
  8. Southern white who supported Reconstruction
Down
  1. Federal fort in the harbor of Charleston
  2. Derogatory term for people in the North who arrived to help the freedmen
  3. Constitutional Amendment that prohibits denial of voting rights on the basis of race
  4. The government act that granted free land to settlers after improving it for 6 months
  5. Just after the Civil War, _____ _____ were written by Southern states to prevent freedmen from having the same rights as whites
  6. The 14th Amendment established everyone's right to Due _______
  7. Bill which prohibited discrimination based on race
  8. The enforced separation of different racial groups
  9. Lincoln's ____________ Proclamation declared that slaves in states in rebellion would be free in January 1863
  10. Indian tribe native to the Black Hills of South Dakota
  11. A misguided attempt by the United States to "Americanize" indians was known as the _____ Act

19 Clues: Federal fort in the harbor of Charleston • Wrote about his experiences as former slave • Southern white who supported Reconstruction • Name of the railroad that was completed in 1869 • Republican who won the 1860 Presidential Election • Bill which prohibited discrimination based on race • The enforced separation of different racial groups • ...

The Constitutional Convention 2025-01-16

The Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The method used so knowledged officials can elect the president.
  2. The final governing document of the U.S.
  3. What anti-federalists wanted so that people had a more direct impact on the government.
  4. Compromise of 3 out of 5 slaves were counted to the states total population.
  5. The last name of who made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, the Federalist essays.
  6. Made states have representation equal to their population.
  7. an uprising against debt collection and tax policies.
  8. made every state have equal representation.
  9. Someone who did not support the ratification of the constitution without a bill of rights.
  10. Colonies got together and established an army and made Washington commander.
Down
  1. The ruling document of early America.
  2. What Federalists wanted so that knowledgeable officials could run the government.
  3. The only state that did not attend the constitutional convention.
  4. A list of the rights U.S. citizens have.
  5. What our government has so that every state has equal representation and has representation based on population.
  6. The place where the constitution was made.
  7. Compromise that defined the legislative structure and representation each state would have.
  8. The last name of one of the most important anti-federalists
  9. Someone who supported the ratification of the new constitution.
  10. The last name of America's first president and incredible leader

20 Clues: The ruling document of early America. • A list of the rights U.S. citizens have. • The final governing document of the U.S. • The place where the constitution was made. • made every state have equal representation. • an uprising against debt collection and tax policies. • Made states have representation equal to their population. • ...

Enlightenment Review 2022-12-13

Enlightenment Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People who want more than they have
  2. This scientist is responsible for the theory of gravity
  3. All humans have these equally at birth
  4. Latin word for "rose," Nom. S
  5. Featured on the 100 dollar bill
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  1. The opposite of slavery
  2. "Cogito ergo sum"
  3. Our government branches today have this.

8 Clues: "Cogito ergo sum" • The opposite of slavery • Latin word for "rose," Nom. S • Featured on the 100 dollar bill • People who want more than they have • All humans have these equally at birth • Our government branches today have this. • This scientist is responsible for the theory of gravity

Freedom Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-03

Freedom Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Declaration of Independence says all men are created ______
  2. Main crop of the South in the 1800s.
  3. Cast a ballot or make a decision.
  4. People who are forced to work against their will.
  5. The North and South fought in the _______ war.
  6. African Americans used the Underground _______________ to get to freedom.
Down
  1. To run away from danger.
  2. The Bill of Rights is part of this important document.
  3. President
  4. If you have liberty, you are _______.

10 Clues: President • To run away from danger. • Cast a ballot or make a decision. • Main crop of the South in the 1800s. • If you have liberty, you are _______. • The North and South fought in the _______ war. • People who are forced to work against their will. • The Bill of Rights is part of this important document. • ...

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-09

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. knowingly performs a procedure incorrectly due to negligence resulting in an injury
  2. employer
  3. principles of morality
  4. prevents an insurer from denying coverage due to a specific illness
  5. written statements that hurt someone else's reputation
Down
  1. the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____.
  2. making a mistake/error that could result in an injury
  3. employee
  4. aka patient self-determination act
  5. will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death

10 Clues: employee • employer • principles of morality • aka patient self-determination act • making a mistake/error that could result in an injury • the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____. • written statements that hurt someone else's reputation • will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death • ...

HISTORY 2016-04-19

HISTORY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the elected executive head of a state of the United States
  2. a note or guarantee issued by the government
  3. one of the constituent states of the newly established United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution
  4. the term for the fact that the powers of government are divided into three different branches
  5. an addition to a formal document such as a constitution
  6. the judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively
  7. any of various legislative or governing bodies
Down
  1. in comparative federalism and comparative constitutionalism reserved powers
  2. a series of laws in a constitution that protect specific rights of citizens
  3. the lower house of the United States
  4. system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
  5. a type of government in witch powers and duties between the states and the national government are shared
  6. a document that outlines fundamental laws and principals of law
  7. the highs court of the United State
  8. the legislative body of a country or state
  9. having the power to put plans, powers, actions, or laws into affect

16 Clues: the highs court of the United State • the lower house of the United States • the legislative body of a country or state • a note or guarantee issued by the government • any of various legislative or governing bodies • an addition to a formal document such as a constitution • the elected executive head of a state of the United States • ...

first 5 presidents review 2021-03-03

first 5 presidents review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a two party system emerged while he was in office.
  2. what was added while washington was president.
  3. approved the monroe doctrine.
  4. people who exsplored the louisiana purchase.
Down
  1. led the louisiana purchase.
  2. the first 5 presidents were?
  3. led the war of 1812.
  4. made the first american clock.
  5. the bill of rights were added to the constitution while he was in office.
  6. who we bought the louisiana teritory from.

10 Clues: led the war of 1812. • led the louisiana purchase. • the first 5 presidents were? • approved the monroe doctrine. • made the first american clock. • who we bought the louisiana teritory from. • people who exsplored the louisiana purchase. • what was added while washington was president. • a two party system emerged while he was in office. • ...

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-09

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. employer
  2. Will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death
  3. knowingly performs a procedure incorrectly due to negligence resulting in an injury
  4. the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____.
  5. employee
Down
  1. making a mistake/error that could result in an injury
  2. aka patient self-determination act
  3. written statements that hurt someone else's reputation
  4. prevents an insurer from denying coverage due to a specific illness
  5. principles of morality

10 Clues: employer • employee • principles of morality • aka patient self-determination act • making a mistake/error that could result in an injury • written statements that hurt someone else's reputation • the patients' bill of rights was approved by the ____. • Will, patient's desires regarding medical treatment before death • ...

Washington's Presidency 2023-02-23

Washington's Presidency crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What did Washington do to the bill of rights during his presidency?
  2. How many bills did Washington veto?
  3. Happened 1791-1794.
  4. Signed this for peace between Great Britain and the U.S.
  5. First Vice president.
  6. He was inaugurated when he was ___.
  7. This address from Washington is one of the most celebrated addresses in the history of America.
  8. Washington created the first Presidential ____.
  9. Washington assigned this to be the first official date of Thanksgiving.
Down
  1. Washingtons top advisor.
  2. Happened May 31, 1790.
  3. His second inaugural address is the ____ ever delivered.
  4. Created this tax in 1790.
  5. Created this act in 1794.
  6. Washington was the only president in US history to not live here.

15 Clues: Happened 1791-1794. • First Vice president. • Happened May 31, 1790. • Washingtons top advisor. • Created this tax in 1790. • Created this act in 1794. • How many bills did Washington veto? • He was inaugurated when he was ___. • Washington created the first Presidential ____. • His second inaugural address is the ____ ever delivered. • ...

Laws & Government 2022-01-25

Laws & Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If it is vetoed, the bill can start
  2. House of
  3. Evaluates laws
  4. includes both the House and the Senate
  5. the judicial branch does this with laws
  6. President does this to stop a bill from law
  7. If it passes in the _______, it then goes to the House of Representatives
  8. number of justices on the Supreme Court
Down
  1. the highest court
  2. Both Houses then vote on it, if it passes it goes to the _________
  3. before it's a BILL
  4. before it's a law
  5. To pass, they will then _______ on it
  6. Number of branches of government
  7. The President can veto or ________ a bill

15 Clues: House of • Evaluates laws • the highest court • before it's a law • before it's a BILL • Number of branches of government • If it is vetoed, the bill can start • To pass, they will then _______ on it • includes both the House and the Senate • the judicial branch does this with laws • number of justices on the Supreme Court • The President can veto or ________ a bill • ...

8-7 2022-04-26

8-7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. piece of paper
  2. can I have the bill
  3. the dog barks
  4. the bill
  5. the bill please
  6. did
  7. already
  8. calculated
  9. add together
Down
  1. the receipt
  2. gave
  3. old way to get servers attention
  4. I would like to pay
  5. Miss, don't use
  6. the dog barked
  7. round it to
  8. keep the change
  9. tip
  10. rude way to get servers attention

19 Clues: did • tip • gave • already • the bill • calculated • the receipt • round it to • add together • the dog barks • piece of paper • the dog barked • Miss, don't use • keep the change • the bill please • can I have the bill • I would like to pay • old way to get servers attention • rude way to get servers attention

Cross word puzzle for ss final 2023-05-22

Cross word puzzle for ss final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People who support the Republic party
  2. The branch that rules if laws are constitutional
  3. To change the constitution
  4. Laws put in place to make sure the leader doesn't get two powerful
  5. The person that wrote the bill of right
  6. This branch has two houses and makes laws
  7. The introduction to the constitution
  8. How the branches of government keep each other from gaining to much power
Down
  1. This is were they separated different branches of government
  2. The first 10 rights
  3. This branch enforces laws
  4. The people who support the federalist party

12 Clues: The first 10 rights • This branch enforces laws • To change the constitution • The introduction to the constitution • People who support the Republic party • The person that wrote the bill of right • This branch has two houses and makes laws • The people who support the federalist party • The branch that rules if laws are constitutional • ...

4a Crossword 2025-01-13

4a Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The second president of the USA.
  2. Enslaved people counted as _/5th of a person in the population count.
  3. The Presidents' advisors.
  4. The ______ Compromise, combined the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan.
  5. This branch is home to The President.
  6. This branch is home to The Supreme Court.
  7. How many Houses do we have in Congress?
  8. to approve a document like the Constitution.
  9. This branch is home to Congress.
Down
  1. __________ and Balances.
  2. This is where the Constitutional Convention was located.
  3. _________ of Confederation-USA's first Government.
  4. The first President of the USA.
  5. The president will serve for ____ years.
  6. The president is known as the "Commander in ______"
  7. The _____ of Rights are the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  8. How many senators per state?

17 Clues: __________ and Balances. • The Presidents' advisors. • How many senators per state? • The first President of the USA. • The second president of the USA. • This branch is home to Congress. • This branch is home to The President. • How many Houses do we have in Congress? • The president will serve for ____ years. • This branch is home to The Supreme Court. • ...

Freedom Week Crossword 2024-09-20

Freedom Week Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. are seven of these in the constitution
  2. branch of government that houses the vice president and president-
  3. of confederation-served as the first constitution
  4. ruled by one person
Down
  1. first 10 amendments-Bill of Rights
  2. compromise- 3 out of 5 slaves were counted in state's population
  3. fourth of july- independence day
  4. territory controlled by two levels of government
  5. king or queen rules
  6. Locke- philosopher and federalist

10 Clues: king or queen rules • ruled by one person • fourth of july- independence day • Locke- philosopher and federalist • first 10 amendments-Bill of Rights • are seven of these in the constitution • territory controlled by two levels of government • of confederation-served as the first constitution • compromise- 3 out of 5 slaves were counted in state's population • ...

Democracy - 1 2015-10-14

Democracy - 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the person in charge of a meeting
  2. the Cabinet is a group of all Ministers (mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate).
  3. the governent’s plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  4. the agreement by the rpovinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  5. a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament
  6. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
Down
  1. to change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament
  2. a change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it
  3. one of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings
  4. of two chambers or rooms. Canada’s Parliament is made up of two separate Chambers. They are the Senate and the House of Commons
  5. the city where a country’s legislature is located and the government carries out its business. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Each province and territory also has a capital city and a legislature.
  6. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  7. a group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  8. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party

14 Clues: the person in charge of a meeting • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament • one of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings • the governent’s plan for how it will collect and spend money each year • a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country • ...

3RD GRADE GOVERNMENT REVIEW 2022-05-04

3RD GRADE GOVERNMENT REVIEW crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Form of government, people have the power to make decisions
  2. - people who live in a community
  3. - stop a bill from passing
  4. - this branch makes laws
  5. - 10 basic freedoms
  6. - Make laws and provide services to keep communities safe, organized, and clean.
Down
  1. - money collected by the government to pay for things
  2. - tells how to run government and what the rights of the citizens are
  3. - actions that show the character traits of a good citizen
  4. - this branch approves laws
  5. - rules made by the government
  6. - this branch checks the laws

12 Clues: - 10 basic freedoms • - this branch makes laws • - stop a bill from passing • - this branch approves laws • - this branch checks the laws • - rules made by the government • - people who live in a community • - money collected by the government to pay for things • - actions that show the character traits of a good citizen • ...

Government 2022-10-21

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Under the Articles of Confederation, states could print their own...
  2. "we the people" is the start to the _______ of the constitution
  3. argued for the abolition of slavery
  4. Number of states that had to agree in order to change the Articles of Confederation
  5. plan favored by large states
  6. spoke little at constitutional convention (America's first president)
  7. led call to replace articles of confederation
Down
  1. America's First Constitution
  2. "father of the constitution"
  3. federal law is the ________ law of the land.
  4. articles of confederation were changed because they were too...
  5. Article 1 of the constitution establishes ________ branch.
  6. former American Revolutionary soldiers are mad in Massachussetts
  7. minimum age to be president
  8. branch that enforces the laws
  9. compromise that settles dispute between large and small states
  10. plan favored by small states
  11. branch that interprets the laws
  12. refused to sign Constitution until a bill of rights was added
  13. branch that makes laws

20 Clues: branch that makes laws • minimum age to be president • America's First Constitution • "father of the constitution" • plan favored by large states • plan favored by small states • branch that enforces the laws • branch that interprets the laws • argued for the abolition of slavery • federal law is the ________ law of the land. • led call to replace articles of confederation • ...

Jenna's Missouri Constitution 2024-02-29

Jenna's Missouri Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What type of organizations are exempt from taxation?
  2. What is the maximum amount of years one can serve in the General Assembly?
  3. What type of people are disqualified from voting?
  4. What is the most common way that the Missouri Constitution can be amended?
  5. What is the cut off age for free education in Missouri?
  6. Which election is held in November of even numbered years?
  7. How many constitutions has Missouri had?
  8. Which election is held in August of even numbered years?
  9. What type of direct democracy is it when voters submit proposed law to the people?
  10. How many elected officers are in the executive branch?
  11. Assembly What is the House of Representatives and the Senate together called?
  12. What does the Missouri budget need to be at the end of each year?
  13. What is the power the government has to deny a bill?
  14. Where are Senators and Representatives elected from?
  15. What kind of governments gain their power from the Missouri State Constitution?
Down
  1. What is representation in the General Assembly determined by?
  2. What type of legislature does Missouri have?
  3. Who elects members of the General Assembly?
  4. What is the highest state court in Missouri?
  5. What is the most common type of city government in Missouri?
  6. What is the source of power for the government?
  7. Who has the power to create laws in Missouri?
  8. What type of employee is not allowed to serve in the General Assembly?
  9. Which election is held as needed?
  10. How many sections are in the Missouri Bill of Rights?
  11. What are judges chosen through in Missouri?

26 Clues: Which election is held as needed? • How many constitutions has Missouri had? • Who elects members of the General Assembly? • What are judges chosen through in Missouri? • What type of legislature does Missouri have? • What is the highest state court in Missouri? • Who has the power to create laws in Missouri? • What is the source of power for the government? • ...

The Enlightenment 2021-03-08

The Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An advanced type of math that studies change
  2. betrayal of one's country
  3. to get something at where it is made
  4. the thing that keeps us on earth
  5. a priest who carries out religous dutys
  6. right that every person is born with and that can not be taken away
  7. A disease outbreak in many regions
Down
  1. A person who sees the worst in a situation
  2. to do something that has never been done before
  3. an expert in a specific academic subject
  4. a person who repersents goverment
  5. To accept or endure
  6. the ability to think logaicaly
  7. of rights laws that protect the freedom of a citizen
  8. a representative

15 Clues: a representative • To accept or endure • betrayal of one's country • the ability to think logaicaly • the thing that keeps us on earth • a person who repersents goverment • A disease outbreak in many regions • to get something at where it is made • a priest who carries out religous dutys • an expert in a specific academic subject • A person who sees the worst in a situation • ...

Bill of Rights (Alvaro Garcia, Joanna Hernandez, Samantha Garcia) 2022-09-28

Bill of Rights (Alvaro Garcia, Joanna Hernandez, Samantha Garcia) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fair speedy trial
  2. right to jury
  3. speech, press, assembly, religion, petition
  4. state rights
  5. Guns/ Weapons
  6. unreasonable search and seizure
  7. be careful for what you say
  8. gay rights, abortion rights
  9. minor felony(lawsuit)
Down
  1. this is a main tenant of the tenth amendment
  2. "Hey are you trying to _____ out of prison?"
  3. blamed for a crime twice
  4. document full of laws from the state
  5. certain restrictions
  6. militaristic refuge
  7. I plead the ________
  8. don't allow troops to be in your home
  9. the right to own weapons
  10. being accused of murder/manslaughter
  11. to take hold

20 Clues: state rights • to take hold • right to jury • Guns/ Weapons • fair speedy trial • militaristic refuge • certain restrictions • I plead the ________ • minor felony(lawsuit) • blamed for a crime twice • the right to own weapons • be careful for what you say • gay rights, abortion rights • unreasonable search and seizure • document full of laws from the state • ...

fundamental predicable 2021-10-20

fundamental predicable crossword puzzle
Across
  1. government is not all powerful
  2. the people elect public office holders to make laws
Down
  1. was served as a model for the bill or rights
  2. this document gave us the principle of rule of law
  3. citizens give authority to the government
  4. established structure for the united states government
  5. action by general assembly or constitutional convention
  6. everyone including government officials have to follow the law
  7. expresses the reasons why the constitution was written
  8. first form of national government
  9. the people rule

11 Clues: the people rule • government is not all powerful • first form of national government • citizens give authority to the government • was served as a model for the bill or rights • this document gave us the principle of rule of law • the people elect public office holders to make laws • established structure for the united states government • ...

Rights Revision 2024-10-20

Rights Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the method used for changing the wording of the Australian Constitution
  2. basic freedoms or standards that promote and uphold the dignity of all people, and are guaranteed by a moral sense of duty or by the law
  3. the right of a group or race of people to make decisions about their own lives according to their own view, values and beliefs
  4. a system of government in which members of parliament are voted in by the people, and represent the wishes of the people
  5. a Latin term meaning ‘beyond the powers’; a law made beyond (i.e. outside) the powers of the parliament
  6. a proposed law that has been presented to parliament to become law
  7. rights that are stated in the Australian Constitution. These rights are entrenched, meaning they can only be changed by referendum
  8. the upper house of Commonwealth Parliament
  9. to abolish or cancel a law (e.g. the cancellation of common law by passing an Act of Parliament)
Down
  1. law made by judges through decisions made in cases
  2. a political system in which the people elect members of parliament to represent them in government
  3. a set of rules and principles that guide the way Australia is governed
  4. rights that are not expressly stated in the Australian Constitution but are considered to exist through interpretation by the High Court
  5. Latin term meaning ‘empty land
  6. to collect all law on one topic together into a single statute
  7. law made by parliament

16 Clues: law made by parliament • Latin term meaning ‘empty land • the upper house of Commonwealth Parliament • law made by judges through decisions made in cases • to collect all law on one topic together into a single statute • a proposed law that has been presented to parliament to become law • a set of rules and principles that guide the way Australia is governed • ...

25 Turning Points 2022-10-05

25 Turning Points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. continental congress adopts the declaration of independence when?
  2. A trial that killed people that were suspected to be witches?
  3. The Boston Massacre happened what year?
  4. What super negative thing started in America 1619?
  5. Vitory of a battle in 1781?
  6. Supreme Court decides it's Supremacy with______in 1803?
Down
  1. What war starts after a settler kills a Native American in 1675?
  2. James town was founded in what year?
  3. George Washington ignites what in 1754?
  4. What arrives to America in 1620?
  5. Who arrives to the "New World" in 1492?
  6. Bill of _____ drafted in 1789?

12 Clues: Vitory of a battle in 1781? • Bill of _____ drafted in 1789? • What arrives to America in 1620? • James town was founded in what year? • The Boston Massacre happened what year? • George Washington ignites what in 1754? • Who arrives to the "New World" in 1492? • What super negative thing started in America 1619? • Supreme Court decides it's Supremacy with______in 1803? • ...

Constitution Crossword 2024-05-08

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. where the supreme court interprets laws
  2. dividing power between the national government and the state government
  3. the fourth president of the USA and helped write the bill of rights
  4. gives each branch of the government different powers
  5. where the leader has specific things the constitution prevents them from doing
Down
  1. support in elected representatives
  2. where Congress makes laws
  3. the first 10 amendments in the constitution
  4. the introduction to the constitution
  5. makes the branch's divided up with separate powers
  6. a change to the constitution
  7. the branch where the president executes laws

12 Clues: where Congress makes laws • a change to the constitution • support in elected representatives • the introduction to the constitution • where the supreme court interprets laws • the first 10 amendments in the constitution • the branch where the president executes laws • makes the branch's divided up with separate powers • ...

ESOP Crossword 2023-03-28

ESOP Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 401K, Roth, and ESOP are all _____ accounts
  2. One of our customer bill of rights, _____ gracefully
  3. 'I ______ effectively and with composure'
  4. What's the E in EBITA stand for?
  5. Federal law that sets minimum standards and protections for participants in retirement and health plans in the private industry
  6. ESOP Stands for Employee _____ Ownership Plan
Down
  1. How many states does TMT operate in?
  2. Greater goals achieved through relationships with others
  3. Always strive for a first person _______
  4. Vesting Percentage after 4 years
  5. Inspiring each other to take ________ of our potential
  6. Practice ______ Management

12 Clues: Practice ______ Management • Vesting Percentage after 4 years • What's the E in EBITA stand for? • How many states does TMT operate in? • Always strive for a first person _______ • 'I ______ effectively and with composure' • 401K, Roth, and ESOP are all _____ accounts • ESOP Stands for Employee _____ Ownership Plan • One of our customer bill of rights, _____ gracefully • ...

EOC REVIEW! 2014-04-18

EOC REVIEW! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Speech A more informed society has resulted from which Constitutional protection?
  2. A change to the Constitution
  3. Government ruled by a king or queen
  4. Type of government either run by the people directly or indirectly
  5. Type of government ruled by one person
  6. Considered the Father of the Constitution
  7. The idea there was NO need for a Bill of Rights was common among which group?
  8. Review Established by the court case Marburry v. Madison
  9. Ancient civilization in which the Founding Fathers modeled the US government after
  10. Name of the country from which the United States won independence from
Down
  1. Sovereignty Term for when the people hold the power
  2. No government or laws. Everyone is in control of themselves.
  3. The separation of power between the state and local government
  4. Information released by a political group to sway public opinion
  5. States that everyone must follow the law
  6. Government run by a small group, political party, social class, etc.
  7. The document that sets the framework for how our country should be run
  8. Tends to favor tax increases for new social programs
  9. Term to describe a person born or naturalized in the United States
  10. Philosopher who came up with the idea of separation of power between branches of government
  11. Tends to be conservative
  12. Last name of the man who founded the idea of natural law and natural rights

22 Clues: Tends to be conservative • A change to the Constitution • Government ruled by a king or queen • Type of government ruled by one person • States that everyone must follow the law • Considered the Father of the Constitution • Sovereignty Term for when the people hold the power • Tends to favor tax increases for new social programs • ...

american29 2024-06-08

american29 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Laws enforcing segregation.
  2. Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
  3. 1965 Act ensuring suffrage.
  4. City of major protests.
  5. Site of voting rights marches.
  6. Sparked Montgomery Bus Boycott.
  7. Militant movement for rights.
  8. Refusal to use services.
  9. Amendment proposed for gender equality.
  10. 1963 Civil Rights event.
  11. Leader of Civil Rights Movement.
Down
  1. 1954 desegregation case.
  2. 1964 landmark legislation.
  3. School desegregation crisis.
  4. Integrated bus riders.
  5. Civil rights organization.
  6. Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
  7. Nonviolent protests at lunch counters.
  8. Congress of Racial Equality.
  9. Militant Civil Rights leader.

20 Clues: Integrated bus riders. • City of major protests. • 1954 desegregation case. • Refusal to use services. • 1963 Civil Rights event. • 1964 landmark legislation. • Civil rights organization. • Laws enforcing segregation. • 1965 Act ensuring suffrage. • School desegregation crisis. • Congress of Racial Equality. • Militant movement for rights. • Militant Civil Rights leader. • ...

Unit 1 - Citizenship, The Constitution, & The Bill of Rights 2023-10-02

Unit 1 - Citizenship, The Constitution, & The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power of Congress to remove a bad president
  2. the government is not allowed to take these away
  3. this Amendment prevents excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment
  4. resident of a nation with rights/responsibilities
  5. powers are split up between different LEVELS of government
  6. this Amendment provides the freedom of RAPPS
  7. government elected by the people
  8. both the 6th and 7th Amendments provide the right to this in criminal and civil cases
  9. branch of the federal government that makes laws and is known as congress
  10. this Amendment says individuals have many rights not mentioned in the Constitution
  11. this Amendment gives powers to states not given to the federal government
  12. process of becoming a citizen
  13. Checks and (_______) give each branch specific powers over the other branches
  14. document that created our government
  15. branch of the government featuring the Supreme Court
Down
  1. this power lets the Supreme Court overturn laws that are unconstitutional
  2. a government led by a King or a Queen
  3. only the federal government can print and coin this
  4. 2nd Amendments gives the right to own...
  5. this Amendment says you are free from double jeopardy and have the right to remain silent
  6. body made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
  7. some states wouldn't ratify the constitution without this
  8. head of the executive branch of the federal government
  9. level of government responsible for collecting trash
  10. unreasonable search and seizure and warrants with probable cause are required by this Amendment
  11. presidential power to reject laws they don't like
  12. the Articles of (________) established the first version of the US government
  13. this branch of the federal government signs and enforces laws
  14. this level of government is responsible for conducting elections
  15. the 3rd Amendment prevents you from mandatory (_______) of soldiers in your home
  16. before declaring independence, our country was a collection of (_______) colonies

31 Clues: process of becoming a citizen • government elected by the people • document that created our government • a government led by a King or a Queen • 2nd Amendments gives the right to own... • power of Congress to remove a bad president • this Amendment provides the freedom of RAPPS • the government is not allowed to take these away • ...

Layer C 2025-02-28

Layer C crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Representatives- 1st house of legislative Branch
  2. 2nd house of American legislative Branch
  3. of Rights- First 10 amendments
  4. official change, correction, or addition to a law
Down
  1. and Balances- Prevents any branch of getting too powerful
  2. Rebellion- Protest because high taxes
  3. Determines powers and duties of a gov.
  4. Branch- Proposes bills and passes them into laws
  5. Jersey plan- Proposal to create a unicameral legislature with equal representation

9 Clues: of Rights- First 10 amendments • Rebellion- Protest because high taxes • Determines powers and duties of a gov. • 2nd house of American legislative Branch • Branch- Proposes bills and passes them into laws • official change, correction, or addition to a law • of Representatives- 1st house of legislative Branch • and Balances- Prevents any branch of getting too powerful • ...

Constitution Crossword 2022-01-19

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The final authority in matters of law?
  2. People accused of crimes are ensured the right to trial by ___
  3. Powers not listed in the Constitution are reserved to
  4. What form of commerce can states regulate?
  5. What can the President suggest to Congress?
  6. ___ bills must begin in the House of Representatives?
  7. The Senate majority leader
  8. Fraction of state legislatures needed to ratify the amendment
  9. Current U.S. Representative from NJ’s fifth district
  10. the ___ amendment repealed the 21st.
  11. branch that creates the lower federal courts
  12. Fraction of Congress needed to propose an amendment
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  1. What can the President grant to federal offenders?
  2. The idea that the US government divides powers between national and state governments
  3. Who the President appoints in the judicial branch
  4. ___ rights were granted for former slaves in the 15th amendment?
  5. Current US Senator from New Jersey
  6. The provision of lodgings for soldiers that is limited in the bill of rights is called what?
  7. Federal and state governments can both borrow ___
  8. How long do judges hold office for?
  9. What form of commerce can the federal government regulate?
  10. What type of trials can the Senate hold?
  11. ___ were given the right to vote in the 19th amendment
  12. Number of years required to be a resident of the United States to be President
  13. Difference between age requirements of the House and Senate?

25 Clues: The Senate majority leader • Current US Senator from New Jersey • How long do judges hold office for? • the ___ amendment repealed the 21st. • The final authority in matters of law? • What type of trials can the Senate hold? • What form of commerce can states regulate? • What can the President suggest to Congress? • branch that creates the lower federal courts • ...

history 2021-04-12

history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch
  2. of the United States of America
  3. of Rights
  4. of Confederation.
Down
  1. Branch
  2. Branch
  3. of Independence

7 Clues: Branch • Branch • Branch • of Rights • of Independence • of Confederation. • of the United States of America

Bill Gates 2025-10-23

Bill Gates crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bills fathers name
  2. Bills sons name
  3. Bills net worth
  4. Bills elementary school
  5. Bills mothers name
  6. Bills Age
  7. What did Bill want when he was younger
  8. What month Bill was born
  9. Bill gates major
  10. Where Bill was born
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  1. Bills college
  2. Bills wife's age
  3. What Bill went to college for
  4. Bills friend who passed away
  5. Bills Highschool
  6. Bills company
  7. Bill's daughters name
  8. Bills first job
  9. Bills other daughters name
  10. Bills wife

20 Clues: Bills Age • Bills wife • Bills college • Bills company • Bills sons name • Bills first job • Bills net worth • Bills wife's age • Bills Highschool • Bill gates major • Bills fathers name • Bills mothers name • Where Bill was born • Bill's daughters name • Bills elementary school • What month Bill was born • Bills other daughters name • Bills friend who passed away • What Bill went to college for • ...

GA Laws (Food and Drugs) 2024-04-16

GA Laws (Food and Drugs) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch responsible for enforcing laws
  2. Another word that describes what Preamble means
  3. Branch responsible for enacting laws
Down
  1. Article of GA state Constitution where Bill of Rights found
  2. # Constitution Ga approved in 1983
  3. Word that describes Georgia's state Constitution
  4. Branch that interprets laws
  5. State adopted its first Constitution in 1777

8 Clues: Branch that interprets laws • # Constitution Ga approved in 1983 • Branch responsible for enacting laws • Branch responsible for enforcing laws • State adopted its first Constitution in 1777 • Another word that describes what Preamble means • Word that describes Georgia's state Constitution • Article of GA state Constitution where Bill of Rights found

Aiden McNeil Congress Choice Board 2024-03-12

Aiden McNeil Congress Choice Board crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fourth step of a bill becoming a law
  2. Minimum age to run for senate
  3. 27 powers called Congress's __________ powers
  4. How many Senators per state
  5. The "upper" house
  6. Induvial lawmaker
  7. 535 members
Down
  1. Second step of a bill becoming a law
  2. Third step of a bill becoming a law
  3. First step of a bill becoming a law
  4. Body of lawmakers
  5. The branch including the president
  6. 435 members
  7. Congress has the _______ clause
  8. Keep discussion going so no vote happens

15 Clues: 435 members • 535 members • Body of lawmakers • The "upper" house • Induvial lawmaker • How many Senators per state • Minimum age to run for senate • Congress has the _______ clause • The branch including the president • Third step of a bill becoming a law • First step of a bill becoming a law • Second step of a bill becoming a law • Fourth step of a bill becoming a law • ...

Rights 2013-04-10

Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. …..of the family-A person who is in charge.
  2. position Made up of or carried out by persons having high rank or status:
  3. physical strength
  4. A hundred years ago man was the……who treated his family as his private property
  5. be the hub of the universe
  6. the work of taking care of children until they are old enough to look after themselves:
  7. Men were …. rulers. Aperson, especially a ruler, who has unlimited power over other people, and often uses it unfairly and cruelly
  8. to the new realities
  9. Women didn’t have money so they were…..on men.
  10. the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money
Down
  1. housework: cleaning,cooking
  2. a woman whose work is inside the home, doing the cleaning, cooking, etc., and who usually does not have any other job
  3. Started at the end of the 19th century.Women were given more rights thanks to it.
  4. the legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or died:
  5. … Family- a family group that consists only of father, mother, and children
  6. out of parents not legally married to each other:
  7. shouldn't a woman have a job after years of child-rearing?
  8. duties
  9. the raising of children and all the responsibilities and activities that are involved in it
  10. the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs:Men are often expected to be the ……in a family.
  11. for example a child to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility

21 Clues: duties • physical strength • to the new realities • be the hub of the universe • housework: cleaning,cooking • …..of the family-A person who is in charge. • Women didn’t have money so they were…..on men. • out of parents not legally married to each other: • shouldn't a woman have a job after years of child-rearing? • ...

Government Vocabulary 2023-02-24

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first ten amendments in the Constitution.
  2. The laws of the federal government.
  3. The branch that executes laws. They also have the power to veto a law.
  4. The state government and federal government’s relationship
  5. A change to a law.
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  1. The branch that makes and proposes laws
  2. The branch that interprets law in court.
  3. A portion of land in a country.
  4. A person who was elected to lead a state.
  5. To formally approve.
  6. To decline a proposed law.

11 Clues: A change to a law. • To formally approve. • To decline a proposed law. • A portion of land in a country. • The laws of the federal government. • The branch that makes and proposes laws • The branch that interprets law in court. • A person who was elected to lead a state. • The first ten amendments in the Constitution. • ...

The Simple Gift 2023-08-25

The Simple Gift crossword puzzle
Across
  1. billy's last name
  2. caitlin's friend, starting with K
  3. 'old___' - homeless man
  4. activity caitlin was doing when she first met billy
  5. the main theme of the book
  6. librarian
  7. where did billy and old bill get a job?
  8. cailtin's friend, starting with P
  9. where does billy move to?
  10. what does old bill give to billy
  11. rich girl
  12. 'mr. _____' - best teacher at this school
  13. the main character
Down
  1. what is the first poem of the book?
  2. cailtin's last name
  3. train driver
  4. old bill calls his carriage the 'bendarat _____'?
  5. old bill's daughter
  6. where did billy grow up?
  7. last name of the author
  8. where do billy and caitlin meet?
  9. what colour was the ring that billy bought caitlin?
  10. billy's dog's name

23 Clues: librarian • rich girl • train driver • billy's last name • billy's dog's name • the main character • cailtin's last name • old bill's daughter • 'old___' - homeless man • last name of the author • where did billy grow up? • where does billy move to? • the main theme of the book • where do billy and caitlin meet? • what does old bill give to billy • caitlin's friend, starting with K • ...

Constitution Chapter 5 Questions 2021-09-30

Constitution Chapter 5 Questions crossword puzzle
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  1. who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
  2. which branch of the feudal government makes the laws?
  3. this plan was the same as the Virginia Plan but had these differences: legislature would only have one house instead of 2 and the voting in that house would be equal for all states
  4. where was the Constitutional Convention held?
  5. what pamphlets were written to support the ratification of the Constitution?
  6. what group authored the Articles of Confederation
  7. A rebellion against the State of Mass. b/c of high taxes, led by Daniel Shays, a farmer
Down
  1. who had the most power under the Constitution
  2. who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention?
  3. which branch of the feudal government interprets the laws?
  4. which branch of the feudal government enforces the laws?
  5. who created the Virginia Plan?
  6. who helped to create the Wilderness Road?
  7. amendments to the Constitution that protect individual rights
  8. Plan this plan broke the government into three branches; legislative, executive, and judicial and the legislative branch would have 2 houses
  9. who wrote the Bill of Rights
  10. what states insisted on a Bill of Rights before they would ratify the Constitution?
  11. what group favored the ratification of the Constitution?
  12. means to pass or accept

19 Clues: means to pass or accept • who wrote the Bill of Rights • who created the Virginia Plan? • who helped to create the Wilderness Road? • who had the most power under the Constitution • where was the Constitutional Convention held? • what group authored the Articles of Confederation • which branch of the feudal government makes the laws? • ...

Quarter 1 Week 9 Assessment Review 2023-09-28

Quarter 1 Week 9 Assessment Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment that protects against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and due process
  2. The state of mind and intent of the person committing the actus reus
  3. Crimes against property
  4. Crimes against public morals
  5. Amendment that gives The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
  6. Rule that no evidence shall be admitted into a criminal trial that was obtained in violation of constitutional rights
  7. What is the term for the process through which a written bill is sent to a congressional committee, voted on in the House, then sent to the Senate, and finally signed by the President to become a law,
  8. Crimes against public order
  9. case allows law enforcement officers to stop and frisk individuals if they have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
Down
  1. An in-depth examination of a particular subject defines which of the following?
  2. Coolidge v. New Hampshire, the Supreme Court examined the application of the "____________" doctrine.
  3. "due process rights for juveniles."
  4. Case that reinforced and expanded the application of the exclusionary rule.
  5. The actions of the person committing the crime
  6. Crimes against habitations
  7. Crimes against person (theft with force)
  8. What is the highest classification of a crime?
  9. emphasizes the principle of "reasonable detention." "No longer than necessary"

18 Clues: Crimes against property • Crimes against habitations • Crimes against public order • Crimes against public morals • "due process rights for juveniles." • Crimes against person (theft with force) • The actions of the person committing the crime • What is the highest classification of a crime? • The state of mind and intent of the person committing the actus reus • ...

US education + guns 2014-05-07

US education + guns crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a degree that won't earn you much money
  2. a reason why more people now need college degrees
  3. a small group which is different from most people
  4. activities that are not part of a class
  5. a new addition to a law
  6. important because it teaches young people to compete
  7. usually given to poor, but talented youngsters
  8. what you study for at university
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  1. the first stage of "real" school
  2. a reason why affirmative action was introduced
  3. money you pay to go to school
  4. the subjects that are taught at a school
  5. piece of paper that states people's rights and duties
  6. can be lethal
  7. when you sucessfully finish educating
  8. a degree that will earn you a lot of money
  9. a proposition for a new law
  10. can also mean university
  11. the most powerful court

19 Clues: can be lethal • a new addition to a law • the most powerful court • can also mean university • a proposition for a new law • money you pay to go to school • the first stage of "real" school • what you study for at university • when you sucessfully finish educating • a degree that won't earn you much money • activities that are not part of a class • ...

US Government Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-27

US Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the power and legitimacy of a government is derived from the consent of its people
  2. To approve a law, document, etc, making it officially valid
  3. the branch of government that Enforces and carries out the laws, made up of the president and his cabinet
  4. The people vote on representatives to rule on their behalf
  5. an uprising that led to a wide spread belief that the US needed a stronger government
  6. the branch of government that Judges whether laws and cases are constitutional, interprets the laws
  7. an agreement about how to represent each state, big and small, in the legislative branch
  8. the United States' 1st written constitution, weak central government, prioritized state power
  9. Were concerned that the Constitution would make our federal government too strong. They insisted on a Bill of Rights.
  10. the branch of government that Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) makes laws, declares war, and taxes citizens
  11. Government power is shared between 3 branches, each having a specific role
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  1. established a framework for governing the land north and west of the Ohio River, allowing for orderly westward expansion and the admission of new states on an equal footing with existing ones
  2. an addition or change to the Constitution
  3. The legal process by which a foreign national voluntarily becomes a citizen of a country they were not born
  4. a compromise between slave states and free states. It determined that 3 of every 5 slaves would count in the population that determined representation in Congress
  5. the first Amendments made to the Constitution stating specific rights to American citizens
  6. The power to reject legislation, held by an executive power, like the president.
  7. Each branch has power to limit the actions of the other two branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful
  8. The highest court in the United States. Judges are appointed for life.
  9. Supported the Constitution and a strong federal government
  10. a proposed law. It may be voted into law or may not.

21 Clues: an addition or change to the Constitution • a proposed law. It may be voted into law or may not. • The people vote on representatives to rule on their behalf • Supported the Constitution and a strong federal government • To approve a law, document, etc, making it officially valid • The highest court in the United States. Judges are appointed for life. • ...

Texas Legislature 2019-06-12

Texas Legislature crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of equality required by the one person, one vote rule
  2. A formal accusation of misconduct
  3. Minimum age to be a representative
  4. An attempt to kill a bill through excessive debate
  5. A word describing the frequency of regular sessions
  6. Appoints committee chairs in the Senate
  7. A partial veto
  8. Total number of Senate districts
  9. Decides the agenda for special sessions
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  1. Decides if an impeached official will be removed
  2. Total number of people who represent you in the Legislature
  3. Type of bill that may be partially vetoed
  4. To kill a bill by "burying" it in committee
  5. Committee to reconcile House-Senate differences
  6. A two-house legislature
  7. Assigns bills to House committees
  8. A senator's term of office
  9. Type of vote required to amend a bill on its third reading
  10. Stalling by proposing excessive amendments

19 Clues: A partial veto • A two-house legislature • A senator's term of office • Total number of Senate districts • A formal accusation of misconduct • Assigns bills to House committees • Minimum age to be a representative • Appoints committee chairs in the Senate • Decides the agenda for special sessions • Type of bill that may be partially vetoed • ...