bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

How a Bill becomes a Law 2024-11-20

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

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

The Constitution 2022-11-30

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

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

constitution 2023-05-18

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

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

unit 2 crossword 2021-12-14

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

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

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

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

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

Equality of rights 2024-10-09

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

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

Government Review 2024-12-18

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

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

Prepare Grade 2022-03-23

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

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

Landmark Documents 2026-02-25

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

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

4 2025-08-08

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

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

Gun Legislation/Loopholes 2022-12-12

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

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

Unit 5 Review 2024-04-15

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

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

Government Vocabulary 2013-01-22

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

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

American Government 2025-05-08

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

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

American Government 2025-05-08

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

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

The U.S. Constitution 2024-02-08

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

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

Government terms 2022-05-23

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

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

A New Nation Review 2022-02-08

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

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

B I L L O F R I G H T S 2022-05-11

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

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

Enlightenment Vocabulary 2023-10-06

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

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

Debate Over Reconstruction 2026-02-26

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

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

American/English Revolutions 2022-02-02

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

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

American History 2019-11-23

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

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

Sophie's important people puzzle 2023-01-26

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

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

Constitution: Celebration of Knowledge 2015-12-18

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

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

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

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

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

Chapter 8 Part 2 2016-04-12

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

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

Constitution: Celebration of Knowledge 2015-12-18

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

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

In loving memory of William Ditrich 2026-03-20

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

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

section 3-4 sophia cobaugh 2021-01-04

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

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

Chapter 22 2023-03-22

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

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

Government Project 2023-12-22

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

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

Linden Schmidt Government crossword. 2025-04-21

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

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

American Government 2025-05-08

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

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

Chapter 6 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Review 2025-04-14

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

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

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

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

reconstruction 2024-04-11

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

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

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

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

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

government Chapter 4 2025-12-17

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

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

Foundations of American Government 2022-02-11

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

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

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

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

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

foundations of government 2024-02-12

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

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

review 2023-10-09

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

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

A New Country 2024-09-07

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

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

Unit 1-5 2016-10-03

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

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

foundations of government 2024-02-12

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

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

U.S. History Review 2024-08-19

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

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

President Kennedy 2024-04-17

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

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

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

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Legal Crossword No. 1 2013-05-28

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

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

Government Terms 2022-01-10

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

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

Bills to Law 2012-12-17

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

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

Recunstruction in the north 2025-09-26

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

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

CH.5 Last 11 2020-10-16

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

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

9th amendment 2021-10-21

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

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

constitution 2022-01-13

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

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

constitution 2022-01-13

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

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

American Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-17

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

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

Introduction to Government 2024-09-26

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

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

Week 5 2023-11-01

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

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

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

vocab crossword 2022-01-06

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

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

constitution 2022-01-13

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

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

US Citizenship Test - Part 2 2024-06-05

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

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

Chapter 12 Vocabulary 2025-07-21

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

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

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

Law Questions 2012-11-16

Law Questions crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The discussion of an issue is known as a ______
  2. The decisions made in the High Court are _____
  3. People vote during an ________
  4. The highest court in the court hierarchy is the ____ court
  5. Every person of every age has their own legal ______
  6. And the last symbols are ______, this symbolises equality between both sides of the argument
  7. The party with the second most amount of members get to form the __________
  8. ________ ________ have to be conducted by a person of the same gender
  9. In a debate, the ___________ team must speak first
  10. To enforce a law, a ____ must be passed and approved by the government
  11. Rubbish collection is taken care of by our _____ government
  12. There are 12 ________ for each state in The Senate
  13. There are three symbols that represent justice, one is a _____ that symbolises the punishments for the guilty
  14. When a Governor General is signing a bill, the bill is being given a _____ ______
Down
  1. In a ________ court, a trial without a jury can be requested
  2. The court that deals with family diputes and marriages is the ______ court
  3. The party with the most members in the _____ _____ get to for the government
  4. The House of Representatives and The Senate's seats are in a _________ formation
  5. The Queen is known as the ___________
  6. The leader of the winning party gets to be the _____ ________
  7. The most common crime committed by juveniles is ___________
  8. There are _______ ___ Senators in The Senate in total
  9. The highest form of government in the govrenment hierarchy is _______
  10. In the court hierarchy, the court without a jury is the ___________ court
  11. There are 2 branches in law, _____ law and criminal law
  12. There are 2 Senators for each _________ in the Senate
  13. Another symbol for justice is a _________, this symbolises that justice is impartial, meaning fair
  14. The prosecution is also known as the ______
  15. The room of The Senate is colour ___
  16. Juveniles are people under the age of _________

30 Clues: People vote during an ________ • The room of The Senate is colour ___ • The Queen is known as the ___________ • The prosecution is also known as the ______ • The decisions made in the High Court are _____ • The discussion of an issue is known as a ______ • Juveniles are people under the age of _________ • In a debate, the ___________ team must speak first • ...

Chapter 1 Crossword 2017-08-03

Chapter 1 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. law passed by the state or federal legislature that declares, commands, or prohibits something
  2. the courts written explanation of how it applied the law to the facts to resolve a legal dispute
  3. a remedy from the court that orders a person to do or to stop doing something
  4. an order by a higher court stating the higher court will review the case
  5. a legally sufficient reason to do something
  6. to resolve or decide by judicial process; to judge
  7. a prior opinion or decision covering similar facts or issues in a later case that can be used as a guide in the later case
  8. a two-chambered legislature
  9. courts should decide similar cases in the same way unless there is good reason not to
  10. the fundamental law of the United States that defines the branches of government and basic rights of individual
  11. a written court order to do something or refrain from doing something
  12. a formal agreements between two or more nations
  13. an authorative rule written by congress
  14. authority that is law written by one of the three branches of government
  15. money to compensate for harm caused by a wrongdoer
Down
  1. poor, without means to afford a private attorney or filing fees
  2. a word-for-word account of what was said
  3. justice administered according to fairness
  4. to supersede or change a result; to approve a bill over a veto
  5. a proposed statute
  6. a one-chambered legislature
  7. something of value that is exchanged between parties
  8. the division of powers between the federal government and the state governments
  9. involving conflict and an opponent
  10. how a right is enforced; to correct
  11. by the entire court
  12. a nonlaw that summarizes, describes, or explains the law but is not law itself
  13. judge-made law
  14. the conclusion or outcome of a court decision
  15. a rejection by the chief executive of a bill passed by legislature

30 Clues: judge-made law • a proposed statute • by the entire court • a one-chambered legislature • a two-chambered legislature • involving conflict and an opponent • how a right is enforced; to correct • an authorative rule written by congress • a word-for-word account of what was said • justice administered according to fairness • a legally sufficient reason to do something • ...

Government structure 2021-12-21

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

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

Test Crossword 2026-02-03

Test Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Blocking the Senate
  2. Congress can watch over and investigate
  3. Committee action/decision
  4. Deciding how important a bill is
  5. What Congress does it they disagree with the President on a bill
  6. Sets Congress wages and benefits
  7. Step 5
  8. Spending more than we collect in taxes
  9. Most powerful in the Senate
  10. when congress meets and does business
  11. Lines drawn my the Legislature every reapportionment
Down
  1. Who the bill goes to if it has not been changed
  2. Members of Congress
  3. What kind of Congress do we have?
  4. What the bill does to become a law
  5. Constitution says Congress can NEVER do
  6. Home of the U.S. Congress
  7. a formal accusation of misconduct in office by the house
  8. Amendment that people now choose Senators
  9. How Congress gets money

20 Clues: Step 5 • Members of Congress • Blocking the Senate • How Congress gets money • Committee action/decision • Home of the U.S. Congress • Most powerful in the Senate • Deciding how important a bill is • Sets Congress wages and benefits • What kind of Congress do we have? • What the bill does to become a law • when congress meets and does business • Spending more than we collect in taxes • ...

Room 4:The legislative branch 2025-12-10

Room 4:The legislative branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. two per state
  2. the house and senate__ on the bill
  3. a bill is signed
  4. to accuse the president of a crime
  5. a bill is denied
  6. good ideas become a
Down
  1. the bill goes to the
  2. based on population
  3. a bill is sent to the
  4. the legislative branch of the government
  5. Cause a law that allows congress to create new laws
  6. all laws start with an
  7. when a bill is signed it becomes a

13 Clues: two per state • a bill is signed • a bill is denied • based on population • good ideas become a • the bill goes to the • a bill is sent to the • all laws start with an • the house and senate__ on the bill • to accuse the president of a crime • when a bill is signed it becomes a • the legislative branch of the government • Cause a law that allows congress to create new laws

topic 1 text - key words 2020-10-01

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

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

Missouri Constitution 2024-02-29

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

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

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2020-04-17

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first state to approve the Constitution
  2. the first 10 amendments are the ___ of Rights
  3. statements with changes to the original Constitution
  4. the state of __ Island was not at the Convention
Down
  1. the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention
  2. the city where the Constitutional Convention was held
  3. the month the Constitution was signed
  4. secretary of the convention
  5. our first President and leader of Convention

9 Clues: secretary of the convention • the month the Constitution was signed • first state to approve the Constitution • our first President and leader of Convention • the first 10 amendments are the ___ of Rights • the state of __ Island was not at the Convention • the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention • statements with changes to the original Constitution • ...

Chapter 7 Section 3 Vocab 2014-12-03

Chapter 7 Section 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes laws (Congress, Senate, and House of Representatives)
  2. Representative democracy (people elect the representatives)
  3. Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
  4. Against ratifying the Constitution, feared the power of the national government
  5. First 10 amendments to the Constitution, stating the fundamental rights of a citizen
  6. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  7. Delegates of the Constitutional Convention who "built"/shaped the US Constitution
  8. England's lawmaking (legislative) body
  9. Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, science, and reason would improve society
  10. An influence similar to the Magna Carta, that provided a model for the Americans to shape the Constitution
  11. Political theory that the government is subject to the will of the people (People have the power)
  12. The Bill of Rights and the next 17 amendments that follow, which protect the rights of Americans
  13. A part of the Constitution that restricts delegates and enumerated powers
  14. Powers that belong only to the state government
  15. Enforces laws (President and Cabinet)
  16. Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness
  17. Interprets laws (Supreme Court)
  18. A document that had placed limits on the power of the monarch in Britain and helped shape the US constitution
  19. To approve
  20. An official change or addition to the Constitution
Down
  1. an important philosopher who influenced the Constitution
  2. Final and supreme authority of the United States, SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
  3. The sharing of powers between the national and state governments
  4. System in which each branch of the government has a check on the other branches so no one branch gets too much power
  5. Each of the 3 branches of government has its own responsibilities
  6. a government where citizens rule through elected representatives
  7. Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
  8. Supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government
  9. The introduction of the US Constitution
  10. To keep peace among the people
  11. The special group of people made up of presidential electors who elect the President and Vice President
  12. Powers shared by state and federal governments
  13. A major power of the judicial branch

33 Clues: To approve • To keep peace among the people • Interprets laws (Supreme Court) • Legislative, Judicial, and Executive • A major power of the judicial branch • Enforces laws (President and Cabinet) • England's lawmaking (legislative) body • The introduction of the US Constitution • Powers shared by state and federal governments • Powers that belong only to the state government • ...

Chapter 4 History 8 grade 2021-12-03

Chapter 4 History 8 grade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Or sell aboard, More goods then
  2. Before the bill of rights there was a huge Revolution named
  3. enslaved people used this passage and it was called
  4. Connecticut and Rhode Island Where a Charter
  5. by middle of 1700s There was a in school
  6. what did the New England study about farming
  7. selling wheat with other good crops
  8. How many people came to Philadelphia in 1760 after the cash crops
  9. It was a trade with a huge routes that follow it
  10. where both Preachers with strong faith in Massachusett
Down
  1. there is 8 different states and they were a Royal
  2. how many people came to New York in 1760s
  3. what happened between 1651 to 1673
  4. It was invented by farmers servants
  5. Then bought from foreign Markets
  6. This is a theory states that as a nation’s trade grows is called
  7. who signed the English bills of rights
  8. in 1750 New England had a high level of
  9. When you sell thing not legal
  10. A English Peacher Named
  11. Around the 1720s and 1740s there was a Great
  12. By the early 1700s some of the colony had a code over slaves what was it called
  13. Some colonies had to cross a island called
  14. Delaware,Maryland,and pennsylvania Where a Proprietary

24 Clues: A English Peacher Named • When you sell thing not legal • Or sell aboard, More goods then • Then bought from foreign Markets • what happened between 1651 to 1673 • It was invented by farmers servants • selling wheat with other good crops • who signed the English bills of rights • in 1750 New England had a high level of • by middle of 1700s There was a in school • ...

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-01-16

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hope
  2. to carry something out
  3. a written plan that provides a basic framework of government
  4. the branch of government that interprets laws
  5. ideas
  6. makes sure the laws are are implemented and enforced
  7. the branch of government that has the president
  8. the first 10 are known as the Bill of Rights and are changes made to the U.S. Constitution.
Down
  1. follow
  2. like the U.S. Supreme Court (federal) and state courts interpret the laws.
  3. stands for
  4. neutral
  5. to put a decision into effect (make it happen)
  6. the branch of government that makes the laws
  7. is made up of of the House of Representatives and the Senate; they make the laws
  8. the form or system of rule by which a state, community, or country is governed
  9. plan

17 Clues: hope • plan • ideas • follow • neutral • stands for • to carry something out • the branch of government that makes the laws • the branch of government that interprets laws • to put a decision into effect (make it happen) • the branch of government that has the president • makes sure the laws are are implemented and enforced • ...

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

chapter 6 vocabulary 2015-10-20

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

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

Unit 2 Study Guide Civics 2022-10-26

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

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

Civil Rights-J Benjamin 2016-05-04

Civil Rights-J Benjamin crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 50's migration where middle-class white Americans fled to suburbs leaving inner cities to decay
  2. civil rights leaders organized a massive rally in Washington to urge passage of President Kennedy's civil rights bill. The high point came when MLK Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech
  3. Segregation resulting from economic or social conditions or personal choice
  4. Civil rights leader who opposed discrimination against blacks by using nonviolence and peaceful demonstration, he was assassinated
  5. 14 year old boy that was killed by whites for flirting with a white woman.
Down
  1. riding buses through the south to challenge illegal segregation
  2. political party focused on black power and believed in the right to arm yourself and use violence
  3. A law designed to help end formal and informal barriers to African American voting rights.
  4. A test given to persons to prove they can read and write before being allowed to register to vote.
  5. Protests by black college students who took seats at "whites only" lunch counters and refused to leave until served
  6. A tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote
  7. Laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites

12 Clues: Laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites • riding buses through the south to challenge illegal segregation • 14 year old boy that was killed by whites for flirting with a white woman. • Segregation resulting from economic or social conditions or personal choice • ...

Chapter 7 Words 2022-11-17

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

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

The english colonies 2024-02-09

The english colonies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to make something sure or certain
  2. to grant permission for something
  3. a formal document issued by the king that outlined a colony’s geographic boundaries and specified how it would be governed
  4. ruled by the people. In a democracy, citizens elect representatives to make and carry out laws.
  5. the lawmaking body of England, consisting of representatives from throughout the kingdom
  6. Awakening a revival of religious feeling and belief in the American colonies that began in the 1730s
  7. separated or set apart from other people or things
  8. owner
  9. an economic policy in which nations tried to gain wealth by controlling trade and establishing colonies
  10. to make something as it was before
  11. the business of capturing, transporting, and selling people to force them into enslavement
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  1. to fight against a government or another authority
  2. a written agreement signed by two or more parties, which binds those parties to do what is stated in the agreement
  3. the way a society organizes the manufacture and exchange of things of value, such as money, food, products, and services.
  4. Carta an agreement made in 1215 listing the rights granted by King John to all free men of the kingdom
  5. Compact an agreement that Pilgrims wrote and signed describing how they would govern themselves in the Americas
  6. powers or privileges that belong to people as citizens and that cannot or should not be taken away by the government
  7. time spent not working
  8. Bill of Rights an act passed by Parliament in 1689 that limited the monarch’s power by giving certain powers to Parliament and listing specific rights of the citizens
  9. wealthy
  10. a crop, such as tobacco, sugar, and cotton, raised in large quantities and sold for profit

21 Clues: owner • wealthy • time spent not working • to make something sure or certain • to grant permission for something • to make something as it was before • to fight against a government or another authority • separated or set apart from other people or things • the lawmaking body of England, consisting of representatives from throughout the kingdom • ...

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Politics and Governance 2025-08-29

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

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

Boston Beach Chapter 2 2024-02-06

Boston Beach Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Pen name used by Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate who opposed the constitution and authored a series of anti-federalist essays during the convention.
  2. Lee - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, who did not attend the convention but was critical of the proposed constitution.
  3. - New York delegate and proponent of a strong central government, who played a significant role in advocating for a new constitution and promoting the idea of a federal bank.
  4. - Virginia delegate and president of the convention, whose leadership and influence helped guide the discussions and ensure the creation of a strong and effective national government.
  5. - Connecticut delegate who played a key role in the creation of the Great Compromise, which helped to establish the framework for the legislative branch of government.
  6. - Massachusetts delegate who did not attend the convention, but was influential in promoting the idea of a bill of rights and ensuring protections for individual liberties.
  7. - Pen name used by an unknown anti-federalist writer who authored a series of essays critical of the proposed constitution.
  8. - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, whose ideas during the convention helped to shape the Bill of Rights and ensure the protection of individual liberties.
Down
  1. - Pennsylvania delegate and elder statesman whose diplomatic experience and broad knowledge of government were influential in shaping the convention's debates.
  2. - Massachusetts delegate and contributor to the creation of the Great Compromise and the idea of a separate executive branch.
  3. - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, who was critical of the proposed constitution and refused to attend the convention, leading to a lack of input from his ideas.
  4. - Virginia delegate and "Father of the Constitution," who played a key role in drafting the Virginia Plan and was influential in shaping the committee of detail, which refined the final draft of the constitution.
  5. - New Jersey delegate and advocate for small states' rights, who proposed the New Jersey Plan as an alternative to the Virginia Plan, which later influenced the structure of the Senate.

13 Clues: - Pen name used by an unknown anti-federalist writer who authored a series of essays critical of the proposed constitution. • - Massachusetts delegate and contributor to the creation of the Great Compromise and the idea of a separate executive branch. • ...

Boston Beach Chapter 2 2024-02-06

Boston Beach Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Massachusetts delegate who did not attend the convention, but was influential in promoting the idea of a bill of rights and ensuring protections for individual liberties.
  2. - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, whose ideas during the convention helped to shape the Bill of Rights and ensure the protection of individual liberties.
  3. - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, who was critical of the proposed constitution and refused to attend the convention, leading to a lack of input from his ideas.
  4. - New York delegate and proponent of a strong central government, who played a significant role in advocating for a new constitution and promoting the idea of a federal bank.
  5. - New Jersey delegate and advocate for small states' rights, who proposed the New Jersey Plan as an alternative to the Virginia Plan, which later influenced the structure of the Senate.
  6. - Connecticut delegate who played a key role in the creation of the Great Compromise, which helped to establish the framework for the legislative branch of government.
  7. - Pennsylvania delegate and elder statesman whose diplomatic experience and broad knowledge of government were influential in shaping the convention's debates.
Down
  1. - Virginia delegate and president of the convention, whose leadership and influence helped guide the discussions and ensure the creation of a strong and effective national government.
  2. - Pen name used by Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate who opposed the constitution and authored a series of anti-federalist essays during the convention.
  3. - Pen name used by an unknown anti-federalist writer who authored a series of essays critical of the proposed constitution.
  4. - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, who did not attend the convention but was critical of the proposed constitution.
  5. - Virginia delegate and "Father of the Constitution," who played a key role in drafting the Virginia Plan and was influential in shaping the committee of detail, which refined the final draft of the constitution.
  6. - Massachusetts delegate and contributor to the creation of the Great Compromise and the idea of a separate executive branch.

13 Clues: - Pen name used by an unknown anti-federalist writer who authored a series of essays critical of the proposed constitution. • - Massachusetts delegate and contributor to the creation of the Great Compromise and the idea of a separate executive branch. • ...

social studies 2022-05-17

social studies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. colonist who supported the British government
  2. father of the constitution
  3. last battle of the American revolutionary war
  4. Signed in 1776 American colonies officially declared their freedom from Britain
  5. something gained
  6. Turning point of the American civil war
  7. first battle of the American Revolutionary War
  8. British soldiers accidentally kill 5 citizens while protecting the tax collector
Down
  1. was one of the best U.S generals and the first president
  2. "Give me liberty, or give me death"
  3. to stop using/or buying something in protest
  4. the American Revolution
  5. believed in ending slavery
  6. supported the constitution with no bill of rights
  7. purchased the Louisiana territory
  8. African American man and the first death in the American revolution

16 Clues: something gained • the American Revolution • father of the constitution • believed in ending slavery • purchased the Louisiana territory • "Give me liberty, or give me death" • Turning point of the American civil war • to stop using/or buying something in protest • colonist who supported the British government • last battle of the American revolutionary war • ...

foundations of government 2024-02-12

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

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

Chapter 11 Terms 2022-11-29

Chapter 11 Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Longest maturity Treasury bill
  2. Level Where Rental Properties are
  3. Rule that calculates investment time
  4. The level where Cash and CD are
  5. The risk of general rise in prices
  6. bond only back by reputation
  7. Grades given to bonds by moodies
  8. treasury bill adjusted to inflation
  9. level where speculative stocks are
  10. The person who owns the bond
  11. Pay less and maturity is face value
Down
  1. Shortest Maturity for a Treasury bill
  2. Pay face value and earn interest
  3. The Level where U.S. Securities are
  4. The risk of Demand
  5. Potential Return
  6. The chance of losing and gaining
  7. Bond backed by collateral
  8. A scale of safe to risky investments
  9. The Risk that a business fails
  10. Medium maturity treasury bill

21 Clues: Potential Return • The risk of Demand • Bond backed by collateral • bond only back by reputation • The person who owns the bond • Medium maturity treasury bill • Longest maturity Treasury bill • The Risk that a business fails • The level where Cash and CD are • Pay face value and earn interest • The chance of losing and gaining • Grades given to bonds by moodies • ...