bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

civil rights in the 1960s 2025-04-17

civil rights in the 1960s crossword puzzle

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A mob stormed a university college with guns and _______ used as weapons.
Dr. King went to the Lincoln Memorial. he did his "____________" speech.
African americans and whites lived in different __________.
helped launch new civil rights group Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
_____________ are roads that crossed state lines while traveling.
A NAACP leader, Medgar Evers, was murdered.

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The ____________ where a group of African Americans who protested by riding on white only busses.
An act of protesting where many people sit and block traffic and other activities from happening.
President _____________ was assassinated in 1963.
On August 28, 1963, a rally was created to support Kennedy's civil rights bill, Dr. King and the SCLC did a march on Washington, D.C.

10 Clues: A NAACP leader, Medgar Evers, was murdered. • President _____________ was assassinated in 1963. • African americans and whites lived in different __________. • _____________ are roads that crossed state lines while traveling. • Dr. King went to the Lincoln Memorial. he did his "____________" speech. • ...

Bill of rights by Hazel,Penny 2022-05-12

Bill of rights by Hazel,Penny crossword puzzle

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a group of people who decide the outcome of a trial
to ask the government to correct injustice
a protective shield
people accused of a crime
the rights for american citizens

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in the constitution there are 10 _____
approved to have made a written document official by signing it
having a negative judgment or opinion without knowledge of the facts
to gather in groups

9 Clues: to gather in groups • a protective shield • people accused of a crime • the rights for american citizens • in the constitution there are 10 _____ • to ask the government to correct injustice • a group of people who decide the outcome of a trial • approved to have made a written document official by signing it • ...

Vocab week 14 2022-11-10

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court-the highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation
order-a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.
of rights-the English constitutional settlement of 1689, confirming the deposition of James II and the accession of William and Mary, guaranteeing the Protestant succession, and laying down the principles of parliamentary supremacy
veto-an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.

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minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc
with treason or another crime against the state.
rejection of a law
system-mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in a way

9 Clues: rejection of a law • with treason or another crime against the state. • action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense. • minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc • order-a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law. • ...

Key Terms 2018-12-17

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Corpus / meaning no person may be held in prison without being charged with a specif crime
/ division of power between fed gov and state gov
/ disagreement
/ government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority
/ someone who is entitled to all the rights and privileges
/ propose for a new law

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and balances / system of each branch of government to limit each other
/ changing
/ power to review, change, prevent the publication of news
Group / organization that represents the concerns of a particular group
/ the power to hear and decide cases
/ to ask a higher court to decide

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 • ...

AMER REV AND CONSTITUTION 2024-12-11

AMER REV AND CONSTITUTION crossword puzzle

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"Turning point of war; France supported the Americans"),
of 1763", "Law prohibited colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains; colonists ignored"),
and balances", "Each branch of government has some power over the other two branches; helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful")
Ordinance", "Process for admitting new states to U.S., population requirement to apply = 60,000 settlers; territories govern themselves"),
of Confederation", "1st gov’t; weak because feared abuse of power; NO: executive branch, regulate trade; YES: negotiate treaties, declare war"),
Compromise", "Agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes"),
of governed", "Belief British should have colonists’ permission to pass taxes; main reason for American Revolution"),

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of Independence", "Thomas Jefferson; list of grievances/complaints against KG3; right to create new gov’t"),
Compromise", "Decided how many representatives large and small states would send to the bicameral Congress"),
"Supported Constitution, wanted strong central gov’t, believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison"),
rights", "Rights all people have from birth: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; Declaration of Independence"),
"Against Constitution, wanted more power given to state gov’ts, wanted a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason"),
Acts", "British response to Boston Tea Party; colonists formed the 1st Cont. Congress and sent list of complaints to KG3"),
"Last major battle; British defeated and signed Treaty of Paris recognizing U.S. independence"),

14 Clues: "Turning point of war; France supported the Americans"), • Compromise", "Agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes"), • "Last major battle; British defeated and signed Treaty of Paris recognizing U.S. independence"), • of 1763", "Law prohibited colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains; colonists ignored"), • ...

Stamped Test Review 2022-12-05

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the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
a revolutionary organization with an ideology of Black nationalism, socialism, and armed self-defense, particularly against police brutality.
well meaning and kindly.
an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry.
Protestant Baptist members who circulated the first antiracist pamphlet in America
English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England of Roman Catholic practices
Amendment to the Bill of Rights that states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."

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Abolitionists pressure those who are free to live respectable lives—attend church, become educated, marry, behave soberly—in order to “prove” that Black people should be allowed freedom. This comes to be known as “______ _______”;
Amendment to the Bill of Rights that states: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done:
existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
the idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified.

12 Clues: well meaning and kindly. • a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done: • existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international. • Protestant Baptist members who circulated the first antiracist pamphlet in America • the idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified. • ...

8th Grade Civics ULTIMATE VOCAB CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2022-03-24

8th Grade Civics ULTIMATE VOCAB CROSSWORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle

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This amendment guarantees equal rights to all United States citizens
This branch has a special "review" power
This branch can veto
A government led by the people
A group that supported the constitution
Art that tries to persuade about a political issue
The "liberal," left-leaning party
This branch is responsible for impeachment

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Covering the entire country
A group against the constitution
Talking as long as you can to block a bill
A type of government with a small group of people in charge
This amendment gave women the right to vote
Someone fleeing their home country
Trying to influence a politician on an issue (usually with money)
State government
The "conservative," right-leaning party
the person suing in a court case

18 Clues: State government • This branch can veto • Covering the entire country • A government led by the people • A group against the constitution • the person suing in a court case • The "liberal," left-leaning party • Someone fleeing their home country • A group that supported the constitution • The "conservative," right-leaning party • This branch has a special "review" power • ...

A More Perfect Union 2022-04-12

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A type of government where citizens vote for their leaders.
The Americans wanted a _____ National Government.
The U.S. became a _____ after the war.
Also known as the chief executive.
_____ the constitution needed 9 out of 13 states approval.
Two houses or groups.
of confederation, The first U.S constitution.
The _____ wanted slaves to be included in their population.

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A branch of government that involves the supreme court.
A _____ is a plan of government.
What group made the first American anti-slavery society?
What group supported the new constitution?
Britain, What country influenced the U.S. government?
The sharing of power between the nation and state government.
Carta, What limited the power of the Mararch?
rebellion, A result of farmers being jailed for their dept.
of Rights, Anti-Federalist supported the _____.

17 Clues: Two houses or groups. • A _____ is a plan of government. • Also known as the chief executive. • The U.S. became a _____ after the war. • What group supported the new constitution? • Carta, What limited the power of the Mararch? • of confederation, The first U.S constitution. • of Rights, Anti-Federalist supported the _____. • ...

Democracy 2021-01-18

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Individual votes
All of the voters in a particular district.
Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
An informal term for an amendment or provision that is not relevant to the legislation where it is attached.
Loving your country
The involvement of common citizens.
Of or having to do with the people as a whole
An administrative division of voters by neighborhood; smallest political unit in U.S. politics. Cities and counties are divided into precinct polling districts that have varying numbers of registered voters based on State law.
Presidential branch of power
Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
Idea that all property should be community owned
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.
An election in which one candidate defeats the other by a very large margin.
Government with a king/queen
Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
Problems, ideas to be talked about, questions, decided upon and voted on.
An "amend" to the constitution
A person now holding an office
Someone favoring strict government
Expressed opinions intended to persuade viewers and listeners by taking a side.
a small group controlling the government
Meeting for political party members
Economics system run by the people
The government system we have
someones fund or advertisement before an election
Decides who will be in power
A group of people who join together because they share many ideas about what the government should do.
America has many of differing people who have different ______s
Face-to-face discussion of candidates' views on issues.
A person who seeks, or who has been suggested for an office or award.
An area or spread of low income and failing business
Someone who traveled to America legally
System of government where one person has all power
Vote of the people
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.
Letters that stand for Grand Old Party, the nickname of the Republican party.
The act of under-minding a group of individuals
Bill that ensures all humans their rights
someone who favors federal laws over state laws
Tormenting or teasing by saying annoying or cruel things.

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Someones sway in thinking over a subject
Legislative power in house of reps
largest rules that govern the citizen and government
A public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, a plan.
Senates branch of power
Government funded medical care
The person that a political party chooses to represent it in a general election. This is called nomination.
Box on House Clerk's desk where members deposit bills and resolution to introduce them.
a state in which supreme power is held by the people
Legislative power that hold senators votes
Without favor or blame, objective.
An act of Congress that enables Federal agencies to spend money for specific purposes.
Idea that all wealth should be distributed
Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
Far-right idea of a nationalistic dictatorship
someones view on something
Highest judicial court in U.S.
The idea that all humans should be treated the same
Identification with ones own nation
The original member who introduces a bill.
Supreme Court branch of power
Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
a league or alliance of states
The right to vote in an election
A strong, often emotional supporter of a person or cause; can apply to a group as well as individuals.
To be a legal citizen of a country
Ending a debate by taking a vote
A candidate not belonging to one of the major political parties.
Of or describing a union of states having a central government or pertaining to that government.
someone chosen to represent a group or party
Lack of a governing body
The constitutional right to vote.
Banks currency worth and foreign trade
When a business controls an entire sect of an economy
Making a decision based off of two opposing views
Right to reject a bill
An informal term for extended debate or other procedures used to prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate.
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.

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

Democracy 2023-08-23

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Individual votes
All of the voters in a particular district.
Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
An informal term for an amendment or provision that is not relevant to the legislation where it is attached.
Loving your country
The involvement of common citizens.
Of or having to do with the people as a whole
An administrative division of voters by neighborhood; smallest political unit in U.S. politics. Cities and counties are divided into precinct polling districts that have varying numbers of registered voters based on State law.
Presidential branch of power
Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
Idea that all property should be community owned
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.
An election in which one candidate defeats the other by a very large margin.
Government with a king/queen
Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
Problems, ideas to be talked about, questions, decided upon and voted on.
An "amend" to the constitution
A person now holding an office
Someone favoring strict government
Expressed opinions intended to persuade viewers and listeners by taking a side.
a small group controlling the government
Meeting for political party members
Economics system run by the people
The government system we have
someones fund or advertisement before an election
Decides who will be in power
A group of people who join together because they share many ideas about what the government should do.
America has many of differing people who have different ______s
Face-to-face discussion of candidates' views on issues.
A person who seeks, or who has been suggested for an office or award.
An area or spread of low income and failing business
Someone who traveled to America legally
System of government where one person has all power
Vote of the people
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.
Letters that stand for Grand Old Party, the nickname of the Republican party.
The act of under-minding a group of individuals
Bill that ensures all humans their rights
someone who favors federal laws over state laws
Tormenting or teasing by saying annoying or cruel things.

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Someones sway in thinking over a subject
Legislative power in house of reps
largest rules that govern the citizen and government
A public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, a plan.
Senates branch of power
Government funded medical care
The person that a political party chooses to represent it in a general election. This is called nomination.
Box on House Clerk's desk where members deposit bills and resolution to introduce them.
a state in which supreme power is held by the people
Legislative power that hold senators votes
Without favor or blame, objective.
An act of Congress that enables Federal agencies to spend money for specific purposes.
Idea that all wealth should be distributed
Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
Far-right idea of a nationalistic dictatorship
someones view on something
Highest judicial court in U.S.
The idea that all humans should be treated the same
Identification with ones own nation
The original member who introduces a bill.
Supreme Court branch of power
Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
a league or alliance of states
The right to vote in an election
A strong, often emotional supporter of a person or cause; can apply to a group as well as individuals.
To be a legal citizen of a country
Ending a debate by taking a vote
A candidate not belonging to one of the major political parties.
Of or describing a union of states having a central government or pertaining to that government.
someone chosen to represent a group or party
Lack of a governing body
The constitutional right to vote.
Banks currency worth and foreign trade
When a business controls an entire sect of an economy
Making a decision based off of two opposing views
Right to reject a bill
An informal term for extended debate or other procedures used to prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate.
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.

Reconstruction Vocab Terms Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-27

Reconstruction Vocab Terms Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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This type of Republicans controlled Congress during Reconstruction
theatre where Lincoln was shot
northerners that went south to profit during reconstruction
southerners who supported reconstruction
Lincolns Plan for reconstruction
amendment granting former slaves voting rights
laws meant to keep whites and blacks separate in the south
amendment abolishing slavery
he assasinated Lincoln
acronym for Southern terrorist organization (three letters)

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The reconstruction plan that was more lenient towards Southerners
Bill that required 50% of voters in a state to take a loyalty oath
what was used to force people to pay money to vote
amendment granting citizenship to slavery
system of farming similar to slavery
This bureau was set up to educate and support former slaves
president impeached for not following congressional reconstruction
Laws passed by southern states to limit freedoms of African-Americans

18 Clues: he assasinated Lincoln • amendment abolishing slavery • theatre where Lincoln was shot • Lincolns Plan for reconstruction • system of farming similar to slavery • southerners who supported reconstruction • amendment granting citizenship to slavery • amendment granting former slaves voting rights • what was used to force people to pay money to vote • ...

Unit 3 Study Guide 2021-11-04

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100
holding the floor intentionally to stall or change minds
to make and uphold laws
The president can deny a bill
person who presides over the senate
term length for senator
powers outlined in the constitution
taking private land and using it for public use
powers that are not stated, but generally implied
redistricting for political benefit
Term length for representative
powers a government has cause its a government
only 1/3 of reps up for election every end of term

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made up of two houses
435
A meeting between congress and the president to discuss the state of the U.S
if the bill is passed within 10 days of the session ending, the president can ignore it and it will not be passed
spending money that you do not have
The president can pass the bill
if the majority of a senate votes for it, they may put an end to a filibuster
moving of reps after every census
a bill that has been passed
Officer who presides over the house of reps
the total amount of debt that a country is in
determining citizenship and immigration laws
the president can ignore a bill and it will become law

26 Clues: 435 • 100 • made up of two houses • to make and uphold laws • term length for senator • a bill that has been passed • The president can deny a bill • Term length for representative • The president can pass the bill • moving of reps after every census • spending money that you do not have • person who presides over the senate • powers outlined in the constitution • ...

Extra credit 2016-01-12

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The British were trapped at ____ by the French and Americans
In favor of a strong Government
The federal government gets power to do things from ___
Tax on imports and exports
The ___ court can declare laws passed by congress
Amendment- right to bear arms
1st US President
The ___ amendment guarantees freedom of religion and speech
Americans who supported the independence from Britain
cancel or make ineffective
The treaty of ____ in 1783 recognized the US as an independent nation

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checks and ___
Were neutral during the revolutionary war
Under Judicial Review, the ___ is the Supreme Law
rebellion-alcoholic drink
worked to stengthen the national economy by setting up a national bank
wanted a bill of right to protect individual rights
The constitutional ____ printed a lot of worthless money during the Revolutionary war
Many patriots froze and sufferd in unbearable conditions at Valley _____ during the revolutionary war
Supported Great Britain during the Revolutionary War

20 Clues: checks and ___ • 1st US President • rebellion-alcoholic drink • Tax on imports and exports • cancel or make ineffective • Amendment- right to bear arms • In favor of a strong Government • Were neutral during the revolutionary war • The ___ court can declare laws passed by congress • Under Judicial Review, the ___ is the Supreme Law • ...

Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution 2022-04-06

Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution crossword puzzle

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this amendment states that all powers not assigned in the Constitution are reserved to the states
this amendment protects against excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
this amendment prevents the quartering of troops in people's homes
this amendment guarantees a speedy trial, grants access to a lawyer, and requires a person to be informed of the charges against them
this amendment prevents unwarranted searches and seizures
a government that has no restrictions on what it can and cannot do
this amendment allows access to a civil trial with a jury

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articles of ___________________, the first (failed) government of the USA
this amendment protects rights not listed in the Constitution
this amendment protects people against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and eminent domain
the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Constitution were all written and passed in this city
a government that has restrictions on what it can and cannot do
this amendment grants people the right to form a militia and own weapons

13 Clues: this amendment prevents unwarranted searches and seizures • this amendment allows access to a civil trial with a jury • this amendment protects rights not listed in the Constitution • a government that has restrictions on what it can and cannot do • this amendment prevents the quartering of troops in people's homes • ...

Thresher Family Thanksgiving 2024-11-02

Thresher Family Thanksgiving crossword puzzle

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College Major at Utica College of Syracuse U.
Uncle Bill was Patron of what?
The Street in Dolgeville where Richard and William grew up
Was married to Asa
Middle name of Uncle Bill
Number of Evelyn's siblings
She died Aug 14, 1972 (first name)
Uncle Bill's employer
Aunt Penny's maiden name
Grandpa Thresher went to Bacon Brook School in this town
Aunt Evelyn's maiden name
brother of William J. Thresher Sr.
Genealogical Society where Bill was Treasurer
Evelyn & Bill's first apartment was here
County of Dolgeville
Lake home
Where Uncle Bill was born
Second wife of Uncle Bill
Job at Daniel Green

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Uncle Fran was shot down here
Richard's Career
Dolgeville Baseball team name
Uncle Richard's middle name
Birthplace of William J Thresher Sr.
Lodge for William J. Thresher Sr.
City where southern Threshers grew up
Mildred's Favorite Flower
Month when Mildred and William were married
Grandpa Thresher's employer later in life
William J. Thresher Senior was a member at this church
City in New Jersey where Francis Marx lived
Uncle Bill's Team
City where northern Threshers grew up
William J. Thresher Senior's mom's first name

34 Clues: Lake home • Richard's Career • Uncle Bill's Team • Was married to Asa • Job at Daniel Green • County of Dolgeville • Uncle Bill's employer • Aunt Penny's maiden name • Middle name of Uncle Bill • Mildred's Favorite Flower • Aunt Evelyn's maiden name • Where Uncle Bill was born • Second wife of Uncle Bill • Uncle Richard's middle name • Number of Evelyn's siblings • ...

Government / Economics crossword 2023-05-10

Government / Economics crossword crossword puzzle

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sanguinis - The law of the blood, citizenship at birth may also be determined by parentage, to whom is born.
rule - Majority will be right more often than it will be wrong, and that the majority will also be right more often than any one person or small group would be.
- Authority in decision making and maintaining orders.
force - people who are employed or unemployed.
associations - promote the collective business interests of a city, state, or other area of a group.
workers - temporarily worker.
Adams - A remarkable political philospher.
- Two or more people own a business.
- colonies; maryland, pennsylvania, an delaware.
of Tennessee - Bill Lee
- A citizen of a foreign state who lives in the united states.
labor - workforce with good knowledge and experience.
- supreme authority rests in the hands of the people.
- Valuables
are owned by ? - stockholders

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power - The power to interpret laws, to determine their meaning, and to settle disputes that arise within the society.
Locke - (1632-1704) political figure.
- One who holds both rights and responsibilities in a state.
ceiling - barrier that prevents certain individuals from being promoted.
States Senator - Bill Hagerty
Government - The idea that government is restricted and what may it do.
- Is the process of blending and adjusting competing views and interests.
- Franchise charge high fees or royalties
- The institution through which a society makes and enforces the public policies.
soil - The law of the soil- citizenship is determined by place of birth.

25 Clues: - Valuables • of Tennessee - Bill Lee • workers - temporarily worker. • States Senator - Bill Hagerty • are owned by ? - stockholders • - Two or more people own a business. • Locke - (1632-1704) political figure. • - Franchise charge high fees or royalties • Adams - A remarkable political philospher. • force - people who are employed or unemployed. • ...

Founding Documents 2023-06-16

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- Document that influenced the Bill of Rights
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution
- Document proclaiming the colonies' separation from Britain
- The order issued by President Lincoln to free slaves

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- The original framework of government for the United States
- The legislative body of the American colonies
- Collection of essays promoting the ratification of the Constitution
- The supreme law of the United States
- An important precursor to modern constitutional law

9 Clues: - The supreme law of the United States • - Document that influenced the Bill of Rights • - The first ten amendments to the Constitution • - The legislative body of the American colonies • - An important precursor to modern constitutional law • - The order issued by President Lincoln to free slaves • - The original framework of government for the United States • ...

Democracy 2020-02-28

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"It is the bill from the Parliament to...."
The largest of three levels of government
A group of workers formed together to protect the rights of it's group
The__________ of Australia is a government system for laws
A government that enforces laws for a state

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Smallest of the three Governments
The three levels of _________ for Australia
The right to make orders, give decisions, and to enforce behavior
A group of government people leading a current beliefs
A government section lead by a Minister

10 Clues: Smallest of the three Governments • A government section lead by a Minister • The largest of three levels of government • "It is the bill from the Parliament to...." • The three levels of _________ for Australia • A government that enforces laws for a state • A group of government people leading a current beliefs • ...

SS10: Chapter 3 Keyword Terms 2014-04-08

SS10: Chapter 3 Keyword Terms crossword puzzle

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the document that describes the powers and responsibilities of the government and the rights of citizens
when one or more political parties or interest groups work together to achieve a common goal
areas with higher populations which have more elected officials in government
union of provinces where each keep certain powers but gives up other powers to a central, national government
an agreement that provided free trade between the United States and the British colonies
transportation networks such as roads, canals, and sewers that allow a community to function
social class with wealthy members without aristocratic heritage

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Canada East and Canada West within the Province of Canada
a bill promising compensation to people of Canada East who suffered property damage during the Rebellions
granting someone the rights and protection of a citizen of a particular country
to join another culture and to give up one's own language and traditions
an American idea that it was the fate of the United States to control all of North America
pertaining to the reign of Queen Victoria
a period of low economic activity marked by high unemployment
economic system based on colonialism
land set aside by governments for the use of First Nations
to take over a territory and add it to the territory of another country

17 Clues: economic system based on colonialism • pertaining to the reign of Queen Victoria • Canada East and Canada West within the Province of Canada • land set aside by governments for the use of First Nations • a period of low economic activity marked by high unemployment • social class with wealthy members without aristocratic heritage • ...

Reconstruction Vocab Terms Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-27

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amendment granting citizenship to slavery
Bill that required 50% of voters in a state to take a loyalty oath
southerners who supported reconstruction
amendment granting former slaves voting rights
This bureau was set up to educate and support former slaves
he assasinated Lincoln
The reconstruction plan that was more lenient towards Southerners
acronym for Southern terrorist organization (three letters)

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Lincolns Plan for reconstruction
This type of Republicans controlled Congress during Reconstruction
amendment abolishing slavery
president impeached for not following congressional reconstruction
northerners that went south to profit during reconstruction
what was used to force people to pay money to vote
system of farming similar to slavery
laws meant to keep whites and blacks separate in the south
Laws passed by southern states to limit freedoms of African-Americans
theatre where Lincoln was shot

Constitution 2016-09-12

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a public official appointed to decide cases in the court of law
the leader of the United States national executive body
branch makes laws
branch interprets laws
separation of powers from the federal and state government
jersey plan a proposal for the structure of the United States for smaller states
changes added to the constitution
introduction in the constitution
action of forbidding a law

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national legislative body of the United States
gathering that sent delegates for all states that drafted the constitution
the right to vote
college cast votes for election of president and vice president
branch enforces law
the federal principle or system of government
compromise an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention
plan a proposal for the structure of the United States for larger states
of rights first ten amendments in the constitution

18 Clues: the right to vote • branch makes laws • branch enforces law • branch interprets laws • action of forbidding a law • introduction in the constitution • changes added to the constitution • the federal principle or system of government • national legislative body of the United States • of rights first ten amendments in the constitution • ...

CH. 17 Vocabulary and Timeline- Struggle for Democracy 2023-02-21

CH. 17 Vocabulary and Timeline- Struggle for Democracy crossword puzzle

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Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (pg. 255)
wrote the declaration of independence
"no taxation without _________" (Pg. 258)
1649 Sets up Commonwealth
a person who is loyal to his or her own country
members of middle class, such as merchants and rich farmers (pg.258)

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signed a bill of rights stating a ruling monarch could only act after consulting parliment. (pg. 257)
led the fight against the British for Independence (Pg. 258)
Ruled England from 1625 to 1649 (Pg. 253)
freedom from control by others
a nation in which people hold the power
idea that monarchs rule comes directly from god
group made up of nobles

13 Clues: group made up of nobles • 1649 Sets up Commonwealth • freedom from control by others • wrote the declaration of independence • a nation in which people hold the power • Ruled England from 1625 to 1649 (Pg. 253) • "no taxation without _________" (Pg. 258) • Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (pg. 255) • idea that monarchs rule comes directly from god • ...

Criminal Justice 2025-03-25

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A set of rules that police are required to read to a suspect in custody
The principle that legal matters must proceed according to established rules for the enforcement and protection of private rights.
_____vs_____,Court case that made evidence obtained via unjustified searches and seizures inadmissible
Presumption of _________; a person is innocent until proven guilty

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a person(s) who has committed a crime
________ Amendment Ensures that the government cannot conduct arbitrary or unjustified searches and seizures of individuals, their homes, papers, or belongings
_________ Doctrine,established through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause, ensures that many rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights apply to state governments, not just the federal government
______vs______,Court case that established the right to an attorney
A jury cannot reach a verdict after deliberation, usually resulting in an invalid trial or a retrial.

9 Clues: a person(s) who has committed a crime • Presumption of _________; a person is innocent until proven guilty • ______vs______,Court case that established the right to an attorney • A set of rules that police are required to read to a suspect in custody • A jury cannot reach a verdict after deliberation, usually resulting in an invalid trial or a retrial. • ...

Democracy 2021-01-18

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Individual votes
All of the voters in a particular district.
Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
An informal term for an amendment or provision that is not relevant to the legislation where it is attached.
Loving your country
The involvement of common citizens.
Of or having to do with the people as a whole
An administrative division of voters by neighborhood; smallest political unit in U.S. politics. Cities and counties are divided into precinct polling districts that have varying numbers of registered voters based on State law.
Presidential branch of power
Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
Idea that all property should be community owned
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.
An election in which one candidate defeats the other by a very large margin.
Government with a king/queen
Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
Problems, ideas to be talked about, questions, decided upon and voted on.
An "amend" to the constitution
A person now holding an office
Someone favoring strict government
Expressed opinions intended to persuade viewers and listeners by taking a side.
a small group controlling the government
Meeting for political party members
Economics system run by the people
The government system we have
someones fund or advertisement before an election
Decides who will be in power
A group of people who join together because they share many ideas about what the government should do.
America has many of differing people who have different ______s
Face-to-face discussion of candidates' views on issues.
A person who seeks, or who has been suggested for an office or award.
An area or spread of low income and failing business
Someone who traveled to America legally
System of government where one person has all power
Vote of the people
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.
Letters that stand for Grand Old Party, the nickname of the Republican party.
The act of under-minding a group of individuals
Bill that ensures all humans their rights
someone who favors federal laws over state laws
Tormenting or teasing by saying annoying or cruel things.

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Someones sway in thinking over a subject
Legislative power in house of reps
largest rules that govern the citizen and government
A public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, a plan.
Senates branch of power
Government funded medical care
The person that a political party chooses to represent it in a general election. This is called nomination.
Box on House Clerk's desk where members deposit bills and resolution to introduce them.
a state in which supreme power is held by the people
Legislative power that hold senators votes
Without favor or blame, objective.
An act of Congress that enables Federal agencies to spend money for specific purposes.
Idea that all wealth should be distributed
Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
Far-right idea of a nationalistic dictatorship
someones view on something
Highest judicial court in U.S.
The idea that all humans should be treated the same
Identification with ones own nation
The original member who introduces a bill.
Supreme Court branch of power
Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
a league or alliance of states
The right to vote in an election
A strong, often emotional supporter of a person or cause; can apply to a group as well as individuals.
To be a legal citizen of a country
Ending a debate by taking a vote
A candidate not belonging to one of the major political parties.
Of or describing a union of states having a central government or pertaining to that government.
someone chosen to represent a group or party
Lack of a governing body
The constitutional right to vote.
Banks currency worth and foreign trade
When a business controls an entire sect of an economy
Making a decision based off of two opposing views
Right to reject a bill
An informal term for extended debate or other procedures used to prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate.
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.

Money management cross word 2020-09-29

Money management cross word crossword puzzle

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legal minimum pay
to leave this country and move to another
law that has been passed
the things a person is entitled to

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the things that make a person who they are
heads of different government departments
formal system of voting

7 Clues: legal minimum pay • formal system of voting • law that has been passed • the things a person is entitled to • heads of different government departments • to leave this country and move to another • the things that make a person who they are

How a bill becomes a law- Crossword 2025-11-06

How a bill becomes a law- Crossword crossword puzzle

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The term used to describe all of the legislative branch.
Means two chambers.
Senate-only tactic to delay or block a vote by extending debate.
Smaller group within a committee assigned specific issues.
An individual lawmaker.
The Senate vote to end a filibuster; requires three-fifths.
A bill must pass both the House and the Senate in this form before it can go to the President.
Party with more than half the seats; controls the calendar.
Upper chamber of Congress, 100 members.
A body of lawmakers.

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Group where bills are sent for study, hearings, and recommendations.
Voting method where each member’s vote is recorded by name.
This type of committee is used to reconcile differences in House/Senate versions.
Bills or actions done.
This type of veto means a bill dies if President takes no action and Congress adjourns within 10 days.
Lower chamber of Congress, 435 members.
President’s rejection of a bill passed by Congress.
Congress can do this with 2/3 vote in each chamber if President vetoes.
Party leader who counts votes and persuades members.
An amendment or provision that has little or no connection to the main topic of the bill.
Before a bill becomes a law it starts as this.

21 Clues: Means two chambers. • A body of lawmakers. • Bills or actions done. • An individual lawmaker. • Lower chamber of Congress, 435 members. • Upper chamber of Congress, 100 members. • Before a bill becomes a law it starts as this. • President’s rejection of a bill passed by Congress. • Party leader who counts votes and persuades members. • ...

Texas Legislature 2019-02-27

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The total number of senators
Each legislator is elected from his or her own
Is checked by the Senate's advice and consent
The current lieutenant governor's party
When your share of the legislature is smaller than your share of the population
Revision of a bill in committee
Type of equality required by one person, one vote

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Presiding officer of the House
Type of committee to work out differences between versions of a bill
When a committee chair decides whether to consider a bill
A stalling tactic
Can be stricken by a line-item veto
Have two-year terms of office
Type of legislature used in 49 of the 50 states
Half of the membership is elected every two years
When the governor returns a bill unsigned
Has the power to impeach
Racial group that is overrepresented in the legislature

18 Clues: A stalling tactic • Has the power to impeach • The total number of senators • Have two-year terms of office • Presiding officer of the House • Revision of a bill in committee • Can be stricken by a line-item veto • The current lieutenant governor's party • When the governor returns a bill unsigned • Is checked by the Senate's advice and consent • ...

Government Cross word 2023-01-05

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A body of fundamental principles for government
A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution statute regulation judicial precedent or other type of law
having the power to put plans actions or laws into effect
courts review the procedures and the decisions in the trial court to make sure that the proceedings were fair and that the proper law was applied correctly
a group of people appointed for a specific function typically consisting of members of a larger group
assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination
the preparation and enactment of laws by a legislative body through its lawmaking process

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of by or appropriate to a court or judge
a nonindictable offense regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony
court the highest judicial court in a country or state
government executive officer of a Canadian province appointed by the governor general
an introduction to the highest law of the land it is not the law
a crime typically one involving violence regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death
courts a court of law where cases are tried in the first place as opposed to an appeals court
of rights a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state country federation etc

15 Clues: of by or appropriate to a court or judge • A body of fundamental principles for government • court the highest judicial court in a country or state • having the power to put plans actions or laws into effect • assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination • an introduction to the highest law of the land it is not the law • ...

The Legislative Branch 2023-09-18

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When opponents of a bill keep talking to prevent it coming to a vote
The most powerful position in the Senate
House and Senate committees
distribution of seats based on population in the House
People represented by a member of Congress
Permanent Committee
Encourage the votes of fellow party members
The most powerful position in the House
An end to a debate

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A bill that sets aside funds for a specification
Both houses address Congressional matters
Drawing district boundaries for political advantage
Provision of a bill that is not related to the bill’s main topic
Two Houses
Powers granted to the national government by the Constitution
When revenue cannot cover expenses
The people establish government and are the source of its power.
Helps manage actions/strategies of the party in the house
The President chooses not to sign a bill for 10 days
Number needed to legally conduct business

20 Clues: Two Houses • An end to a debate • Permanent Committee • House and Senate committees • When revenue cannot cover expenses • The most powerful position in the House • The most powerful position in the Senate • Both houses address Congressional matters • Number needed to legally conduct business • People represented by a member of Congress • ...

Lesson 54 Crossword 2015-05-25

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An American activist that was a member of the Nation of Islam
First African American to attend the University of Mississippi
Founded the Nation of Islam
The last name of the president that was assassinated in November 1963
The speech that Martin Luther King Jr shared during the Civil Rights Movement
The man that led the Congress on Racial Equality
National effort made by black people to eliminate racial segregation
The woman that refused to give up her seat to a white man
Martin Luther King Jr's Wife's name
The man to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr
Act passed to allow African Americans to vote
Created to examine the causes behind rioting
A system that kept African Americans and Whites seperated

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Bus driver that asked Rosa Parks to move
The law that created a permanent civil rights commission to assist black suffrage
The first African American to play Major League Baseball
Last name of the president that signed the bill that made it illegal to refuse employment based on race
Man who led the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
The man who joined with Martin Luther King Jr to create the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
War War fought by the Northern and Southern Confederate states
The store that refused to serve coffee to 4 African American college students

21 Clues: Founded the Nation of Islam • Martin Luther King Jr's Wife's name • Bus driver that asked Rosa Parks to move • Man who led the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church • The man to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr • Created to examine the causes behind rioting • Act passed to allow African Americans to vote • The man that led the Congress on Racial Equality • ...

Vocab week 14 2022-11-10

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court-the highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation
order-a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.
of rights-the English constitutional settlement of 1689, confirming the deposition of James II and the accession of William and Mary, guaranteeing the Protestant succession, and laying down the principles of parliamentary supremacy
veto-an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.

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minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc
with treason or another crime against the state.
rejection of a law
system-mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in a way

Vocab week 14 2022-11-10

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court-the highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation
order-a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.
of rights-the English constitutional settlement of 1689, confirming the deposition of James II and the accession of William and Mary, guaranteeing the Protestant succession, and laying down the principles of parliamentary supremacy
veto-an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.

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minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc
with treason or another crime against the state.
rejection of a law
system-mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in a way

Activism 2021-01-12

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Govt wants to stop you from saying something
step before a law
Bad thing ; something bad against you
fighting for a cause
Les droits
nom pour proteger
fairness
Les droits humains au quotidien

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2words. Harassment that happens on social media
The government, president, politicians...
2 words.Racist, sexist, homophobic writing or speeches
2 words. Able to say whatever you want
Being treated equally
The government makes these, example : you are not allowed to drive without a license

14 Clues: fairness • Les droits • step before a law • nom pour proteger • fighting for a cause • Being treated equally • Les droits humains au quotidien • 2 words. Able to say whatever you want • Bad thing ; something bad against you • The government, president, politicians... • Govt wants to stop you from saying something • 2words. Harassment that happens on social media • ...

History Unit 9 2021-03-08

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created the monroe doctrine
helped create the designs for the city
The exploration of the West and expansion of the ____ Fur Trade
the bill of rights were added to the ______
what was in Washington D.C

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the first president of the United States
bought the louisiana purchase
was known as the father of the constitution
who did americans gain respect from after winning the war of 1812
out of the first 5 presidents that was not from VA

10 Clues: what was in Washington D.C • created the monroe doctrine • bought the louisiana purchase • helped create the designs for the city • the first president of the United States • was known as the father of the constitution • the bill of rights were added to the ______ • out of the first 5 presidents that was not from VA • ...

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION 2024-05-19

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Rights that ensure an individual’s well-being in a society, such as education and health care.
Rights granted and protected by a country's constitution.
A 1215 document guaranteeing English political liberties, seen as an early step in the development of constitutional government.
The capacity of a state to regulate behavior and enforce order within its territory.
A person who is incapacitated and no longer able to fight during a conflict.
A disallowed legal doctrine where evidence obtained illegally by federal agents was handed over to state law enforcement.
Ensuring the realization of individuals' rights through positive action and policies.
Rights protecting individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.
Legal frameworks and treaties designed to protect human rights globally.
A person who takes a direct part in the hostilities of an armed conflict.
The concept that all human rights are interconnected and cannot be fully enjoyed without each other.
The power of a government to take private property for public use, with compensation.
rights that are bestowed once you are born
Safeguarding individuals' rights from infringement or abuse.
Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
Rights granted and protected by law.
The idea that the fulfillment of one right often depends on the fulfillment of others.
Ensuring individuals or groups are given the same opportunities and rights.
A landmark document adopted by the UN in 1948 outlining fundamental human rights.
A statement of fundamental rights and privileges, especially the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Treaties establishing international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
A legal principle requiring that a person under arrest be brought before a judge to secure their release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
The principle that human rights apply to all people, everywhere.
Rights that allow individuals to participate in the political life of their society.
Rights granted through legislation enacted by a governing body.

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A set of rules seeking to limit the effects of armed conflict, protecting those not participating in hostilities.
Reasonable grounds for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.
An ancient clay cylinder inscribed with a declaration from Cyrus the Great, considered an early human rights charter.
The authority of a government to collect taxes from individuals and businesses.
The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
The state of things as they actually exist, beyond perceptions or representations.
Ancient Persian ruler known for issuing the Cyrus Cylinder
requirement that legal proceedings be fair and that individuals be given notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Recognizing and honoring the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals.
The duty to uphold and protect human rights.
Rights that can be limited or suspended under certain conditions, such as during a state of emergency.
Rights related to maintaining and enjoying one's culture, language, and traditions.
Rights that cannot be surrendered, sold, or transferred.
Rights concerning the economic well-being and access to resources and opportunities.
The principle that rights apply equally to all without unfair treatment based on arbitrary distinctions.
The military forces of a country.
A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.
Rights believed to be inherent and universal to all humans, not contingent on laws or beliefs.
The principle that certain rights are fundamental and cannot be infringed by government actions, regardless of the process used.
A set of international rules governing the conduct of warfare and protection of war victims.
A person not in the armed services or the police force.
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Rights that cannot be suspended or restricted, even during emergencies.
Fair treatment and justice in the distribution of resources and opportunities.
Hostile and unfair treatment, especially because of race, political, or religious beliefs.

50 Clues: The military forces of a country. • Rights granted and protected by law. • rights that are bestowed once you are born • Of considerable importance, size, or worth. • The duty to uphold and protect human rights. • A person not in the armed services or the police force. • Rights that cannot be surrendered, sold, or transferred. • ...

Unit 2 Study Guide Crossword #1 2024-10-24

Unit 2 Study Guide Crossword #1 crossword puzzle

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The 18th amendment banned alcohol
A police photographer that exposed tenements and urban poverty
Acquiring territory or gaining control over the political or economic life of other "weaker" countries
1st progressive president that embodied all four progressive goals
Lawmakers allow people to vote on if a bill becomes a law
A movement of middle class Americans set out to solve America's problems
Passed after the food industry's exposure in "The Jungle", prevents mislabeling, inspection, and created the FDA
A huge fire that led to improved factory safety standards and a change in Labor code
Voters could remove elected officials if they didn't like them

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He wrote the jungle and exposed the meat packing industry, caused the Pure Food and Drug Act
The people can directly vote for senators
The preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment
The 19th amendment gave women the write to vote, they got it in response to WWI, fought for 80 years
Exposed the problems that America was facing through photography and journalism
When people proposed a bill rather than law makers
A policy that aimed at breaking up trusts and protecting and giving more rights to the middle and lower classes

16 Clues: The 18th amendment banned alcohol • The people can directly vote for senators • When people proposed a bill rather than law makers • Lawmakers allow people to vote on if a bill becomes a law • A police photographer that exposed tenements and urban poverty • Voters could remove elected officials if they didn't like them • ...

Amendments 2022-04-04

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errors in warrants can occur
tax rates (% paid) are based on levels of income
intent to disrupt or threaten or harm or cause harm
the many ways courts do not act randomly
speech that endangers the nation or state is limited
specific groups that cannot be discriminated against
state authority that covers all items not in the Constitution
spoken words, and the protections that follow
the power to seize private property for public use
citizen’s religious practices are allowed

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access to licensed, legal assistance
eminent domain seizures must include payments
the right to have a vote in elections
trying to destroy someone’s reputation via print
government stops the press before they can publish
Due Process and Equal Protection rights from specific cases
not stated, but implied and protected to some levels
can’t be required to give personal evidence of guilt
circumstances where searches can occur without a warrant
actions that are seen as equal to speech
being tried over and over again for the same thing
states cannot deny basic Bill of Rights protections
what kinds of evidence cannot be used in court
government cannot impose religious beliefs
the process of being accused of a crime
trying to destroy someone’s reputation via speech
a community’s agreement to limit access press

27 Clues: errors in warrants can occur • access to licensed, legal assistance • the right to have a vote in elections • the process of being accused of a crime • actions that are seen as equal to speech • the many ways courts do not act randomly • citizen’s religious practices are allowed • government cannot impose religious beliefs • eminent domain seizures must include payments • ...

Chapter 19 Josh Hollick 2014-01-16

Chapter 19 Josh Hollick crossword puzzle

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to make pledge
someone who fights for women's rights
schools sponsored by church
to give up power or control
a way that gets better results
a system of government jobs
to use to put in action
a way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law
natural area protected by government
to carefully think out

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protection of a natural resource
to prejudice against jews
a process that allows voters to put a bill before a state legislature
a ban in the sale and consumption of alcohol
a process by which people may vote to remove an elected official from office
person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
a term for a crusading journalist
election in which voters choose their party's candidate
different or varried
murder by mob
not easily bent and or change

21 Clues: murder by mob • to make pledge • different or varried • to carefully think out • to use to put in action • to prejudice against jews • schools sponsored by church • to give up power or control • a system of government jobs • not easily bent and or change • a way that gets better results • protection of a natural resource • a term for a crusading journalist • ...

Lesson 54 2015-05-25

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The store that refused to serve coffee to 4 African American college students
The man that led the Congress on Racial Equality
First African American to attend the University of Mississippi
A system that kept African Americans and Whites seperated
The first African American to play Major League Baseball
The woman that refused to give up her seat to a white man
National effort made by black people to eliminate racial segregation
Last name of the president that signed the bill that made it illegal to refuse employment based on race
The last name of the president that was assassinated in November 1963
Founded the Nation of Islam

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An American activist that was a member of the Nation of Islam
Martin Luther King Jr's Wife's name
The man to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr
Man who led the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
The speech that Martin Luther King Jr shared during the Civil Rights Movement
Created to examine the causes behind rioting
The law that created a permanent civil rights commission to assist black suffrage
Act passed to allow African Americans to vote
The man who joined with Martin Luther King Jr to create the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Bus driver that asked Rosa Parks to move
War fought by the Northern and Southern Confederate states

21 Clues: Founded the Nation of Islam • Martin Luther King Jr's Wife's name • Bus driver that asked Rosa Parks to move • The man to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr • Man who led the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church • Created to examine the causes behind rioting • Act passed to allow African Americans to vote • The man that led the Congress on Racial Equality • ...

APGov/Econ 2023-05-25

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the people who are looking for a job and want to work but arnt
the case where the courts start using the necessary and proper clause
when you left your old job and are still trying to find a new one
drawing the voting districts to group together majority or minority voters for a specific outcome, in the case shaw v reno they decided you can not draw districts beyond what is reasonable to enhance minority voting strength
rights that are implied by the constitution
the case where clear and present danger is set
a system where the majority directly vote on the laws they want to enact
a political system where the power is equally divided between the national and state government
all capital bought in a year
the percent of people who are working, and who are actively looking
gdp per person
when your unemployed for a certain season
a letter from martian luther king jr when he was oi jail defending his civil disobedience
part of the first amendment that denys the government from supporting a specific religion

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the case in which judicial review was first used, set in place by John Marshall
the gross domestic product that the country produces
talking for as long as you can to stop or delay the vote of a bill “talking a bill to death”
in the first amendment, it denys the government the ability to control what religion you worship
grants given from the national government the the states for a general purpose but does allow some leeway
the case which used the 6th amendment, having the right to an attorney
clips from speeches that the media tends to use
process clause part of the 14th amendment, that denys states of taking away life, liberty, or property without the correct process of the law
used to protect civil rights and part of the 14th amendment
american products sold to other nations minus the products that we bought
the rate the prices increase

25 Clues: gdp per person • all capital bought in a year • the rate the prices increase • when your unemployed for a certain season • rights that are implied by the constitution • the case where clear and present danger is set • clips from speeches that the media tends to use • the gross domestic product that the country produces • ...

Ty Benzin Govt Final 1/7/22 2022-01-07

Ty Benzin Govt Final 1/7/22 crossword puzzle

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Members/citizens of a state
Highest level of the court system in the country (2 words)
Group of senators or representatives who refine bills
Powers that both levels of government share
Branch of Government that makes laws ( 2 words)
Laws that deal with crimes committed by a minor (2 words)

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Interest group that promotes its members financial interests (2 words)
First 10 amendments the guarantee citizens' rights (3 words)
The head of an executive department
Each state gets one vote in congress (3 words)
The public's vote (2 words)
Changes to the Constitution
assistance given to other countries (2 words)
When more than one judge listens to a case
When the president or governor reject a bill
No person is above the law (3 words)

16 Clues: Members/citizens of a state • The public's vote (2 words) • Changes to the Constitution • The head of an executive department • No person is above the law (3 words) • When more than one judge listens to a case • Powers that both levels of government share • When the president or governor reject a bill • assistance given to other countries (2 words) • ...

crossword 2023-01-11

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a court of law where cases are tried in the first place as opposed to an appeals court
having the power to put plans actions or laws into effect
freedoms that are protected by Georgia law
review the procedures and the decisions in the trial court to make sure that the proceedings were fair and that the proper law was applied correctly
a minor wrong doing
a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group

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serves as President of Georgia's Senate
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
and balances counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or group
of powers an act of vesting the legislative executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
of by or appropriate to a court or judge
the highest tribunal in the state
a preliminary or preparatory statement an introduction
a crime involving violence
having the power to make laws
the highest governing body in a religious denomination

17 Clues: a minor wrong doing • a crime involving violence • having the power to make laws • the highest tribunal in the state • serves as President of Georgia's Senate • of by or appropriate to a court or judge • freedoms that are protected by Georgia law • a preliminary or preparatory statement an introduction • the highest governing body in a religious denomination • ...

History Unit 9 2021-03-08

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who did americans gain respect from after winning the war of 1812
helped create the designs for the city
the first president of the United States
out of the first 5 presidents that was not from VA
the bill of rights were added to the ______
bought the louisiana purchase

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what was in Washington D.C
The exploration of the West and expansion of the ____ Fur Trade
was known as the father of the constitution
created the monroe doctrine

Constitution Crossword 2016-02-10

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procedural motion to end a debate on a bill
committee/both houses of congress that proposes compromise legislation
using spoken words
process by which congress allocates the number of representatives for each state, based on changes in the census
number of members in a group required to be present to carry out official business
president's selected advisors, usually consist of the heads of the executive departments.
process by which each state draws boundaries of it's congressional districts
veto/president's power to prevent passage of a bill by refusing to sign it
power to reject a bill passed by congress
Madison/father of the constitution
state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge citizens privileges

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time of economic decline
on imports
Washington/Virginia delegate voted president of the constitutional convention
corpus/a court order direct that an officer who has custody of a prisoner show cause why the prisoner is being held.
debate on a bill designed to prevent a vote on its passage
law
voluntary association of independent u.s.
on domestic consumption of goods and services
of attainder/a legislative act that punishes a person without a trial
item veto/power to reject specific provisions in a law without defeating entire bill
post facto laws/those that criminalize actions after the fact
veto/congress voids actions of executive branch officials
powers/those powers that belong to the government of a sovereign state
privilege/president doesn't have to share certain information without congress or the judiciary

25 Clues: law • on imports • using spoken words • time of economic decline • Madison/father of the constitution • voluntary association of independent u.s. • power to reject a bill passed by congress • procedural motion to end a debate on a bill • on domestic consumption of goods and services • veto/congress voids actions of executive branch officials • ...

Chapter 19 Josh Hollick 2014-01-16

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to make pledge
someone who fights for women's rights
schools sponsored by church
to give up power or control
a way that gets better results
a system of government jobs
to use to put in action
a way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law
natural area protected by government
to carefully think out

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protection of a natural resource
to prejudice against jews
a process that allows voters to put a bill before a state legislature
a ban in the sale and consumption of alcohol
a process by which people may vote to remove an elected official from office
person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
a term for a crusading journalist
election in which voters choose their party's candidate
different or varried
murder by mob
not easily bent and or change

Mr. Nelson 2025-09-30

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Sovereignty / What is the basic principle of the American system of government
/ What is the branch that enforces the laws
/ what is a form of government which the supreme authority rests with the people
/ What is an adjustment of opposing principles or systems by modifying some aspect of each
of rights / What is the first 10 amendments called
/ what is basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law
/ What is a form of government in which the power to rule is held by a small usually self-appointed elite
/ What is an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
/ What is the branch that interprets the law
Jersey Plan / What is the plan that is presented as an alternative to Virginia Plan
/ What is a joining of several groups for a common purpose

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/ What is a form of government in which a single person hold unlimited political power
/ what is the formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness
of Law / what is concept that government and its officers are always subject to the laws
/ What is the branch that makes the laws
/ What is having supreme power within one's own territory
/ What is organized by a proprietor
/ what is chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
/ What is a form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority

19 Clues: / What is organized by a proprietor • / What is the branch that makes the laws • / What is the branch that enforces the laws • / What is the branch that interprets the law • of rights / What is the first 10 amendments called • / What is having supreme power within one's own territory • / What is a joining of several groups for a common purpose • ...

list 7 2025-10-22

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properties, characteristics of a substance that can be observed
not relying on others
an exact copy
rights act, outlawed racial segregation and opened up everything to all people groups
when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas
to come into view
delaying a bill by giving long speeches

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when a substance changes from a gas to a liquid
to beat
right act, removing barriers for black voters

10 Clues: to beat • an exact copy • to come into view • not relying on others • delaying a bill by giving long speeches • right act, removing barriers for black voters • when a substance changes from a gas to a liquid • when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas • properties, characteristics of a substance that can be observed • ...

U.S. Presidents 2017-02-28

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diplomat to Europe and first vice president
penned the Declaration of Independence
died of pneumonia after 32 days in office
Formed Democrat party, managed first modern presidential campaign
Era of Good Feeling, told Europe to "stay out!"

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short and shy guy, Bill of Rights, War of 1812
America's best ambassador, died of stroke on House floor
Led Continental Army,only president elected unanimously
"king" Andrew, Removed Cherokees from the South
Annexed Texas,brought back national bank,Whigs kicked him out of their party

10 Clues: penned the Declaration of Independence • died of pneumonia after 32 days in office • diplomat to Europe and first vice president • short and shy guy, Bill of Rights, War of 1812 • "king" Andrew, Removed Cherokees from the South • Era of Good Feeling, told Europe to "stay out!" • Led Continental Army,only president elected unanimously • ...

constiution and bill of rights crossword puzzle 2024-06-07

constiution and bill of rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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to carry a weapon
people from unreasonable shearches
a saftey net for anything that isn't in the Bill of rights
needs permission to enter a home
you have a speedy trial

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the jury have the final decision
can stay silent in court when your turn
people from cruel or unusual punishments
the rest of the power to the people or all the other states
of speech

10 Clues: of speech • to carry a weapon • you have a speedy trial • the jury have the final decision • needs permission to enter a home • people from unreasonable shearches • can stay silent in court when your turn • people from cruel or unusual punishments • a saftey net for anything that isn't in the Bill of rights • the rest of the power to the people or all the other states

history final crossword 2023-05-18

history final crossword crossword puzzle

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established a bicameral legislature
lists the first 10 amendments
the first constitution the United States had
used to urge people to ratify the US Constitution

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the father of the constitution
where the constitutional convention was held
favored a weak central government and a stronger state government
favored a strong central government and a weaker state government
first 10 listed in the Bill of Rights
the beginning of the constitution, starting with "We the people"

10 Clues: lists the first 10 amendments • the father of the constitution • established a bicameral legislature • first 10 listed in the Bill of Rights • where the constitutional convention was held • the first constitution the United States had • used to urge people to ratify the US Constitution • the beginning of the constitution, starting with "We the people" • ...

Chapter 7 (158-180) 2025-12-04

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To attempt to influence lawmakers to take a specific action.
A formal statement of opinion from a government or group.
A relationship among different sets or groups where size is equal.
To discuss something in order to resolve differing viewpoints.
A law or rule passed by a local government.
A city or town with its own government.
a legislative branch with two chambers.
A lawmaker.

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To cancel something due to higher authority.
The branch of political science that deals with rights and responsibilities of citizens.
A piece of paper used to record a vote in an election.
Changes or revisions, usually to legal documents.
An introduction.
To collect an amount of money.
A written proposal for a law.

15 Clues: A lawmaker. • An introduction. • A written proposal for a law. • To collect an amount of money. • A city or town with its own government. • a legislative branch with two chambers. • A law or rule passed by a local government. • To cancel something due to higher authority. • Changes or revisions, usually to legal documents. • ...

Chapter 2 2024-02-08

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- Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, who was critical of the proposed constitution and refused to attend the convention, leading to a lack of input from his ideas.
- New York delegate and proponent of a strong central government, who played a significant role in advocating for a new constitution and promoting the idea of a federal bank.
- Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, whose ideas during the convention helped to shape the Bill of Rights and ensure the protection of individual liberties.
- Massachusetts delegate who did not attend the convention, but was influential in promoting the idea of a bill of rights and ensuring protections for individual liberties.
- Massachusetts delegate who did not attend the convention, but whose ideas and influence as a leading proponent of independence and strong central government were influential in shaping the debates leading up to the convention.
Lee - Virginia delegate and influential anti-federalist, who did not attend the convention but was critical of the proposed constitution.
- Connecticut delegate who played a key role in the creation of the Great Compromise, which helped to establish the framework for the legislative branch of government.
- Pennsylvania delegate and elder statesman whose diplomatic experience and broad knowledge of government were influential in shaping the convention's debates.

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- Pen name used by an unknown anti-federalist writer who authored a series of essays critical of the proposed constitution.
- Virginia delegate and "Father of the Constitution," who played a key role in drafting the Virginia Plan and was influential in shaping the committee of detail, which refined the final draft of the constitution.
- Pen name used by Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate who opposed the constitution and authored a series of anti-federalist essays during the convention.
- New Jersey delegate and advocate for small states' rights, who proposed the New Jersey Plan as an alternative to the Virginia Plan, which later influenced the structure of the Senate.
- Massachusetts delegate and contributor to the creation of the Great Compromise and the idea of a separate executive branch.
- Virginia delegate and president of the convention, whose leadership and influence helped guide the discussions and ensure the creation of a strong and effective national government.

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

Chapter 11 US History 2023-01-31

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This tax is put on luxury items and was the reason for a rebellion
This is what theRepublicans believed the economy should be based on.
These acts limited what people could say or write about the government

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the Election of 1800 was called a _______ revolution
This amendment was added to the Bill of Rights after the election of 1800.
this rebellion was started by farmers because this item was being taxed
A national bank would offer loans to these people
The question of "how ________ should the national government be?" divided the Federalists and the republicans
Sates are allowed to this to Federal laws according to sates rights
These acts did not allow immigrants to vote after receiving their citizenship for ups 14 years

10 Clues: A national bank would offer loans to these people • the Election of 1800 was called a _______ revolution • This tax is put on luxury items and was the reason for a rebellion • Sates are allowed to this to Federal laws according to sates rights • This is what theRepublicans believed the economy should be based on. • ...

KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND 2013-02-01

KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND crossword puzzle

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KING Conquered Wales.
KING Character of the famous book “The Prince and The Pauper”.
KING AND QUEEN Only husband and wife that ruled equally. They signed the Bill of Rights.
QUEEN Second woman who ascended to the throne. She ruled only nine days.
KING Inherited throne from Elizabeth I, united England and Scotland.
QUEEN Laid the seeds of the British Empire.
KING First Norman king of Britain.
QUEEN Was the queen of the British tribe who led a rebellion against the Roman Empire.

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KING He fought in the third Crusade.
KING Separated England from Catholic Church.
KING First King to have Prime Minister.
KING Started 100 years war.
QUEEN Lost British Empire.
QUEEN Longest reigning monarch.
KING Signed Magna Carta.

15 Clues: KING Conquered Wales. • KING Signed Magna Carta. • QUEEN Lost British Empire. • KING Started 100 years war. • QUEEN Longest reigning monarch. • KING First Norman king of Britain. • KING He fought in the third Crusade. • KING First King to have Prime Minister. • QUEEN Laid the seeds of the British Empire. • KING Separated England from Catholic Church. • ...

history 2024-04-23

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Relaxation of tension between Cold War nations
Civil Rights protests who traveled by bus to raise awareness on segregation laws.
A substance used in balms
An evangelist who uses the power of television to reach an audience
Law makes it illegal to discriminate against women in education and sports
Fog made heavier by chemical fumes
A chemical that strips the leaves from plants

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Beliefs are different from mainstream. "hippies"
attempts to kill a bill by senators
Guerilla force in Nicaragua
A form of protest involving seats
One nation falling into communism will make all of them fall
Political power of African Americans
Armed band who carries out surprise attacks
Women and men should be equal.

15 Clues: A substance used in balms • Guerilla force in Nicaragua • Women and men should be equal. • A form of protest involving seats • Fog made heavier by chemical fumes • attempts to kill a bill by senators • Political power of African Americans • Armed band who carries out surprise attacks • A chemical that strips the leaves from plants • ...

Tweets Family 2020-02-14

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favorite icecream
Bill grew up here
most commonly used toothpaste
happiest place for Misty
favorite summertime activity
happiest place for Bill
Misty grew up here

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does the most cooking
a country Misty and Bill would like to visit
Jordan's birthweight
what Misty and Bill appreciate about each other
meaning of the name Jordan
where Misty and Bill meet
a family member they admire most

14 Clues: favorite icecream • Bill grew up here • Misty grew up here • Jordan's birthweight • does the most cooking • happiest place for Bill • happiest place for Misty • where Misty and Bill meet • meaning of the name Jordan • favorite summertime activity • most commonly used toothpaste • a family member they admire most • a country Misty and Bill would like to visit • ...

Tweets Family 2020-02-14

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a country Misty and Bill would like to visit
favorite summertime activity
most commonly used toothpaste
Jordan's birthweight
happiest place for Misty
happiest place for Bill

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a family member they admire most
where Misty and Bill met
Bill grew up here
favorite icecream
what Misty and Bill appreciate about each other
Misty grew up here
meaning of the name Jordan
does the most cooking

14 Clues: Bill grew up here • favorite icecream • Misty grew up here • Jordan's birthweight • does the most cooking • happiest place for Bill • where Misty and Bill met • happiest place for Misty • meaning of the name Jordan • favorite summertime activity • most commonly used toothpaste • a family member they admire most • a country Misty and Bill would like to visit • ...

Building A Better World 2015-04-03

Building A Better World crossword puzzle

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this separated black and whites and gave blacks public disadvantages
Bill Gates was the creator of this?
Martha Graham was a _________
This happens when people came to new places to live in a better world
This type of person attacked to twin towers

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this made outsourcing jobs easier and improved all communications
Women started this organization to improve their conditions
This gender did not get equal rights
_______ vs board of Education
Henry Louis Gates studied this

10 Clues: Martha Graham was a _________ • _______ vs board of Education • Henry Louis Gates studied this • Bill Gates was the creator of this? • This gender did not get equal rights • This type of person attacked to twin towers • Women started this organization to improve their conditions • this made outsourcing jobs easier and improved all communications • ...

Silverman's Early American Crossword 2022-09-13

Silverman's Early American Crossword crossword puzzle

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These servants worked without wages for a specified number of years in exchange for transportation to the colonies.
Along with checks, it is the power of each branch to counter the powers of the other branches
People who were in favor of the ratification of the Constitution and believed in a strong national government
Along with the Pilgrims, this dour group left England for the “New World” create a theocratic government – a government with laws based on religion.
The first direct tax on the colonists which required them to pay taxes on almost all paper goods
First conference where the Articles of Confederation were created
People who opposed the ratification of the Constitution without the inclusion of a Bill of Rights; believed in a weak central government with more powers given to the individual states
The division “of powers” between the three branches of government
The idea that government’s power is not absolute and that people hold certain “inalienable” rights.

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An agreement where people give up certain freedoms to the government in exchange for security.
Principles and laws that are the foundation of a nation’s government
The peculiar institution which is never mentioned in the Constitution but is the county’s original sin
Trade in slaves, manufactured goods, and raw material between the Americas, Europe and Africa
The first ten amendments to the constitution.
Absolute rule by a government that ignores the rights of the people

15 Clues: The first ten amendments to the constitution. • First conference where the Articles of Confederation were created • The division “of powers” between the three branches of government • Absolute rule by a government that ignores the rights of the people • Principles and laws that are the foundation of a nation’s government • ...

Amendments of the Constituion 2022-05-16

Amendments of the Constituion crossword puzzle

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Rights to Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
no poll tax
repeal of 18th
cruel and unusual punishment
quartering of soldiers
jury trial
election of senators
suits against states
women's voting rights
able to vote at 18
term limit on president
rights reserved to the states
self-incrimination and due process

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due process and equal protection
male voting rights
district of Columbia's vote
federal income tax
Congressional Compensation
search and seizure
presidential succession
election of president and vice president
abolition of slavery
prohibition
non-enumerated rights
presidential disability and vacancy
Right to Bear Arms
Rights of the accused

27 Clues: jury trial • no poll tax • prohibition • repeal of 18th • male voting rights • federal income tax • search and seizure • able to vote at 18 • Right to Bear Arms • abolition of slavery • election of senators • suits against states • non-enumerated rights • women's voting rights • Rights of the accused • quartering of soldiers • presidential succession • term limit on president • ...

Chapter 3 Crossword 2025-09-25

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powers Powers specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the federal government (like coining money, declaring war, regulating interstate commerce).
A theory of government where a small group of wealthy or influential people hold most political power.
clause Found in Article VI of the Constitution; establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the “supreme law of the land,” overriding state laws when they conflict.
doctrine The legal principle (through the 14th Amendment) that most protections in the Bill of Rights also apply to state governments, not just the federal government.
The idea that government power comes from the people and is exercised through elected representatives, not direct rule by citizens.
review The power of the courts (especially the Supreme Court) to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional.
A formal meeting or assembly. In U.S. history, it can mean gatherings like the Constitutional Convention of 1787 or modern political party conventions.
Treating something sacred (like the U.S. flag) with disrespect. Often debated in free speech cases.

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To formally approve something, such as treaties or constitutional amendments.
domain The government’s power to take private property for public use, as long as it provides fair compensation (5th Amendment).
clause, Also called the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8). It gives Congress the flexibility to pass laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers.
Official changes or additions to the Constitution. There are 27 amendments, such as the Bill of Rights (first 10).
Citizen-soldier groups that can be called to defend a community or state; mentioned in the 2nd Amendment.
cause Reasonable grounds for making an arrest, searching property, or pressing charges, required under the 4th Amendment.
Officially canceled or overturned, such as the repeal of Prohibition with the 21st Amendment.
A theory that power in government is spread among many groups, so no single group dominates.
Sections of a document.
To bring charges against a federal official (like the president) for misconduct. The House votes to impeach; the Senate holds the trial.
The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case.

19 Clues: Sections of a document. • The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. • To formally approve something, such as treaties or constitutional amendments. • A theory that power in government is spread among many groups, so no single group dominates. • Officially canceled or overturned, such as the repeal of Prohibition with the 21st Amendment. • ...

Review 2023-08-30

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served as a model for the Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies’___________ from Great Britain
guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists

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stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
established for the first time the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law
The Declaration of Independence stated____________against the King of Great Britain

6 Clues: served as a model for the Bill of Rights • stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions • guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists • The Declaration of Independence stated____________against the King of Great Britain • The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies’___________ from Great Britain • ...

Lesson 54 Crossword 2015-05-25

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An American activist that was a member of the Nation of Islam
The speech that Martin Luther King Jr shared during the Civil Rights Movement
The man to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr
The first African American to play Major League Baseball
Act passed to allow African Americans to vote
Martin Luther King Jr's Wife's name
Man who led the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church

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The man that led the Congress on Racial Equality
War fought by the Northern and Southern Confederate states
The last name of the president that was assassinated in November 1963
First African American to attend the University of Mississippi
Bus driver that asked Rosa Parks to move
A system that kept African Americans and Whites seperated
Created to examine the causes behind rioting
The store that refused to serve coffee to 4 African American college students
National effort made by black people to eliminate racial segregation
Founded the Nation of Islam
Last name of the president that signed the bill that made it illegal to refuse employment based on race
The woman that refused to give up her seat to a white man
The man who joined with Martin Luther King Jr to create the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
The law that created a permanent civil rights commission to assist black suffrage

21 Clues: Founded the Nation of Islam • Martin Luther King Jr's Wife's name • Bus driver that asked Rosa Parks to move • The man to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr • Created to examine the causes behind rioting • Man who led the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church • Act passed to allow African Americans to vote • The man that led the Congress on Racial Equality • ...

History vocab 2024-05-21

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a moral or legal liberty to have something or act in a particular way
to choose someone to hold public office or another position by voting
an action or event that happens earlier and is regarded as a model to be thought about in similar circumstances later
having or relating to a system of government in which multiple states form a unity but stay independent for internal affairs
the state of being equal especially in status, opportunities, and rights
to use one's authority to reject (a decision, view, etc.)
a large group of people united by common history, culture, descent, or language in a specific domain
assign a role to (someone)
having the authority to run plans, laws, or action into effect
a charge of wrongdoing made against the holder of a public offie (especially in the US)
of rights the first 10 amendments to the US constitution approved in 1791 guaranteeing rights to the people

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a territory or nation considered an organized political community under a government
collage a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cats votes for president and vice president
of, at, or forming at the center; of greatest importance, essential, principal
superior to all others
to explain the meaning of information, actions, or words
of powers an act of dividing the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in separate bodies
relating to a governing body of a city or town
a minor change of addition made to improve a piece of legislation or text
a constitutional right to decline a proposal or decision made by a lawmaking body
by, of, or appropriate to a judge or the court
relating to the whole of a country or nation instead of a part of it or to other nations
a big town

23 Clues: a big town • superior to all others • assign a role to (someone) • relating to a governing body of a city or town • by, of, or appropriate to a judge or the court • to explain the meaning of information, actions, or words • to use one's authority to reject (a decision, view, etc.) • having the authority to run plans, laws, or action into effect • ...

Clayton Lawrence 2017-10-06

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the federal principle or system of government
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
an organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league
not in accordance with a political constitution
college- process consists of the selection of the electors, the meeting of the electors where they vote for President and Vice President, and the counting of the electoral votes by Congress
sections of a document the unamend constitution is divided into seven article
Carta- charter of liberty and political rights obtained from King John of England by his rebellious barons at Runnymede in 1215, which came to be seen as the seminal document of English constitutional
of right- The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United states constitution
government by a dictator
a minor change in a document
a person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority
a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference
revoke or annul

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Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution
the governing body of a nation, state
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
of law- Concept that hold that government and its officers are always subject to the law
review- the power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action
s and balance- system of overlapping the power of the legislative, executive, judicial branch to permit each branch
basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law
amendment- The Amendment process is the formal way to change the Constitution
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
The Cabinet of the United States is part of the executive branch of the U.S. government that normally acts as an advisory body to the President of the United States
introduction
relating to or characteristic of a senator
of power- basic principle of American system of government
agreement- An executive agreement is an agreement between the heads of government of two or more nations that has not been ratified by the legislature as treaties are ratified
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

30 Clues: introduction • revoke or annul • government by a dictator • a minor change in a document • the governing body of a nation, state • relating to or characteristic of a senator • the federal principle or system of government • not in accordance with a political constitution • of power- basic principle of American system of government • ...

Chapter 5 Vocab Terms 2025-11-10

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– The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
legislature – A lawmaking body made up of two houses or chambers (in the U.S., the House of Representatives and the Senate).
– Legal protection from certain kinds of arrest while doing official duties (for example, members of Congress have limited immunity while attending sessions).
– Divided or distributed; in Congress, it means how the seats in the House of Representatives are divided among the states based on population.
– The removal of a member from Congress for serious misconduct, requiring a two-thirds vote.
– Drawing district boundaries in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage.
– A proposed law that is presented to Congress for discussion and approval.
– To formally charge a government official with misconduct or wrongdoing.
– A party leader in Congress who helps count votes and encourages party members to vote together.
– A formal statement of disapproval toward a member of Congress for improper behavior, but they remain in office.
– A Senate procedure to end a filibuster; it requires a three-fifths (60) vote.
veto – When the President does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns during that time, causing the bill to die automatically.

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– The regular meetings of Congress each year to conduct business and pass laws.
pro tempore – A senator, usually from the majority party, who leads the Senate when the Vice President is absent.
– A bill that has been approved by Congress and signed by the President; it becomes a law.
– The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by helping its enemies.
powers – Powers not directly stated in the Constitution but suggested by it; used to carry out expressed powers.
bill – A bill that sets aside money for specific government programs or purposes.
clause – A part of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its duties; it’s the source of implied powers.
– A tactic used in the Senate to delay a vote on a bill by talking for a long time.
– Private meetings of political party members in Congress to choose leaders or plan strategies.
of the House – The presiding officer and most powerful leader in the House of Representatives.

22 Clues: – The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress. • – To formally charge a government official with misconduct or wrongdoing. • – The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by helping its enemies. • – A proposed law that is presented to Congress for discussion and approval. • ...

Chapter 5 Vocab Crossword 2025-12-03

Chapter 5 Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle

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– The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
legislature – A lawmaking body made up of two houses or chambers (in the U.S., the House of Representatives and the Senate).
– Legal protection from certain kinds of arrest while doing official duties (for example, members of Congress have limited immunity while attending sessions).
– Divided or distributed; in Congress, it means how the seats in the House of Representatives are divided among the states based on population.
– The removal of a member from Congress for serious misconduct, requiring a two-thirds vote.
– Drawing district boundaries in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage.
– A proposed law that is presented to Congress for discussion and approval.
– To formally charge a government official with misconduct or wrongdoing.
– A party leader in Congress who helps count votes and encourages party members to vote together.
– A formal statement of disapproval toward a member of Congress for improper behavior, but they remain in office.
– A Senate procedure to end a filibuster; it requires a three-fifths (60) vote.
veto – When the President does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns during that time, causing the bill to die automatically.

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– The regular meetings of Congress each year to conduct business and pass laws.
pro tempore – A senator, usually from the majority party, who leads the Senate when the Vice President is absent.
– A bill that has been approved by Congress and signed by the President; it becomes a law.
– The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by helping its enemies.
powers – Powers not directly stated in the Constitution but suggested by it; used to carry out expressed powers.
bill – A bill that sets aside money for specific government programs or purposes.
clause – A part of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its duties; it’s the source of implied powers.
– A tactic used in the Senate to delay a vote on a bill by talking for a long time.
– Private meetings of political party members in Congress to choose leaders or plan strategies.
of the House – The presiding officer and most powerful leader in the House of Representatives.

Civics Review 2025-12-08

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College, the body that elects the President of the US
Branch of government that determines if laws follow the Constitution
US legislative body comprised of the Senate and House of Representatives
A system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body.
things all citizens should do
A form of power structure in which power resides in the hands of a small number of people.
Branch of government that enforces laws
the term (years) of US Presidents
political actions (like debates, ads, and flyers) that work to get a candidate elected
civic requirements of all citizens. These must be done, or there are consequences.

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of Rights, the first ten amendments
the House of Representative has 435 total members. It is based on each states' _____.
Branch of government that makes laws
the supreme law of the land
the number of terms a president can serve
someone running for political office
A form of government with a monarch (king/queen) at the head.
the term (years) of a US Senator
the number of Supreme Court Justices
five, the age a person must be to run for president
Political Party dedicated to social programs and lowering taxes for the poor, blue, donkey
hundred, the number of senators
Party dedicated to small government, lowering government spending, 2nd Amendment rights, red, elephant

23 Clues: the supreme law of the land • things all citizens should do • hundred, the number of senators • the term (years) of a US Senator • the term (years) of US Presidents • of Rights, the first ten amendments • Branch of government that makes laws • someone running for political office • the number of Supreme Court Justices • Branch of government that enforces laws • ...

Absolutism 2023-02-21

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Charles V controlled nearly half of Europe
unlimited authority in a ruler
paid fighters and soldiers
French protestants
supported the king in the English Civil War
left England for peace in the new world
fleet
ruled England jointly
precursor to the US Bill of Rights
Russia's window on the west
secular ruler after the English Civil War
landowning nobility
Ann Boleyn's daughter who ruled England
huge palace near Paris
granted religious toleration in france

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bloodless revolution in England
Empress of Hapsburg lands
ended religious wars in Germany
kings are not autocrats but have to follow the law also
god gave them the right to rule
French fights between catholics & protestan
visited the west to improve Russia
supported parliament in the English Civil War
dividing a land or country in two

24 Clues: fleet • French protestants • landowning nobility • ruled England jointly • huge palace near Paris • Empress of Hapsburg lands • paid fighters and soldiers • Russia's window on the west • unlimited authority in a ruler • bloodless revolution in England • ended religious wars in Germany • god gave them the right to rule • dividing a land or country in two • ...

World History II 2021-12-21

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He invented the printing press
Caused by abuse of the ruling class
Pushed for Russia's westernization
Russia wanted access to a __ water port

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The form of goverment in which the leader had absoulute power
Known as the lord protector
English Bill of Rights gave power to
Right The right of Kings/queens to rule.
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication
Civil war of Cavaliers vs. Roundheads

10 Clues: Known as the lord protector • He invented the printing press • Pushed for Russia's westernization • Caused by abuse of the ruling class • English Bill of Rights gave power to • Civil war of Cavaliers vs. Roundheads • Russia wanted access to a __ water port • Right The right of Kings/queens to rule. • The form of goverment in which the leader had absoulute power • ...

Crossword of Government by Anila, Ean, Mia N, Zoe 2023-09-26

Crossword of Government by Anila, Ean, Mia N, Zoe crossword puzzle

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2 members from each state out of 50 states
2nd in line to presidency
To force a bill after 30 days
Eligibility to be in office
A certain number of members present in order to vote
Stretches the law-making power of congress
A committee who comes up with a compromise
Allows for direct votes

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A limited bill
Number of chairs in the House of Representatives
A legislator has been elected to represent
Is not a permanent group
A way to limit debate
A private meeting to decide on a policy
A permanent group of people appointed for a specific function
A tactic to pass a provision that is attached to a bill
A stalling tactic to delay or prevent a bill from passing
Senator’s amount of time in office

18 Clues: A limited bill • A way to limit debate • Allows for direct votes • Is not a permanent group • 2nd in line to presidency • Eligibility to be in office • To force a bill after 30 days • Senator’s amount of time in office • A private meeting to decide on a policy • A legislator has been elected to represent • 2 members from each state out of 50 states • ...

Gov 3 2023-09-18

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Pen name used by the antifederalists to publish essays
On committee that drafted the new Massachusetts Constitution
Created the Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America
Wrote articles that defended the constitution
Gave the constitutional conventions a sense of dignity
Refused to sign the constitution because it lacked a bill of rights.

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Presented the New Jersey Plan
Antifederalist that did not support constitution
Wrote articles defending the Constitution
Helped create the Connecticut Compromise

10 Clues: Presented the New Jersey Plan • Helped create the Connecticut Compromise • Wrote articles defending the Constitution • Wrote articles that defended the constitution • Antifederalist that did not support constitution • Pen name used by the antifederalists to publish essays • Gave the constitutional conventions a sense of dignity • ...

Law Day 2025-05-01

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What the law protects for people
To reject a law
A proposed law
When someone has broken the law
Speaks for you in court

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Legal matter in court
What games and laws both need
What we do to follow the law
Something allowed by law
A day to learn about the law

10 Clues: A proposed law • To reject a law • Legal matter in court • Speaks for you in court • Something allowed by law • What we do to follow the law • A day to learn about the law • What games and laws both need • When someone has broken the law • What the law protects for people

Andrew Jackson 2025-09-15

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The Supreme Courts law reviewing authority
An era that promoted the "common man"
The case that involved Cherokee lands and state laws
1830 law that forced Native Americans west
The tragic Native American relocation
A nickname for Andrew Jackson
The right to vote
high taxes on imported goods to protect American manufacturers

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Tariff conflict testing states rights
The contest between Jackson and Adams
The power to say no to a bill
A federal bank that caused political controversy
When Andrew Jackson defeated the British
The Judicial leader who established judicial review
A practice of rewarding the supporters with jobs

15 Clues: The right to vote • The power to say no to a bill • A nickname for Andrew Jackson • Tariff conflict testing states rights • The contest between Jackson and Adams • An era that promoted the "common man" • The tragic Native American relocation • When Andrew Jackson defeated the British • The Supreme Courts law reviewing authority • 1830 law that forced Native Americans west • ...

AP Gov Study Part Two 2023-04-18

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Individuals posses the freedom to make choices as they wish
Powers that exist for the national government because it's sovereign
Choosing an early date to hold the primary election
Courts created by Congress for a specialized purpose with a narrow range of authority
Holds that the court should avoid taking the initiative on social and political questions, operating strictly within the limits of the Constitution
Attempting to influence policymakers through a variety of methods
Drawing of congressional districts to favor one political party/group over another
Orders issued by the president that carry the force of law
National government's use of fiscal policy to influence states through the granting or withholding of appropriations
A group of private citizens whose goal is to influence and shape public policy
Holds that the court should play an active role in determining national policies
A division of governmental powers between the national government and the states

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Average voter at the local level
Uses political persuasion to influence legislation and benefit his/her organization
A consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals
The exchange of political favors for support of a bill
Alliances that develop between bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees/subcommittees
Supported a strong central government and expanded legislative powers
The policies of taxation and spending that comprise the nation's economic policy
Committee made up of both houses of Congress
Applications of portions of the Bill of Rights to the states under the fourteenth amendment
A lengthy speech designed to delay the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate
Agreements between states to work together on common issues
The person currently holding office
The authority of the courts to hear and decide issues in certain cases
Refusal of the president to spend money Congress has appropriated
Private businesses operate in competition and free of government control; capitalism
Direct party strategy and decisions in the House and Senate

28 Clues: Average voter at the local level • The person currently holding office • Committee made up of both houses of Congress • Choosing an early date to hold the primary election • A consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals • The exchange of political favors for support of a bill • Orders issued by the president that carry the force of law • ...

citizenship vocabulary 2021-12-09

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Is a loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an superior to a group or cause.
of Rights a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country, federation.
something which is added to soil in order to improve its texture or fertility.
charter A municipal charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government.
Treason is a crime of betraying a nation or a sovereign by acts considered dangerous to security.
factor Push factors encourage people to leave their points of origin and settle elsewhere, while pull factors attract migrants to new areas.

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Naturalization is the process to become a U.S citizen if you were born outside of the United states.
an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country.
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
v. responsibilities Rights are freedoms we have that are protected by our law and responsibilities are duties or things that we should do.
a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
card ( in the US) a permit allowing a foreign national to live and work permanently in the US and documents for motorists.
of Allegiance The Oath of Allegiance is a sworn declaration that every citizenship applicant must recite during a ceremony, the final step of the naturalization process.
Constitution Constitution of the United States of America, the fundamental law of the U.S. federal system of government and a landmark document of the Western world.

14 Clues: a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. • something which is added to soil in order to improve its texture or fertility. • faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. • Is a loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an superior to a group or cause. • ...

Unit 5 Vocabulary Review 2023-02-28

Unit 5 Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle

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a release from punishment or the legal consequences of a crime that restores the full rights and privileges of citizenship to a person
a written statement issued by a president at the time he or she signs a bill into law
the total amount of money the federal government owes to investors
expenses required to implement a federal law
a 1967 law establishing a right to request records and information from federal agencies
the hiring and promotion of employees based on demonstrated skills and achievements rather than political loyalty
to order troops into action
nonmilitary employees of the government
a type of veto that occurs when the president refuses to sign a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 working days after the bill has been submitted to the president
taxes that employers withhold from an employee's wages and pay on behalf of the employee
organizational units of government providing a particular service or concerned with a particular category of functions
the president's assistant for national security affairs, who heads the NSC staff and serves as the president's chief in-house advisor on national security
organizations within the executive branch whose head is a member of the cabinet
presidential orders that have the force of law

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businesses that are the sole source of a good or service
the hiring or contracting a private business to perform a function on behalf of the government
determination of the value of an action by comparison of its total fiscal costs and benefits
the practice of using government or public jobs to reward those who helped victorious candidates win an election
a large, complex administrative organization that is structured hierarchically
detailed rules or orders issued by the government and having the force of law
an election in which one candidate receives a notably high majority of the vote
the total value of all goods and services produced by a country in a year
an insider who reports an agency's or organization's failures or malfeasance to outside authorities
declared secret by the government
a pardon bestowed on an entire class of people

25 Clues: to order troops into action • declared secret by the government • nonmilitary employees of the government • expenses required to implement a federal law • a pardon bestowed on an entire class of people • presidential orders that have the force of law • businesses that are the sole source of a good or service • ...

Ch. 4.1 2019-11-21

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- Taking possession of a borrower's property when the borrower is unable to make debt payments
shays - Leader of a rebellion that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and helped convince leaders that the United States needed a stronger federal government
- Buying or selling goods and services
territory - Established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress, with the passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785. The territory included the land that would become the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and part of Minnesota
- When two or more teams or countries team up
- Written document that describes the structure and powers of a national government or state
- Law or a legal decree
- Another word for money
- Collection of weapons/ place to store weapons

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of rights - Written list of people's rights
- Organization or alliance of several groups joined together
- What a branch of a government is named, it is responsible for making laws in a state or nation
- Region with land and water, it is administered by or under the control of the government
depression - Major slowdown in the economy
- Taxes on goods that are brought in for sale

15 Clues: - Law or a legal decree • - Another word for money • - Buying or selling goods and services • depression - Major slowdown in the economy • of rights - Written list of people's rights • - When two or more teams or countries team up • - Taxes on goods that are brought in for sale • - Collection of weapons/ place to store weapons • ...

Legislative Branch 2022-01-04

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bill from both houses
out a bill away in hopes it gets lost for good
must be at least 30
sending job related mail without paying postage
must be at least 25
number of US Reps
where most bills die
purpose of Legislative branch
talking a bill to death
those that members of House and Senate represent

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Most powerful person in the House
number of US Senators
procedure to end a filibuster
works out differences in bills
Presidential option to reject a bill

15 Clues: number of US Reps • must be at least 30 • must be at least 25 • where most bills die • bill from both houses • number of US Senators • talking a bill to death • procedure to end a filibuster • purpose of Legislative branch • works out differences in bills • Most powerful person in the House • Presidential option to reject a bill • out a bill away in hopes it gets lost for good • ...

1st amendment 2021-11-28

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The act of lying or twisting the truth to hurt someone's reputation or character.
This freedom allows people to voice their opinions.
This freedom allows you to worship the way you choose.
First 10 changes of the Constitution.
A document that shows the government many people want change.

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People who thought a Bill of Rights was needed in the Constitution to protect people's rights.
People who thought the Constitution was fair the way it was.
This freedom allows you to peacefully assemble to show your ideas and aggravation.
This freedom allows people to publish their opinion to share ideas and hold officials accountable.

9 Clues: First 10 changes of the Constitution. • This freedom allows people to voice their opinions. • This freedom allows you to worship the way you choose. • People who thought the Constitution was fair the way it was. • A document that shows the government many people want change. • The act of lying or twisting the truth to hurt someone's reputation or character. • ...

80's! 2012-12-20

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After WW2 when Germany splits into two parts, and the ______ wall sperates them
The name of the failed bill made to stimulate Quebec to accept the Canada Act
adding sparkles and jems on clothes
The name of the apology that PM Mulroney made to the Japenese Canadians for the treatment during WW2
The name of the bill that gave Canadians their freedom
The fashion that people wore underwear over their clothing.
This was a plan to make Canada self sufficient for oil needs
This PM was in power from 1984 to 1993

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This man went around the world and was paralysed from the waist down.
The place where the African flag was lowered and_________'s flag was raised
1982 The Canadian Constitution was amended to accept Aboriginal rights
There was a massacre at this location targeting mostly women
This was an exchange between aboriginals ands the government over a large land mass of Canada.
The dubbed name for President Reagan's strategic defence inititive wich involved sending a laser into space in order to shoot down any possible nuclear attacks.
This man ran across 6 provinces with only one leg
The number one name brand in jeans
This PM was in power from 1968 and retired in 1984

17 Clues: The number one name brand in jeans • adding sparkles and jems on clothes • This PM was in power from 1984 to 1993 • This man ran across 6 provinces with only one leg • This PM was in power from 1968 and retired in 1984 • The name of the bill that gave Canadians their freedom • The fashion that people wore underwear over their clothing. • ...

Librarian Lil 2016-05-18

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Who was the leader of the motorcycle gang
She was so strong that she could lift up a
where did Bill go to watch his favorite show
Lil handed out books in a _________
Bill became Lil's _________ in the library
who told Bill that their were no more TVs
What did Bill agree to do if Lil could move one of their bikes
Lil carried so many books she became super______

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People started reading books when there was a _______
she loved to read books and had a wild imagination
It's said that librarian Lil had a book in her hand when she was
What career did Lil choose to follow.
Bill hates these, while Lil always loved them
Did people come to the library before the blackout
Lils favorite pastime was
What day did Bill's favorite TV show come

16 Clues: Lils favorite pastime was • Lil handed out books in a _________ • What career did Lil choose to follow. • Who was the leader of the motorcycle gang • who told Bill that their were no more TVs • What day did Bill's favorite TV show come • She was so strong that she could lift up a • Bill became Lil's _________ in the library • where did Bill go to watch his favorite show • ...

Democracy 2020-02-25

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the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
constitution the rule book of australia
in a completely red room
the lowest level of government
the queens place

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an international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies
the government that over rules all
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities
just behaviour or treatment
an idea passed to the house of representatives

10 Clues: the queens place • in a completely red room • just behaviour or treatment • the lowest level of government • the government that over rules all • constitution the rule book of australia • an idea passed to the house of representatives • the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants • the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities • ...

The Fourth Amendment 2023-01-30

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Allows liberties and freedoms such as freedom of speech and religion
One of the creators of the Bill Of Rights
Includes the three branches of government
The branch that creates laws
No cruel and unusual ______
The branch that declares war

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Generally a gathering by which each state sends representatives in reason to discuss over a specific matter
the amendment by which forbids the quartering of soldiers
The document that grants the ability to search
One who gives a decision on an arguable matter

10 Clues: No cruel and unusual ______ • The branch that creates laws • The branch that declares war • One of the creators of the Bill Of Rights • Includes the three branches of government • The document that grants the ability to search • One who gives a decision on an arguable matter • the amendment by which forbids the quartering of soldiers • ...

Lesson 3: Ratifying the Constitution 2023-11-16

Lesson 3: Ratifying the Constitution crossword puzzle

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something done or agreed to usually grudgingly in order to reach an agreement or improve a situation
a basic conceptional structure (as of ideas)
a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent
the act or process of ratifying something (such as a treaty or amendment)

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the process of altering a law or document (such as a constitution) by parliamentary or constitutional procedure
a reason given for or against a matter under discussion
of Rights a document containing a formal statement of rights
a member of a major political party in the early years of the U.S. favoring a strong centralized national government

9 Clues: a basic conceptional structure (as of ideas) • a reason given for or against a matter under discussion • a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution • of Rights a document containing a formal statement of rights • to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent • ...

Business Law Chapters 1 - 3 Vocabulary Review 2025-03-10

Business Law Chapters 1 - 3 Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle

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A prohibition of something from occurring.
The oldest written set of laws, made by a king of Babylon.
Processes which must be taken to enforce legal rights and duties.
Rules based on the current standards or customs of the people.
The loose charter under which the 13 colonies united.
The name for amendments 1 - 10 to the US Constitution.
This is the federal legislative branch, referring to the Senate and House of Representatives together.
A common abbreviation for the Supreme Court.
A change or alteration. The US Constitution currently has 27 of these.
The idea prior court cases are used as a guide for current ones.
Governmental bodies formed to carry out particular laws.
Similar to a mediator but with binding actions that can be enforced by court order.
Rules set by a central authority to prevent disputes and wrongs from occurring.
Adopted in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1776.
Exact records of what occurred at a trial.
Deciding what is right or wrong in a reasoned, impartial manner.
A document setting forth the framework of a government and its relationship to the people.
Personal, natural rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
A widely adopted uniform business law, often abbreviated UCC.
A governmental forum that administers justice under the law.
This body of law is created by the judicial branches of government.

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Latin for "let the decision stand". In effect, it means lower couts must follow established case law.
The idea businesses factor economic, social, and environmental concerns into their business activities, often abbreviated CSR.
Legislation at the local level.
This has 435 members, each elected to a 2-year term.
A neutral party which helps two parties in a dispute reach a compromise. Has non-binding actions.
The idea law should treat everyone fairly.
A rule created by society and enforceable by society to regulate behavior.
This court reviews decisions of lower courts.
To resolve a dispute in court.
Rights not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution or Bill of Rights.
This is issued by SCOTUS when it believes a case is important to be heard by it.
Laws enacted by a legislative branch.
An offense against society.
This has 100 members, 2 from each state. They are elected to 6-year terms.
This is the first court to hear a dispute. It is original jurisdiction.
This type of law applies whenever an individual's private rights have been violated by another.

37 Clues: An offense against society. • To resolve a dispute in court. • Legislation at the local level. • Laws enacted by a legislative branch. • A prohibition of something from occurring. • The idea law should treat everyone fairly. • Adopted in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1776. • Exact records of what occurred at a trial. • A common abbreviation for the Supreme Court. • ...

Texas Gov Extra Credit 2022-02-17

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occurring every two years
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)
a joint committee created to work out a compromise on House and Senate versions of a piece of legislation
the power of the executive to veto specific provisions (lines) of an appropriations bill passed by the legislature
the third step in the legislative process, during which a bill is killed, amended, or heard by a standing committee
a district in which one official is elected rather than multiple officials
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
a tactic used to prevent action on legislation by speaking continuously on the floor
the power of impeachment, or the formal charge by a majority of the House that may lead to the removal of a state official following a trial in the Senate at which there is a two-thirds vote to convict
a proposed law that has been sponsored by a member of the legislature and submitted to the clerk of the House or Senate
commonly propose amendments to the Texas Constitution or ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution; must pass each chamber but they do not require the governor's approval
a bill affecting only units of local government, such as a city, county, or special district
legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses
the legislature's power over the executive branch, which is generally exerted through its budgetary power
serves as president of the Senate, has control over committee appointments, influences the legislative agenda, and is the second-highest elected statewide official
concern only the House or Senate, such as the adoption of a rule, and do not require the governor's approval
the legislature's mandated role in counting returns in the elections for governor and lieutenant governor

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the power, exercised by the House, the Senate, or both chambers jointly, to investigate problems facing the state
the process of redrawing election districts and redistributing legislative representatives in the Texas House, Texas Senate, and U.S. House
the bill is sent to the entire chamber for amendments and voting
the formal charge by the House of Representatives that leads to a trial in the Senate and possibly to the removal of a state official
a bill that gives an individual or corporation a special exemption from state law
the power to control floor debate by recognizing who can speak before the House and Senate
a permanent committee with the power to propose and write legislation that covers a particular subject, such as finance or agriculture
a bill that applies to all people and/or property in the state
a veto of a bill that occurs after the legislature adjourns, thus preventing the legislature from overriding it
involve issues of interest to both chambers; they must pass both the House and Senate and require the governor's approval
the committee chair sets the bill aside indefinitely rather than bringing it to the committee
an expression of opinion on an issue by a legislative body
the governor's power to turn down legislation; can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of both the House and Senate

30 Clues: occurring every two years • legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses • an expression of opinion on an issue by a legislative body • a bill that applies to all people and/or property in the state • the bill is sent to the entire chamber for amendments and voting • a district in which one official is elected rather than multiple officials • ...

Nation Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-09

Nation Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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government an electoral system where citizens vote to elect people to represent their interests and concerns
the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
the action of traveling in an unfamiliar area to learn everything about it
a form of government with a monarch at the land
the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons
a belief in the benefits of profitable trading: commercialism
the conquerors, and especially the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century
a person who journeys to a place that is sacred for religious reasons

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people that are sent or authorized to represent other people, in particular elected representatives sent to conference
a grant by the Spanish Crown to a colonist in America conferring the right to demand tribute and forced labor from the Indian inhabitants of an area
rights that people supposedly have under natural law
liberty of those persons who are free from external restraint in the exercise of those rights which are considered to be outside the province of a government to control
government a political system in which legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers
sense good sense and sound judgement in practical matters
bill of rights an act signed into law in 1689 by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers in England after the overthrow of King James II
a group of people who moved to live in a new country or area

16 Clues: a form of government with a monarch at the land • rights that people supposedly have under natural law • sense good sense and sound judgement in practical matters • a group of people who moved to live in a new country or area • a belief in the benefits of profitable trading: commercialism • a person who journeys to a place that is sacred for religious reasons • ...

Government Terms 2023-05-02

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Scandal involving President Nixon
A 2/3 vote is called this
45th President of the United States
The process by which society selects its leaders
Branch of government capable of creating bills
A strategy employed in the Senate where opponents to legislation abuse the right to unlimited debate
Constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress
The individual who already holds office
A charge of misconduct against someone who holds office
The division of power between the states and the federal government

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An official population count taken every 10 years
A voting member of a community
Branch of government in charge of the courts
One of the founding documents, law of the land
Advisory body to the president
One who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group
Head of the executive branch
A legislature divided in two houses
Rights specifically outlined in the Constitution
Branch of government capable of vetoing bills

20 Clues: A 2/3 vote is called this • Head of the executive branch • A voting member of a community • Advisory body to the president • Scandal involving President Nixon • 45th President of the United States • A legislature divided in two houses • The individual who already holds office • Branch of government in charge of the courts • Branch of government capable of vetoing bills • ...

Finals Review 2021-12-09

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secret code during The Children's March
racist laws in the south
City desegregated by the Children's March
means to stop work/school to protest
FBI Program which unlawfully killed Fred Hampton

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City where Fred Hampton was assassinated & next to Great Lakes
[blank] of rights
ocean in the west coast of the U.S.
What the Little Rock Nine did at the all-white school

9 Clues: [blank] of rights • racist laws in the south • ocean in the west coast of the U.S. • means to stop work/school to protest • secret code during The Children's March • City desegregated by the Children's March • FBI Program which unlawfully killed Fred Hampton • What the Little Rock Nine did at the all-white school • ...

Chapter 5 Vocab Terms 2025-11-06

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- the president may refuse to sign a bill, instead the bill is sent back to congress with a message giving president’s reasons for rejecting it
legislature - a lawmaking body of two houses
- legal protection
- distributed as in the seats in the House of Representation
- a member means that a person must give up his or her seat in Congress
- is a practice drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- proposed law
- accuses an officeholder of misconduct
- counts votes, encourage party loyalty, and ensures the party’s members are present for important votes
- formal disapproval of a member’s action
- the legislative procedure for ending debate in the senate and taking a vote
veto - a means by which the president can reject a bill, when congress is not in a session, by not signing it

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- one of each year of the term
pro tempore - the official who presides over the sedente in the vice president’s absence
- a law
- is an act that betrays or endangers one’s country
powers - the powers that congress has exercised under this clause
bill approving the sending of money, which began in the house of representatives tatives
clause - Article 1, section 8 of the US constitution;known as the”necessary and proper” clause that allows congress to extend delegated powers
- to prevent the Senate from taking a vote on a bill, some senators may threaten to talk for many hours
- the formal disapproval of the actions of a member by congress by other members
of the House - the person who presides over the House when it is in session

22 Clues: - a law • - proposed law • - legal protection • - one of each year of the term • - accuses an officeholder of misconduct • - formal disapproval of a member’s action • legislature - a lawmaking body of two houses • - is an act that betrays or endangers one’s country • - distributed as in the seats in the House of Representation • ...

Congress 2025-10-15

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a procedure to keep the Senate going during a filibuster in which the disputed bill is shelved temporarily so that the Senate can get on with other business
a congressional process by which a speaker may send a bill to a second committee after the first is finished acting
the legislative leader elected by party members holding a minority of seats in the house of the senate
a congressional voting procedure that consists of members answering "yea" or "nay" when their name gets called
the legislative leader elected by party members holding the majority of seats in the house or the Senate
a law making body made of two chambers or parts
permanently established legislative committees that consider and are responisble for legislation within a certain subject area
a senator or representatives who helps the party leader stay informed about what party members are thinking
a congressional voting procedure in which members shout "yea" or "nay" permitting votes to be quick and anonymous
an expression of opinion without the force of law that requires the approval of both the house and the Senate but not the president
congressional committees appointed for a limited time a purpose
a device which any member of the house, after a committee has had the bill for 30 days, may petition to have it brought out the floor
a congressional process whereby a bill may be referred to several committees

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districts in which incumbents win by margins of 55 percent of more
political districts in which candidates elected to the HOR win in close elections, typically by less then 55 percent of the vote
an association of Congress members created to advance a political ideology or a regional, ethnic, or economic interest
legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return
a rule used by the Senate to end or limit debate
a congressional voting procedure in which members pass between two tellers, the "yeas" are first and the "nays" are second
the ability of members to mail l;letters to their constituents free of charge by substituting their facsimile signature for postage
an alliance between republican and conservative democrats
committees a joint committee appointed to resolve differences in the Senate and house versions of the same bill
a roll call in either house of Congress to see whether the minimum number of representative required to conduct business is present
the minimum number of members who muct be present for business to be conducted in congress
a legislative bill that deals with matters of general concern
committees on which both senators and representatives serve
a formal expression of congressional opinion that must be approved by both houses of Congress and by the president; constitutional amendments need not be signed by the president
an attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action to the bill
an expression of opinion either in the house or Senate to settle procedural matters in either house
an order from the house rules committee that sets a time limit on debate; forbuids a bill from being amended on the floor
a vote in which a majority of democratic legislators oppose a majority of republican legislators
an order from the house rules committee that permits certain kinda of amendments but not others to be made into a bill on the floor
an order for the house rules committee that permits certain kinda of amendments but not others to be made into a bill of the floor
a congressional voting procedure in which members stand and are counted
a legislative bill that deals only with specific, private, personal, or local matters

35 Clues: a law making body made of two chambers or parts • a rule used by the Senate to end or limit debate • an alliance between republican and conservative democrats • committees on which both senators and representatives serve • a legislative bill that deals with matters of general concern • congressional committees appointed for a limited time a purpose • ...

Government Terms 2023-05-02

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Branch of government capable of creating bills
A strategy employed in the Senate where opponents to legislation abuse the right to unlimited debate
A 2/3 vote is called this
Advisory body to the president
An official population count taken every 10 years
Rights specifically outlined in the Constitution
A charge of misconduct against someone who holds office
A voting member of a community
Constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress
Branch of government in charge of the courts

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One who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group
A legislature divided in two houses
The division of power between the states and the federal government
Scandal involving President Nixon
One of the founding documents, law of the land
Branch of government capable of vetoing bills
The individual who already holds office
Head of the executive branch
The process by which society selects its leaders
45th President of the United States

20 Clues: A 2/3 vote is called this • Head of the executive branch • Advisory body to the president • A voting member of a community • Scandal involving President Nixon • A legislature divided in two houses • 45th President of the United States • The individual who already holds office • Branch of government in charge of the courts • Branch of government capable of vetoing bills • ...

Constitution Vocabulary 2017-04-07

Constitution Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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president’s official forgiveness of a crime that frees the convicted person
system of courts that interprets and applies laws.
advisory leaders of the executive department
a bill that approves the spending of money
a union of states
two house legislature
continual debating to deny a bill from being voted on in the Senate
type of jurisdiction in which the authority of a court to be the first court to hold trials in certain kinds of cases
type of jurisdiction in which the authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.

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refusal to sign a bill by the president
written agreements between nations oath: promise
the determination of whether a law is constitutional or not.
one house legislature
the art of dealing with foreign nations
lawmaking branch of government
plan of government
official who leads an executive department
branch of government which enforces or carries out the laws
judges of the Supreme Court treason: the act of betraying one’s country
charge an official with misconduct bill: proposed law

20 Clues: a union of states • plan of government • one house legislature • two house legislature • lawmaking branch of government • refusal to sign a bill by the president • the art of dealing with foreign nations • official who leads an executive department • a bill that approves the spending of money • advisory leaders of the executive department • ...

Chapter 29 Lesson 3 2024-04-15

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assassinated MLK|
encouraged racial pride and creation of African American culture, sometimes calling for societal revolution
a group of people who rode on buses from Washington DC to the South to make sure the South was upholding the Supreme Court ruling
created from sit-ins; emphasizing their right to direct their own affairs outside of the NAACP
the act of protesting by sitting down, commonly used as a method of nonviolent protest
organized by Dr. King and SCLC to support Kennedy's Civil Rights Bill
NAACP leader murdered in Jackson, Mississippi on June 11, 1963
first African American student enrolled at the University of Mississippi
leader in Nation of Islam that criticized integration and advocated for racial separation
in the summer of 1964, thousands of Civil Rights workers volunteered to help African Americans register to vote in the South

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Letter MLK wrote while serving his two week jail term
sent Freedom Riders to test enforcement in the South
MLKs most famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
called for reforms and armed themselves, leading to clashes with the police
outlawed discrimination in hiring and ended segregation in public places
moving between two or more states
city where MLK was assassinated

17 Clues: assassinated MLK| • city where MLK was assassinated • moving between two or more states • sent Freedom Riders to test enforcement in the South • Letter MLK wrote while serving his two week jail term • MLKs most famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial • NAACP leader murdered in Jackson, Mississippi on June 11, 1963 • ...

Unit One Honors Government 2021-08-26

Unit One Honors Government crossword puzzle

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proved how weak the Articles of Conf. were
a theory that government arose through warfare
colonies were ignored if they were profitable
power at the state level/Bill of Rights
no one is above the law including those who govern
a theory that governments are ordained by a god
a theory that gov. are an agreement of parties
favored small states and equal representation

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a move by the 2nd Cont. Congress to seperate
first government of the United States
favored a strong central government
favored large states and had a bicameral leg.
a theory that governments morphed out of families
the division of power between national and states
a state of disorder due to absence of authority
a system where one person or group holds all power
allowed Constitutional Convention to progress
a loose agreement between states

18 Clues: a loose agreement between states • favored a strong central government • first government of the United States • power at the state level/Bill of Rights • proved how weak the Articles of Conf. were • a move by the 2nd Cont. Congress to seperate • favored large states and had a bicameral leg. • colonies were ignored if they were profitable • ...

13, 14, 15 2023-09-28

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People who wanted to outlaw slavery
14th Amendment was used to prevent states from implementing Black Codes
Amendment made slavery illegal
Percentage of people living in South in mid-1800s were slaves

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Group that the 14th Amendment say the Bill of Rights applied to
President issued Emancipation Proclamation
This war fought in US over the issue of slavery
Amendment freed slaves
Group of people who could not hold public office

9 Clues: Amendment freed slaves • Amendment made slavery illegal • People who wanted to outlaw slavery • President issued Emancipation Proclamation • This war fought in US over the issue of slavery • Group of people who could not hold public office • Percentage of people living in South in mid-1800s were slaves • Group that the 14th Amendment say the Bill of Rights applied to • ...

APUSH Chapter 12 2023-02-07

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What Jacksonians called the election of 1824
Leader that took away the rights of Texans since Texans refused to listen to the restrictions on slavery
Decree that all public land must be with metallic money and lead to the Panic of 1837
Webster and Clay presented Congress with a new charter of Bank of U.S knowing that the President would Veto it
Jackson supported this system due to the ideology of bringing new blood into political offices.
Upset when Bank of U.S. wasn't rechartered.
Economic Problem that plagued incoming President Martin Van Buren
Was fought during Texan independence that delayed Mexican defense and trapped 200 Texans during 13 day siege
Lead Sox and Fox Indians to resist eviction from Illinois and Wisconcin.

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After the Bank of U.S. shut down the federal reserves went into these and printed a lot of paper money
S.C was divided over this topic with Union people as the minority and
Name of the man who vetoed the Bank of U.S and threatened to send soldiers to S.C.
Created the Compromise Bill that gradually lowered the tariff is 1832
Last President from the Founding Fathers Age
Popular political party that spread through New England and got support from Evangelical Protestants.
Lead slave rebellion in Charleston
Mexican regime granted this guy 300 families to Mexico City
Carolina's ''Bloody Bill''
This Act hurt the 5 Civilied Tribes the most due to them having to leave their land

19 Clues: Carolina's ''Bloody Bill'' • Lead slave rebellion in Charleston • Upset when Bank of U.S. wasn't rechartered. • What Jacksonians called the election of 1824 • Last President from the Founding Fathers Age • Mexican regime granted this guy 300 families to Mexico City • Economic Problem that plagued incoming President Martin Van Buren • ...

Coach CPs Crazy Puzzle 2023-05-10

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political party that wanted a bill of rights added to the constitution
man made waterways made for faster transportation
The mascot of your school
principle of government when people vote for who represents them
Occurring within a country
sport where you throw the pigskin
time period when the south was being rebuilt
a crop produced for its commercial value rather than use by grower
Means voting rights or the right to vote
Type of farming where only enough is made to meet the basic needs of the farmer
forcing someone into service, Great Britain and France did this to US Ships
Occurring outside outside of a country
An agreement or settlement of a dispute/argument with both sides making concessions (both sides give up something)
Colonists dressed as natives and threw tea into the boston harbor

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the withdrawal of a state from the union
political party that wanted the ratification of the Constitution
branch of government that interprets the laws
a legislative branch that has to bodies or houses
branch of government that enforces the laws
Sport that involves a lot of running with many events
a large farm where cash crops were grown, especially cotton
The mascot of Wylie East
Coach Cps favorite football team (New England)
Rights that are known as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
a tax on imported goods
branch of government that makes the laws
the name of the South during the Civil War
Coach CPs favorite sport
a geographic area with similar characteristics
Last name of our first president of the U.S
Means the legal ending of slavery
coach Cps favorite baseball team (New York)
The college coach CP went to

33 Clues: a tax on imported goods • The mascot of Wylie East • Coach CPs favorite sport • The mascot of your school • Occurring within a country • The college coach CP went to • sport where you throw the pigskin • Means the legal ending of slavery • Occurring outside outside of a country • the withdrawal of a state from the union • branch of government that makes the laws • ...

The Constitution and Criminal Procedure 2016-04-21

The Constitution and Criminal Procedure crossword puzzle

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A set of rules and guidelines that describe how suspected and accused criminals are to be handled and processed by the justice system
This amendment provides protection from double jeopardy and self-incrimination and for grand jury indictment in serious crimes
This amendment has been used to incorporate various other rights described in the Bill of Rights
This perspective of criminal procedure emphasizes individual rights
This amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure

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This amendment provides for a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, confrontation, compulsory process, and assistance of counsel
This perspective of criminal procedure emphasizes public order
A rule of case law (i.e., a decision by a court) that is binding on all lower courts and the court that issued it

8 Clues: This amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure • This perspective of criminal procedure emphasizes public order • This perspective of criminal procedure emphasizes individual rights • This amendment has been used to incorporate various other rights described in the Bill of Rights • ...

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