bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. righttobeararms
  2. nosoildrsinhouses
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  1. freedomofspeech
  2. nounreasonbalesearchesandseizures

4 Clues: freedomofspeechrighttobeararmsnosoildrsinhousesnounreasonbalesearchesandseizures

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. cruel or unusual punishments are prohibited
  2. freedom of speech and religion
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  1. soldier cannot be quartered without consent
  2. right to keep and bare arms

4 Clues: right to keep and bare armsfreedom of speech and religioncruel or unusual punishments are prohibitedsoldier cannot be quartered without consent

Bill Of Rights 2025-10-14

Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Jeopardy
  2. Press
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  1. Speech
  2. Belief

4 Clues: PressSpeechBeliefJeopardy

CST Trivia! 2022-05-18

CST Trivia! crossword puzzle
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  1. Best Dad Jokes
  2. Lunch Line Leader
  3. Right foot creep
  4. Take the Road Less Traveled
  5. School Color
  6. It's only available for a short time
  7. CST Dance Team
  8. Supports a Claim
  9. Chisholm Trail Wildcat
  10. There's No such thing as a free, but is there?
  11. Writing Strategy
  12. World's Greatest Fisherman
  13. Every Monday Morning
  14. Serving Up Something Special!
  15. Retiring after 37 years
  16. CST Alum
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  1. Mark it Up!
  2. Coziest Classroom
  3. They got you!
  4. Endless videos
  5. She's a number gal
  6. "CST ____"
  7. Bill of Rights protects individual _______
  8. Service Day Super Star
  9. Soccer Star
  10. Where you eat lunch
  11. CST Covid Coordinator
  12. Makes the crowd roar on Monday
  13. Bob the Builder!
  14. Retiring after 39 years

30 Clues: CST Alum"CST ____"Mark it Up!Soccer StarSchool ColorThey got you!Best Dad JokesEndless videosCST Dance TeamRight foot creepSupports a ClaimWriting StrategyBob the Builder!Coziest ClassroomLunch Line LeaderShe's a number galWhere you eat lunchEvery Monday MorningCST Covid CoordinatorService Day Super StarChisholm Trail WildcatRetiring after 37 years...

Political Reform And The Progressive Era 2013-10-16

Political Reform And The Progressive Era crossword puzzle
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  1. To Move Into A Foreign Region Or Country
  2. Crusading Journalist
  3. School School Sponsored By A Church
  4. Person Who Worked To Destroy Monopolies And Trust
  5. A Disputant Who Advocates Reform
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  1. Prejudice Against Jews
  2. Service System That Includes Most Government Jobs, Except Elected Positions, The Judiciary, And The Military
  3. When A Mob Illegally Seizes And Executes Something
  4. Protection Of Natural Resources
  5. Process By Which Citizens Vote Directly On A Bill
  6. Total Ban On The Sale And Consumption Of Alcohol
  7. Person Who Worked For Women's Rights To Vote

12 Clues: Crusading JournalistPrejudice Against JewsProtection Of Natural ResourcesA Disputant Who Advocates ReformSchool School Sponsored By A ChurchTo Move Into A Foreign Region Or CountryPerson Who Worked For Women's Rights To VoteTotal Ban On The Sale And Consumption Of AlcoholProcess By Which Citizens Vote Directly On A Bill...

Chapter 8-Constitution 2021-12-06

Chapter 8-Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
  2. government of the people
  3. amendment that guarantees no unreasonable searches and seizures
  4. first 10 amendments to the Constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  5. power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
  6. amendment that guarantees we have other rights that are not listed in the constitution
  7. supporters of Constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
  8. powers shared by state and federal government
  9. government where people rule through elected representatives
  10. amendment that guarantees a fair trial and you cannot be tried for the same offense twice
  11. powers that belong only to the state governments
  12. government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  13. movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
  14. powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
  15. introduction to Constitution stating goals
  16. legislative, executive, judicial
  17. includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (supreme court & federal courts)
  18. amendment that guarantees any power not stated in the Constitution is reserved for state governments
  19. an official change or addition to Constitution
  20. executes, or carries out the law (president & cabinet)
  21. to approve
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  1. based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  2. amendment that guarantees no cruel and unusual punishments
  3. amendment that guarantees the right to not quarter soldiers
  4. of powers based on Montesquieu- powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  5. system in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no one branch gets too much power
  6. delegates of constitutional convention who shaped constitution
  7. the sharing of powers between the national and state governments
  8. against ratifying Constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a bill of rights included to protect peoples' rights
  9. powers that belong only to federal government
  10. amendment that guarantees you can take someone to court but value in question must exceed twenty dollars
  11. final and supreme authority of US, supreme law of the land
  12. amendment that guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceably assemble, and petition the government
  13. amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms
  14. England's lawmaking body
  15. lawmaking branch of government(congress-senate & house of representatives)
  16. amendment that guarantees right to a speedy and public trial

37 Clues: to approvegovernment of the peopleEngland's lawmaking bodylegislative, executive, judicialintroduction to Constitution stating goalspowers shared by state and federal governmentpowers that belong only to federal governmentan official change or addition to Constitutionpowers that belong only to the state governments...

23-24 US Unit 6 Vocab Part 1 2024-04-15

23-24 US Unit 6 Vocab Part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. A Black political organization that was against peaceful protest and for violence if needed. The organization marked a shift in policy of the black movement, favoring militant ideals rather than peaceful protest.
  2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s organization, they were best known for mobilizing large, nonviolent protests, focusing on moving the national conscience, and pushing the federal government to support civil rights initiatives.
  3. A motion that ends debate and calls for an immediate vote.
  4. A minimum level of income needed to support a family.
  5. A landmark civil rights decision of the U.S. Supreme Court which ruled that laws banning interracial marriage violate the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  6. The active, nonviolent refusal of a citizen to obey certain laws, demands, orders or commands of a government that they deem morally incorrect.
  7. The practice of ensuring that all people have equal access to career opportunities based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  8. The following of procedures established by law.
  9. Guarantees and freedoms that governments commit not to abridge, either by constitution, legislation, or judicial interpretation, without due process.
  10. An attempt to kill or delay a bill by having a group of senators take turns speaking continuously so that a vote cannot take place.
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  1. An organization that came to prominence during the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. They focused on student-led nonviolent protests by college students.
  2. A form of direct action that involves one or more people occupying an area for a protest, often to promote political, social, or economic change.
  3. The establishment of electoral districts based on their populations.
  4. Created to confront urban segregation in the north.
  5. The practice of denying people access to credit because of where they live, even if they are personally qualified for loans.
  6. Youth of the 1960s who were against the materialism of their parents, also known as hippies.
  7. An informal extended discussion about a social or political issue.
  8. Rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of society and the state.
  9. A war fought with limited commitment of resources to achieve a limited objective, such as containing communism.
  10. Civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated Southern United States in 1961 and subsequent years to challenge the non-enforcement of the United States Supreme Court decision to desegregate buses.

20 Clues: The following of procedures established by law.Created to confront urban segregation in the north.A minimum level of income needed to support a family.A motion that ends debate and calls for an immediate vote.An informal extended discussion about a social or political issue.The establishment of electoral districts based on their populations....

term 2020-12-14

term crossword puzzle
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  1. to discuss mutual frustration
  2. serves as acting floor leader
  3. someone elected by the senate
  4. yay or nay
  5. given according to their length of service
  6. a proposed change to a bill
  7. subject or pending bill
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  1. when the Senate and house come together
  2. presiding officer of a committee
  3. voters that are represented
  4. to block or delay senate action
  5. tie limit on a bill
  6. the number od senaters to have a meeting
  7. bill where you reintroduce a new bill

14 Clues: yay or naytie limit on a billsubject or pending billvoters that are representeda proposed change to a billto discuss mutual frustrationserves as acting floor leadersomeone elected by the senateto block or delay senate actionpresiding officer of a committeewhen the Senate and house come togetherbill where you reintroduce a new bill...

Right & Rights 2023-12-03

Right & Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. insieme all’uomo, nella Dichiarazione del 1789
  2. i primi dieci tutelano le libertà dei cittadini americani
  3. appartiene alla Nazione, secondo la Dichiarazione francese
  4. il principio cardine, in materia religiosa,recepito dal liberalismo
  5. il potere relativo alla applicazione delle leggi
  6. Locke ne è uno dei fondatori
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  1. fortemente rivendicata, nella Dichiarazione francese del 1789
  2. il mese della Dichiarazione di indipendenza americana
  3. inviolabile,intoccabile
  4. acquisì grande rilievo,grazie al Bill of rights del 1689
  5. teorizzatore della divisione dei poteri
  6. lo é chi governa, nella visione di Locke
  7. insieme ai checks, nell’ordinamento degli USA
  8. rigettata dai coloni, in assenza di rappresentanza politica

14 Clues: inviolabile,intoccabileLocke ne è uno dei fondatoriteorizzatore della divisione dei poterilo é chi governa, nella visione di Lockeinsieme ai checks, nell’ordinamento degli USAinsieme all’uomo, nella Dichiarazione del 1789il potere relativo alla applicazione delle leggiil mese della Dichiarazione di indipendenza americana...

Virginia Government 2024-02-19

Virginia Government crossword puzzle
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  1. 40 members; four year terms; Meets in West wing of Capitol
  2. Where a bill goes once it passes both in the Senate and the House of Delegates
  3. Current Speaker of the House
  4. Lobbyists and the general public may offer opinions on a bill at meetings held by a ...
  5. 100 members; 2 year terms; Meets in East wing of Capitol
  6. May a governor serve consecutive terms in Virginia - yes or no?
  7. This is an even year. How many days the legislative branch sits for
  8. Architect for Capitol
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  1. The formal name for the legislative branch of Virginia (two words)
  2. Presides over the Senate
  3. Current Lieutenant Governor
  4. Second Virginia capital
  5. Where a bill goes once it passes in one of the bodies of the General Assembly
  6. How many times a bill must be read on floor of chamber before it may be passed
  7. What the governor to any bill approved by the legislative branch
  8. Current Virginia governor
  9. Location of governor's office in Capitol

17 Clues: Architect for CapitolSecond Virginia capitalPresides over the SenateCurrent Virginia governorCurrent Lieutenant GovernorCurrent Speaker of the HouseLocation of governor's office in Capitol100 members; 2 year terms; Meets in East wing of Capitol40 members; four year terms; Meets in West wing of Capitol...

Bill of rights 2023-11-28

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. for common defense
  2. deglelgated to the United States by the constitution
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  1. shall not steal more than one time…
  2. where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars

4 Clues: for common defenseshall not steal more than one time…deglelgated to the United States by the constitutionwhere the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars

Bill of rights and the 7 principles of the government 2022-02-16

Bill of rights and the 7 principles of the government crossword puzzle
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  1. cruel and unusual punishments aren't allowed.
  2. Double jeopardy.
  3. Each state has reserved powers.
  4. other people rights.
  5. the part of the government that define laws.
  6. Juries can do civil cases.
  7. Right to have a speedy trial.
  8. vote to keep an idea that we have the power of the government.
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  1. the federal and state government shares power.
  2. the part of the government that create laws.
  3. No soldiers allowed in my house.
  4. A person's freedom.
  5. Not allowed to search a home without a reason.
  6. The government is unable to control your life.
  7. the government is separated into 3 sections
  8. the part of the government that enforce laws.
  9. Freedom to have a gun.

17 Clues: Double jeopardy.A person's freedom.other people rights.Freedom to have a gun.Juries can do civil cases.Right to have a speedy trial.Each state has reserved powers.No soldiers allowed in my house.the government is separated into 3 sectionsthe part of the government that create laws.the part of the government that define laws....

The Lawmaking Process 2022-02-07

The Lawmaking Process crossword puzzle
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  1. A proposed law
  2. An official rejection of a law by the president
  3. The House of Representatives and Senate combined
  4. an act of Congress to ignore the president and turn a bill into law
  5. An official change to the Constitution
  6. a person who tries to influence lawmakers
  7. The head of the executive branch
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  1. This branch enforces laws
  2. This branch creates laws
  3. The president does to turn a bill into law
  4. A law starts as this
  5. a group of people focused on a specific topic
  6. a type of bill created by members of the House and Senate working out differences
  7. a meeting to discover and analyze evidence connected to a bill
  8. A structured argument where ideas are presented and discussed

15 Clues: A proposed lawA law starts as thisThis branch creates lawsThis branch enforces lawsThe head of the executive branchAn official change to the Constitutiona person who tries to influence lawmakersThe president does to turn a bill into lawa group of people focused on a specific topicAn official rejection of a law by the president...

US History Review 2022-05-24

US History Review crossword puzzle
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  1. first president of the US
  2. The first English settlement in the New World
  3. the nickname given to the Northern army during the Civil War
  4. Native American women who helped the early settlers learn to farm
  5. the first successful government of the US
  6. Warned the colonists that "the British are coming"
  7. he wrote the Declaration of Independence
  8. the ship the Pilgrims came over from England on
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  1. written and signed in 1776
  2. the side that won the Civil War
  3. name given to the colonists who fought in the American Revolution
  4. the number of Bill of Rights amendments
  5. the number of original colonies
  6. the main cause of the Civil War

14 Clues: first president of the USwritten and signed in 1776the side that won the Civil Warthe number of original coloniesthe main cause of the Civil Warthe number of Bill of Rights amendmentshe wrote the Declaration of Independencethe first successful government of the USThe first English settlement in the New World...

'merika history 2 2014-04-24

'merika history 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Hitler/who was responsible for the holocaust
  2. the union/what was Abraham Lincoln's legacy
  3. Austria Hungary Bulgaria ottoman/name all the central powers
  4. sunk leading to the Spanish American war
  5. civil rights leader/who was Rosa parks
  6. soldiers/who supervised the south during reconstruction
  7. south/who resented carpet baggers
  8. Gates/who was the ceo of Microsoft
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  1. Addams/who founded hull house
  2. Truman/president during the end of world war 2
  3. attacked pearl harbor in December 21 1941
  4. interests/America had what interests in Cuba

12 Clues: Addams/who founded hull housesouth/who resented carpet baggersGates/who was the ceo of Microsoftcivil rights leader/who was Rosa parkssunk leading to the Spanish American warattacked pearl harbor in December 21 1941the union/what was Abraham Lincoln's legacyHitler/who was responsible for the holocaustinterests/America had what interests in Cuba...

Bill of Rights Crossword puzzle 2024-05-15

Bill of Rights Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Article l
  2. Article Vl
  3. Article lll
  4. Article Vll
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  1. Article lV
  2. Article V
  3. Article ll

7 Clues: Article VArticle lArticle lVArticle VlArticle llArticle lllArticle Vll

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2022-01-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the concept that the government mist follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
  2. giving testimony that can be used against oneself.
  3. document added to the constitution consisting of ten amendments.
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  1. an article added to the constitution
  2. putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime.
  3. an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take certain action, such as searching someone's property
  4. A person who is required to defend themself in a legal action

7 Clues: an article added to the constitutiongiving testimony that can be used against oneself.putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime.A person who is required to defend themself in a legal actiondocument added to the constitution consisting of ten amendments....

Quarter 2 extra credit 2022-01-04

Quarter 2 extra credit crossword puzzle
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  1. the federal principle or system of government
  2. A belief that ultimate power resides in the people
  3. In return of loyalty the government will protect you
  4. the belief that government should be based on the consent of the people
  5. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
  6. A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that produced a new constitution
  7. a right to a jury in civil trial
  8. Powers Reserved to the States
  9. A 1773 protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor
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  1. a weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War
  2. stated that the united states would not take sides with European countries that were at war
  3. agreement providing a dual system of congressional representation
  4. last major battle of the revolutionary war, lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington and the colonists
  5. first route from Asia to North America
  6. allowed slaves to be counted as 3/5ths of a person towards representation and taxation
  7. used to keep the government from getting too much power in one branch
  8. a tax imported on goods
  9. last peace offering sent by the colonists to King George
  10. basic liberties and rights all citizens are guaranteed in the bill of rights
  11. government structure in which government actions are limited by law
  12. a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

21 Clues: a tax imported on goodsPowers Reserved to the Statesa right to a jury in civil trialfirst route from Asia to North Americathe federal principle or system of governmentFreedom from unreasonable searches and seizuresA belief that ultimate power resides in the peopleIn return of loyalty the government will protect you...

Kennedy Crossword 2022-06-06

Kennedy Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. What was Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s response to Kennedy’s assassination?
  2. What did JFK fear
  3. How did JFK react to spread of communism
  4. What project did JFK invest 22 billion in
  5. What corps did JFK create
  6. Where was JFK buried
  7. What disease did JFK have
  8. Where was JFK assassinated
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  1. What political position did other Kennedy's hold
  2. What crisis did JFK resolve
  3. What country did JFK stop trading with
  4. Where did JFK go to college
  5. What did JFK deem unconstitutional
  6. How did JFK influence Civil Rights Movement

14 Clues: What did JFK fearWhere was JFK buriedWhat corps did JFK createWhat disease did JFK haveWhere was JFK assassinatedWhat crisis did JFK resolveWhere did JFK go to collegeWhat did JFK deem unconstitutionalWhat country did JFK stop trading withHow did JFK react to spread of communismWhat project did JFK invest 22 billion in...

Legislative Branch / Congress Review guide 2015-01-09

Legislative Branch / Congress Review guide crossword puzzle
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  1. hidden part of a bill which provides revenue for an individual or group
  2. __________committees are created for a specific purpose and limited time
  3. most _______________ die in committee
  4. the franking privilege is when members of Congress can _____ out information to people in the home district and the federal government pays for it
  5. type of commerce which Congress can't regulate within states
  6. _______ is when Congressional members are given special preference with committee assignments based on experience
  7. ________ veto is when a bill isn't signed when presented to President within last ten days of meeting
  8. ________ starts revenue bills
  9. ____________government is when one party dominates the legislature while another one controls the executive branch
  10. ____________ party makes committee assignments and schedules bills for debate
  11. portion of Congress which is less formal and structured
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  1. bill which contains diverse riders related to many groups
  2. group of people in Congress which meet to discuss their similar views and ideology
  3. Article which covers Congress in the Constitution
  4. ________ rolling is when a member votes for a legislator's bill in exchange for support for his/her legislation
  5. within
  6. party member responsible for lining up party support for a bill
  7. ____________ people in the district or state which have elected individuals to Congress
  8. someone who is already serving in office
  9. Congress watching over an agency or the executive branch
  10. _________ the line means that an individual goes along with the expectations of the party
  11. addition to a bill

22 Clues: withinaddition to a bill________ starts revenue billsmost _______________ die in committeesomeone who is already serving in officeArticle which covers Congress in the Constitutionportion of Congress which is less formal and structuredCongress watching over an agency or the executive branchbill which contains diverse riders related to many groups...

4 2024-08-26

4 crossword puzzle
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  1. Inventor of disposable syringe
  2. Congresswoman
  3. Civil rights leader
  4. Pulitzer Prize poet
  5. Civil rights strategist
  6. Ghana independence leader
  7. NAACP chairman
  8. Black Panther member
  9. Media mogul
  10. Abolitionist minister
  11. Civil rights lawyer
  12. Educator and activist
  13. First Black congresswoman
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  1. NAACP leader
  2. First Black female judge
  3. Advocate for gender equality
  4. Civil rights attorney
  5. Tennis superstar
  6. Anti-apartheid activist
  7. First Black NASA chief
  8. Minister and civil rights leader
  9. Birmingham preacher
  10. Voting rights activist
  11. Civil rights advocate
  12. Civil rights martyr

25 Clues: Media mogulNAACP leaderCongresswomanNAACP chairmanTennis superstarCivil rights leaderPulitzer Prize poetBirmingham preacherCivil rights lawyerCivil rights martyrBlack Panther memberCivil rights attorneyAbolitionist ministerCivil rights advocateEducator and activistFirst Black NASA chiefVoting rights activistCivil rights strategist...

Clone of Bill of Rights and the Constitution 2025-01-07

Clone of Bill of Rights and the Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to say whatever you want
  2. Part of the Fourth Amendment, this right protects us from the police and requires a warrant for this activity
  3. part of the Fifth Amendment, this right protect people in court from saying something that would make the guilty
  4. part of the Sixth amendment, this right is to protect people accused of a crime to have this type trial that is another word for quick
  5. Part of the Third Amendment, this right bans this type of person from living in your home
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  1. part of the Ninth Amendment, this right protect the rights that are not written and they belong to this group
  2. part of the Seventh Amendment, this right make sure that anyone accused of a crime has the right to have their case decided by these people
  3. Part of the Tenth Amendment, This right says that if the government does not have the authority it goes to this government
  4. part of the Eighth Amendment, this right protects us from usaul fines and this which happens if someone is sentenced
  5. Part of the Second Amendment, this freedom allows people to own and buy this type of weapon
  6. Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to worship freely

11 Clues: Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to worship freelyPart of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to say whatever you wantPart of the Third Amendment, this right bans this type of person from living in your homePart of the Second Amendment, this freedom allows people to own and buy this type of weapon...

Shay Patel Crossword 2022-02-22

Shay Patel Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Another way each states persues it's own independent course.
  2. the Constitution spells out the right of ____.
  3. The _____ defend the Constitution to clause by clause
  4. One delegate that comes to revise the Articles of Confederation.
  5. of Rights. Another paper that made up the US
  6. delegates in the United States protested
  7. One way each states persues it's own independent course.
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  1. No taxation without _____
  2. The people are ____ to choose whoever they please.
  3. A country that is made o 3 peices of paper. One peice of paper is.
  4. The federalist are extremely good ____.
  5. of Independence The last paper that made up the US.
  6. Are afraid of losing their power.
  7. Have addressed the issue in power.

14 Clues: No taxation without _____Are afraid of losing their power.Have addressed the issue in power.The federalist are extremely good ____.delegates in the United States protestedof Rights. Another paper that made up the USthe Constitution spells out the right of ____.The people are ____ to choose whoever they please....

Billpay 2023-07-24

Billpay crossword puzzle
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  1. Account, All bill payments must debit a
  2. number, Only Bill Pay draft checks will have the members
  3. There is no limit to the number of
  4. Delivery, Bill Pay check will be delivered through Fedex
  5. Once a Checking Account is opened, Members can enroll in Bill Pay
  6. two - three days to post, Credits will generally
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  1. funds, Payments made by Bill Pay are not considered
  2. No, Bill Pay payments are not processed on
  3. Bill Pay Checks become after 90 days
  4. Bill Pay is available on
  5. payees that are eligible for
  6. Account, The Trustees on a Trust Account may use
  7. check, methods of payment that a payee can receive funds

13 Clues: Bill Pay is available onpayees that are eligible forThere is no limit to the number ofBill Pay Checks become after 90 daysAccount, All bill payments must debit aNo, Bill Pay payments are not processed onAccount, The Trustees on a Trust Account may usetwo - three days to post, Credits will generallyfunds, Payments made by Bill Pay are not considered...

civics crossword 2024-05-09

civics crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. what decides how many representatives a state will get
  2. how many years does a senator serve in one term
  3. powers state and federal government share
  4. first step of a civil case
  5. last name of first president
  6. name of current president
  7. a political unit that has the authority to govern itself.
  8. president that helped free slaves
  9. how many amendments does the bill of rights have
  10. a court order that forbids a defendant to take or continue a certain action.
  11. first person in line to serve when president cant
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  1. age you can vote
  2. political party passionately committed to limited government
  3. amendment that freed slaves
  4. the system of law concerned with private relations between members
  5. what year was the declaration of independents adopted
  6. steps in a criminal case
  7. highest court you can appeal too
  8. powers only the state has
  9. how many terms can a president serve

20 Clues: age you can votesteps in a criminal casepowers only the state hasname of current presidentfirst step of a civil caseamendment that freed slaveslast name of first presidenthighest court you can appeal toopresident that helped free slaveshow many terms can a president servepowers state and federal government share...

Bill of rights and more by Nygel Housey %( 2023-10-26

Bill of rights and more by Nygel Housey   %( crossword puzzle
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  1. the right to bear arms
  2. the right to a good trial
  3. bail,fines and punishment
  4. quaarting of soldiers
  5. abolition of slavery
  6. the right for black men can vote
  7. the right to vote at 18
  8. right retained by the people
  9. right to criminal case
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  1. search and arrest
  2. the right to free speech, petitions, and assembly
  3. civil right
  4. rights in civil case
  5. to make liquor banned all around the U.s
  6. the states' rights

15 Clues: civil rightsearch and arrestthe states' rightsrights in civil caseabolition of slaveryquaarting of soldiersthe right to bear armsright to criminal casethe right to vote at 18the right to a good trialbail,fines and punishmentright retained by the peoplethe right for black men can voteto make liquor banned all around the U.s...

State and local gov 2021-11-17

State and local gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - document incorporating a constitution and specifying its rights
  2. powers -powers that the constitution does not give national government that see kept by the state
  3. -surrounding nearby or region
  4. Veto -executive ability to block a bill
  5. -distribute according to a plan
  6. -means to assign
Down
  1. -Geographical widespread
  2. -official power to administrate the law
  3. -State and local gov provides this to there people
  4. -given powers to states
  5. -law for a city or county
  6. -region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
  7. -people living in a municipality smaller than a city
  8. -a change imposed and collected

14 Clues: -means to assign-given powers to states-Geographical widespread-law for a city or county-surrounding nearby or region-distribute according to a plan-a change imposed and collected-official power to administrate the lawVeto -executive ability to block a bill-State and local gov provides this to there people...

Legislative Branch 2025-01-27

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A two-house legislature.
  2. The people represented by a member of Congress.
  3. The bicameral legislative body of the U.S. federal government.
  4. The building where Congress meets.
  5. A formal change to the Constitution or a bill.
  6. A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block a vote on a bill.
  7. The President’s power to reject a bill.
Down
  1. Groups in Congress that specialize in certain areas of legislation.
  2. The political party with the most members in a chamber.
  3. of Representatives A chamber where representatives debate over a bill.
  4. The leader of the House of Representatives.
  5. A proposed law introduced in Congress.
  6. Congress can pass a bill over a President’s veto with this action.
  7. The chamber where each state is represented by two members.

14 Clues: A two-house legislature.The building where Congress meets.A proposed law introduced in Congress.The President’s power to reject a bill.The leader of the House of Representatives.A formal change to the Constitution or a bill.The people represented by a member of Congress.The political party with the most members in a chamber....

Bill of Rights - Use the National Archives Link!!! 2024-03-11

Bill of Rights - Use the National Archives Link!!! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People may have ______ rights not listed
  2. Right to a _____ trial.
  3. The right to keep and bear ____
  4. protects the right to religious ______ and practices
  5. Prevents the government from creating or favoring a certain _____
  6. Freedom of ____ and the press
  7. Right to a speedy and _____ trial
Down
  1. Before the war, laws gave the _____ soldiers rights to take over homes
  2. 10 _____ were added to the constitution
  3. Bars cruel and _______ punishment
  4. Right to a speedy and public ______
  5. Bars the government from unreasonable ____ search and seizure
  6. If it's not listed the power belongs to the ____ and the people.
  7. _____ jeopardy
  8. Property cannot be taken away without ____ compensation

15 Clues: _____ jeopardyRight to a _____ trial.Freedom of ____ and the pressThe right to keep and bear ____Bars cruel and _______ punishmentRight to a speedy and _____ trialRight to a speedy and public ______10 _____ were added to the constitutionPeople may have ______ rights not listedprotects the right to religious ______ and practices...

Social Studies: Revolutionary Period 2013-11-05

Social Studies: Revolutionary Period crossword puzzle
Across
  1. most influential club when the French Revolution was forming
  2. English man who was a political philosopher
  3. revolve
  4. leader during the Haitian Revolution
  5. during the glorious revolution signed the English bill of rights
  6. Was in the Haitian military during the time when Napoleon Bonaparte attacked Haiti
  7. an act of parliament
  8. followers of Oliver Cromwell
  9. leader of the killing of anyone who had some kind of connection to the royal family ; followers: roundheads
  10. a violent period just before the French Revolution
Down
  1. English philosopher and had a political influence
  2. a french military and political man who tried to settle in America
  3. social system
  4. French politician, and also had an influence on the french revolution
  5. supporters of King Charles

15 Clues: revolvesocial systeman act of parliamentsupporters of King Charlesfollowers of Oliver Cromwellleader during the Haitian RevolutionEnglish man who was a political philosopherEnglish philosopher and had a political influencea violent period just before the French Revolutionmost influential club when the French Revolution was forming...

Chapter 8 2020-09-25

Chapter 8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The words "with the people" are the first words in the _____.
  2. The original ______ states had fought hard to win independence from Great Britain.
  3. To make sure no person or group in government has too much power,the Constitution provides for a _____ of powers.
  4. The ______ Court is at the top of the United States legal system.
Down
  1. The supreme court also has the power of ______ review.
  2. The _____ were wary of a government that might take away people's rights or favor certain groups.
  3. What is my name.
  4. The _____ Branch is led by the president and vice president, who each severs four-year terms.
  5. A _____ is a government in which the people rule through elected representatives.
  6. The first _____ amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

10 Clues: What is my name.The supreme court also has the power of ______ review.The first _____ amendments are called the Bill of Rights.The words "with the people" are the first words in the _____.The ______ Court is at the top of the United States legal system.A _____ is a government in which the people rule through elected representatives....

Constitution 2021-12-06

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Based on Montesquieu-powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power.
  2. Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress.
  3. Government of the people.
  4. Amendment that grants the right to not be searched unreasonably.
  5. First 10 amendments to the Constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens.
  6. Powers shared by state and federal governments.
  7. People rule through elected representatives.
  8. Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress.
  9. Includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the the law (Supreme court and Federal courts).
  10. Final and supreme authority of the US, SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.
  11. Amendment that grants the right to a lawyer and a fair trial.
  12. Executes, or carries out, the law (President and Cabinet).
  13. Lawmaking branch of government (Senate and House of Representatives).
  14. Powers that belong only to federal government.
  15. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law ; no person or group is above the law.
  16. Amendment that says any power not stated in the Constitition is reserved for state governments.
  17. To approve.
  18. Delegates of constitutional convention who shaped constitution.
  19. Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason and science would improve society.
  20. England's lawmaking (legislative) body.
  21. Supporters of Constitution and a stranger national government, feared disorder without it.
Down
  1. Legislative, executive, and judicial.
  2. Amendment that grants the right to a militia and to bear arms.
  3. System in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no one branch gets too much power.
  4. Amendment that states you can take someone to court, but the value in question must be at least $20.
  5. Power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional.
  6. Amendment that grants freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  7. Amendment that grants the right to not have to quarter soldiers.
  8. An official change or addition to Constitution.
  9. Amendment that states there shall be no cruel and unusual punishments.
  10. Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power).
  11. Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled.
  12. Amendment that states that people have more rights that are not listed.
  13. The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
  14. Introduction to Constitution stating GOALS.
  15. Against ratifying Constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights.
  16. Amendment that states that nobody has to answer for a capital.

37 Clues: To approve.Government of the people.Legislative, executive, and judicial.England's lawmaking (legislative) body.Introduction to Constitution stating GOALS.People rule through elected representatives.Powers that belong only to federal government.Powers shared by state and federal governments.An official change or addition to Constitution....

Chapter 2: Colonial Governments 2022-09-21

Chapter 2: Colonial Governments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The King & Queen installed in England after the Glorious Revolution and the signing of the English Bill of Rights.
  2. According to Thomas Hobbes we are expected to give up our __________ in exchange for physical protection from the government.
  3. King of England during the Revolution.
  4. Name of the document that gave English soldiers the right to search any American colonist for smuggled goods.
  5. City where the Continental Congress met in 1774 and 1776.
  6. 1st self-governing English colony in America.
  7. A colonist that would have agreed to working for a period of time for another person in exchange for a free trip to the American colonies.
  8. Name of the agreement that Thomas Hobbes wrote about between the people and the ruler.
  9. Greek city-state that gave all citizens an equal chance to become a representative in the government.
  10. According to John Locke, whose job is it to protect our rights?
  11. Country from whence Hobbes and Locke came.
  12. What future larger colony did the Puritans settle in when they founded Plymouth?
  13. Nickname we gave the Coercive Acts that stripped Boston citizens of all rights.
  14. Colonies of MA, CT, NH, and RI were all in _____ _________.
  15. First world religion that actively preached that all followers are equal under the law and rule of God.
  16. 1st colonists that came to America to avoid religious persecution.
  17. The refusal to buy a good.
Down
  1. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of _________"--Unalienable Rights.
  2. Time period during and after the Renaissance where we saw increased political, religious, and academic thoughts about freedom and equality; synonymous with Enlightenment.
  3. Colonial period where citizens started questioning their religious and political leaders before the Revolution.
  4. These colonies were extremely popular among immigrants because of the more pleasant climate.
  5. The _______ ___ ______ War was fought between the UK and France over colonists moving into French territory--caused England to raise taxes on us to pay for the war.
  6. These colonies were characterized by plantation farming and their use of slavery.
  7. Book written by Machiavelli where he believed a king should be feared and not loved but that he must create order and safety for the people.
  8. Englishman that created the term "Natural Rights."
  9. British document; "Great Charter"; creates 1st limited government in England.
  10. __________ Acts were taxes on imported goods to the colonies that pushed many Americans into smuggling.
  11. Agreement made by the Puritans in 1620 before the landed in Massachusetts.
  12. "Blank Slate"
  13. Author of the Declaration of Independence.
  14. Type of democracy that Athens was as all members of the city had a chance and opportunity to vote on issues/laws.
  15. To choose someone randomly to fill a position is to choose them by _____.
  16. Name of the rights talked about by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.
  17. This law/tax would help cause the Boston Tea Party.
  18. English document that granted fundamental freedoms to all English citizens in 1688.
  19. Ancient city-state that was the first major Representative Democracy and created a series of checks and balances--they would grow into a giant empire and then lose their democracy to a military dictator named Caesar.
  20. Any type of crop that is grown to be sold rather than eaten.
  21. Other more common name we know the Puritans by.
  22. What caused immigrants to avoid moving to the Southern colonies and thus created an excuse to bring slaves in?
  23. According to Locke who gives you the rights you possess?

40 Clues: "Blank Slate"The refusal to buy a good.King of England during the Revolution.Author of the Declaration of Independence.Country from whence Hobbes and Locke came.1st self-governing English colony in America.Other more common name we know the Puritans by.Englishman that created the term "Natural Rights."...

Week 3 AP 2020-05-09

Week 3 AP crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Department of Education, ________ and Sports
  2. Dr. Jose ______ dating pangulo ng UP
  3. layunin na makapag bigay oportunidad sa pakikilahok na sibikong nakatuon
  4. ipinatayo and Unibersidad ng __________ upang maitaguyod ang edukasyong sekular.
  5. rosa Sevilla __________
  6. participation na tumutukoy sa pakikilahok na sibil
Down
  1. of Rights Nakasaad dito ang mga karapatan ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino
  2. halimbawa ng Kolehiyong pambabae.
  3. ito ang nangasiwa sa technical - vocational at middle level education
  4. isa ito sa mga batayang serbisyong panlipunan na nararapat bigyang pansin
  5. participation na tumutukoy sa pakikilahok na sibiko
  6. siya ang nag patayo ng paaralang Muslim sa Sulu
  7. Dr. Virgilio ______ ama ng sikolohiyang pilipino

13 Clues: rosa Sevilla __________halimbawa ng Kolehiyong pambabae.Dr. Jose ______ dating pangulo ng UPDepartment of Education, ________ and Sportssiya ang nag patayo ng paaralang Muslim sa SuluDr. Virgilio ______ ama ng sikolohiyang pilipinoparticipation na tumutukoy sa pakikilahok na sibilparticipation na tumutukoy sa pakikilahok na sibiko...

State and local gov 2021-11-17

State and local gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - document incorporating a constitution and specifying its rights
  2. powers -powers that the constitution does not give national government that see kept by the state
  3. -surrounding nearby or region
  4. Veto -executive ability to block a bill
  5. -distribute according to a plan
  6. -means to assign
Down
  1. -Geographical widespread
  2. -official power to administrate the law
  3. -State and local gov provides this to there people
  4. -given powers to states
  5. -law for a city or county
  6. -region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
  7. -people living in a municipality smaller than a city
  8. -a change imposed and collected

14 Clues: -means to assign-given powers to states-Geographical widespread-law for a city or county-surrounding nearby or region-distribute according to a plan-a change imposed and collected-official power to administrate the lawVeto -executive ability to block a bill-State and local gov provides this to there people...

U.S Constitution Crossword 2025-02-06

U.S Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  2. REVIEW The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional.
  3. AMENDMENT Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states.
  4. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
  5. JEOPARDY Being tried for the same crime twice, is prohibited by the 5th Amendment.
  6. TO BEAR ARMS The 2nd Amendment protects this individual right.
  7. Manipulating district boundaries to favor a political party.
  8. LIMITS The 22nd Amendment set these for the President.
  9. The process of charging a government official with misconduct.
  10. Abolished by the 13th Amendment.
  11. A system of ___ and balances ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.
  12. Compromise that counted enslaved individuals as a fraction of a person for representation.
  13. The right to vote was expanded by the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments.
  14. The 18th Amendment banned alcohol, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
  15. PROTECTION The 14th Amendment guarantees ___ under the law for all citizens.
  16. is Guaranteed to all persons born in the U.S. by the 14th Amendment.
  17. The process by which the Constitution was approved by the states.
  18. PROCESS Legal requirements require the government to respect all legal rights owed to a person.
  19. There are seven of these in the Constitution, each outlining a different function of government.
  20. The only crime explicitly defined in the U.S. Constitution.
  21. The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  22. AND SEIZURE The 4th Amendment protects against unlawful ___.
Down
  1. The ___ of powers divides government responsibilities among three branches.
  2. Clause that establishes the Constitution as the highest law of the land.
  3. COLLEGE The system used to elect the President of the United States.
  4. RIGHTS Movement that led to the 24th Amendment, which abolished poll taxes.
  5. Changes or additions to the Constitution, totaling twenty-seven.
  6. The division of power between the national and state governments.
  7. The national legislative body of the U.S., is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  8. The branch of government that makes laws.
  9. The lower chamber of Congress, where representation is based on population.
  10. The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, beginning with 'We the People.'
  11. The upper chamber of Congress where each state has two representatives.
  12. The head of the Executive Branch and Commander-in-Chief of the military.
  13. OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guarantee individual freedoms.
  14. COURT The highest judicial authority in the United States.
  15. The government-mandated military service, was challenged in the Vietnam era.
  16. CLAUSE Grants Congress the power to regulate trade between states and foreign nations.
  17. SPEECH Right protected under the First Amendment.

39 Clues: Abolished by the 13th Amendment.The branch of government that makes laws.The branch of government that interprets laws.SPEECH Right protected under the First Amendment.LIMITS The 22nd Amendment set these for the President.The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.COURT The highest judicial authority in the United States....

Chapter Two Crossword 2023-03-23

Chapter Two Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who wrote the greatest amount of Federalist papers
  2. Where the Philly Convention took place
  3. An achievement of the Articles of Confederation
  4. Chairman of the committee of the whole
  5. Proved how weak the Articles of Confederation were
  6. Written by Thomas Paine to convince people to support the revolution against Britain
Down
  1. Missed the Philly Convention because he has US ambassador to France
  2. First state to ratify constitution
  3. Anti-Federalist who didn't sign the constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights
  4. What did Patrick Henry smell?
  5. Part of the Connecticut Compromise

11 Clues: What did Patrick Henry smell?First state to ratify constitutionPart of the Connecticut CompromiseWhere the Philly Convention took placeChairman of the committee of the wholeAn achievement of the Articles of ConfederationWho wrote the greatest amount of Federalist papersProved how weak the Articles of Confederation were...

ap gov unit 4 congress 2021-01-14

ap gov unit 4 congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the people could vote for their senate
  2. the first time a bill or step to be a law
  3. A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator temporarily blocks the consideration of the bill or nomination.
  4. a meeting of a legislative or deliberative assembly using procedural rules that are based on those of a committee, except that in this case the committee includes all members of the assembly.
  5. if the winner wins by more than 55% votes
  6. a person will have more chance to win in a re election compared to is rival
  7. a person who talks for a long time in the senate
  8. The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation
  9. a ruling body that has 2 members from each state
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  1. the second step for a bill to be a law
  2. the third step for a bill to turn into a law
  3. The individuals who live within the geographical area represented by an elected official.
  4. The House of Representatives committee that, along with the Senate Finance Committee, writes the tax codes, subject to the approval of Congress as a whole.
  5. A congressional committee is a legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty
  6. granted citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States,” which included former slaves recently freed.
  7. A device by which any member of the House, after a committee has had a bill for thirty days, may ask to have it brought to the floor. If a majority of the members agree, the bill will leave the committee. This was designed to prevent a committee from killing a bill by holding it for too long
  8. a ruling body with 435 members
  9. usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation.
  10. a roll call in either house of congress to see whether the minimum numbers of representative required to conduct the business is present
  11. counting of the population every few years
  12. determines the rules of each bill and whether it should be amended (most powerful committee of the house)
  13. a procedure where the people vote to end a debate
  14. procedures in the House and the Senate can be skipped (like debating a bill and going straight to a vote)
  15. (1962)U.S. Supreme Court case that forced the Tennessee legislature to reapportion itself on the basis of population
  16. having two branches or chambers

25 Clues: a ruling body with 435 membershaving two branches or chambersthe second step for a bill to be a lawthe people could vote for their senatethe first time a bill or step to be a lawif the winner wins by more than 55% votescounting of the population every few yearsthe third step for a bill to turn into a law...

RAtification and the Bill of Rights 2025-10-27

RAtification and the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Group that opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights.
  2. of Rights – The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
Down
  1. Papers – A series of essays written to convince states to ratify the Constitution.
  2. – The pen name used by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay when writing the Federalist Papers.
  3. – Supporters of the new U.S. Constitution who wanted a strong central government.

5 Clues: – Group that opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights.– Supporters of the new U.S. Constitution who wanted a strong central government.Papers – A series of essays written to convince states to ratify the Constitution.of Rights – The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms....

Conversational English 2 2024-10-18

Conversational English 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the act of collecting shells at the beach
  2. the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
  3. Something that makes you stop doing what you are doing
  4. Tropical cyclone or large rotating storm
  5. very common leaf vegetable used in salads
  6. person that specializes in applying anesthesia in patients
  7. (of a person or part of the body) so thin that the bones are prominent
  8. a narrow strip of land that extends from a larger territory or State
Down
  1. a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.
  2. the activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location.
  3. of rights - first 10 amendments
  4. Supreme law of the land, establishing the structure of the government and the rights of its citizens
  5. process of moving to a new country, with the intention to become a permanent resident or citizen
  6. a loan that is taken from a lender to help pay/buy a house
  7. a professional who manages the display of products in a store or online
  8. common type of fish in Florida, that has a large sting in its tail
  9. an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances

17 Clues: of rights - first 10 amendmentsTropical cyclone or large rotating stormthe act of collecting shells at the beachvery common leaf vegetable used in saladsSomething that makes you stop doing what you are doinga loan that is taken from a lender to help pay/buy a houseperson that specializes in applying anesthesia in patients...

Constitution Crossword 2024-09-17

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of government that enforces laws
  2. Branch of government
Down
  1. President of Constitutional Convention
  2. Document declaring independence from britain
  3. of rights First ten amendments
  4. City where the Constitution was signed

6 Clues: Branch of governmentof rights First ten amendmentsPresident of Constitutional ConventionCity where the Constitution was signedA type of government that enforces lawsDocument declaring independence from britain

Chapter 3 2015-10-27

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried it out
  2. A document stating the rules under which a government will operate
  3. a publisher of the federalist papers
  4. in agreement in which each side gives up a part of what it wants
  5. the author of Virginia's Bill of Rights
  6. to approve
Down
  1. influential delegate
  2. a former revolutionary war captain
  3. A period when business activity slows, prices and wages drop, and unemployment rises
  4. another publisher of the federalist papers
  5. consist of a system of courts to interpret the law

11 Clues: to approveinfluential delegatea former revolutionary war captaina publisher of the federalist papersthe author of Virginia's Bill of Rightsanother publisher of the federalist papersconsist of a system of courts to interpret the lawin agreement in which each side gives up a part of what it wants...

Konsti Tayo! 2025-04-22

Konsti Tayo! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power resides in the people; a key feature of the Malolos Constitution
  2. Power that lets the state protect the public’s safety and welfare
  3. Government system under the 1935 Constitution
  4. Branch that interprets laws
Down
  1. Branch of government that makes laws
  2. President who proclaimed Philippine independence in 1898
  3. Branch led by the President
  4. First constitution of the Philippines, signed in 1899
  5. Type of law declared by Marcos in 1972
  6. Protects people's rights and freedoms in the Constitution

10 Clues: Branch led by the PresidentBranch that interprets lawsBranch of government that makes lawsType of law declared by Marcos in 1972Government system under the 1935 ConstitutionFirst constitution of the Philippines, signed in 1899President who proclaimed Philippine independence in 1898Protects people's rights and freedoms in the Constitution...

452 Non-Telluraves Crossword 2023-03-22

452 Non-Telluraves Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Flight feathers on the “hand” of a bird
  2. Species with lobate feet and short legs set far back on the body
  3. Clade name for birds that excludes the ducks and pheasants
  4. Shape of a bill that is laterally narrow and may be taller than wide.
  5. Shape of bill seen in raptors commonly
  6. Shape of bill seen in Mergansers & helps them hold their fish prey.
  7. Species with 2 black neckbands, a golden rump, and semi-palmate feet.
  8. Bird with long green legs, “scalloped” lobes on its feet, & a plump, black-colored body.
  9. Clade that includes ducks and chickens
  10. Tiny aerial foragers that can hover, & drink nectar
  11. Shape of feet with 3 toes facing forward & 1 facing backward
Down
  1. Bill that is long & tubular shaped.
  2. Iridescent secondary feathers on the wings of most dabbling ducks
  3. Dabbler has a spatulate bill shape with a lamellate fringe.
  4. Long flight feathers that attach to the “hand” of the bird
  5. Aerial-diver, with black & white markings.
  6. “Sad” first part of the name of a small ground-gleaner
  7. Diverse clade includes hummingbirds
  8. Species has a very long sharp bill, long neck, and long legs
  9. Foraging method used by non-diving ducks
  10. Group of feathers on the thumb of a bird; elevated to reduce drag on landing or take-off.
  11. Long-tailed ground-gleaner that is highly sexually dimorphic
  12. Surface diver with a throat pouch, a large squarish tail; black-colored as adults
  13. Clade that includes the Rock Pigeon
  14. Common dabbling duck in which males have a green head.

25 Clues: Bill that is long & tubular shaped.Diverse clade includes hummingbirdsClade that includes the Rock PigeonShape of bill seen in raptors commonlyClade that includes ducks and chickensFlight feathers on the “hand” of a birdForaging method used by non-diving ducksAerial-diver, with black & white markings....

Congress 2021-01-14

Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In charge of the senate
  2. This is taken every 10 years and decides how many reps a state gets
  3. Rules that govern the people
  4. Relevant to the bill
  5. A vote done to override a veto
  6. 100 reps in this
  7. Congress can pass bills and ____
  8. A vote to move straight to voting on a bill
  9. Delays a vote because a senator is not present
  10. In full agreement
  11. The people that a representative represents
  12. Delaying a vote on a bill
  13. More than 50%
Down
  1. Someone who works in the House
  2. Committee that deals with taxes
  3. Barack Obama was this in the 2012 election
  4. A smaller group of senators or representatives that discusses bills of specific topics
  5. The section of Congress with 100 senators
  6. The section of Congress that has 435 reps
  7. When the president declines a bill
  8. A legislative body with 2 branches
  9. The bin that bills are placed in before being discussed
  10. A call that delays a vote but is really to see if enough people are present
  11. Someone who works in the Senate
  12. "I'm just a ___ up on Capitol Hill"

25 Clues: More than 50%100 reps in thisIn full agreementRelevant to the billIn charge of the senateDelaying a vote on a billRules that govern the peopleSomeone who works in the HouseA vote done to override a vetoCommittee that deals with taxesSomeone who works in the SenateCongress can pass bills and ____When the president declines a bill...

Chapter 7 Review 2024-05-09

Chapter 7 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. tried twice for the same crime
  2. Sixth Amendment: Guarantees the rights to a ___ and public trial by an impartial jury, to be informed of criminal charges, to confront witnesses, and to have legal representation.
  3. The 2nd Amendment says, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
  4. positive acts of government that uphold the Constitution
  5. crime of attempting to overthrow or disrupt the government by force or violent acts.
  6. __ __Clause = Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
  7. In Schenck v U.S. the court established clear and present ___ test to evaluate whether restrictions on political speech are legitimate.
  8. The 4th Amendment requires that police officers obtain a proper ___ with probable cause—a reasonable suspicion of crime, to search for or seize evidence or persons.
  9. In the case __ v. United States that dealt with free speech during WWI the court said there are limits to our freedom.
  10. protections against government acts
  11. The ___ Clause = Congress cannot establish an official “American” religion
  12. The 1st guarantees the right of Americans to__, or gather, to share their opinions on public matters.
  13. The 5th Amendment states that the government cannot deprive a person of “life, ___, or property, without due process of law.”
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  1. Most of the Bill of Rights protections applied to State governments by the 14th Amendment’s___ ___ Clause.
  2. false and malicious use of spoken words.
  3. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  4. false and malicious use of printed words.
  5. The 3rd Amendment forbids the unlawful quartering of __ in private homes—a British practice in colonial days.
  6. The 1st Amendment guarantees this freedom to believe and worship how you want
  7. Seventh Amendment: Provides for the right to trial by __ in certain civil cases, according to common law.
  8. Our rights are called __ rights because our country is based on people are born with individual freedoms
  9. Eighth Amendment: Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual __.
  10. government must act fairly and in accord with established rules—it must use fair procedures.
  11. power of the government to take private property for public use.
  12. The 1st Amendment also guarantees freedom of ___, However, no person has the right to libel or slander another.
  13. The 13th Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1865 to end slavery
  14. Rights of the accused: writ of habeas __ (order to explain why a prisoner should not be released), grand jury, speedy trial, miranda warning

27 Clues: tried twice for the same crimeprotections against government actsfalse and malicious use of spoken words.false and malicious use of printed words.The first ten amendments to the Constitutionpositive acts of government that uphold the Constitutionpower of the government to take private property for public use....

U#2 Key Constitutional Concepts/Gideon 2025-10-26

U#2 Key Constitutional Concepts/Gideon crossword puzzle
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  1. Political faction that was not in favor of approving the new Constitution. Many eventually supported the new Constitution after guarantees were made to add a Bill of Rights as soon as the first Congress met.
  2. This compromise gave southern states the ability to count three out of every five slaves toward their total population. This gave southern states more representation in the house of representation than many felt was deserved.
  3. This was not originally included in the Constitution because the delegates were ready to leave. At this time, most states already had individual rights listed in their Constitutions. Later added by James Madison and the first congress as the first ten amendments.
  4. To many Americans, this person was known and seen as very trustworthy. He served as president of the convention and became the first president of the United States.
  5. This compromise at the Constitutional convention created the Senate and mostly appealed to smaller states that were fearful they would not have a voice in the new government.
  6. When Gideon’s case was retried with access to a competent lawyer to represent him, he was found: guilty or notguilty? (I know this is two separate words)
  7. This is the term when the Supreme Court rules 9-0 on a case. It means there is a new interpretation of the Constitution that is here to stay!
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  1. This city hosted the Constitutional convention
  2. Political faction that was in favor of approving the new Constitution
  3. This branch of the federal government found in article two of the Constitution, is responsible for carry out and enforcing laws created by congress. The head of this branch is the President.
  4. This branch of the federal government found in article one of the Constitution is responsible for making laws, approving funding for the government and representing people from their respective states.
  5. This was written into the Constitution and allowed each branch powers to regulate the other branches. An example is when the Supreme Court declares a law passed by Congress and the President unconstitutional
  6. Gideon v. Wainwright expanded the meaning of this amendment to include the right to a lawyer (or counsel) in state criminal matters.
  7. This amendment passed during Reconstruction extended the protections and rights in the Bill of Rights to everyone in the states.
  8. This branch of the federal government found in article three of the Constitution, is responsible for interpreting the law and determining if acts of the executive and legislative branches are unconstitutional.
  9. on the third day of the convention, Edmund Randolph from Virginia, proposed to change the focus of the convention to creating a new Constitution for a strong central government, that would have this many branches.

16 Clues: This city hosted the Constitutional conventionPolitical faction that was in favor of approving the new ConstitutionThis amendment passed during Reconstruction extended the protections and rights in the Bill of Rights to everyone in the states....

Freedom 2021-12-30

Freedom crossword puzzle
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  1. to run away from danger
  2. African-Americans used the Underground _________________ to get to freedom
  3. President Abraham ____________
  4. Main crop of the South in the 1800's
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  1. cast a ballot or make a choice
  2. The Declaration of Independence says "All men are created _______________"
  3. The Bill of Rights is part of this important U.S. document
  4. People who are forced to work against their will.
  5. The North and South fought in the ____________ War
  6. If you have liberty you are _______________

10 Clues: to run away from dangercast a ballot or make a choicePresident Abraham ____________Main crop of the South in the 1800'sIf you have liberty you are _______________People who are forced to work against their will.The North and South fought in the ____________ WarThe Bill of Rights is part of this important U.S. document...

EPIC US History Review Crossword 2021-11-02

EPIC US History Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. This person sold the Louisiana Territory to America
  2. This is how many Branches of Government there are
  3. This is the last name of the SECOND President
  4. In the American ____ Americans won Independence
  5. This was the idea America was destined to expand West
  6. This is the ship the pilgrims sailed on to the New World
  7. This is the last name of the first US President
  8. Trading ____ are ships that trade goods
  9. This becomes a law if passed by Congress and the President
  10. The ____ and Sedition Acts were made by John Adams
  11. This is the country Napoleon Bonaparte was in charge of
  12. This is another word for "reason"
  13. In the Treaty of ______ America and Britain made peace
  14. To put someone on trail
  15. Land that belongs to a certain person/country
  16. This is where the Salem Witch Trials took place
  17. This is Mrs. C.'s favorite drink
  18. This person helped lead the Lewis and Clark expedition
  19. This is the last name of the THIRD President
  20. This is the name of our class fish
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  1. This Branch includes the President and Vice President
  2. This is another word for important
  3. This is when America bought land from France
  4. This is the last name of the FIRST President
  5. This is the direction America wanted to expand
  6. Finish this: The Bill of _______
  7. To gain something being passed down
  8. This is another word for "to buy"
  9. This is what settlers called the New World

29 Clues: To put someone on trailFinish this: The Bill of _______This is Mrs. C.'s favorite drinkThis is another word for "reason"This is another word for "to buy"This is another word for importantThis is the name of our class fishTo gain something being passed downTrading ____ are ships that trade goodsThis is what settlers called the New World...

crossword 2023-12-08

crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. laws that restricted black peoples rights
  2. amendment that granted all races the right to votes
  3. seventeenth US president
  4. people with the goal of eradicating slavery
  5. white southerners who supported reconstruction
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  1. amendment that granted all races citizenship
  2. northerners who moved to the south
  3. The rebuilding of the united states after the civil war
  4. a place that provided shelter and food to black and poor white people
  5. to formally remove a president from office
  6. a plantation owner renting land to blacks and poor whites
  7. the first black senator
  8. a bill that implicated a republican government

13 Clues: the first black senatorseventeenth US presidentnortherners who moved to the southlaws that restricted black peoples rightsto formally remove a president from officepeople with the goal of eradicating slaveryamendment that granted all races citizenshipa bill that implicated a republican governmentwhite southerners who supported reconstruction...

Top 25 Gov Vocab 2024-05-10

Top 25 Gov Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. When the Supreme Court applies rights and freedoms to states as outlined in the Bill of Rights
  2. A governing document that created a union of 13 sovereign states in which the states, not the union, were supreme
  3. A theory that widespread participation is essential for Democratic government
  4. Authority specifically granted to a branch of the government in the Constitution
  5. Supreme Court case that made the national government stronger by supporting the Supremacy Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause
  6. Federalist paper that advocated for a strong executive with its own branch of government
  7. The departments and agencies within the executive branch that carry out the laws of the nation
  8. Supreme Court case that ruled that Congress may not use the Commerce Clause to make posession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime
  9. The sharing of powers between the national government and the states
  10. Amendment that states that powers that are not specifically given to the federal government, nor withheld from the states, are reserved to those respective states
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  1. A popular uprising against the government of Massachusetts
  2. Clause of the Constitution that states that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
  3. The experiences and factors that shape an individual's political values, attitudes, and behaviors
  4. A powerful committee that determines when a bill will be subject to debate and vote on the House floor, how long the debate will last, and whether amendments will be allowed on the floor
  5. A theory of governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution
  6. The executive branch office that assists the president in setting national spending priorities
  7. The essential function through which legislators determine whether current laws and appropriations are achieving intended results
  8. Clause of the Constitution granting Congress the powers necessary to carry out its enumerated powers
  9. A constitutionally required process for selecting the president through states of electors chosen in each state, who are pledged to vote for a nominee in the presidential election
  10. The authority of the Supreme Court to strike down a law or executive action if it conflicts with the Constitution
  11. Federalist paper that advocated for separation of powers and checks and balances
  12. The intentional use of redistricting to benefit a specific interest or group of voters
  13. Clause of the Constitution that establishes the Constitution and the laws of the federal government passed under its authority as the highest laws of the land
  14. Supreme Court case that set the precedent that students still have constitutional rights while they're at school
  15. Comprises the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

25 Clues: Comprises the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. ConstitutionA popular uprising against the government of MassachusettsThe sharing of powers between the national government and the statesA theory that widespread participation is essential for Democratic governmentAuthority specifically granted to a branch of the government in the Constitution...

Constitution/Amendment Crossword 2024-11-10

Constitution/Amendment Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. number of representatives Missouri has in the house
  2. number of senators given to each state
  3. what representation in the House of Representatives is based on
  4. name of the legislative body
  5. division of power between the state and federal levels of government
  6. changes to the Constitution
  7. governing document of the United States that was ratified in 1788
  8. first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  9. what the 15,19, and 24 amendments deal with
  10. article that creates the amendment process
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  1. the 13,14, and 15 amendments are known as the ___ amendments
  2. how many amendments are there?
  3. topic that the 12, 20, 22, and 25 amendments deal with
  4. what the 5th, 6th, and 7th amendments grant citizens
  5. acronym for the 1st amendment
  6. what the bill of rights protects for each citizen

16 Clues: changes to the Constitutionname of the legislative bodyacronym for the 1st amendmenthow many amendments are there?number of senators given to each statefirst 10 amendments to the Constitutionarticle that creates the amendment processwhat the 15,19, and 24 amendments deal withwhat the bill of rights protects for each citizen...

U.S Constitution Crossword 2025-02-06

U.S Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  2. REVIEW The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional.
  3. AMENDMENT Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states.
  4. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
  5. JEOPARDY Being tried for the same crime twice, is prohibited by the 5th Amendment.
  6. TO BEAR ARMS The 2nd Amendment protects this individual right.
  7. Manipulating district boundaries to favor a political party.
  8. LIMITS The 22nd Amendment set these for the President.
  9. The process of charging a government official with misconduct.
  10. Abolished by the 13th Amendment.
  11. A system of ___ and balances ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.
  12. Compromise that counted enslaved individuals as a fraction of a person for representation.
  13. The right to vote was expanded by the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments.
  14. The 18th Amendment banned alcohol, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
  15. PROTECTION The 14th Amendment guarantees ___ under the law for all citizens.
  16. is Guaranteed to all persons born in the U.S. by the 14th Amendment.
  17. The process by which the states approved the Constitution.
  18. PROCESS Legal requirements require the government to respect all legal rights owed to a person.
  19. There are seven of these in the Constitution, each outlining a different function of government.
  20. The only crime explicitly defined in the U.S. Constitution.
  21. The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  22. AND SEIZURE The 4th Amendment protects against unlawful ___.
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  1. The ___ of powers divides government responsibilities among three branches.
  2. Clause that establishes the Constitution as the highest law of the land.
  3. COLLEGE The system used to elect the President of the United States.
  4. RIGHTS Movement that led to the 24th Amendment, which abolished poll taxes.
  5. Changes or additions to the Constitution, totaling twenty-seven.
  6. The division of power between the national and state governments.
  7. The national legislative body of the U.S. is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  8. The branch of government that makes laws.
  9. The lower chamber of Congress, where representation is based on population.
  10. The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, beginning with 'We the People.'
  11. The upper chamber of Congress where each state has two representatives.
  12. The head of the Executive Branch and Commander-in-Chief of the military.
  13. OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guarantee individual freedoms.
  14. COURT The highest judicial authority in the United States.
  15. The government-mandated military service, was challenged in the Vietnam era.
  16. CLAUSE Grants Congress the power to regulate trade between states and foreign nations.
  17. SPEECH Right protected under the First Amendment.

39 Clues: Abolished by the 13th Amendment.The branch of government that makes laws.The branch of government that interprets laws.SPEECH Right protected under the First Amendment.LIMITS The 22nd Amendment set these for the President.The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.The process by which the states approved the Constitution....

U.S Constitution Crossword 2025-02-07

U.S Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  2. REVIEW The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional.
  3. AMENDMENT Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states.
  4. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
  5. JEOPARDY Being tried for the same crime twice, prohibited by the 5th Amendment.
  6. TO BEAR ARMS The 2nd Amendment protects this individual right.
  7. Manipulating district boundaries to favor a political party.
  8. LIMITS The 22nd Amendment set these for the President.
  9. The process of charging a government official with misconduct.
  10. Abolished by the 13th Amendment.
  11. A system of ___ and balances ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.
  12. Compromise that counted enslaved individuals as a fraction of a person for representation.
  13. The right to vote, expanded by the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments.
  14. The 18th Amendment banned alcohol, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
  15. PROTECTION The 14th Amendment guarantees ___ under the law for all citizens.
  16. Guaranteed to all persons born in the U.S. by the 14th Amendment.
  17. The process by which the Constitution was approved by the states.
  18. PROCESS Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
  19. There are seven of these in the Constitution, each outlining a different function of government.
  20. The only crime explicitly defined in the U.S. Constitution.
  21. The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  22. AND SEIZURE The 4th Amendment protects against unlawful ___.
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  1. The ___ of powers divides government responsibilities among three branches.
  2. Clause that establishes the Constitution as the highest law of the land.
  3. COLLEGE The system used to elect the President of the United States.
  4. RIGHTS Movement that led to the 24th Amendment, which abolished poll taxes.
  5. Changes or additions to the Constitution, totaling twenty-seven.
  6. The division of power between the national and state governments.
  7. The national legislative body of the U.S., composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  8. The branch of government that makes laws.
  9. The lower chamber of Congress, where representation is based on population.
  10. The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, beginning with 'We the People.'
  11. The upper chamber of Congress where each state has two representatives.
  12. The head of the Executive Branch and Commander-in-Chief of the military.
  13. OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual freedoms.
  14. COURT The highest judicial authority in the United States.
  15. The government-mandated military service, challenged in the Vietnam era.
  16. CLAUSE Grants Congress the power to regulate trade between states and foreign nations.
  17. SPEECH Right protected under the First Amendment.

39 Clues: Abolished by the 13th Amendment.The branch of government that makes laws.The branch of government that interprets laws.SPEECH Right protected under the First Amendment.LIMITS The 22nd Amendment set these for the President.The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.COURT The highest judicial authority in the United States....

Level A, Unit 6 Seeking Freedom 2025-05-13

Level A, Unit 6 Seeking Freedom crossword puzzle
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  1. a person in charge of others
  2. this freedom means that you have the right to report the news in your own words. This is freedom of _______
  3. something you do because it is right
  4. Bill of __________
  5. a country's rules
  6. the students read silently to ___________.
  7. the Pilgrims left England because they wanted freedom of
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  1. a way of doing things
  2. in South Africa is an example of a government that did not treat everyone fairly
  3. Mr. Glasscock, _________, will make the morning announcments.
  4. action taken to make a statement against an idea
  5. a belief or a view about a topic
  6. The people who control the country
  7. an area that is open to others

14 Clues: a country's rulesBill of __________a way of doing thingsa person in charge of othersan area that is open to othersa belief or a view about a topicThe people who control the countrysomething you do because it is rightthe students read silently to ___________.action taken to make a statement against an idea...

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 2024-09-04

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. and public figures, the constitutional tests designed
  2. that Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free
  3. rights, protection from discrimination
  4. clause Ex post facto law – Retroactive criminal law that works to
  5. or illegally obtained be excluded from a
  6. disadvantage of a person.
  7. and services; they receive less First Amendment
  8. or a newspaper is published; usually presumed to be
  9. trial.
  10. that the defendant will plead guilty to a lesser
  11. the bill of rights are brought within the scope of the
  12. liberties, a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments
  13. to a judge why a prisoner is being held in custody
  14. of habeas corpus – A court order requiring
  15. restraint – Censorship imposed before a speech is
  16. exercise clause Clause in the First Amendment that
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  1. warrant – A writ issued by a magistrate that
  2. bargain – Agreement between a prosecutor and a
  3. to avoid having to stand trial for more serious offense.
  4. the place to be searched and the objects to be
  5. – Written defamation of another person. For public
  6. doctrine The process by which provisions
  7. post facto law – Retroactive criminal law that works to
  8. restrict libel actions are especially rigid.
  9. of religion.
  10. speech – Advertisements and commercials for
  11. rule – Requirement that evidence
  12. Amendment and so applied to state and local
  13. primarily to discourage false and misleading ads.
  14. the police to search a particular place or person,
  15. disadvantage of a person.

31 Clues: trial.of religion.disadvantage of a person.disadvantage of a person.rule – Requirement that evidencerights, protection from discriminationdoctrine The process by which provisionsor illegally obtained be excluded from aof habeas corpus – A court order requiringspeech – Advertisements and commercials forAmendment and so applied to state and local...

gun legislation and loopholes 2022-12-12

gun legislation and loopholes crossword puzzle
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  1. Which loophole doesn't protect against hate crimes?
  2. What background check was established to prevent persons with previous serious convictions from purchasing firearms?
  3. What decade was the brady bill passed?
  4. Which loophole gets around background checks through private sellers?
  5. Which loophole doesn't protect against abusive boyfriends or stalkers?
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  1. Which loophole is a gap in the federal system that allows for purchases to go through if a background isn't completed in 3 days?
  2. How many days does the FBI get to complete the background check?
  3. Which president signed Brady Bill into law?
  4. A gun rights advocacy group based in the US.
  5. What is the name of a gun that uses authorized-use technology?

10 Clues: What decade was the brady bill passed?Which president signed Brady Bill into law?A gun rights advocacy group based in the US.Which loophole doesn't protect against hate crimes?What is the name of a gun that uses authorized-use technology?How many days does the FBI get to complete the background check?...

Final AP Gov / Econ Project 2023-06-01

Final AP Gov / Econ Project crossword puzzle
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  1. an opinion a judge has that agrees with the ruling but for a different reason
  2. article that argues for a strong executive branch
  3. a charge against a person in a public office
  4. powers reserved for the states
  5. protections for certain minority groups
  6. Congress keeping an eye on the executive branch
  7. the first frame of government for the United States
  8. a system created to make sure no branch gets too powerful
  9. attempt to federal and state government
  10. contributions to a political party but not to a specific candidate
  11. court cases that apply bill of rights to state
  12. protections the Constitution provides
  13. attempt to give power back to the states
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  1. not written down but taken from the necessary and proper clause
  2. established the power of judicial review
  3. no state shall deprive any person of life liberty and property without due process of the law.
  4. decide cases strictly on the language of the constitution
  5. no state shall deprive any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
  6. think more modernly when deciding whether a case is unconsitutional or not
  7. court case that decided no prior restraint(unless during a crisis)
  8. a series of essays defending the United States constitution
  9. people directly vote on laws and policies
  10. written by a president when making a bill a law
  11. additions to the constitution
  12. government that balances state and federal governments

25 Clues: additions to the constitutionpowers reserved for the statesprotections the Constitution providesprotections for certain minority groupsattempt to federal and state governmentestablished the power of judicial reviewattempt to give power back to the statespeople directly vote on laws and policiesa charge against a person in a public office...

How a Bill Becomes a Law 2024-01-24

How a Bill Becomes a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. The President Pro-____________ is the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is not available.
  2. _________________ powers belong to the Legislative branch are are listed in the Constitution.
  3. The first stage of the legislative process.
  4. A bill about _____________ MUST begin in the House of Representatives.
  5. The type of vote needed to pass a bill in both houses of Congress.
  6. _____________ and balances makes sure that the three branches of government remain equal.
  7. The main job of the Legislative Branch is to ________ laws.
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  1. A ______________ veto happens if the President ignores a bill for 10 days and Congress is not in session.
  2. __________________ of powers means that we have different branches of government that have different powers.
  3. The ________________committee that examines the details of a bill.
  4. Considered to be the upper house of Congress.
  5. The President has _____ days to sign or veto a bill.
  6. A formal decision to reject a bill.
  7. A _____________________ Committee works with a small group from both houses to find a compromise on a bill.
  8. ______________ powers are not listed in the Constitution but can be used to help the Legislative branch carry out their delegated powers.

15 Clues: A formal decision to reject a bill.The first stage of the legislative process.Considered to be the upper house of Congress.The President has _____ days to sign or veto a bill.The main job of the Legislative Branch is to ________ laws.The ________________committee that examines the details of a bill....

Vocab Words 2014-04-30

Vocab Words crossword puzzle
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  1. the act of of bending limb
  2. of or pertaining to the drama
  3. to arouse the curiosity or interest or interest by unusual,new otherwise fascinating
  4. important and well-known
  5. the end or final result of something
  6. a physical disorder illness,especially of a minor or chronic nature
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  1. of Rights the first ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. of pertaing to or of the nature of romance characteristic or suggestic of the world
  3. existing or occurring within a state
  4. a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims

10 Clues: important and well-knownthe act of of bending limbof or pertaining to the dramaexisting or occurring within a statethe end or final result of somethinga house of shelter or rest for pilgrimsof Rights the first ten amendments to the Constitutiona physical disorder illness,especially of a minor or chronic nature...

Unit 4 Exam Review 1 2025-03-03

Unit 4 Exam Review 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. age at which a person can run for US Representative
  2. the leader of the House is known as the __________ of the House
  3. __________ committees are called so the House and Senate can agree on the same version of a bill
  4. this party is currently the minority party in the House and Senate
  5. The __________ of the House has the power to determine which bills get assigned and debated, and which don’t
  6. number of voting representatives
  7. this amendment called for the direct election of Senators
  8. trading of votes or support within Congress
  9. in a subcommittee __________ session, legislators finalize a version of a bill
  10. this amendment gave Congress the power to levy a federal income tax
  11. method in the Senate of delaying the vote by giving long speeches or refusing to approve a vote
  12. people who live in a legislator’s district
  13. reapportionment occurs following a US __________
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  1. Florida’s senior senator
  2. the powers of Congress listed in the Constitution are known as the __________ powers
  3. implied powers were established in the court case __________ vs. Maryland
  4. A type of veto where the president refuses to sign a bill at the end of a legislative session, killing the bill without officially “vetoing” it
  5. the __________ Committee determines how much time the House will spend debating and amending a bill
  6. After a hearing and markup, subcommittees __________ a bill back to Committee for it to be voted on
  7. name for projects a legislator secures to benefit their district with federal funding
  8. age at which a person can run for US Senator
  9. changes to a bill’s original wording
  10. President’s power to say “no” to a bill that has passed the House and Senate
  11. the party with the most votes in the Senate or the House is the __________ party
  12. Only the Senate has the power to ratify __________ signed by the President
  13. number of minutes each party gets to debate most bills on the full House floor
  14. Congress has the power to __________ a veto with ⅔ vote in both houses
  15. Florida’s junior senator, appointed by Governor DiSantis

28 Clues: Florida’s senior senatornumber of voting representativeschanges to a bill’s original wordingpeople who live in a legislator’s districttrading of votes or support within Congressage at which a person can run for US Senatorreapportionment occurs following a US __________age at which a person can run for US Representative...

Family Valentine 2021-02-07

Family Valentine crossword puzzle
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  1. Moxie's mom
  2. Skip to Dan
  3. Lindsay's maiden name
  4. jazz musician
  5. Kit and Amy maiden name
  6. Story's first name
  7. USN
  8. Jeff's daughter
  9. middle name William
  10. college student
  11. Kathie's maiden name
  12. Toni and Bill
  13. Janet's middle name
  14. Kit and Emily
  15. Bill and Debbie
  16. Doc's middle name
  17. born 2003
  18. Nelson's middle name
  19. Suzanna's son
  20. Kit's middle name
  21. Mia's middle name
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  1. Chris and Kit
  2. Seth's son
  3. Janet to Debbie
  4. Maggie's husband
  5. MRWMLA
  6. five of them
  7. software developer
  8. FinTech
  9. Bill Fry
  10. Fry daughter
  11. Calvin's middle name
  12. Helen and Herman
  13. Zannie to Kit
  14. Skip's given name
  15. Doc's sister
  16. Gee and Pop
  17. Allison and Brian
  18. young attorney
  19. Driver Tech
  20. works for AMTRACK
  21. Cal to Bill Fry
  22. Maggie's daughter
  23. Zannie's husband

44 Clues: USNMRWMLAFinTechBill Fryborn 2003Seth's sonMoxie's momSkip to DanGee and PopDriver Techfive of themFry daughterDoc's sisterChris and Kitjazz musicianZannie to KitToni and BillKit and EmilySuzanna's sonyoung attorneyJanet to DebbieJeff's daughtercollege studentBill and DebbieCal to Bill FryMaggie's husbandHelen and HermanZannie's husband...

Branch's of Georgia's government 2023-01-11

Branch's of Georgia's government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and balances, provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  2. Start of the Constitution
  3. offenses that may result in prison sentences of more than one year,
  4. a country's court system
  5. Courts, the district judge who tries the case and a jury that decides the case.
  6. It is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws.
  7. the fundamental law of the U.S. federal government
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  1. Assembly, the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations.
  2. a type of offense punishable under criminal law.
  3. involve members in the development and delivery of services, represent member opinion in decision-making, and help serve member needs through interaction.
  4. carries out and enforces laws
  5. of powers, a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate
  6. of rights, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  7. Election, a regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election.
  8. A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent, or other type of law

15 Clues: a country's court systemStart of the Constitutioncarries out and enforces lawsa type of offense punishable under criminal law.the fundamental law of the U.S. federal governmentof rights, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitutionoffenses that may result in prison sentences of more than one year,...

first five presidents fun facts 2021-03-03

first five presidents fun facts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. established federal court system
  2. bill of rights was added to
  3. bought Louisiana territory
Down
  1. was the 1st president
  2. only president not born in VA
  3. wrote the Monroe Doctrine
  4. won the war of 1812

7 Clues: won the war of 1812was the 1st presidentwrote the Monroe Doctrinebought Louisiana territorybill of rights was added toonly president not born in VAestablished federal court system

A Constitution for the United States 2025-12-09

A Constitution for the United States crossword puzzle
Across
  1. article, a section of the main body of the Constitution, which establishes the framework for the United States government
  2. related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individua
  3. an introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document
  4. to give official approval to
  5. to bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official
  6. to ask that a decision be reviewed by a higher court
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  1. to change, for example to change the Constitution
  2. a proposed law
  3. freedom
  4. nonmilitary

10 Clues: freedomnonmilitarya proposed lawto give official approval toto change, for example to change the Constitutionto ask that a decision be reviewed by a higher courtrelated to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuato bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official...

8-7 Vokabeln 2022-04-26

8-7 Vokabeln crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has given
  2. signal waiter over
  3. has made
  4. already
  5. add together
  6. the bill please
  7. the dog barks
  8. has barked
  9. tip
  10. can I have the bill
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  1. has calculated
  2. a receipt
  3. a bill
  4. blank paper
  5. young lady
  6. it makes(50 euro)
  7. I would like the bill
  8. keep the change
  9. waiter

19 Clues: tipa billwaiteralreadyhas madea receipthas givenyoung ladyhas barkedblank paperadd togetherthe dog barkshas calculatedkeep the changethe bill pleaseit makes(50 euro)signal waiter overcan I have the billI would like the bill

1st Semester Final Review #3 2021-12-08

1st Semester Final Review #3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. our government has only the powers given to it by the Constitution
  2. sharing of power between the federal and state governments
  3. they opposed the ratification of the Constitution
  4. 2 of the 5 first Amendment rights
  5. no one branch can become too strong
  6. a government in which citizens rule through representatives
  7. it is a proposed law
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  1. first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  2. illegal ones are against the 4th Amendment
  3. power of the Supreme Court to decide if acts or laws are Constitutional
  4. cruel and unusual is illegal
  5. supporters of the Ratification of the Constitution

12 Clues: it is a proposed lawcruel and unusual is illegal2 of the 5 first Amendment rightsno one branch can become too strongfirst 10 Amendments to the Constitutionillegal ones are against the 4th Amendmentthey opposed the ratification of the Constitutionsupporters of the Ratification of the Constitution...

Appetizer crossword puzzle 2023-09-14

Appetizer crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the lower house of the colonial Virginia legislature.
  2. the normal individual rights as applied to members of racial, ethnic, class, religious, linguistic or gender and sexual minorities, and also the collective rights accorded to any minority group
  3. a royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.
  4. the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power.
  5. founding document of the United States. It was adopted on July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.
  6. principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power
  7. Act of the Parliament of Great Britain. The principal objective was to reduce the massive amount of tea held by the financially troubled British East India Company in its London warehouses and to help the struggling company survive
  8. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
  9. an act regulating stamp duty (a tax on the legal recognition of documents).
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  1. the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.
  2. the federal principle or system of government.
  3. originally titled Agreement Between the Settlers of New Plymouth, was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony.
  4. An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown
  5. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
  6. a long series of English laws that developed, promoted, and regulated English ships, shipping, trade, and commerce between other countries and with its own colonies.
  7. The Intolerable Acts, sometimes referred to as the Insufferable Acts or Coercive Acts, were a series of five punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea Party.
  8. review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
  9. refers to the idea that a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented to by the people or society over which that political power is exercised.
  10. a theater of the Seven Years' War, which pitted the North American colonies of the British Empire against those of the French, each side being supported by various Native American tribes
  11. a series of British acts of Parliament passed during 1767 and 1768 introducing a series of taxes and regulations to fund administration of the British colonies in America.

20 Clues: the federal principle or system of government.the lower house of the colonial Virginia legislature.an act regulating stamp duty (a tax on the legal recognition of documents).review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act....

Bill turns LXX 2022-01-25

Bill turns LXX crossword puzzle
Across
  1. News channel where you can see Mike Lowe
  2. according to Bill, whenever someone makes food for you, the only appropriate response is --.
  3. As an undergrad, Bill cheered for the ---.
  4. Two of Bill’s sons now live in this city, home of the Chiefs
  5. Another of Bill’s previous employers
  6. Rambler's Rival and Bill's highschool mascot
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  1. bill is a self-proclaimed "tax refugee" from this city
  2. out of three Lowe boys recommend this breakfast food
  3. represented by Ganymede, Bill is this astrological sign
  4. Brown’s town
  5. Previous to LA, Bill spent some of his days here
  6. bill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessert
  7. Bill’s main squeeze

13 Clues: Brown’s townBill’s main squeezeAnother of Bill’s previous employersNews channel where you can see Mike LoweAs an undergrad, Bill cheered for the ---.Rambler's Rival and Bill's highschool mascotbill can make a mean one of this jiggly dessertPrevious to LA, Bill spent some of his days hereout of three Lowe boys recommend this breakfast food...

How a Bill Becomes a Law 2020-12-10

How a Bill Becomes a Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If the committee thinks the bill would be a good___
  2. After the bill has been ________ by the committee,
  3. if the bill is vetoed it goes back to________
  4. who vetoes the bill
  5. A ______(the first draft of a law)is introduced by a member of congress.
  6. the House of Representatives and the Senate ____on the bill.
Down
  1. If the bill ______ in the Senate first
  2. house of representative and the_____
  3. ________ president,interest groups and business
  4. the committee _______whether or not the bill is a good law.
  5. The bill might be _______, or set aside.

11 Clues: who vetoes the billhouse of representative and the_____If the bill ______ in the Senate firstThe bill might be _______, or set aside.if the bill is vetoed it goes back to________________ president,interest groups and businessAfter the bill has been ________ by the committee,If the committee thinks the bill would be a good___...

Unit 4 Exam Review 1 2025-03-03

Unit 4 Exam Review 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. The __________ of the House has the power to determine which bills get assigned and debated, and which don’t
  2. people who live in a legislator’s district
  3. __________ committees are called so the House and Senate can agree on the same version of a bill
  4. this party is currently the minority party in the House and Senate
  5. the leader of the House is known as the __________ of the House
  6. the powers of Congress listed in the Constitution are known as the __________ powers
  7. age at which a person can run for US Representative
  8. A type of veto where the president refuses to sign a bill at the end of a legislative session, killing the bill without officially “vetoing” it
  9. the __________ Committee determines how much time the House will spend debating and amending a bill
  10. number of minutes each party gets to debate most bills on the full House floor
  11. age at which a person can run for US Senator
  12. the party with the most votes in the Senate or the House is the __________ party
  13. Congress has the power to __________ a veto with ⅔ vote in both houses
  14. trading of votes or support within Congress
  15. Florida’s senior senator
Down
  1. to change to a bill’s original wording
  2. implied powers were established in the court case __________ vs. Maryland
  3. Only the Senate has the power to ratify __________ signed by the President
  4. number of voting representatives
  5. this amendment called for the direct election of Senators
  6. in a subcommittee __________ session, legislators finalize a version of a bill
  7. President’s power to say “no” to a bill that has passed the House and Senate
  8. reapportionment occurs following a US __________
  9. method in the Senate of delaying the vote by giving long speeches or refusing to approve a vote
  10. name for projects a legislator secures to benefit their district with federal funding
  11. After a hearing and markup, subcommittees __________ a bill back to Committee for it to be voted on
  12. this amendment gave Congress the power to levy a federal income tax

27 Clues: Florida’s senior senatornumber of voting representativesto change to a bill’s original wordingpeople who live in a legislator’s districttrading of votes or support within Congressage at which a person can run for US Senatorreapportionment occurs following a US __________age at which a person can run for US Representative...

Non-Telluraves Crossword 2021-04-29

Non-Telluraves Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Long-tailed ground-gleaner that is very sexually dimorphic
  2. Surface diver with a yellowish throat pouch, a large squarish tail; black-colored as adults
  3. Species with lobate feet and short legs set far back on the body
  4. Shape of feet with 3 toes facing forward & 1 facing backward
  5. Species has a very long sharp bill, long neck, and long legs
  6. Group of feather on the thumb of a bird, can be elevated to reduce drag on landing or take-off.
  7. Bill that is long & tubular shaped.
  8. Shape of a bill that is laterally narrow and may be taller than wide.
  9. “Sad” first part of the name of a small ground-gleaner
  10. Foraging method used by Wood Duck
  11. Long flight feathers that attach to the “hand” of the bird
  12. Clade name for birds that excludes the ducks and pheasants
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  1. Aerial-diver, with black & white markings.
  2. Bird with long green legs, “scalloped” lobes on its feet, & a plump, black-colored body.
  3. Clade that includes ducks and chickens
  4. Diverse clade includes hummingbirds
  5. One of the few birds that hunts nocturnally
  6. Shape of bill seen in Mergansers & helps them hold their fish prey.
  7. Dabbler has a spatulate bill shape with a lamellate fringe.
  8. Species with 2 black neckbands, a golden rump, yellow-green legs, and semi-palmate feet.
  9. Clade that includes the Rock Pigeon
  10. Tiny aerial foragers that can hover, & drink nectar
  11. Shape of bill seen in raptors commonly
  12. Common dabbling duck in which males have a green head.

24 Clues: Foraging method used by Wood DuckDiverse clade includes hummingbirdsClade that includes the Rock PigeonBill that is long & tubular shaped.Clade that includes ducks and chickensShape of bill seen in raptors commonlyAerial-diver, with black & white markings.One of the few birds that hunts nocturnallyTiny aerial foragers that can hover, & drink nectar...

Congress 2021-01-14

Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Barack Obama was this in the 2012 election
  2. Someone who works in the Senate
  3. The bin that bills are placed in before being discussed
  4. Delays a vote because a senator is not present
  5. Someone who works in the House
  6. The section of Congress with 100 senators
  7. 100 reps in this
  8. A legislative body with 1 branch
  9. In charge of the senate
  10. A legislative body with 2 branches
  11. Rules that govern the people
  12. "I'm just a ___ up on Capitol Hill"
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  1. Congress can pass bills and ____
  2. Committee that deals with taxes
  3. In full agreement
  4. The section of Congress that has 435 reps
  5. A vote done to override a veto
  6. The people that a representative represents
  7. Delaying a vote on a bill
  8. More than 50%
  9. When the president declines a bill
  10. A smaller group of senators or representatives that discusses bills of specific topics
  11. A vote to move straight to voting on a bill
  12. This is taken every 10 years and decides how many reps a state gets
  13. A call that delays a vote but is really to see if enough people are present
  14. Relevant to the bill

26 Clues: More than 50%100 reps in thisIn full agreementRelevant to the billIn charge of the senateDelaying a vote on a billRules that govern the peopleA vote done to override a vetoSomeone who works in the HouseCommittee that deals with taxesSomeone who works in the SenateCongress can pass bills and ____A legislative body with 1 branch...

Foundational Documents 2024-03-01

Foundational Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Declared the colonies' independence, and affirmed "certain unalienable rights" and that all people are created equal
  2. Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
  3. Served as a model for the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States of America
  4. All citizens, including kings, must obey the laws
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  1. Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
  2. Established the first form of government, with a weak central government and states having most of the power

6 Clues: Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinionsAll citizens, including kings, must obey the lawsGuaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonistsServed as a model for the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States of AmericaEstablished the first form of government, with a weak central government and states having most of the power...

Chapter 3 2015-10-27

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a publisher of the federalist papers
  2. A document stating the rules under which a government will operate
  3. to approve
  4. consist of a system of courts to interpret the law
  5. the person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried it out
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  1. the author of Virginia's Bill of Rights
  2. in agreement in which each side gives up a part of what it wants
  3. A period when business activity slows, prices and wages drop, and unemployment rises
  4. another publisher of the federalist papers
  5. a former revolutionary war captain
  6. influential delegate

11 Clues: to approveinfluential delegatea former revolutionary war captaina publisher of the federalist papersthe author of Virginia's Bill of Rightsanother publisher of the federalist papersconsist of a system of courts to interpret the lawin agreement in which each side gives up a part of what it wants...

Democracy in NZ 2017-05-24

Democracy in NZ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. general person who signs all new laws
  2. Name of voting system in NZ
  3. most powerful person in the roman empire
  4. of parliament MP stands for
  5. number of seats in parliament
  6. the governing party in nz
  7. when a bill is signed by the governor general
  8. system of government in nz
  9. country that democracy originated from
  10. controlling what is shown in the media
  11. number of readings a bill must go through before it becomes law
  12. how our prime minister comes to be in power
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  1. number of votes you get
  2. a local voting area
  3. you can not vote if you are here
  4. in 1893 this group were allowed to vote for the first time in NZ
  5. name of electorate OTHC is in
  6. group who may change bills in parliament
  7. proposal to make a new law
  8. the ruling party in parliament
  9. when politicians argue for and against a bill
  10. we have freedom of this in nz

22 Clues: a local voting areanumber of votes you getthe governing party in nzproposal to make a new lawsystem of government in nzName of voting system in NZof parliament MP stands forname of electorate OTHC is innumber of seats in parliamentwe have freedom of this in nzthe ruling party in parliamentyou can not vote if you are here...

Legislative Branch. 2012-10-07

Legislative Branch. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body.
  2. Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.
  3. the political party that has fewer members in Congress or in a state legislature.
  4. a permanent House or Senate committee that considers bills in a certain area.
  5. the official who presides over the Senate in the vice president's absence.
  6. a limit on the debate of a bill in the Senate.
  7. a way in which the president can reject a bill, when Congress is not in session, by not signing it.
  8. a meeting of Congress. Begins each year on January 3rd.
  9. a formal charge brought against a government official.
Down
  1. the political party that has more members in Congress or in a state legislature.
  2. must be 30 years old and a citizen for 9 years.
  3. a method of delaying action on a bill in the Senate by making long speeches.
  4. a small group in Congress formed to consider bills.
  5. the presiding officer of the House of Representatives.
  6. power of the president to deny a bill.
  7. Leader of the senate.
  8. a division of a standing congressional committee that deals with specific issues in the area handled by the committee as a whole.
  9. Money that individuals and businesses pay to support the activities of government.
  10. a law.
  11. Party leaders who work with the majority leader or minority leader to count votes beforehand and lean on waverers whose votes are crucial to a bill favored by the party.

20 Clues: a law.Leader of the senate.power of the president to deny a bill.a limit on the debate of a bill in the Senate.must be 30 years old and a citizen for 9 years.a small group in Congress formed to consider bills.a proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body.the presiding officer of the House of Representatives....

Australian Constitution 2021-11-19

Australian Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has the power to interpret and enforce the constitution
  2. basic laws and principles of a nation that determine powers of the government
  3. a legislative body of government
  4. a law that has not been approved yet
  5. has power to make new laws or repeal existing ones
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  1. a group of states with a central government
  2. principles of freedom or entitlement
  3. puts the laws into action
  4. political community founded for the common good
  5. a group of people who govern a country or state
  6. responsible for enforcing the law

11 Clues: puts the laws into actiona legislative body of governmentresponsible for enforcing the lawprinciples of freedom or entitlementa law that has not been approved yeta group of states with a central governmentpolitical community founded for the common gooda group of people who govern a country or statehas power to make new laws or repeal existing ones...

Culminating - Kusmirek - 2nd 2023-01-09

Culminating - Kusmirek - 2nd crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protects rights of smaller groups (2 words)
  2. a tax on the income that businesses make (2 words)
  3. voting to approve or reject a bill that their state legislature is proposing or has already passed.
  4. the house of congress where members serve 2 year terms rather than 6 (3 words)
  5. money raised by the government
  6. House of congress where members represent the entire state rather than just a district
  7. an actual document that voters cast their vote on
  8. an election to try to remove an elected official from office before their term has ended
  9. a tax taken to provide retired people with income (3 words)
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  1. actions towards other countries (2 words)
  2. first 10 amendments (3 words)
  3. the branch that makes laws
  4. the articles let congress create this but not pay for
  5. legislative branch which passes bills into laws
  6. under the articles of confederation america didnt have one of these
  7. when the government spends more than it takes (2 words)
  8. the branch that interprets laws
  9. Far to the left
  10. one of two things people were afraid of their state losing
  11. the division of power among central government
  12. agreements between countries
  13. how the government plans on spending out money (2 words)
  14. to not pass a bill
  15. Far to the right
  16. when the government has money left over (2 words)
  17. the branch that carries out laws

26 Clues: Far to the leftFar to the rightto not pass a billthe branch that makes lawsagreements between countriesfirst 10 amendments (3 words)money raised by the governmentthe branch that interprets lawsthe branch that carries out lawsactions towards other countries (2 words)protects rights of smaller groups (2 words)...

Texas Gov Extra Credit 2022-02-16

Texas Gov Extra Credit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses.
  2. according to the Texas Constitution, the formal charge by the House of Representatives that leads to a trial in the Senate
  3. action the fourth step in the legislative process, during which a bill referred by a standing committee is scheduled for floor debate by the Calendars Committee.
  4. a person who is represented by an elected official.
  5. the governor's power to turn down legislation; can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of both the House and Senate.
  6. the power to control floor debate by recognizing who can speak before the House and Senate.
  7. bill a bill that gives an individual or corporation a special exemption from state law.
  8. a proposed law that has been sponsored by a member of the legislature and submitted to the clerk of the House or Senate.
  9. the process of redrawing election districts and redistributing legislative representatives in the Texas House, Texas Senate, and U.S. House
  10. power the legislature's mandated role in counting returns in the elections for governor and lieutenant governor.
  11. the chief presiding officer of the House of Representatives
  12. the resources available to higher officials, usually opportunities to make political appointments to offices and to confer grants, licenses, or special favors to supporters.
  13. occurring every two years.
  14. an expression of opinion on an issue by a legislative body.
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  1. the power of the chief executive, whether the president of the United States or the governor of a state, to appoint persons to office.
  2. elected state official who directs the collection of taxes and other revenues and estimates revenues for the budgeting process.
  3. power the power, exercised by the House, the Senate, or both chambers jointly, to investigate problems facing the state.
  4. the first step in the legislative process, during which a member of the legislature drafts a bill and files a copy of it with the clerk of the House or secretary of the Senate.
  5. the presentation of a defendant's defense against an allegation in a civil case.
  6. a step in the legislative process during which a bill is killed by the chair of the standing committee to which it was referred
  7. law the branch of law that regulates the conduct of individuals, defines crimes, and specifies punishment for criminal acts.
  8. power the power of the House to impeach and of the Senate to convict members of the executive and judicial branches of state government.
  9. Bill a bill affecting only units of local government, such as a city, county, or special district.
  10. a regulation enacted by a city government in each of Texas's incorporated cities and towns.
  11. a tactic used by members of the Senate to prevent action on legislation they oppose by continuously holding the floor and speaking until the majority backs down.
  12. Bill a bill that applies to all people and/or property in the state.
  13. law a branch of law that deals with disputes, usually between private individuals over relationships, obligations, and responsibility.
  14. the second step in the legislative process, during which a bill is assigned to the appropriate standing committee by the Speaker (for House bills) or the lieutenant governor (for Senate bills).
  15. diem daily payment to a public official engaged in state business.
  16. session a legislative session called by the governor that addresses an agenda set by him or her and that lasts no longer than 30 days.

30 Clues: occurring every two years.a person who is represented by an elected official.the chief presiding officer of the House of Representativesan expression of opinion on an issue by a legislative body.having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses.diem daily payment to a public official engaged in state business....

corbin vrabel section 3,4 2021-01-04

corbin vrabel section 3,4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the document that gave Americans all of their freedoms.
  2. rules coming out of the enlightenment
  3. the form telling England the colonies are now their own country.
  4. one of the best rulers in england
  5. the type of art in the 1700s
Down
  1. the man who wrote the declaration of independence.
  2. type of art in the 1600s
  3. gatherings of people
  4. the new easier way to work and trade with money
  5. the government that deals with money

10 Clues: gatherings of peopletype of art in the 1600sthe type of art in the 1700sone of the best rulers in englandthe government that deals with moneyrules coming out of the enlightenmentthe new easier way to work and trade with moneythe man who wrote the declaration of independence.the document that gave Americans all of their freedoms....

Legislative Process Crossword Puzzle 2013-11-24

Legislative Process Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Subunit of a committee established for the purpose of dividing the committee's workload.
  2. The majority leader and minority leader are elected by their respective party conferences to serve as the chief Senate spokesmen for their parties.
  3. The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
  4. Permanent committees established under the standing rules of the Senate and specializing in the consideration of particular subject areas.
  5. Meeting face to face.
  6. The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government.
  7. Mixed Government.
  8. A committee made up of members of both chambers.
  9. To lead the committee through the business of planning, implementing, and evaluating the community service project.
  10. A meeting of the local members of a political party.
  11. Address presented by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress.
  12. Informal term for a nongermane amendment to a bill or an amendment to an appropriation bill that changes the permanent law governing a program funded by the bill.
Down
  1. A meeting of a committee or sub-committee.
  2. President Refuses to approve a bill.
  3. Presiding officer of the chamber.
  4. A legislative process of the United States.
  5. Presiding officer of the Senate.
  6. The only procedure by which the Senate can vote to place a time limit on consideration of a bill or other matter.
  7. Informal term for any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive actions.
  8. Occurs as part of a formal session of the full Senate.

20 Clues: Mixed Government.Meeting face to face.Presiding officer of the Senate.Presiding officer of the chamber.President Refuses to approve a bill.A meeting of a committee or sub-committee.A legislative process of the United States.A committee made up of members of both chambers.A meeting of the local members of a political party....

Constitution vocab cross word 2021-12-06

Constitution vocab cross word crossword puzzle
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  1. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  2. powers not specifically defined in the constitution, shall be entrusted by congress
  3. Delegates of Constitutional convention who shaped constitution
  4. no cruel and unusual punishments
  5. introduction to constitution stating goals
  6. Government of the people( not in declaration or constitution)
  7. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  8. Power of the court to judge wheather or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
  9. Final and Supreme authority of US, Supreme law of the land
  10. executes or carries out the law (President and cabinet)
  11. you can take someone to court, but the value in question must exceed 20 dollars
  12. Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason and science would improve society
  13. We do not have to house soldiers
  14. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people(People have the power
  15. Lawmaking branch of government(congress, senate, and House of Representatives
  16. Supporters of the constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
  17. to approve
  18. powers shared by state and federal government
  19. First 10 amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  20. System in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no branch gets to much power
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  1. the sharing of powers between the national and state government
  2. Includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme courts and Federal Courts)
  3. Powers that only belong to state government
  4. Freedom of religion, press, speech, peacefully assembled, and petition the government to redress greivances
  5. Legislative, executive, and judicial
  6. Republicanism, people who elect representatives
  7. an official change or addition to constitution
  8. We have other rights that are not listed in the constitution
  9. right to a speed and public trial
  10. Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  11. based on Montesquieu, powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no branch gets to much power
  12. England lawmaking (legislative) body
  13. Right to keep and bear arms
  14. Against ratifying the constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a bill of rights included to protect peoples rights
  15. Any power not stated in the constitution is reserved for state governments
  16. no unreasonable searches and seizures must have a warrant
  17. everyone deserves a fair trial, no double jepardy

37 Clues: to approveRight to keep and bear armsno cruel and unusual punishmentsWe do not have to house soldiersright to a speed and public trialLegislative, executive, and judicialEngland lawmaking (legislative) bodyintroduction to constitution stating goalsPowers that only belong to state governmentpowers shared by state and federal government...

Top 25 Gov Vocab 2024-05-10

Top 25 Gov Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. When the Supreme Court applies rights and freedoms to states as outlined in the Bill of Rights
  2. A governing document that created a union of 13 sovereign states in which the states, not the union, were supreme
  3. A theory that widespread participation is essential for Democratic government
  4. Authority specifically granted to a branch of the government in the Constitution
  5. Supreme Court case that made the national government stronger by supporting the Supremacy Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause
  6. Federalist paper that advocated for a strong executive with its own branch of government
  7. The departments and agencies within the executive branch that carry out the laws of the nation
  8. Supreme Court case that ruled that Congress may not use the Commerce Clause to make posession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime
  9. The sharing of powers between the national government and the states
  10. Amendment that states that powers that are not specifically given to the federal government, nor withheld from the states, are reserved to those respective states
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  1. A popular uprising against the government of Massachusetts
  2. Clause of the Constitution that states that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
  3. The experiences and factors that shape an individual's political values, attitudes, and behaviors
  4. A powerful committee that determines when a bill will be subject to debate and vote on the House floor, how long the debate will last, and whether amendments will be allowed on the floor
  5. A theory of governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution
  6. The executive branch office that assists the president in setting national spending priorities
  7. The essential function through which legislators determine whether current laws and appropriations are achieving intended results
  8. Clause of the Constitution granting Congress the powers necessary to carry out its enumerated powers
  9. A constitutionally required process for selecting the president through states of electors chosen in each state, who are pledged to vote for a nominee in the presidential election
  10. The authority of the Supreme Court to strike down a law or executive action if it conflicts with the Constitution
  11. Federalist paper that advocated for separation of powers and checks and balances
  12. The intentional use of redistricting to benefit a specific interest or group of voters
  13. Clause of the Constitution that establishes the Constitution and the laws of the federal government passed under its authority as the highest laws of the land
  14. Supreme Court case that set the precedent that students still have constitutional rights while they're at school
  15. Comprises the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

25 Clues: Comprises the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. ConstitutionA popular uprising against the government of MassachusettsThe sharing of powers between the national government and the statesA theory that widespread participation is essential for Democratic governmentAuthority specifically granted to a branch of the government in the Constitution...

The constitution 2022-12-14

The constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Make valid
  2. Supreme Court review
  3. bill of right
  4. Government system
  5. not constitutional
  6. Fair trial
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  1. Two branches
  2. anti plan
  3. federalist plan
  4. no to passing bill
  5. No bill of right
  6. yes bill of right

12 Clues: anti planMake validFair trialTwo branchesbill of rightfederalist planNo bill of rightGovernment systemyes bill of rightno to passing billnot constitutionalSupreme Court review

10/22/24 Homework Name: 2024-10-22

10/22/24 Homework   Name: crossword puzzle
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  1. supports the detail sentence
  2. the result of an event or situation that caused a change
  3. introduces the main idea of the paragraph
  4. restates the topic sentence and closes the paragraph
  5. the reason or explanation for why something happened
  6. freedoms of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
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  1. to quote as an example or proof from a written text
  2. information from a text that supports an answer or reasoning
  3. national
  4. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
  5. a change in or addition to a document
  6. supports the topic sentence
  7. state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options

13 Clues: nationalsupports the topic sentencesupports the detail sentencea change in or addition to a documentintroduces the main idea of the paragraphthe first ten amendments to the US Constitutionto quote as an example or proof from a written textrestates the topic sentence and closes the paragraphthe reason or explanation for why something happened...

Capitalism: A Love Story 2024-12-21

Capitalism: A Love Story crossword puzzle
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  1. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
  2. Programs that are designed to help people in need of goods and services that they are unable to provide for themselves.
  3. A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
  4. Bill proposed by Franklin D. Roosevelt that promotes equity for all Americans.
  5. All workers in this country have the right to organize into a union.
  6. The geographic region from New York through the Midwest that was once dominated by manufacturing.
  7. The legal process by which a lender attempts to recover the amount owed on a defaulted loan by taking ownership of the mortgaged property and selling it.
  8. This Country's Constitution says that the state has the right to take property for the means of production for the common good.
  9. Idea that people should have fair conditions to participate in society, even if that means treating people differently to ensure fairness. Equity is different from equality, which is about treating everyone the same.
  10. A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
  11. A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
  12. A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
  13. An act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse.
  14. Christians consider Capitalism radically ____
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  1. Life insurance on employees' lives that is owned by the employer, with benefits payable either to the employer or directly to the employee's families.
  2. The FBI warned publicly in 2004 that there was an "________" of mortgage fraud.
  3. The first African-American president.
  4. Director of Capitalism: A Love Story.
  5. An economy in which the rich are the driving forces and main beneficiaries of economic growth.
  6. President who proposed the Economic Bill of Rights.
  7. An economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control.
  8. Company that received the largest amount of Troubled Asset Relief Program funding in 2008.
  9. An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
  10. An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
  11. All women in this country had equal rights since 1948.

25 Clues: The first African-American president.Director of Capitalism: A Love Story.Christians consider Capitalism radically ____President who proposed the Economic Bill of Rights.All women in this country had equal rights since 1948.All workers in this country have the right to organize into a union....

Final Review 2025-06-12

Final Review crossword puzzle
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  1. term to describe the split of power
  2. when Congress refuses the president's justice pick
  3. machine that led to an increase in slavery
  4. Washington's warning with other countries
  5. protects individual freedoms
  6. the purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments
  7. purpose of Stowe, Tubman, Douglass
  8. British kidnapping U.S. sailors
  9. a word used to describe the Articles of Confederation
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  1. the reason for the election of 1860 results
  2. doubled the size of the country
  3. document that told Europe to stay out
  4. term to describe the split of Powers for different levels of government
  5. War, conflict over disputed territory
  6. party that wanted a strong federal government
  7. idea that God wants America to spread to the West
  8. started because of compromises and Lincoln becoming president
  9. this state benefited the most from the 3/5ths Compromise

18 Clues: protects individual freedomsdoubled the size of the countryBritish kidnapping U.S. sailorspurpose of Stowe, Tubman, Douglassterm to describe the split of powerdocument that told Europe to stay outWar, conflict over disputed territoryWashington's warning with other countriesmachine that led to an increase in slavery...

Valpak – February 2024 2024-01-29

Valpak – February 2024 crossword puzzle
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  1. President with the nickname "Teddy"
  2. First name of president known for the New Deal policies
  3. First name of president who served as a general in the Revolutionary War
  4. President on the $20 bill
  5. President who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  6. The first president of the United States
  7. President known for delivering the Gettysburg Address
  8. President who served two non-consecutive terms
  9. President who implemented the Great Society programs
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  1. President who was a war hero in World War II
  2. President known for the Louisiana Purchase
  3. President who established the Peace Corps
  4. President who signed the Emancipation Proclamation
  5. President who was a former actor
  6. President who was a peanut farmer
  7. President who was the only one to resign from office
  8. President who was the author of "The Art of the Deal"

17 Clues: President on the $20 billPresident who was a former actorPresident who was a peanut farmerPresident with the nickname "Teddy"The first president of the United StatesPresident who established the Peace CorpsPresident known for the Louisiana PurchasePresident who was a war hero in World War IIPresident who served two non-consecutive terms...

Additional Assessment 2023-02-03

Additional Assessment crossword puzzle
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  1. a strong, king-like president would have too much _____
  2. this compromise stated that slaves would counts as three-______ of a person
  3. opposed the constitution
  4. where was the constitutional convention of 1787 held?
  5. we still have this bill today
  6. popular ___________ - power is received from the people
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  1. what issue was argued over the most
  2. a compromise between the new jersey and virginia plans
  3. in favor of the constitution
  4. the articles of confederation and the constitution could both be _______
  5. father of the constitution (last name)
  6. amendments required _________
  7. what kind of states did the new jersey plan favor
  8. what kind of states did the virginia plan favor
  9. how many votes are required to pass a law?
  10. the federalists and anti-federalists battled to ______ the constitution

16 Clues: opposed the constitutionin favor of the constitutionamendments required _________we still have this bill todaywhat issue was argued over the mostfather of the constitution (last name)how many votes are required to pass a law?what kind of states did the virginia plan favorwhat kind of states did the new jersey plan favor...

Constitutional convention 2025-03-18

Constitutional convention crossword puzzle
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  1. trade
  2. __ of Confederation was the first U.S. "Constitution."
  3. Bill of __ is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  4. The branch of government responsible for making laws.
  5. a change to the constitution
  6. The number of states required to ratify the Constitution.
  7. __ Plan that called for 3 branches of government
  8. The branch of government responsible for carrying out laws.
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  1. The introduction to the Constitution.
  2. The state where the Constitutional Convention was held.
  3. the system that divides power between national and state governments.
  4. The Great __ established a two-house legislature.
  5. James _ was the "Father of the Constitution."
  6. __ Compromise is the agreement that counted enslaved individuals as a fraction of a person for representation.
  7. New _ Plan that favored the large states
  8. The branch of government responsible for determining if laws are constitutional.
  9. To refuse to approve

17 Clues: tradeTo refuse to approvea change to the constitutionThe introduction to the Constitution.New _ Plan that favored the large statesJames _ was the "Father of the Constitution."__ Plan that called for 3 branches of governmentThe Great __ established a two-house legislature.The branch of government responsible for making laws....

family puzzle 2020-07-25

family puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Capital of Peru
  2. Carlos works here
  3. Belquis Godfather
  4. will be Karla’s
  5. capital of DR
  6. Bill and maribels town
  7. Junior’s Mom
  8. Jerry’s Aunt
  9. Bill’s dog name
  10. Maria’s beau
  11. blueberry
  12. Jane (span)
  13. mile-hi
  14. wifi dog name
  15. old university
  16. old white guy
  17. Carlos’ perfection
  18. juniors job
  19. Bill not from here
  20. adam's place
  21. Karla’s first
  22. Jerry’s dad
  23. Elis’ brother
  24. this is the father
  25. Junior’s dad
  26. Doctor
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  1. Juanas bithplace
  2. Yudelka’s first
  3. Bill hails from
  4. one of two on island
  5. Maribel’s labor
  6. NYC University
  7. Incas’ land
  8. Juana (eng)
  9. the Peruvian
  10. Junior has this many sons
  11. W. PR town
  12. Johns job
  13. belquis
  14. seven
  15. guillermo (eng)
  16. this is the son
  17. is a female dog
  18. he’s last
  19. Church and Hospital here
  20. almost last
  21. Karla fixes
  22. Maria’s second
  23. Son’s son
  24. Bill and John
  25. eve's partner
  26. Vanessa has this many
  27. was a male dog

53 Clues: sevenDoctorbelquismile-hiblueberryJohns jobhe’s lastSon’s sonW. PR townIncas’ landJuana (eng)Jane (span)juniors jobalmost lastKarla fixesJerry’s dadthe PeruvianJunior’s MomJerry’s AuntMaria’s beauadam's placeJunior’s dadcapital of DRwifi dog nameold white guyKarla’s firstElis’ brotherBill and Johneve's partnerNYC Universityold university...

United States Constitution 2022-11-17

United States Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Which area of states did the 3/5 compromise benefit the most?
  2. Who wanted a Bill of Rights in the constitution?
  3. How many colonies were needed to sign the constitution at first?
  4. Oldest attendee?
  5. last state to sign the constitution?
  6. What plan did the smaller states support?
  7. What were the first ten amendments called?
  8. Last name of the man who is considered the father of the constitution?
  9. How many branches of goverment were proposed
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  1. What was the meeting that created the constitution called?
  2. What size government did antifederalists want?
  3. What plan did big states support
  4. How many years were the presidential terms proposed by the constitution?
  5. People who attended the constitutional convention?
  6. first word of the constitution?

15 Clues: Oldest attendee?first word of the constitution?What plan did big states supportlast state to sign the constitution?What plan did the smaller states support?What were the first ten amendments called?How many branches of goverment were proposedWhat size government did antifederalists want?Who wanted a Bill of Rights in the constitution?...

Chapter 12: A New Government 2021-04-18

Chapter 12: A New Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Island The last state to agree to ratify the Constitution in May of 1790.
  2. An economic problem that exists when the value of currency (money) loses or has little value
  3. What did the farmers of Massachusetts take over after being angered by being asked to pay a tax on their lands in this 1786 rebellion?
  4. This word refers to what the New Jersey plan wanted for Congress, one house of lawmakers where every state had equal votes or equal power. This plan failed.
  5. To cancel or reject the actions of a branch of government, usually the president does this to a law of the legislative branch if that president doesn’t support it.
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  1. One problem with the Articles of Confederation is it allowed states to basically do whatever they wanted or refuse to listen. This is called….
  2. A word used to describe a draft version of a law.
  3. This word refers to the two houses (House of Representatives and Senate) that make up the U.S. Congress (our lawmakers).
  4. Territory This land area was sold to make money and get the U.S. out of debt, remember however many Indian tribal groups lived on these lands.
  5. The beginning introduction to the Constitution, which explains the overall goals for the new government.
  6. In this house in Congress, every state gets equal representation, two leaders for every state.
  7. To change or add to (usually a legal document)
  8. The number of Amendments included in the Bill of Rights, which protects our individual rights and limits the power of the government.

13 Clues: To change or add to (usually a legal document)A word used to describe a draft version of a law.Island The last state to agree to ratify the Constitution in May of 1790.An economic problem that exists when the value of currency (money) loses or has little value...

Ask Bill 2023-11-27

Ask Bill crossword puzzle
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  1. Famous relatives have this name
  2. Young Bill's deposit in a poor Lady's well
  3. Might be Norris. Might be Davis.
  4. Bill's condition means he can't do this
  5. Ceiling and visibility unlimited (Abbrev)
  6. Older cousin. Like a brother
  7. Bill worked for company that provided this
  8. Where Bill grew up
  9. Some girlfriends have this ancestry
  10. #2
  11. Fly fishing expert and father to Bill
  12. Bill lives in this town now
  13. A childhood best friend
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  1. An Irish part of NL that he knew well
  2. Tri-town new name
  3. Spoke of Hoss stingers and Electricer.
  4. Keep yer . . . . . .(2 wds)
  5. Maybee kids call him this
  6. What they all tried to catch with a fly rod
  7. Here there are many cousins
  8. Bill's hobby

21 Clues: #2Bill's hobbyTri-town new nameWhere Bill grew upA childhood best friendMaybee kids call him thisKeep yer . . . . . .(2 wds)Here there are many cousinsBill lives in this town nowOlder cousin. Like a brotherFamous relatives have this nameMight be Norris. Might be Davis.Some girlfriends have this ancestryAn Irish part of NL that he knew well...

Democracy 2021-01-18

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

77 Clues: Individual votesVote of the peopleLoving your countryRight to reject a billSenates branch of powerLack of a governing bodysomeones view on somethingPresidential branch of powerDecides who will be in powerGovernment with a king/queenThe government system we haveSupreme Court branch of powerA person now holding an officeHighest judicial court in U.S....

Topic 7 Vocabulary Part I 2025-02-10

Topic 7 Vocabulary Part I crossword puzzle
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  1. He wrote Europe's first modern novel, Don Quixote.
  2. The German states of the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Netherlands.
  3. The authority to rule comes from God.
  4. The ruler has complete authority over the government and the lives of the people.
  5. An immense palace Louis XIV built in the French countryside near Paris
  6. A fleet.
  7. They sought to "purify" the English church of Catholic practices, pushing for a simpler service and more democratic church leadership.
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  1. French Protestants who challenged the Catholic church.
  2. VIII, He broke with the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the head of the newly established Church of England.
  3. Bill of Rights, This ensured the superiority of Parliament over the monarchy, barred any Roman Catholic from sitting on the throne, and restated the traditional legal rights of English citizens.
  4. monarchy, A type of government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch's powers.
  5. Protestants who disagreed with the Church of England.
  6. minister, The chief official of the British government.
  7. A government in which the ruling power belongs to a few people.

14 Clues: A fleet.The authority to rule comes from God.He wrote Europe's first modern novel, Don Quixote.Protestants who disagreed with the Church of England.French Protestants who challenged the Catholic church.minister, The chief official of the British government.A government in which the ruling power belongs to a few people....

Key Terms 2018-12-17

Key Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. / to ask a higher court to decide
  2. Group / organization that represents the concerns of a particular group
  3. / government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority
  4. Corpus / meaning no person may be held in prison without being charged with a specif crime
  5. / division of power between fed gov and state gov
  6. / disagreement
  7. / someone who is entitled to all the rights and privileges
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  1. / propose for a new law
  2. / power to review, change, prevent the publication of news
  3. and balances / system of each branch of government to limit each other
  4. / the power to hear and decide cases
  5. / changing

12 Clues: / changing/ disagreement/ propose for a new law/ to ask a higher court to decide/ the power to hear and decide cases/ division of power between fed gov and state gov/ power to review, change, prevent the publication of news/ someone who is entitled to all the rights and privileges...

8-7 vokabeln 2022-04-26

8-7 vokabeln crossword puzzle
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  1. had made
  2. a receipt
  3. the dog barks
  4. tips
  5. rude way of getting a male waiters attention (mr. waiter)
  6. already
  7. the bill please
  8. added up
  9. the bill please
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  1. keep the change
  2. to add up
  3. outdated reference to women in germany
  4. blank paper
  5. had barked
  6. unfriendly way of getting male waiters attention (hey mr. waiter)
  7. to take care
  8. had given
  9. can i have the bill please
  10. a bill at a restaurant

19 Clues: tipsalreadyhad madeadded upto add upa receipthad givenhad barkedblank paperto take carethe dog barkskeep the changethe bill pleasethe bill pleasea bill at a restaurantcan i have the bill pleaseoutdated reference to women in germanyrude way of getting a male waiters attention (mr. waiter)...

US Constitution 2024-09-20

US Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a reason the colonists revolted
  2. changes made to the constitution
  3. term associated with liberty and sovereignty
  4. tax a major source of income for the government
  5. the branch of government that houses the supreme court
  6. of rights the first 10 amendments of the constitution
Down
  1. the introduction to the constitution
  2. the profession of many of the signers of the declaration of independence
  3. the war that Americans fought to free themselves from the british rule
  4. for the government the colonists wanted

10 Clues: a reason the colonists revoltedchanges made to the constitutionthe introduction to the constitutionfor the government the colonists wantedterm associated with liberty and sovereigntythe branch of government that houses the supreme courttax a major source of income for the government...