bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

American Government chapter 2 2024-08-18

American Government chapter 2 crossword puzzle

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many basic rights, such as due process and trial by jury, to all English
Bill of Rights-A document signed in 1689 that required free elections and
Jersey Plan-a plan calling for a central government with a unicameral legislature
to raise armed forces, regulate trade, and deal jointly with Native Americans
approval of a proposal
Compromise-an agreement to divide Congress into two houses, one
branches, with each state’s representation in a bicameral legislature based mainly
of Right-a document signed in 1628 that required the English king to obey the
process-protection against the unjust taking of life, liberty, or property
representative
of Confederation-the agreement, effective in 1781, that established the first
only one house, as in a one house legislature
name given to colonies organized and governed according to the will of
Plan-a plan offered at the Convention that called for a central government with
sovereignty-the principle that government exists only with the consent of the
and guaranteed certain fundamental rights
of the land and increased the influence of Parliament
Compromise-an agreement to count each slave as three fifths of a

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written grant of authority from the king
individuals who attended the Philadelphia Convention
government-the idea that government is restricted in what it may do and that
government of the United States
population
and Slave Trade Compromise-an agreement forbidding Congress from
equal representation of all the states.
person opposing ratification of the proposed U.S.
person favoring ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution
Carta-the Great Charter signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English
a joining of several different groups for a common purpose
two houses, as in a two-house legislature
representation based on state population and one with equal representation for all
by the will of the people
Plan of Union-Benjamin Franklin’s proposal that the 13 colonies form a
state exports or interfering with the slave trade for at least 20 years
individual has certain rights that government cannot remove
government-the idea that government should both serve and be
when determining state population
proprietor, a person granted land and authority by the king

38 Clues: population • representative • approval of a proposal • by the will of the people • government of the United States • when determining state population • equal representation of all the states. • written grant of authority from the king • two houses, as in a two-house legislature • and guaranteed certain fundamental rights • only one house, as in a one house legislature • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-17

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword crossword puzzle

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The 4th president of the United States played a major part in promoting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The belief that the government should be run by representatives elected by the people
The branch of government that is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate that creates the laws.
The document that states citizen's individual rights.
The introduction to the Declaration of Independence.
The belief that the states and the government should have equal power.
A form of government where there are limits to the power of the government

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The strategy used by the U.S. government to create an equal balance between the three government powers.
The branch of government that interprets the laws and decides whether they are constitutional or not.
The system created to make sure all the branches are balanced and not using too much power.
A change or add-on to the Constitution.
The branch of government that is made up of the president and the cabinet that enforces the laws.

12 Clues: A change or add-on to the Constitution. • The introduction to the Declaration of Independence. • The document that states citizen's individual rights. • The belief that the states and the government should have equal power. • A form of government where there are limits to the power of the government • ...

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution 2022-05-10

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution crossword puzzle

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It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
First ten amendments to the constitution
They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.
It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
Author of the 14th Amendment
The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction. freedmenbureau Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of other races

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Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
Author of the 13th Amendment
A phrase that meant that people of all races could vote.
The right to vote in public
The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865

20 Clues: The right to vote in public • Author of the 13th Amendment • Author of the 14th Amendment • First ten amendments to the constitution • president that assumed after Lincoln's death. • The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865 • The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War. • The state in which everyone gets treated the same. • ...

Roaring 20's 2023-02-15

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Universal Negro Improvement Association
An American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri
The quest to ban the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in the United States
The founder of UNIA
Young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints
Illegal manufacture, transport, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition period
A case that helped to determine the limitation of free speech
Sacco's partner in crime
One of the first African American artists to gain broad recognition within the segregated art world of the 1940s

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(NUL) One of five civil rights organizations collectively known as the “Big Five”
A period of rich cross-disciplinary artistic and cultural activity among African Americans
The right to vote
The "Jazz Age" or the "Roaring 20's"
Defendants in a controversial murder trial in Massachusetts, U.S.
A campaign slogan used by Warren G. Harding during the 1920 United States presidential election
hate organizations that employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda
The 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal
America's oldest and largest civil rights organization
Place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
A music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

20 Clues: The right to vote • The founder of UNIA • Sacco's partner in crime • The "Jazz Age" or the "Roaring 20's" • Universal Negro Improvement Association • Place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold • America's oldest and largest civil rights organization • A case that helped to determine the limitation of free speech • ...

American Government 2020-11-08

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Checks and ________ are how the three branches keep each other from gaining more power
going out and convincing people to vote for you
a group of people that agree on government issues
the branch of government that the Supreme Court belongs to
how many "points" each state is worth
the highest law in the USA

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The House of Representatives and the ______ make up Congress.
a list of people or ideas to vote on
__________ of Power ensures no one branch has too much power.
the branch of government that Congress belongs to
an addition to the Constitution
how many people vote
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of ______
the branch of government that the President belongs to

14 Clues: how many people vote • the highest law in the USA • an addition to the Constitution • a list of people or ideas to vote on • how many "points" each state is worth • going out and convincing people to vote for you • the branch of government that Congress belongs to • a group of people that agree on government issues • The first ten amendments are called the Bill of ______ • ...

CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP CROSSWORD 2024-10-18

CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP CROSSWORD crossword puzzle

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someone who applies laws to different cases in court
the national or state law body
branch of government responsible for uploading the rule of law
the way that is fair, equal and balanced for all
a document that describes the rules or laws that govern australia
an act that breaks an existing law, punishable through court
a proposed law

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elected members of parliament
a system of government, comes from greece
taking part and contributing to society
a type of democracy, australia is one
a group of people who are required to decide on a guilty or not guilty verdict
the act or status of being a citizen
the study of the rights and responsibilities within a society or country

14 Clues: a proposed law • elected members of parliament • the national or state law body • the act or status of being a citizen • a type of democracy, australia is one • taking part and contributing to society • a system of government, comes from greece • the way that is fair, equal and balanced for all • someone who applies laws to different cases in court • ...

HISTORY 2023-11-16

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The God of sky and thunder
A fossilized tree resin, often gold in color
Mexico and Canada both ___ the U.S.
What ship carried the pilgrims to America
Person who establishes a residence in a new area

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Valuable resource for building ships and homes
When was the Bill of Rights signed
Skilled individual who uses a bow and arrow

8 Clues: The God of sky and thunder • When was the Bill of Rights signed • Mexico and Canada both ___ the U.S. • What ship carried the pilgrims to America • Skilled individual who uses a bow and arrow • A fossilized tree resin, often gold in color • Valuable resource for building ships and homes • Person who establishes a residence in a new area

Roaring 20's 2023-02-15

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Universal Negro Improvement Association
An American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri
The quest to ban the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in the United States
The founder of UNIA
Young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints
Illegal manufacture, transport, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition period
A case that helped to determine the limitation of free speech
Sacco's partner in crime
One of the first African American artists to gain broad recognition within the segregated art world of the 1940s

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(NUL) One of five civil rights organizations collectively known as the “Big Five”
A period of rich cross-disciplinary artistic and cultural activity among African Americans
The right to vote
The "Jazz Age" or the "Roaring 20's"
Defendants in a controversial murder trial in Massachusetts, U.S.
A campaign slogan used by Warren G. Harding during the 1920 United States presidential election
hate organizations that employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda
The 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal
America's oldest and largest civil rights organization
Place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
A music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

The Sagae of Gigi and the Two Cubs 2024-10-29

The Sagae of Gigi and the Two Cubs crossword puzzle

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Bill rode a tornado to this state
who found Pecos Bill in the wild
a word for poor farmer
mother grizzly told the two cubs not to go down the ___
Pecos Bill found this animal and took it home
an adjective to describe Maliarda
Gigi lived in this country
to do what someone tells you to do
the action of stopping or pausing because of not feeling sure
nearly asleep

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this animal can see the two cubs on top of the mountain
a synonym for stately
Bill wrestled this animal and rode it like a horse
who helped cat and dog get the ring back
used to express exasperation or frustration
not wild
this animal helps the two cubs come down the mountain
mean, stubborn

18 Clues: not wild • nearly asleep • mean, stubborn • a synonym for stately • a word for poor farmer • Gigi lived in this country • who found Pecos Bill in the wild • Bill rode a tornado to this state • an adjective to describe Maliarda • to do what someone tells you to do • who helped cat and dog get the ring back • used to express exasperation or frustration • ...

The Bill of Rights and The Constitution 2023-03-10

The Bill of Rights and The Constitution crossword puzzle

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This amendment protects the rights to religion, protest, assembly, and petition
The fourth amendment denies the government the ability to blank and seize your property
This amendment grants a speedy trial and a jury
This amendment's rights are related to criminal and legal actions
The second amendment gives the right to bear
The eighth amendment protects your rights against cruel and unusual

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Important document that helps gover America
The ninth amendment protects your basic blank from new amendments
The seventh amendment states the rights for a
The third amendment prohibits the involuntary quartering of
The tenth amendment divides the powers between the government and the

11 Clues: Important document that helps gover America • The second amendment gives the right to bear • The seventh amendment states the rights for a • This amendment grants a speedy trial and a jury • The third amendment prohibits the involuntary quartering of • The ninth amendment protects your basic blank from new amendments • ...

Org Game 2023-07-14

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Digital rights principle that calls for equal treatment of all internet traffic by internet service providers.
Act The UK legislation that governs the interception of communications and acquisition of communications data.
Legislation that establishes rules for electronic communications and online privacy.
The right to have personal information deleted or removed from online platforms under certain conditions (GDPR).
The use of automated systems to make decisions or take actions without human intervention.
The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material over the internet, often involving peer-to-peer networks.
Legislation that grants individuals the right to access information held by public authorities.

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The principle that individuals should have control over their personal data and how it is used.
The process of securing data to ensure its confidentiality and integrity.
Area of digital rights concerned with the ethical and responsible development of machine learning and algorithms.
is a comprehensive data protection regulation in the EU.
is a recent controversial UK bill that aims to regulate online platforms and tackle illegal content.

12 Clues: is a comprehensive data protection regulation in the EU. • The process of securing data to ensure its confidentiality and integrity. • Legislation that establishes rules for electronic communications and online privacy. • The use of automated systems to make decisions or take actions without human intervention. • ...

Constitution 2023-02-16

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- Washington's secretary of treasury
- both parents are citizen
- ex: Pennsylvania senator
- ex: Kamala Harris
- first president of the united states
- Elizabeth Freeman sued for this
- to remove someone from office for poor conduct/illegal dealings
- forgiveness for a crime
- written by James Madison
- born in America
- Supreme Court ________
- 19th amendment gave the right to ____

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of rights - first ten amendments
- First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, and ___
- housing military against your will
- Washington's secretary of war
- what France asked for in order to see French ambassador
- a president can say no to a law by signing this
- Secretary of the treasury
- creator of the Declaration of Independence
- oversaw xyz affair and alien and sedition act
- right to bear_____
- location George Washington was sworn in at
- 18th amendment banned it, 21st repealed it
- Judicial, Legislative and _______ Branch
- amount of amendments in Constitution

26 Clues: - born in America • - ex: Kamala Harris • - right to bear_____ • - Supreme Court ________ • - forgiveness for a crime • - both parents are citizen • - ex: Pennsylvania senator • - written by James Madison • - Secretary of the treasury • - Washington's secretary of war • of rights - first ten amendments • - Elizabeth Freeman sued for this • - Washington's secretary of treasury • ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024-01-14

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day crossword puzzle

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King's true first name
famous speech during famous march
King's name came from a _________ reformer
President who signed the bill making MLK Day a federal holiday
king holiday is celebrated in over _____ countries
first state to honor King
King's wife first name
first person to call for a national holiday
The Civil Rights Act banned __________
King graduated from this college
state where King was jailed in 1963
King's assassin last name
number of signatures that demanding holiday

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good form of nonviolent protest
singer whose song influenced Congress
The ______monday in January is MLK Day.
number of children King had
city of King's death
King helped found the SC_C
King's method of protest
while in jail wrote the famous "_______ from Birmingham Jail"
King opposed this war
site of King's death
city of King's burial
refused to give up her seat to a white person
month of King's death
time of King's death

27 Clues: city of King's death • site of King's death • time of King's death • King opposed this war • city of King's burial • month of King's death • King's true first name • King's wife first name • King's method of protest • first state to honor King • King's assassin last name • King helped found the SC_C • number of children King had • good form of nonviolent protest • ...

Constitution and congress of USA. 2025-11-06

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Clause/15. The constitutional statement that declares the Constitution and federal laws the supreme law of the land.
of Powers/1. The principle that divides governmental power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Clause/10. The clause in the Constitution that grants Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper.”
The process by which Congress formally charges a federal official with misconduct.
Review/7. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
The formal rejection of a bill by the President, which can be overridden by Congress.
The period of time during which Congress conducts its business each year.
A change or addition made to the Constitution.
The two-house structure of the U.S. Congress is described by this term.

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Compromise/11. The system that ensures states are represented equally in one chamber and by population in the other.
and Balances/2. A constitutional power that allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the others.
of Rights/4. The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual freedoms.
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that outlines its purposes and guiding principles.
The minimum age required to serve as a U.S. Senator.
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives.

15 Clues: A change or addition made to the Constitution. • The minimum age required to serve as a U.S. Senator. • The presiding officer of the House of Representatives. • The two-house structure of the U.S. Congress is described by this term. • The period of time during which Congress conducts its business each year. • ...

APUSH Chapter 12 2023-02-07

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Created the Compromise Bill that gradually lowered the tariff is 1832
Popular political party that spread through New England and got support from Evangelical Protestants.
Mexican regime granted this guy 300 families to Mexico City
Carolina's ''Bloody Bill''
Name of the man who vetoed the Bank of U.S and threatened to send soldiers to S.C.
Last President from the Founding Fathers Age

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Jackson supported this system due to the ideology of bringing new blood into political offices.
S.C was divided over this topic with Union people as the minority and
Upset when Bank of U.S. wasn't rechartered.
This Act hurt the 5 Civilied Tribes the most due to them having to leave their land
Decree that all public land must be with metallic money and lead to the Panic of 1837
Leader that took away the rights of Texans since Texans refused to listen to the restrictions on slavery
Was fought during Texan independence that delayed Mexican defense and trapped 200 Texans during 13 day siege
After the Bank of U.S. shut down the federal reserves went into these and printed a lot of paper money
Lead Sox and Fox Indians to resist eviction from Illinois and Wisconcin.
Webster and Clay presented Congress with a new charter of Bank of U.S knowing that the President would Veto it
Ex Governor of Tenesse that live with Arkansas Indians after his wife left him
What Jacksonians called the election of 1824
Lead Sox and Fox Indians to resist eviction from Illinois and Wisconcin.
Lead slave rebellion in Charleston
Economic Problem that plagued incoming President Martin Van Buren

21 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 • ...

Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Review Part 1 Terms 2022-09-22

Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Review Part 1 Terms crossword puzzle

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freedom of speech and religion
the people who accept rule of the government
People invested in these companies which sent ships across the world
Spanish soldiers who conquered Aztecs and Mayans
Governments use soldiers to make people follow the laws
prevents cruel and unusual punishment
the formal complaints of the colonists over the British

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13 of these places where the English settled in North America
Often indentured or contracted to work in the New World for 7 years.
right to bear arms
formal US document that divides the powers of government
The first __ Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights
to put a tax on someone
protects you from unwarranted search and seizure
The act of governing yourself, free of others

15 Clues: right to bear arms • to put a tax on someone • freedom of speech and religion • prevents cruel and unusual punishment • the people who accept rule of the government • The act of governing yourself, free of others • Spanish soldiers who conquered Aztecs and Mayans • protects you from unwarranted search and seizure • The first __ Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights • ...

Southern colonies crossword puzzles 2021-09-22

Southern colonies crossword puzzles crossword puzzle

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introduced to Jamestown by John Rolfe that allowed the colonies to make alot of money
was the king in Jamestown
to control slaves
married Pocahontas
daughter of a Powhatan leader and married John Rolfe
the colony of Georgia

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chartered by George Calvert
bill that made it a crime to restrict the religious rights of Christians
a contract to work four to seven years to come to America
control of Jamestown in 1608 and built a fort
first permanent colony in North America

11 Clues: to control slaves • married Pocahontas • the colony of Georgia • was the king in Jamestown • chartered by George Calvert • first permanent colony in North America • control of Jamestown in 1608 and built a fort • daughter of a Powhatan leader and married John Rolfe • a contract to work four to seven years to come to America • ...

Social Studies: Revolutionary Period 2013-11-05

Social Studies: Revolutionary Period crossword puzzle

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French politician, and also had an influence on the french revolution
English philosopher and had a political influence one of the founders of modern philosophy
supporters of King Charles
leader of the killing of anyone who had some kind of connection to the royal family ; followers: roundheads
most influential club when the French Revolution was forming
social system
Was in the Haitian military during the time when Napoleon Bonaparte attacked Haiti

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followers of Oliver Cromwell
English man who was a political philosopher
leader during the Haitian Revolution
a french military and political man who tried to settle in America
during the glorious revolution signed the English bill of rights
a violent period just before the French Revolution
an act of parliament
revolve

15 Clues: revolve • social system • an act of parliament • supporters of King Charles • followers of Oliver Cromwell • leader during the Haitian Revolution • English man who was a political philosopher • a violent period just before the French Revolution • most influential club when the French Revolution was forming • during the glorious revolution signed the English bill of rights • ...

Constitution 2016-10-05

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/ To make something valid.
/ The structure of officials that run a nation.
/ A law stating that slaves, when counting the state's population, would count for 3/5th of a citizen.
/ Government is created and sustained by the people, who have the true governmental power.
/ The standard morals that laws are and should be based on.
/ An agreement that small and large states compromised on.
/ The parts of the constitution.
/ A proposal of government by James Madison.

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/ A governmental paper laying out the rights of the american people.
/ Balancing the power of government officials.
/ Judicial, Executive and Legislative (American).
/ A group of parties in an alliance.
/ A series of protests against taxes in early America.
/ A proposal of government by William Paterson.
/ A legislation under consideration

15 Clues: / To make something valid. • / The parts of the constitution. • / A legislation under consideration • / A group of parties in an alliance. • / A proposal of government by James Madison. • / Balancing the power of government officials. • / The structure of officials that run a nation. • / A proposal of government by William Paterson. • ...

Legislative Branch Vocab Puzzle 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch Vocab Puzzle crossword puzzle

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a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
a proposed law
a permanent committee in congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
to change, alter
argue about a subject
a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
elected official who is already in office
to make direct contact by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the polices thier interest groups favor
a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the VP
a group within a standing committee that specializes

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a two-chamber legislature
a proposed law to authorize spending money
to draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
a temporary committee formed to study one specfic issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate
a motion placed on a bill in the Senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object
a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
the Speaker's top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party's legislative program and to steer important bills through the House
a paid Representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
a group of people who stare common goals and organize to influence government
the action or process of inheriting
the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
a vote of formal disapproval
the process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
rejection of a bill by the president
session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill.

28 Clues: a proposed law • to change, alter • argue about a subject • a two-chamber legislature • a vote of formal disapproval • the action or process of inheriting • rejection of a bill by the president • elected official who is already in office • a proposed law to authorize spending money • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • ...

Virginia SOL: Civics 2024-05-04

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a system of government, the people rule
An idea for a new law or to change a law
The Virginia ____ of Rights was a model for the Constitution
head of the state executive branch
The ___ of Confederation gave major power to the states
branch that includes the president
The ___ Amendment freedoms include religion, speech, press and assembly
The Declaration of ____ said all people are created equal
A system of checks and ___ makes sure all branches share power
an article added to the Constitution
branch that includes Congress, the Senate and House of Representatives

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The ___ Assembly is the Virginia legislative branch.
branch that includes the Supreme Court
The US _____ established the structure of the government
An elected executive in a Virginia town
When someone tries to influence a legislator
makes laws, confirms the president, declares war
"To form a more perfect union, to establish justice..."
person who appoints federal judges and manages the budget
A Judicial _____ decides if a law conflicts with the Constitution

20 Clues: head of the state executive branch • branch that includes the president • an article added to the Constitution • branch that includes the Supreme Court • a system of government, the people rule • An elected executive in a Virginia town • An idea for a new law or to change a law • When someone tries to influence a legislator • ...

Louisiana Purchase Puzzle 2025-02-28

Louisiana Purchase Puzzle crossword puzzle

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This amendment says the states have power too
The amendment that says you don't have to quarter soldiers
You can't do anything the Constitution does not mention
It was Hamilton's idea to make one of these
Territory purchased by Thomas Jefferson
The first name of the first ever First Lady of the US
This amendment says the Bill of Rights aren't exclusive
The amendment that gives us the right to bear arms
A political party that wanted a limited national government
The number of millions paid for Louisiana
The amendment that says punishment can't be cruel
A political party that wanted a strong central government

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President who bought the Louisiana Territory
Secretary of the Treasury who wanted a national bank
A group of advisors
The river that divided the Louisiana Territory from the 13 colonies
The 2nd President
The amendment that grants freedom of the press
Washington's first name
You can do something even if the Constitution does not mention it

20 Clues: The 2nd President • A group of advisors • Washington's first name • Territory purchased by Thomas Jefferson • The number of millions paid for Louisiana • It was Hamilton's idea to make one of these • President who bought the Louisiana Territory • This amendment says the states have power too • The amendment that grants freedom of the press • ...

Crossword 2023-04-13

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a game originated at Harrow
one of our three houses
a key running event in which houses participate
one of the four values
one of our three houses
something that fills you with a new idea or stimulates you to do something wonderful
a nod of the head, accompanied by two fingers
a difficult task
movement, moving, doing something
a person who does something to help another person.

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the most frequently mentioned word at school
a Remove boy whose job it is to look after new Shell boys
the uniform's jacket
the way the students at Harrow are called
the park and the grove
awarded for a piece of outstanding academic work
something that slows down progress or keeps you from moving forward with your actions; it slows down or causes problems with something else
one of our three houses
power, privileges or conditions of existence that should be available to every person
a roll call or register

20 Clues: a difficult task • the uniform's jacket • the park and the grove • one of the four values • one of our three houses • one of our three houses • one of our three houses • a roll call or register • a game originated at Harrow • movement, moving, doing something • the way the students at Harrow are called • the most frequently mentioned word at school • ...

ELS crossword SS 2024-12-16

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criminal cases are beyond reasonable doubt while civil cases are on the balance of probabilities
when the defendant commits a crime
non elected house of parliament
a cheaper more informal version of the court

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house of parliament where the members are elected
created by judges in cases
groups of people that push for change applying pressure to MPs
where the claiment makes a claim against the defendant
MP makes a speech introducing a bill for a certain amount of time
a list of rights that apply to everyone
a group of lawyers and that update the law
created by parliament

12 Clues: created by parliament • created by judges in cases • non elected house of parliament • when the defendant commits a crime • a list of rights that apply to everyone • a group of lawyers and that update the law • a cheaper more informal version of the court • house of parliament where the members are elected • where the claiment makes a claim against the defendant • ...

3 and 4 Chapter Review 2021-03-04

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Examples of collective rights include treaties, Manitoba Act, Canada's constitution, and
The only province to be officially bilingual
What law only applies to canadian citizens that is not Mobility
A law in Quebec that attempted to protect and promote the use of french in quebec
The freedom to express your own opinion
What branch makes decisions about the challenges that are brought to court
What section has minority language rights
Canadian citizens are the only people allowed to
Section _______ outlines aboriginal and treaty rights
What charter right did the Lord's Day act go against

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Rights that all people in Canada have
This outlines the rights that individuals in Canada have
This established Manitoba as a bilingual province, ensured education rights for catholics and protestants, and gave Metis land
Rights can be restricted in
Indigenous people have _________ rights
Who was the prime minister when the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was created
A coupon that was given to the Metis people that they could exchange for land
The Indigenous peoples treaty land that we are on
French and English are ___________ languages of Canada
During WWII 700 of these people were imprisoned

20 Clues: Rights can be restricted in • Rights that all people in Canada have • Indigenous people have _________ rights • The freedom to express your own opinion • What section has minority language rights • The only province to be officially bilingual • During WWII 700 of these people were imprisoned • Canadian citizens are the only people allowed to • ...

Government 2015-10-05

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- queen is the head of state
- bills that are passed by parliament
- the governments plan for how will it will spend money
- the process of choosing a representative by vote
- king or queen of a country
-a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
- to choose a representative in an election
- another word for constituency or electoral district

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- To pick a group or a person by voting
- a senator or a member of the house of commons
-to change something like a law or an Act of Parliament
- a person who has full political rights of his/her country
- A argument between parties that discuss issues
- the political party that is in control of the country
- the upper house of parliament made up of 105 senators
- a formal event that follows rules and traditions
- a rule that all citizens of the country have to follow

17 Clues: - queen is the head of state • - king or queen of a country • - bills that are passed by parliament • - To pick a group or a person by voting • - to choose a representative in an election • - a senator or a member of the house of commons • - A argument between parties that discuss issues • - the process of choosing a representative by vote • ...

7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16

7 Principles of Government crossword puzzle

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The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do.
A division of power between the federal government and the state governments.
Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two.

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The principle of limited government means that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.
The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government.
Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will.
The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have.

7 Clues: The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government. • A division of power between the federal government and the state governments. • The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have. • Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two. • ...

L-1(C) The Constitution of India 2024-03-28

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'Demos' 'Kratos'
First Nation with written Constitution
Conduct Trails

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Bill of Rights
Small group of elected representative

5 Clues: Bill of Rights • Conduct Trails • 'Demos' 'Kratos' • Small group of elected representative • First Nation with written Constitution

smarter than a 5th grader/ 2023-10-31

smarter than a 5th grader/ crossword puzzle

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How many times does 7 divide into 49?
What's the largest and deepest ocean on the world?
What is the longest river in the U.S?
How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
What is the hardest mineral?
Who wrote "Common Sense" in 1776?
What category does Peanuts fall under?

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Which continent is the least populated?
An exaggeration to show emphasis?
What does the fist "A" in NASA represent?
What is the line that divides earth?

11 Clues: What is the hardest mineral? • An exaggeration to show emphasis? • Who wrote "Common Sense" in 1776? • What is the line that divides earth? • How many times does 7 divide into 49? • What is the longest river in the U.S? • What category does Peanuts fall under? • Which continent is the least populated? • What does the fist "A" in NASA represent? • ...

Rudiments of LAB 2021-12-30

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describes the practices which ensure that the data shared by customers is only used for its intended purpose.
An assurance of performance in the situation of failure by the other.
It is the process of replacing the existing contract with a new one.
The one who does the necessary preliminary work incidental to the formation of a Company.
an instrument in writing containing an unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum of money to or to the order of a certain person, or to the bearer of the instruments.”
It is act of withdrawal of the offer by the offeror.
It is in normal sense means to restore the benefit which a person has obtained under the contract.
Temporary transfer of goods for some purpose.
an endorser is a person who signs his name at the back of a bill and transfers his / her rights on the bill to another for value received.
When a party to an agreement promises to do something he must get “something” in return. This “something” is defined as----.

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It means beyond the powers.
It is the relation between persons who have agreed to share the profits of a business carried on by all or any of them acting for all.
It is a legal term describing rights given to creators for their literary and artistic works.
It means acceptance through silence.
Let the buyer be aware.
It is the exclusive right of inventor to prevent others from possessing, using, selling, manufacturing and importing the patented invention or offering to do any of these with in a definite geographical area.
It occurs when a person acts one behalf of another without authority of the principal and principal adopts such transaction.
the goods that will either be manufactured or produced or acquired by the seller at the time the contract of sale is made.
An agreement enforceable by law.
It is the committing, or threatening to commit, any act forbidden by the Indian Penal Code or the unlawful detaining, or threatening to detain any property, to the prejudice of any person whatever, with the intention of causing any person to enter into an agreement.
any unlawful act where a computer or communication device or computer network is used to commit or facilitate the commission of crime.

21 Clues: Let the buyer be aware. • It means beyond the powers. • An agreement enforceable by law. • It means acceptance through silence. • Temporary transfer of goods for some purpose. • It is act of withdrawal of the offer by the offeror. • It is the process of replacing the existing contract with a new one. • ...

Unit 5 Vocab Crossword 2022-12-19

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The head of the executive branch of a state government.
Elected officials that make laws for local governments.
The powers shared by the federal and state governments. Both can exercise these powers. (ex: tax, borrow money, courts)
The level of government that handles the daily needs of residents including garbage collection.
a written law passed by a legislative body
The powers held back from the federal government and reserved for the state governments
Laws made by county or local governments
Other name for the Necessary and Proper Clause (This clause gives Congress the power “to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated powers”)
The level of government that handles things like licenses and public education.

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clause of the Constitution that states that whenever there is a conflict between federal and state law, the federal law is supreme
Florida Declaration of _______ : Guarantees rights and freedoms to the citizens of Florida. (Similar to the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights).
The level of government that handles national issues like foreign policy and the economy.
Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but they have been determined to be strongly suggested or needed to fulfill the enumerated powers
The powers granted to the federal government and listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution (ex: declare war, coin money, sign treaties)
Amendment that states: “The powers not delegated (given directly to) the United States by the Constitution, not prohibited by it to the States, are RESERVED to the States… or the people.”
A city, town or village that has established its own local government
system of dividing political power between the national government and the states

17 Clues: Laws made by county or local governments • a written law passed by a legislative body • The head of the executive branch of a state government. • Elected officials that make laws for local governments. • A city, town or village that has established its own local government • The level of government that handles things like licenses and public education. • ...

1789 Year Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-17

1789 Year Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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The month when the women from Paris march to Versailles.
King of France: ____ XVI.
1st US Chief Justice: John ___.
First President of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton is appointed as the Secretary of ___.
Jean-Paul Marat publishes his newspaper called The ___ of the People.

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Father John Carroll becomes the 1st ___ Bishop in the United States.
William Hill Brown’s “The Power of ____” is published by Isaiah Thomas.
1st U.S. Catholic College.
Madison introduced the ___ of Rights to the House of Representatives
Said this: “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”.
John Adams was ___ in as vice President of the US.
William Herschel discovers a moon from this planet.

13 Clues: King of France: ____ XVI. • 1st U.S. Catholic College. • 1st US Chief Justice: John ___. • First President of the United States. • John Adams was ___ in as vice President of the US. • William Herschel discovers a moon from this planet. • The month when the women from Paris march to Versailles. • Alexander Hamilton is appointed as the Secretary of ___. • ...

AP Government Review Terms 2024-04-17

AP Government Review Terms crossword puzzle

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Someone who believes in a active government, progressive taxes, regulations on businesses to protect consumers, etc.
Everyone is responsible for their own actions
Forces educational institutions to spend as much on Women's activities as Men's
Asking as many different types of people for a public opinion poll to make it more valid
Role the media uses when they decide what issues to report
Policy used be the Federal Reserve to control inflation through interest rates
Foundational document that argued against the ratification of the Constitution
Advise the President but their heads do not always agree with the President
Person who is running for re-election
Elected officials voting for a bill they way their constituents want them to
Amendment that guarantees an attorney if you cannot afford one
Federal judges ruling based on the actual text of the Constitution
Voting based on what the elected official has done for you in the past
Informal power of the Prez to push legislative agenda through the media

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Factors that affect your political beliefs
Economic theory that emphasized cutting taxes to help the economy grow
Unlimited debate for Senators to kill a bill
Type of Veto that is unconstitutional for Presidents
Type of speech that was protected for students in Tinker v Des Moines
Groups that are vying for political power
Type of election that gets around 30-40% voter turnout
System where federal jobs are given based on loyalty no merit
Amendment used when the Bill of Rights is incorporated to the States
Type of primary where party members meet to discuss and deliberate who they want their nomination to be
Federal rules States must follow regardless if it is funded
Smaller, more extreme type of party that rarely wins federal elections
Elections that cause a change in voter coalitions or rise of a minor party
Clause that gives Congress their informal powers
Rebellion that showed the weaknesses of the AOC
Grants given to States for general purpose

30 Clues: Person who is running for re-election • Groups that are vying for political power • Factors that affect your political beliefs • Grants given to States for general purpose • Unlimited debate for Senators to kill a bill • Everyone is responsible for their own actions • Rebellion that showed the weaknesses of the AOC • Clause that gives Congress their informal powers • ...

Quarter 2 Government Vocabulary 2017-12-14

Quarter 2 Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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the President's use of his image to influence public opinion
view that members of Congress base their decisions off of their constituents' wishes
choosing to watch/listen to media with which you already agree
talking a bill to death in the Senate
view that members of Congress base their decisions off of their own beliefs
executive leader in a parliamentary system
power of the President to reject a bill
informal advisory body to the President made up of the department secretaries and other chosen advisers
all of the departments and agencies within the executive branch that implement policy
type of rule in the House where any amendment can be made to a bill on the floor
type of government where the executive and legislative branches are controlled by opposite parties
agreement between the House and the Senate on a bill

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minimum number of members required to do business in Congress
leader of the Senate in lieu of the Vice President
a group of people with an interest/passion they wish to be supported by government
process of putting a law into action
power of the President to direct the actions of bureaucratic agencies through these written commands
the symbiotic relationship between Congress, a bureaucratic agency and an interest group that share the same policy concern
the formal bringing of charges against an elected official
a.k.a. pork barrel spending, spending on localized projects slipped in as an addendum to a spending bill

20 Clues: process of putting a law into action • talking a bill to death in the Senate • power of the President to reject a bill • executive leader in a parliamentary system • leader of the Senate in lieu of the Vice President • agreement between the House and the Senate on a bill • the formal bringing of charges against an elected official • ...

Tri 1 Exam Review 2017-11-21

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The Battle of _______ was not the final battle of the war, but it was the decisive battle. 4-5
Laws that restricted the rights of slaves and prevented slave rebellions (2) 2-2
The _____ of 1763 announced that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains 3-1
Five colonists were shot and killed in the streets of Boston on March 5, 1770, at this event (2) 3-2
In 1783, the British finally recognized America’s independence in the Treaty of ______. 4-5
Who won the Revolutionary War - United States or Great Britain? (2) 4-5
John ______ led the Massachusetts Bay Colony, hoping to create a “City Upon a Hill” 1-3
Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote a series of essays called the ______ to influence the public to support the new Constitution (2) 5-3
The _______ System helped to encourage British citizens to come to North America to grow the colonies 1-1
The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the war because it convinced which country to openly support the Americans? 4-3
The Continental Army almost collapsed during the winter at which Pennsylvania location? (2) 4-3
Most of the slaves in the colonies worked in the _____ of Southern plantations 2-2
A person who supported the war for independence was called this. 4-2
King ____ III was the king during the 1770s 3-1
The colonists avoided new taxes because they wanted _____ in Parliament 3-1
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial are the names of the _____ of government 5-3
One of the three “unalienable” rights in the Declaration of Independence (4 letters) 4-1
A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives 5-1
One of the three “unalienable” rights in the Declaration of Independence - the pursuit of ____ (9 letters) 4-1
One of the three “unalienable” rights in the Declaration of Independence (7 letters) 4-1
A nation’s plan of how its government works is called this 5-1
The colonists would ____ British goods as their main strategy for getting taxes repealed
The Enlightenment convinced many people that all people have basic human ______ that no government can deny. 2-4

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According to the Declaration of Independence, when a government doesn’t guarantee our rights, citizens have the right to create a new government that serves the _____ 4-1
Virginia’s House of _________ was America’s first example of representative democracy that set the example for our future government 1-1
A government where the laws are based on religious principles is called this 1-3
The original goal of the Constitutional ______ was to make minor changes to the Articles of Confederation 5-2
Common Sense was a book of propaganda written by _____ to persuade colonists to want independence (last name only) 3-5
Britain won the _______ War in 1763 2-5
A person who remained faithful to Britain during the war was called this. 4-2
How many colonies did England ultimately create along the Atlantic Coast of North America? 1-5
The French and Indian War was essentially a war between France and _____. 2-5
The Mayflower ______ was an agreement that the settlers would work together for the common good of the colony. 1-2
He was chosen to lead the Continental Army (first and last name) 3-4
John Locke said that kings do not have a “______ ______” to rule. (2) 2-4
Who became famous for striking the first blow against the French? (Last name only) 2-5
North America, Africa, and Europe were the three points of economic system (2) 2-2
The Articles of Confederation was America’s ______ constitution 5-1
This Native American helped the Pilgrims survive that first year 1-2
Sam Adams organized this group to protest the Stamp Act (3 words) 3-1
On December 16, 1773, about 150 men boarded three ships in Boston Harbor and destroyed crates of tea. This became known as the _______ (3) 3-3
The _______________ inspired our founding fathers, as well as the Declaration of Independence, the Consitution, and the Bill of Rights. 2-4
The _____ were very religiously strict, created a theocracy called the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and were not tolerant of other religions 1-3
In this system, the states share much of their power with the central government 5-3
The Pilgrims came to North America in search of what kind of freedom? 1-2
The Northwest Ordinance said that _____ was not allowed anywhere in the Northwest Territory 5-1
The Jamestown settlers finally found financial success by growing _____ 1-1
The first ____ amendments make up the Bill of Rights (spell the number) 5-3

48 Clues: Britain won the _______ War in 1763 2-5 • King ____ III was the king during the 1770s 3-1 • A nation’s plan of how its government works is called this 5-1 • The Articles of Confederation was America’s ______ constitution 5-1 • He was chosen to lead the Continental Army (first and last name) 3-4 • ...

Middle Ages Yearly Test 2024-05-08

Middle Ages Yearly Test crossword puzzle

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I am the first European to discover North America.
I began the first translation of the Bible into English.
Because of this battle, Muslims did not conquer Europe.
I am the king of England who started the 100 Years War.
I am the king who signed the Magna Charta.
I influenced the US Bill of Rights.

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I signed the Edict of Milan.
I was burned at the stake because I preached the gospel.
I drove the Vikings out of London.
The land where William the Conqueror was from.
I was martyred in 66 AD.
Because of the Battle of _______, the feudal system entereted England.
I covered Pompeii in ash.
I invented movable type.
I fought for Scotland's freedom from England and lost.

15 Clues: I was martyred in 66 AD. • I invented movable type. • I covered Pompeii in ash. • I signed the Edict of Milan. • I drove the Vikings out of London. • I influenced the US Bill of Rights. • I am the king who signed the Magna Charta. • The land where William the Conqueror was from. • I am the first European to discover North America. • ...

Alexandra Heroy, Government 3rd Hour 2023-01-09

Alexandra Heroy, Government 3rd Hour crossword puzzle

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A official document that gives rules to the government
Researches fuel for electricity of the nation
freedom of speech
The branch that enturpts laws
Government power is restricted because of this big idea in the constitution
Departments of the justice
The department thats in charge of our money
Peoples freedom
Protects not as popular issues
The constitutions introduction
A baby law
The feature of the state that makes laws and helps citizens

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the right to bear arms
Our government first attempt at an independent government
This house is the bigger house with more members from each state
a part of the legislative branch
The branch that enforces the laws
Supervises trade
Helps with schooling
Amendments 1-10
This is the smaller branch but the branch with a equal amount of members from each state
When the president disapproves a law
the right to remain silent
The branch that makes the laws
a speedy trial

25 Clues: A baby law • a speedy trial • Amendments 1-10 • Peoples freedom • Supervises trade • freedom of speech • Helps with schooling • the right to bear arms • Departments of the justice • the right to remain silent • The branch that enturpts laws • The branch that makes the laws • Protects not as popular issues • The constitutions introduction • a part of the legislative branch • ...

Civics midterm study guide 2023-12-19

Civics midterm study guide crossword puzzle

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three out of five slaves were counted as one free man
the people that vote the president into office is called
includes the president, vp, and president's cabinet
change the lines of a state
the branch that makes the laws is called
people who were not in support of the constitution
created by James Madison "large state plan"
the first 10 amendments are called...
the type of government the US has
the president's advisors that are also the heads of the 15 executive departments

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the federal laws are more important than the states'
"talk a bill to death"
the act of becoming a legal citizen in a country
created by William Patterson "small state plan"
something that has to be done
created by Roger Sherman favored nobody
people who were in support of the constitution
something that should be done
congress can make any laws that are deemed
the study of the rights and duties in citizenship

20 Clues: "talk a bill to death" • change the lines of a state • something that has to be done • something that should be done • the type of government the US has • the first 10 amendments are called... • created by Roger Sherman favored nobody • the branch that makes the laws is called • congress can make any laws that are deemed • created by James Madison "large state plan" • ...

CAP Project Crossword 2024-05-03

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Where senators can read a Dr. Seuss book in a caucus.
State’s rights
Something given with the expectation of receiving something in return.
Party leader that is NOT Majority or Minority Leader
Old supporters of a strong and central government.
Branch in charge of national finances.
Where party members decide party candidates.
Women’s ____ was protected by the 19th Amendment.
Short interruptions in evening news shows for political issues.
The state of being politically divided.

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Employed by businesses to advocate for detailed legislature.
Dual federalism is represented by a ____ cake.
The process of changing district lines to accommodate population shifts.
President’s checks and balances for a Congress Bill.
Limited spending on candidates (hard money).
Experts that advise the president.
Where children get most of their political socialization
Those who enforce rules and procedures.
Where employees have to join the union of a unionized business.
Written defamation of another person.

20 Clues: State’s rights • Experts that advise the president. • Written defamation of another person. • Branch in charge of national finances. • Those who enforce rules and procedures. • The state of being politically divided. • Limited spending on candidates (hard money). • Where party members decide party candidates. • Dual federalism is represented by a ____ cake. • ...

Mid-Term Puzzle 2013-08-12

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one benefiting unfairly at another's expense
trial court that hears only cases involving minor offenses and disputes
amount paid to one party to punish another
a sum of money a wrongdoer must pay to another party
court that reviews decision of another court
of contract failure to perform contractual obligations
negligence negligence of the injured party

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one party announces intention not to perform prior for time to perform
means of obtaining information from the other party before a trial
Decisis court decision controls that of a similar future case
contract enforceable by law
court decision that determines the decision in a similar case
of Rights 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

13 Clues: contract enforceable by law • amount paid to one party to punish another • negligence negligence of the injured party • one benefiting unfairly at another's expense • court that reviews decision of another court • a sum of money a wrongdoer must pay to another party • of Rights 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution • ...

Citizens Common Knowledge 2022-12-21

Citizens Common Knowledge crossword puzzle

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Members of the Republican party are called
What can a Governor( and/or the president) do to reject a bill
The court our constitution created (2 words)
What are you currently going through
What parties do to pick who will run for them (2 Words)
Our Natural rights (three words)
The name of the document that contains the amendments to our constitution (3 words)
Number of Government Branches
Which part of congress is more influential
The ___________________ is used when we are voting for a presidential election (2 words)
Name of the government branch that contains congress
The type of government we have
The tax that brings in the most revenue

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What its called when we spend more money than we collected
Court used for cases involving family matters, traffic violations, etc.
The document that keeps the government from infringing on our rights
Name of the government branch that the president presides over
Number of justices on the supreme court
To get another opinion on a case you have to make a(n) ______________ to the appelate court
How old one needs to be to vote
Members of the Democratic party are called
The 1st Amendment allows you to practice your own ____________.
The amount of representatives states get for the Senate
The document we wrote to Britain in 1776. (3 words)
name of the government branch that holds the supreme court

25 Clues: Number of Government Branches • The type of government we have • How old one needs to be to vote • Our Natural rights (three words) • What are you currently going through • Number of justices on the supreme court • The tax that brings in the most revenue • Members of the Republican party are called • Which part of congress is more influential • ...

September 29, 2023 Spelling Words 2023-09-29

September 29, 2023 Spelling Words crossword puzzle

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"The Bill Of ______"
People in the legislative branch
An explanation like a truthful excuse
The past tense word for how you are supposed to answer a comment
Not so long ago
What the states were first called
Something that time wouldn’t exist without
What Southern white people did to black people in the 1700s and 1800s
When someone thinks they have the right to do or have something

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An adjective for someone who has fallen from favor
A synonym for Author
When someone doesn’t want to do something they…
Actions that are historically horrible
A word to describe an advanced culture
synonym for dedicated
A synonym for country
The adjective for an item in a containment unit
The antonym for "past"
What slaves would get if they lived in a Northern state
A word used to introduce the second part of a cliffhanger

20 Clues: Not so long ago • A synonym for Author • "The Bill Of ______" • synonym for dedicated • A synonym for country • The antonym for "past" • People in the legislative branch • What the states were first called • An explanation like a truthful excuse • Actions that are historically horrible • A word to describe an advanced culture • Something that time wouldn’t exist without • ...

Constitutional Law 2018-02-09

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one of two parts necessary to read admonition
Justices make decisions after listening to these
Article two gave rules for electing this office
the length of terms for U.S. Supreme Court justices
second part necessary to read admonition
1966 landmark case regarding police interrogations
the first ten segments of the Constitution
the amendment that grants a jury trial
the amendment that grants no search without probable cause

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this law takes precedent
the highest court in the land
First lines of the Declaration of Independence
written by founding fathers
the amendment that grants no cruel or unusual punishment
document titled (blank) of Independence
(blank)of Rights First ten amendments
the First amendment grants this freedom
Article one created this compromise
the amendment that grants a "speedy trial"
law covering the entire
the Second amendment grants this freedom
U.S. Supreme Court is the (blank) court of the land

22 Clues: law covering the entire • this law takes precedent • written by founding fathers • the highest court in the land • Article one created this compromise • (blank)of Rights First ten amendments • the amendment that grants a jury trial • document titled (blank) of Independence • the First amendment grants this freedom • second part necessary to read admonition • ...

Constitution 2022-01-18

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Length of a Senate Term
Current U.S Senator
The 2 Voting Rights Amendments
President of the Senate
Powers that are exclusive to the States
Removing a President from Office
Something the Senate can delay
The body needed for Amendment ratification
The 8th protects people from Curel and Unusual
Needed to Propose Amendments
Declaring war would be an example of
Powers that create Federalism
The President who inspired the 22nd Amendment
What someone may plead to avoid Self-Incrimination
Congress may be requested to call a

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Representative of the average citizen
Right to a trial by a Jury of
Current Senate Majority Leader
The blocking of a Bill
What a President must take
Who has a final say in all matters of law
This District could vote in 1961
Current New Jersey Representative
What are to be ratified by the Senate
Requirement for a Federal Judge
Combination of General and Regional Government(s)

26 Clues: Current U.S Senator • The blocking of a Bill • Length of a Senate Term • President of the Senate • What a President must take • Needed to Propose Amendments • Right to a trial by a Jury of • Powers that create Federalism • Current Senate Majority Leader • The 2 Voting Rights Amendments • Something the Senate can delay • Requirement for a Federal Judge • ...

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Black Panther leader
Blue Telephone inventor
Jr. March on Washington
Poet of Reconstruction
Secretary of State
Civil rights leader
Civil rights martyr
Political activist
First Black woman Sec. of State
Soul singer
Educator and author

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Abolitionist suffragist
Harlem Renaissance poet
Beloved author
Civil rights educator
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Freedom rider
Comedian activist
Civil rights attorney
Soul on Ice author
Jazz pianist
Playwright
First Black TV host
Attorney for civil rights
Civil rights martyr

25 Clues: Playwright • Soul singer • Jazz pianist • Freedom rider • Beloved author • Comedian activist • Soul on Ice author • Secretary of State • Political activist • Civil rights leader • Civil rights martyr • First Black TV host • Civil rights martyr • Educator and author • Black Panther leader • Civil rights educator • Civil rights attorney • Poet of Reconstruction • Abolitionist suffragist • ...

7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16

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The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do.
A division of power between the federal government and the state governments.
Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two.

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The principle of limited government means that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.
The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government.
Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will.
The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have.

Recon Crossword 2022-04-13

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16th President of the USA
restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force after slavery was abolished during the Civil War.
bill of rights
the way the south was split after the Civil War and during reconstruction
A group that wanted to harshly punished the south

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War that split American in half
President that took over reconstruction after Lincoln's death
President Lincolns Reconstruction plan
Newly freed slaves
Laws used to discriminated against freedman

10 Clues: bill of rights • Newly freed slaves • 16th President of the USA • War that split American in half • President Lincolns Reconstruction plan • Laws used to discriminated against freedman • A group that wanted to harshly punished the south • President that took over reconstruction after Lincoln's death • ...

Unit 5 Review 2 2025-02-09

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______ rights said by the police
an amendment to protect from self-incrimination
_______ or changing the constitution
the camps where Japanese people forced to live

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the first ten amendments
to_______ the number of household items
_______convention where a bill can be proposed

7 Clues: the first ten amendments • ______ rights said by the police • _______ or changing the constitution • to_______ the number of household items • _______convention where a bill can be proposed • the camps where Japanese people forced to live • an amendment to protect from self-incrimination

Generational Allys 2022-08-03

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Started by Jeff Bezos in 1995.
Cartoon dog with a Shaggy friend.
Best selling car of the 1990's.
Billboard #1 song in 1981.
Terracotta planter you just watered. Grew into a big business.
Barbie's younger sister.
60's TV show with 2 good guys fighting villains. Biff! Pow!
Zuckerberg's baby.
Civil Rights Leader slain in 1968.
Video rental store bankrupted by Netflix.
Arrived in New York City on February 7, 1964.
World Series Champs in 1972, 1973, and 1974.

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Found by Robert Ballard in 1985.
Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie.
Considered the NFL's Team of the 1990's.
Started by Bill Gates in 1975.
Actor turned President.
Sang the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack.
Came after the Baby Boomers.
Won the Best Picture Oscar in 1972.
Bean stuffed toy fad started in 1985 by Ty Warner.
Won 6 NBA Championships in the 1990's.

22 Clues: Zuckerberg's baby. • Actor turned President. • Barbie's younger sister. • Billboard #1 song in 1981. • Came after the Baby Boomers. • Started by Bill Gates in 1975. • Started by Jeff Bezos in 1995. • Best selling car of the 1990's. • Found by Robert Ballard in 1985. • Cartoon dog with a Shaggy friend. • Civil Rights Leader slain in 1968. • Won the Best Picture Oscar in 1972. • ...

(US Final) Events Crossword 2025-05-21

(US Final) Events Crossword crossword puzzle

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Divided into 4 occupied zones after WW2
Shantytowns during Great Depression
Native Tribes were able to defeat the US military
The _____ Bill of Rights helped to expand the middle class post WW2
Ship sunk by U-boats
American Cold War Strategy
Failed strike
Destruction of the USS _____ brought the US to war with Spain
Under Roosevelt a canal was built in ____

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_____ Reform was designed to help mothers in society
Plan to rebuild European economy
American colony
helped to unify the East and West coast
____ Harbor was a surprise attack on the American Navy
The US did not want missiles in _____
The Ghost Dance was suppressed at ____ Knee
Most Racists City in the South
Nuclear testing site
(Two Words)Response to the Great Depression
Meeting between allied nations to discuss war against Japan

20 Clues: Failed strike • American colony • Ship sunk by U-boats • Nuclear testing site • American Cold War Strategy • Most Racists City in the South • Plan to rebuild European economy • Shantytowns during Great Depression • The US did not want missiles in _____ • Divided into 4 occupied zones after WW2 • helped to unify the East and West coast • Under Roosevelt a canal was built in ____ • ...

MODERN AMERICA 2021-03-26

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George H.W. Bush took on this nation in the Gulf War
this group was a part of the 1960s counterculture
Johnson fought a war on _______________
President Obama's healthcare plan
Reagan;s economic plan
refused to give up her bus seat
health care program created by the Great Society
Bill Clinton was impeached for this charge
massive 1969 music festival in upstate New York

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leader of the civil rights movement
The Camp David Accords ended war between Egypt and
Group with growing roles in US politics
Nixon resigned for his role in this scandal
Carter signed an big canal back to this nation
Nixon was elected by the ________ majority
MLK was assassinated in this TN city
The 9/11 attacks led to a war on _________

17 Clues: Reagan;s economic plan • refused to give up her bus seat • President Obama's healthcare plan • leader of the civil rights movement • MLK was assassinated in this TN city • Group with growing roles in US politics • Johnson fought a war on _______________ • Nixon was elected by the ________ majority • The 9/11 attacks led to a war on _________ • ...

Civ Unit 8 Crossword 2022-03-22

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Congress regulates ___, including regulating interstate businesses, and transactions with forgein agents.
___ powers of Congress are derived from the powers laid out in the constitution.
A ___ committee’s job is to research a bill and make sure it makes sense.
Congressional limits on habeas corpus and bills of attainder are a check and balance with the ___ branch of government.
Each chamber of congress has a ___, whose job it is to help the congress members know the procedures of congress.
For representatives, their constituents are members of their ___ in their state.
A ___ is an additional provision added to a bill or other measure under the consideration by a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill.
___ is Political manipulation of electoral district boundaries
Congress funds the ___ by Short Term legislation.
___ powers of Congress are explicitly laid out in the Constitution
___ are people who are employed by an interest group to influence the legislature and influence policy.

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Congress’ power to fix standard weights and measures is an extremely important way it regulates ___.
For Senators, their constituents are the ___ population of their state
A ___ resolution requires the approval of both houses but does not require the signature of the President. It does not have the force of law.
To ___ is to use long speeches to prevent a vote.
___ committees have members from both chambers and they work on a compromise bill that can go back to both chambers for a final vote.
___ Powers of Congress include Creating Revenue for the Government by collecting Taxes and Borrowing Money.
Anyone can write a bill, but a congressperson must ___ it in congress.
National Elections take place every ___ year. (has a hyphen)
A “___ army” is an army that exists even though there is no war.
___ votes refers to concentrating voters in one voting district.
Congress gives the president the ability to use the military by declaring war or passing ___ Authorization.
Congress also manages any ___ owned by the federal government.
A ___ is the president’s constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a Congress.
___ refers to diluting the voting power of opposition voters across many districts.
A ___resolution is a legislative proposal that requires the approval of both houses and the signature of the President, just as a bill does.
A ___ resolution addresses matters entirely within the prerogative of one house or the other, it does not need the signature of the President, and does not have the force of law.
A ___ is a legislative proposal before Congress.
___ is agreement to end debate on a bill.
A ___ is a legislative proposal. It is a proposal for a Law.

30 Clues: ___ is agreement to end debate on a bill. • A ___ is a legislative proposal before Congress. • To ___ is to use long speeches to prevent a vote. • Congress funds the ___ by Short Term legislation. • National Elections take place every ___ year. (has a hyphen) • A ___ is a legislative proposal. It is a proposal for a Law. • ...

STAAR Simulation Review 2025-02-24

STAAR Simulation Review crossword puzzle

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this word means that the federal and state governments share power with one another
the precedent of slaves only counting as a portion of a vote was set as a result of the 3/5 _____
this issue, along with state's rights, would be the main issue during the civil war era leading to the north and south going to war
argument overs _____ citizens and whether or not we needed a national bank led to the united states' first political parties being formed
gettysburg and antietam were the two most _____ fought battles in the civil war
many immigrants came to the united states for job ______, as well as for cheap land
southern plantation owners could use federal support to find runaway slaves as part of the _____ slave law
the monroe doctrine set the precedent that the united states would protect the _____ hemisphere
last name of the president who abused his presidential powers when he bought the louisiana purhcase without the approval of congress
during the industrial era, immigrants were used as cheap _____
dred scott v. sandford set the precedent that african-americans could not use the legal system, vote, or even find jobs in some cases because they were not u.s. _____
the treaty of guadalupe-hidalgo led to the debate of slavery expanding after it ended the u.s.-_____ war
the _____ amendment protects you from the government forcing religious values on you
the marbury v. madison supreme court case would establish _____ review
urbanization is where people moved from rural areas in the south, to bigger _____ in the north and northeast

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immigrants were often kept out of office as a result of the know=_____ party being formed
life, liberty, and the property are known as _____ rights
territory that was obtained after "54-40 or fight" chants from americans in 1846
agricultural product that led to the south using slavery as their main source of income
the navigation acts, along with other parliamentary acts, occurred during the _____ era
free enterprise is an _____ system that says private businesses can set their own prices, and ideally not be slowed down by the government
french explorers would _____ fur with native americans in trading posts along the mississippi river
the 8th amendment protects you from cruel and unusual _____
the house of burgesses was an example of checks and balances and the first example of _____ government
section of the country that was more economically stable because of manufacturing centers
last name of the abolitionists who wrote about the injustices of slavery in his newspaper "the north star"
transcendentalists often wrote about how humans and _____ are interconnected
in _____, lincoln would speak to the country about how we should remained unified like we were when writing the declaration of independence
amendment that gave all men, including former slaves, the right to vote and even run for political office
invention that led to quicker transportation over water
the new england colonies based their economies on fishing and _____
the bill of rights, influenced by the english bill of rights, is the section of the constitution that focuses on your individual _____ (freedoms)
last name of the president who used the spoil system to give his political supporters good government jobs

33 Clues: invention that led to quicker transportation over water • life, liberty, and the property are known as _____ rights • the 8th amendment protects you from cruel and unusual _____ • during the industrial era, immigrants were used as cheap _____ • the new england colonies based their economies on fishing and _____ • ...

vocab 2012-02-16

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examination-(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
person, esp. a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
fifth amenment-The Fifth Amendment (Amendment V) to the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure.
formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
in agreement
individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
of proof-the duty of proving a disputed charge
decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
jury-a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)
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
order-A judge's order that a case may not be discussed in public.
jeopardy-The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense

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cause-Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)
homicide-is the crime of wrongfully causing the death of another human being (also known as murder) after rationally considering the timing or method of doing so, in order to either increase the likelihood of success, or to evade detection or apprehension.
order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing it
worker, esp. a man, who supervises and directs other workers.
judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.
formal written or spoken statement, esp. one given in a court of law.
assault-a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)
Rights-The miranda warning (also referred to as Miranda rights), is a warning that is required to be given by police in the United States to criminal suspects in police custody (or in a custodial situation) before they are interrogated to inform them about their constitutional rights.

21 Clues: in agreement • formal charge or accusation of a serious crime • of proof-the duty of proving a disputed charge • worker, esp. a man, who supervises and directs other workers. • jeopardy-The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense • order-A judge's order that a case may not be discussed in public. • ...

Government Vocabulary 2014-10-06

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the right to vote
charging a public official with a crime in office for which they can be removed from power
jeopardy the provision in the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that one may not be tried twice for the same crime
rights citizen's basic rights and freedom
representation the number of delegates in the House of Representatives based of population
corpus a court order directing that prisoner be brought to court and to show cause for his or her detention
the people represented by an elected official
a person chosen to act for or represent others, as at a convention
government the system of government in which power is held by the people and exercised indirectly through elected representatives
review the power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government invalid if they violate the Constitution
a form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people, either directly or through their elected representative

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rights those rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens specifically provided for and listed in the Constitution
government every individual including the governmental officials, must obey the law
formal approval
sovereignty a government in which the people rule. They have the supreme power in government
a government controlled by on person or a single group
the constitutional power of the president to refuse to sign a bill passed by Congress preventing it from becoming a law
a group that seeks to promote its own special interests at the expense of the common good
a system of government in which power is shared between the central (national) government and the states
to change
government citizens have the power to govern and citizens give power to leaders they elect to represent them and their interest
of powers each branch has a specific job and power so that no one branch would have all the power
Ordinance provided for the orderly expansion of people to the Northwest Territory. It provided for public education and outlawed slavery within the territory
process of law protection against arbitrary deprivation of life, liberty, and property
and balances the distribution and balancing of power among different branches of government so that no one branch is about to dominate the other

25 Clues: to change • formal approval • the right to vote • rights citizen's basic rights and freedom • the people represented by an elected official • a government controlled by on person or a single group • a person chosen to act for or represent others, as at a convention • government every individual including the governmental officials, must obey the law • ...

Module 3 Crossword 2024-10-22

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Rights that belong to all humans from birth, such as life, liberty, and property
Supporters of parliament during the English Civil War
Supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War
Common meeting place to discuss Enlightenment ideas in the 18th century
Liberty, ______, and Fraternity; The slogan of the French Revolution
Reign of _______; Time period during the French Revolution from September 1793 to July 1794 when people in France were arrested for not supporting the revolution and many were executed
Believed a government's purpose was to control the people
Situation in which a government spends more than it takes in
Italian astronomer who supported Copernicus's theory of a heliocentric, or sun-centered universe
Absolute ruler who used his or her power to bring about political and social change
__________ Bonaparte; This person came to power in France following the French Revolution
Believed the best way to protect liberty was to divide the government into 3 branches
Simone _____; Leader of the South American Revolutions

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England raised taxes in its colonies following the ______ Years' War
Informal social gathering at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas
Fortress in Paris used as a prison; French Revolution began when Parisians stormed it in 1789
Earning wealth from colonies and bringing that wealth back to benefit the mother country
Both the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution were fought over the idea of an _____ monarchy vs. a limited monarchy
The English Bill of _______; Series of acts passed by the English Parliament in 1689 that limited the rights of the monarchy and ensured the superiority of Parliament
Puritan who took power in England following the English Civil War
Maximilien _______, head of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution whose goal was to eliminate everyone against the revolution
Legislative body made up of representatives of the three estates in pre-revolutionary France
Famous oath made on a tennis court by members of the Third Estate in France.
Toussaint L'Overture was the leader of the ______ Revolution
Believed everyone is born with Natural Rights
Saint _______; French colony in the Caribbean known for their coffee and sugarcane production

26 Clues: Believed everyone is born with Natural Rights • Supporters of parliament during the English Civil War • Simone _____; Leader of the South American Revolutions • Supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War • Believed a government's purpose was to control the people • Toussaint L'Overture was the leader of the ______ Revolution • ...

Legislative Branch 2024-03-04

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a group of people who make laws
the armed forces of a country
what government can do in case it is necessary
members from both chambers meet to create one version of the bill
the conduct of military at the sea
party leaders schedule bill for floor debate, whole senate votes on bill
committee debates and votes to either table the bill or vote favorably
someone appointed to a role by the president

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bill is read out loud on Senate floor and given to clerk
conduct public hearings and experts testify
ideas that may involve misleading messages designed to manipulate people
sets parameters for debate and amendments
set of rules that are created and enforced to regulate behavior
an agreement between countries
a charge of misconduct on the person in office

15 Clues: the armed forces of a country • an agreement between countries • a group of people who make laws • the conduct of military at the sea • sets parameters for debate and amendments • conduct public hearings and experts testify • someone appointed to a role by the president • what government can do in case it is necessary • a charge of misconduct on the person in office • ...

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution 2022-05-10

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It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865
The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction.
The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
First ten amendments to the constitution
Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
Author of the 14th Amendment

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a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of
Author of the 13th Amendment
president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
The right to vote in public
They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.

US Gov. Crossword 2019-11-14

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A bill that affects everyone.
today's date is August 3rd, thanks to this ________.
A period devoted to a particular activity, the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body whose individual meetings
Johnathon was ________ , so he did badly at his job.
Marcus has his right to own his land and will not allow anyone to cross it, unless they want to be sued.
The bank has to deal with the imputation credit
A senator interrupted a another Senator who was speaking.
"it was defeated by a Senate __________ in October"
Legislation Scholars use it as a technical term regarding legislative control of local appropriations. In election campaigns, the term is used in derogatory fashion to attack opponents.
The Power to tax and spend for the defense and general welfare of the U.S.
People pay these when buying or owning something. This may also helps the common people with benefits.
a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
the California state legislature passed a law to prohibit dumping of nuclear waste
an additional provision added to a bill or other measure under consideration by a legislature
refers to the purchase, sale or exchange of commodities, transportation of people, money or goods, and navigation of waters between different states.
A family comes to sit in the forest and their neighbors lay down their employments, shoulder their axes, and come in to the logrolling
a program funded by the government to raise awareness from a deadly disease.
Johnathan Johnson got elected to represent his country
Joe is the head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
legislative maneuver that allows a president or another official with veto power to exercise that power over a bill by taking no action.
a type of pass in soccer where you put the ball in the air with a flick.
powers authorized by the Constitution that, while not stated, seem implied by powers that are expressly stated.
A majority had imposed a ______ ____ on the recent pet chicken safety bill.

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They ensure that their fellow legislators attend voting sessions and vote according to official party policy.
The ___________ of Trump might happen because of all of his actions.
A state legislator criticizing the presidents new policy.
Tony cannot be harmed by poison he is _____ - ity.
_______________Act of 1929 allowed states to draw districts of varying size and shape.
The new bill was unconstitutional so the House of congress did a __________ ____.
Joe who votes on a constituency
"it is _________ on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil"
a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House.
To make all Laws which shall be ___________________ for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers
These are often bipartisan and bicameral.
The congress helped act on a women's right movement, thanks to this bill.
the government created a ____ to solve this problem.
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
second-highest-ranking official of the United States Senate.
cases related to political asylum, Social Security benefits, the military, Veterans' Administration concerns and IRS problems.
This survey said the US population is 14% African American, 68% Caucasian, and 9% latino/latina.
someone proceeding before a court or other decision-making body or officer, such as a government agency or a legislative committee.
"Jerry claimed 3 witnesses at his trial had committed _______"
A bill was made for a nucleaur coparation, in which they can’t dumb waste in any known lakes. This is an example of.
“I saw a man crying” is an example of a clause.
Senate and a popularly elected House of Assembly.
the process of drawing electoral district boundaries in the United States.
The Democratic party moved poles away where Sanders was wanted at. This is an example of.
the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
A legislative committee responsible for expediting the passage of bills.
When US Congress makes money available to help build on their military.
American Civil Liberties Union - visit their section on issues before Congress that the ACLU is following and ________ on.
This bill is originates from the House of Representatives and helps raise revenue.

52 Clues: A bill that affects everyone. • Joe who votes on a constituency • These are often bipartisan and bicameral. • a writ ordering a person to attend a court. • The bank has to deal with the imputation credit • “I saw a man crying” is an example of a clause. • Senate and a popularly elected House of Assembly. • Tony cannot be harmed by poison he is _____ - ity. • ...

Final Review 2025-05-15

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the Democratic party platform promotes the protection of this.
popularized the idea of the social contract.
clause used to determine if speech should be limited or not.
how the president is selected.
leader of the supreme court (even though responsibilities are largely the same as the other judges).
when the President takes office.
codified British law and inspired Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers.
senate tactic to delay a bill.
proposed law.
third party that focuses on environmental concerns.
organization sharing political beliefs; they want to get elected.
not affiliated with a political party
a form of government in which the citizens have some decision-making power.
gives Congress the power to enact all that is "necessary and proper" to carry out the Constitution.
president's role of acting as the leader of the military.
popularized the idea of separation of powers.
presides over the senate.
law-making branch
power interpreted to be in the Constitution.
power explicitly written in the Constitution.
disagrees with the majority opinion.
change to the Constitution
each branch places limits on the others.

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supreme law of the land.
9 members; interprets the Constitution.
issued by the president; carries the weight of law.
party that typically supports less powerful government action.
leader of the executive branch; has a cabinet.
meeting where two candidates discuss ideas.
presidential rejection of a law.
clause in the fourteenth amendment that guarantees all citizen's have protected rights.
left side of the political spectrum; promotes change.
435 members; designed to be representative of the United States population.
the president's role in working with foreign countries.
popularized the idea of the natural rights of life, liberty and property.
the Republican party platform promotes the success of this.
congressional rejection of a veto.
right side of the political spectrum; promotes traditional values.
enforcing branch
money put into the government by citizens. pays for amenities like roads, libraries and government workers.
100 members; congressional body with loose floor rules.
interpreting branch
1st amendment has protections for this; you can believe whatever you want.
how supreme court judges are selected
party that typically supports more powerful government action.

45 Clues: proposed law. • enforcing branch • law-making branch • interpreting branch • supreme law of the land. • presides over the senate. • change to the Constitution • how the president is selected. • senate tactic to delay a bill. • presidential rejection of a law. • when the President takes office. • congressional rejection of a veto. • disagrees with the majority opinion. • ...

Life & Works of Rizal 2023-12-16

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A group that opposes the Rizal Bill
A system that requires male Filipinos aged 16-60 to serve for 40 days
Prerequisite to become a law
"Touch me not"
Main sponsor and defender of the Rizal Bill
Balantac, the founder of what group which is based on a mythological bird

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Main character of El Filibusterismo
Republic Act No. 1425
Used to promote or publicize a cause or point of view
Pure-blooded Spanish born in The Philippines
Part Filipino, part Chinese/Spanish
Large estates for raising livestock and agricultural production
7th child of Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso (1st name)
Priest who is in a religious order
Closest sibling of Rizal
Total steps from bill to law

16 Clues: "Touch me not" • Republic Act No. 1425 • Closest sibling of Rizal • Prerequisite to become a law • Total steps from bill to law • Priest who is in a religious order • Main character of El Filibusterismo • A group that opposes the Rizal Bill • Part Filipino, part Chinese/Spanish • Main sponsor and defender of the Rizal Bill • Pure-blooded Spanish born in The Philippines • ...

The High Point, 1945 to 1968 2021-04-19

The High Point, 1945 to 1968 crossword puzzle

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Carmichael, Popularised the phrase ‘Black Power’
Rock 9, Students were initially prevented from entering the racially segregated school by Orval Faubus, the Governor of Arkansas.
B Wells, Historian Spear considered them to be "Militant before militancy had a national spokesperson'
v. Gayle, Ordered Alabama and Montgomery to desegregate its buses.
v. Virginia, Overturned a judgement convicting an African American law student for trespassing by being in a restaurant in a bus terminal which was ‘whites only’.
Passed the Civil Rights Bill in 1964. The following year Johnson produced an influx of legislation and bills that helped to improve every aspect of the black communities, ranging from increased voter rights to improved education and healthcare
X, Caught attention of young, disenchanted African American youths with speech such as ‘ballot or the bullet’ and will get civil rights ’by any means necessary’.
v. Virginia, Supreme Court ruled 7-1 that Virginia’s state law enforcing segregation on interstate buses was unconstitutional.
A member of the KKK at the start of his political career. Famously said “I believe in brotherhood….of all men before the law….if any (one) class or race can be permanently set apart from or pushed down below the rest in politics and civil rights, so may any other class or race……and we say farewell to the principles on which we count our safety…….The majority of our Negro people find but cold comfort in our shanties and tenements. Surely, as free men, they are entitled to something better than this.”
Freedom Movement, also known as open housing movement.

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of Islam, Members were live a religious live, increase black self-esteemed, key blacks and whites separate and to encourage blacks to improve their economic situation. Their newspaper has a weekly circulation of 600,000 by the mid 1970s.
v. Allwright, it overturned the Texas state law that authorized parties to set their internal rule, including the use of white primaries. Landmark decision of the Supreme Court with regards to voting rights and racial desegregation.
Connor, American politician and member of the democratic party who strongly opposed the civil rights movement.
Sit-ins in a bus station which had ignored the Interstate Commerce Commission’s order to desegregate.
Reluctantly intervene at the little rock 9 and expressed his fear that desegregating schools would cause ‘great emotional strain’.
Appointed 40 Black people in Congress, saw racism and discrimination as immoral.
Panther Party, Seen as a police like group to protect African Americans.
v. The Board of Education, decision opposed segregated education in 1954.
Luther King, Non-violent activist, most famous speech was ‘I have a dream’.
Garvey, Created the first black mass movement in the USA, He advocated for self-help, armed self-defence and separation of races.

20 Clues: Carmichael, Popularised the phrase ‘Black Power’ • Freedom Movement, also known as open housing movement. • v. Gayle, Ordered Alabama and Montgomery to desegregate its buses. • Panther Party, Seen as a police like group to protect African Americans. • v. The Board of Education, decision opposed segregated education in 1954. • ...

Government 2015-10-05

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A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting.
Another name for House of Commons.
A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party.
Another name for question period.
A proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament.
To pick one person from a group of several by voting.
A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject presented according to specific rules.
A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
The governments plan for how it will collect and spend each year
A change to a bill with the intention of improving it.

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A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as they are Speaker.
Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this.
Bills that are passed by the Parliament and become laws.
A person appointed by our Monarch to be the Monarch's representative in Canada.
A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who doesn't belong to a political party.
A group made of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same party that meet regularly.
A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.

18 Clues: Another name for question period. • Another name for House of Commons. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this. • To pick one person from a group of several by voting. • A change to a bill with the intention of improving it. • Bills that are passed by the Parliament and become laws. • ...

2nd period Sungmin 2022-05-13

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Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson affect the United States?
Who were impacted by the AAA
What is the term length for all members in the General Assembly?
Which of these eligibility requirements of the Georgia House of Representatives is different from the requirements of the Georgia State Senate
In his 1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech, Booker T. Washington argued African Americans need to focus on ______ independence in order to advance their rights.
Why did Governor Eugene Talmadge strongly oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs?
Courts that review both civil and criminal cases and can overturn trial court verdicts are called _____________ courts.
How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
What are the most serious criminal crimes called?
Poll taxes Literacy Tests Grandfather Clause
BEST describes the involvement of the United States in World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

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How are the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution similar?
How did Lester Maddox challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympic Games on the city of Atlanta?
of the following correctly describes how judges on appellate courts are selected?
Who immediately determines if a juvenile who is taken into custody should be detained or released to his or her parents?
How was Georgia significant in the life of President Roosevelt?
A young person who commits a crime is considered a juvenile in Georgia until they turn what age?
BEST explains why Leo Frank was found guilty in the eyes of the public before his trial was completed?
Causes of the great depression: Reduction in purchasing,Bank Failures,?
How were the terms of Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. similar?
Mayor of Atlanta,Played an important role in Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics,United Nations Ambassador,Worked closely with Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement
Which court case, that denied rights to African Americans, is represented in the cartoon?
Which of the following activities is considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens
Governor vetoes a bill passed by the legislature,Legislature overrides the governor’s veto

25 Clues: Who were impacted by the AAA • Poll taxes Literacy Tests Grandfather Clause • What are the most serious criminal crimes called? • How did Lester Maddox challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964? • How was Georgia significant in the life of President Roosevelt? • What is the term length for all members in the General Assembly? • ...

Progressive Era 2024-10-30

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Investigative reporters and writers that exposed the abuses of industrial society and government corruption
Social reformer that brought attention to the brutality of lynching and advocated for equality for African Americans
Co founded the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) that was dedicated to civil rights and equality for African Americans
Voters could directly introduce bills in the state legislature
wrote the novel The Jungle (1906) that described the unsanitary practices of the meatpacking industry
Allows voters to decide if a bill or proposed amendment should be passed
muckraker that authored the History of the Standard Oil Company (1902)
dedicated to women’s rights and suffrage (the right to vote)

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effort to ban the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages
Allows voters to petition to have an elected representative removed from office
Founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama that provided vocational training for African Americans

11 Clues: dedicated to women’s rights and suffrage (the right to vote) • Voters could directly introduce bills in the state legislature • muckraker that authored the History of the Standard Oil Company (1902) • Allows voters to decide if a bill or proposed amendment should be passed • effort to ban the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages • ...

Rights? What Rights? 2022-10-24

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Five freedoms
African-American _____ suffrage
___ quartering soldiers
_____ of the people
How Presidents and Vice Presidents get _______
______ of the states
Making, trading & sale of alcoholic beverages is illegal
Allowed women the right to vote
Lowered ____ age to 18
Right to a trial before a ______

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No cruel and _________ punishment
Right to bear ___
______ slavery
"I plead the ____"
No unreasonable ________ and seizure
repealed prohibition made alcohol ________ again
Income ____
Right to a ________ trail
______ on presidential terms

19 Clues: Income ____ • Five freedoms • ______ slavery • Right to bear ___ • "I plead the ____" • _____ of the people • ______ of the states • Lowered ____ age to 18 • ___ quartering soldiers • Right to a ________ trail • ______ on presidential terms • African-American _____ suffrage • Allowed women the right to vote • Right to a trial before a ______ • No cruel and _________ punishment • ...

The Consitution 2022-06-07

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The introduction of the Constitution is called?
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Whats the second amendment?
this branch of government carries and enforces laws?
Which branch of government enforces laws?
How many branches of government are there?
What amendment is this "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted".
who was the main person that created the bill of rights?

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which amendment abolished slavery?
Which branch of government reviews laws?
The President and vice president are elected to how many year terms?
Who was the president during the creation of the constitution?
which article describes how to amend the Constitution?
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
how many years can a senator serve?

15 Clues: Whats the second amendment? • which amendment abolished slavery? • how many years can a senator serve? • Which branch of government reviews laws? • What are the first 10 amendments called? • Which branch of government enforces laws? • Who is the leader of the executive branch? • How many branches of government are there? • The introduction of the Constitution is called? • ...

Legislative Lingo 2021-04-09

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To approve and make valid
A break in a daily legislative session
A method by which a action is rescinded
A formal proposal offered by a member
The minimum number of members required
The portion of the chamber reserved for membe
Legislators chosen to consider a bill
Public discussion scheduled by a committee
An individual who lives in the district
Deadline dates for legislative action
A request submitted by an individual or group
Majority in the Senate(26) House(51)

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Ending of a meeting or legislative session
The presiding officer of a chamber
The daily agenda of legislative business
The area in front of the officer’s bench
Action taken to prevent enactment of a bill
Fund which is the depository for state moneys
A change proposedor made to a bill or motion
Encourages the passage or defeat of a bill
Used to remove public officials from office
An elected member of the General Assembly
To undo an action previously taken
Resolution acted on by both chambers

24 Clues: To approve and make valid • The presiding officer of a chamber • To undo an action previously taken • Resolution acted on by both chambers • Majority in the Senate(26) House(51) • A formal proposal offered by a member • Legislators chosen to consider a bill • Deadline dates for legislative action • A break in a daily legislative session • ...

Constitution Crossword 2024-02-19

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The amount of amendments currently in the Constitution
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
The Constitution was moved to this place when Pearl Harbor was bombed
Future President who would introduce the Bill of Rights to Congress
The first constitution of the United States
City where the Constitution was drafted

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The 18th Amendment prohibited the making, transporting, and selling of this type of beverage
The 1st Amendment guarantees this freedom
The 2nd Amendment concerns this right
The oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention
Established the Judicial Branch of the US Government
One of two founding fathers to not sign the Constitution because they were overseas

12 Clues: The 2nd Amendment concerns this right • City where the Constitution was drafted • The 1st Amendment guarantees this freedom • The first constitution of the United States • The first ten amendments to the Constitution • The oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention • Established the Judicial Branch of the US Government • ...

Unit 9 Reconstruction Vocabulary 2018-05-08

Unit 9 Reconstruction Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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Crow Laws laws that separated people of different races in public places in the South
uncomplimentary nickname for a northerner who went to the South after the Civil War
tax tax required before a person can vote
legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences
codes Southern laws that severely limited the rights of African Americans after the Civil War
Amendment an 1869 amendment to the United States Constitution that forbids any state to deny African Americans to the right to vote because of race
Republican member of Congress during Reconstruction who wanted to ensure that freedmen received the right to vote
Bureau government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves
Amendment an 1865 amendment to the United States Constitution that bans slavery throughout the nation

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of 1877 a deal that allowed Rutherford Hayes to become president as long as he promised to withdraw troops from the South, this event ended Reconstruction
derogatory term given to white Republicans in the south who supported Reconstruction
person who rents a plot of land from another person and farms it in exchange for a share of the crop
test examination to see if a person can read and write; used in the past to restrict voting rights
Klux Klan secret society organized in the South after the Civil War to reassert white supremacy by means of violence
Bill an 1864 plan for Reconstruction that denied the right to vote or hold office to anyone who had volunteered to fight for the Confederacy
Amendment an 1868 amendment that guarantees citizenship rights to freed slaves
Percent Plan Lincoln’s plan that allowed a southern state to form a new government after 10 percent of its voters swore an oath of loyalty to the United States

17 Clues: tax tax required before a person can vote • legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences • Bureau government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves • Amendment an 1868 amendment that guarantees citizenship rights to freed slaves • uncomplimentary nickname for a northerner who went to the South after the Civil War • ...

ELS crossword SS 2024-12-16

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criminal cases are beyond reasonable doubt while civil cases are on the balance of probabilities
when the defendant commits a crime
non elected house of parliament
a cheaper more informal version of the court

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house of parliament where the members are elected
created by judges in cases
groups of people that push for change applying pressure to MPs
where the claiment makes a claim against the defendant
MP makes a speech introducing a bill for a certain amount of time
a list of rights that apply to everyone
a group of lawyers and that update the law
created by parliament

What have we learned in U.S. History? 2024-03-21

What have we learned in U.S. History? crossword puzzle

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Leader of the Haitian Revolution and prominent figure in Haiti's independence.
Foundational law of the United States.
One term president
of Rights Guarantees individual freedoms in the Constitution.
Third President and primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

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Crossing a continent, as achieved by the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
First Secretary of the Treasury and Founding Father.
First President and Revolutionary War hero.
Division of power between central and state governments.
Group of explorers led by Lewis and Clark during their expedition.
Leader who declared Haiti's independence and became its first ruler.
Purchase Acquisition that doubled the nation's size in 1803.

12 Clues: One term president • Foundational law of the United States. • First President and Revolutionary War hero. • First Secretary of the Treasury and Founding Father. • Division of power between central and state governments. • of Rights Guarantees individual freedoms in the Constitution. • Purchase Acquisition that doubled the nation's size in 1803. • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2021-01-26

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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a formal request signed by many people
people appointed to represent others
acts that disregard an agreement, law or rule

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a formal act of approval or confirmation
a formal meeting of a group with particular interests.

5 Clues: people appointed to represent others • a formal request signed by many people • a formal act of approval or confirmation • acts that disregard an agreement, law or rule • a formal meeting of a group with particular interests.

7th Grade Final Review 2024-06-14

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Change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
________ Passage: voyage from Africa to America experienced by enslaved Americans
__________ of Confederation: first attempt at government
"No _________ without representation" colonist protest phrase
The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) lived in this state
__________ Compromise: settled the issue of representation in government
French & ________ War: Cause British to tax colonists
_________ Act: tax on playing cards, documents, etc.

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________ Exchange: transfer of plants, animals & diseases between the Old and New World
________ Massacre: riot between colonists and British troops
These people are counted as 3/5ths of the population in the Constitution
Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
_____ Coast: Original colonies located here
First English settlement where settlers died of disease & starvation
Continent explorers were trying to reach when they discovered America

15 Clues: Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Change or addition to the U.S. Constitution • _____ Coast: Original colonies located here • The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) lived in this state • _________ Act: tax on playing cards, documents, etc. • French & ________ War: Cause British to tax colonists • __________ of Confederation: first attempt at government • ...

Crack the government code 2025-10-02

Crack the government code crossword puzzle

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: The branch of government that interprets laws.
: The branch of government that enforces laws.
: The national level of government.
: The system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
: Congress’s power to pass a law despite a presidential veto.
: The group made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
: A change or addition to the Constitution.

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: A rule made by the government that people must follow.
: A person who has rights and duties under a government.
: The branch of government that makes laws.
: The highest court in the United States.
: A government ruled by the people.
: The written plan for our government.
: The head of the executive branch.
: The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.

15 Clues: : The national level of government. • : A government ruled by the people. • : The head of the executive branch. • : The written plan for our government. • : The highest court in the United States. • : The branch of government that makes laws. • : A change or addition to the Constitution. • : The branch of government that enforces laws. • ...

Unit Four Vocabulary | Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment 2025-02-18

Unit Four Vocabulary | Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment crossword puzzle

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Document that limited the power of English kings, Monarchs do not have divine right to rule; must have consent to suspend laws, levy taxes, and maintain army; can’t interfere with parliamentary elections or debates
believed the best government was an absolute monarchy; all people are evil.
1688 - William of Orange and Mary take the throne of England from King James II. They signed the English Bill of Rights making England a constitutional monarchy
used math to prove heliocentric theory and explain planetary movement- described gravity.
laws of planetary motion- proved heliocentric theory using math.
set of written laws that govern a nation.
1212 the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law
carries out and enforces laws
A form of government where a single person, usually a king or queen, has total power over a state
system of federal courts and judges that interprets laws made by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch
the idea that people give up their rights to a government.
wrote about separation of powers, checks and balances.
used enlightenment ideas when writing the Declaration of Independence.

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Scientific Revolution period in the mid-1500s, when scientists began to question accepted beliefs about the world and made new theories based on experimentation.
philosopher who wrote about the social contract and thought government should provide for and protect the general will
believed government exists to protect people's natural rights; overthrow governments that fail to protect the rights.
ruled by a set of laws, rulers must follow the laws too.
theory that the Earth was the center of the universe.
revolution in intellectual activity and changed European's view of government and society.
wrote about freedom of speech and religion.
this system provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
developed heliocentric theory.
Improved the telescope and supported heliocentric theory, was tried in the inquisition and held under house arrest.
makes laws and approves taxes
theory that the sun is the center of the universe.

25 Clues: makes laws and approves taxes • carries out and enforces laws • developed heliocentric theory. • set of written laws that govern a nation. • wrote about freedom of speech and religion. • theory that the sun is the center of the universe. • theory that the Earth was the center of the universe. • wrote about separation of powers, checks and balances. • ...

REVIEW: The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2013-10-17

REVIEW: The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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The president can check the power of the legislative branch by ______________ ; or cancelling a law.
A person who is loyal to a country, and in return is given protection.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
He made sure the Bill of Rights were included in the Constitution.
The ________________ and Vice President are part of the Executive branch of government.
The __________ Amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition.
There are ____________ branches of government.

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The federal courts and Supreme Court justices are a part of the ______________ branch of government.
Law of the land.
The House of Representatives and Senate are part of the ______________________ branch of government.
This branch enforces the laws, it consists of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.

11 Clues: Law of the land. • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution. • There are ____________ branches of government. • He made sure the Bill of Rights were included in the Constitution. • A person who is loyal to a country, and in return is given protection. • The ________________ and Vice President are part of the Executive branch of government. • ...

National Civil Rights museum 2022-10-09

National Civil Rights museum crossword puzzle

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What did President Kennedy signed for the civil rights movement ?
Martin Luther King gave a [...] voice to the civil rights movement.
In which form are many emblematic figures brought back to life in the museum ?
Who is Ryan Johns ?
Where did Martin Luther King traveled in april 1968 ?
What happened in 1957 in America's high schools ?

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What did the black community do following the bus event (about the buses) ?
Who was arrested in 1955 because she didn't give her seat to a white man on a bus ?
What did the protest marches intended to look like instead of violence and bloodshed ?
Martin Luther King’s most famous speech says : I have a [...]

10 Clues: Who is Ryan Johns ? • What happened in 1957 in America's high schools ? • Where did Martin Luther King traveled in april 1968 ? • Martin Luther King’s most famous speech says : I have a [...] • What did President Kennedy signed for the civil rights movement ? • Martin Luther King gave a [...] voice to the civil rights movement. • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2020-12-17

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a reasonable basis to believe a person linked to a crime
that and accused person provides to the court as a guarantee that he or she will be presented for a trial.
To provide living accommodations

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law established by previous court decisions
Document that gives police particular rights or power

5 Clues: To provide living accommodations • law established by previous court decisions • Document that gives police particular rights or power • a reasonable basis to believe a person linked to a crime • that and accused person provides to the court as a guarantee that he or she will be presented for a trial.

Bill of rights crossword 2023-11-27

Bill of rights crossword crossword puzzle

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the government shall not make a law restricting free speech
no soldier is allowed to live in someone’s house uninvited

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no one should be held responsible for a crime without jury and judge
no unreasonable search
the right to bear arms cannot be messed with

5 Clues: no unreasonable search • the right to bear arms cannot be messed with • no soldier is allowed to live in someone’s house uninvited • the government shall not make a law restricting free speech • no one should be held responsible for a crime without jury and judge

The Bill of Rights 2023-11-27

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Soldiers should not be able to stay in houses unless allowed to
People are innocent until proven guilty
violated

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limiting
Freedom of speech and religion

5 Clues: limiting • violated • Freedom of speech and religion • People are innocent until proven guilty • Soldiers should not be able to stay in houses unless allowed to

7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16

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The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do.
A division of power between the federal government and the state governments.
Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two.

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The principle of limited government means that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.
The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government.
Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will.
The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have.

Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-14

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the minimum number of senators that must be present to conduct business
permits some amendments but not others
leader of our country
permits no amendments on the floor
who originally chose our senators?
old nickname for the senate
who introduces a bill in the house of reps
a bill that has a lot of riders
an electoral district which is fully secure
rule that permits amendments on the floor
procedure used to keep the senate going during a filibuster
which rule allows for the right to filibuster?

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chief tax-writing committee
political district where candidates win in close elections
asks to bring a bill to the floor
the holding of an office
lower house of a legislative body
a body composed of the senate and the house of reps
what is a two chamber legislature called?
other actions congress can pass besides bills
senators being elected by popular vote
an action taken to prolong speeches
who introduces a bill in the senate

23 Clues: leader of our country • the holding of an office • chief tax-writing committee • old nickname for the senate • a bill that has a lot of riders • asks to bring a bill to the floor • lower house of a legislative body • permits no amendments on the floor • who originally chose our senators? • an action taken to prolong speeches • who introduces a bill in the senate • ...

The First Amendment & The Bill of Rights 2023-03-24

The First Amendment & The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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a proposed law presented to a legislature, but not yet officially passed and made law
an event or action that is done to show disapproval or disagreement with something
something that is close to or in the area where you live
parts of countries that have their own government
a set of rules created for the purpose of keeping the peace and security of society
a change to a Constitution or existing law

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a document that describes the government of a country
people who belong to a country by law
a formal statement or announcement
certain actions, abilities or ideas that all people are entitled to
followers of the Islam religion

11 Clues: followers of the Islam religion • a formal statement or announcement • people who belong to a country by law • a change to a Constitution or existing law • parts of countries that have their own government • a document that describes the government of a country • something that is close to or in the area where you live • ...

Qtr1 US Government Test Review 2025-10-01

Qtr1 US Government Test Review crossword puzzle

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States that the U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land.
Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect freedoms from government.
Supported the Constitution and strong national government.
A document limiting the English king’s power in 1215.
Powers given directly to the federal government by the Constitution.
A loose union of states with most power kept by the states.
A word that clearly defines this generation of teenagers, often used by evil geniuses
Each branch of government can limit the others’ power.
A system where citizens elect representatives to make laws.
America’s first government, weak with no power to tax.
Chamber of Congress based on population.
A government where power comes from the people.
Created two houses of Congress Senate and House of Representatives.
Gave Parliament power over the king and protected individual rights.
Powers shared by both federal and state governments like taxation.

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1776 document declaring American freedom from Britain.
Gives Congress power to make laws needed to carry out its duties.
The introduction to the Constitution stating its goals.
Chamber of Congress with two members per state.
Part of the Constitution that creates the legislative branch.
Congress controls trade but couldn’t ban slave trade until 1808.
Counted enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation.
1787 meeting where the U.S. Constitution was written.
Rights people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
An early agreement for self-government by Pilgrims in 1620.
A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
Powers kept by the states like education and elections.
Farmers’ uprising that showed the Articles were too weak.
A two-house legislature.
That new trend where you do that stupid thing with your hands
The idea that people give up some freedom in exchange for government protection.

31 Clues: A two-house legislature. • Chamber of Congress based on population. • Chamber of Congress with two members per state. • A government where power comes from the people. • A document limiting the English king’s power in 1215. • 1787 meeting where the U.S. Constitution was written. • 1776 document declaring American freedom from Britain. • ...

coming to terms with silence 2022-01-07

coming to terms with silence crossword puzzle

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first plan of government adopted in the U.S. after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army,and no chief executive
the people are the only source of power for any and all governent actions; government can only with the consent of the governed
division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judical branches; no one branch has too much power
considered intelligent and decisive, he was a lwading supporter of the constitution and helped write the fedralist papers
belief that monarchs were chosen by god; gave the monarch unlimited authority
article 1, section 8, clause 18 of the constitution giving congress the right to pass all laws "necessary & proper" to carry out the other powers listed in article 1
believed in natural rights- life, liberty, and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the declaration of independence.
the government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people
powers saved for the states in our system of fedralism, guaranteed in the ninth amendment to the constitution.
father of the constitution; 4th president of the U.S.; essential to writing & ratification of the constitution; also wrote the first 10 amendments to the constitution- the bill of rights

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first ten amendments of the constitution, added by the first congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people.
french writer who introduced the idea of seperation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of the government from becoming too powerful
in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some of his freedom to the government in exchange for protection if his natural rights
king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political - often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from god).
government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
the distrubution ofpower between the national government and the states within a union
explains the purposes of the constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the U.S.
power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, countries, parishes, or towns.
supporters of the new constitution who believed in a strong central government and checks and balances
government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applys to everyone, whether ruler or ruled

20 Clues: government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • belief that monarchs were chosen by god; gave the monarch unlimited authority • the distrubution ofpower between the national government and the states within a union • supporters of the new constitution who believed in a strong central government and checks and balances • ...

Congress: Powers and Laws 2022-02-16

Congress: Powers and Laws crossword puzzle

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a law
to accuse an officeholder of misconduct
an act that betrays or endangers one's country
______ bill. a bill approving the spending of money
______ veto. a 10-day delay in the presidential signing of a bill while Congress is not in session with the effect of killing the bill
a Senate discussion method intended to delay the vote on a bill
______ clause. another name for the "necessary and proper" clause

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a series of steps by which a task is completed
a presidential rejection of a bill
a legislative procedure for ending debate in the Senate and taking a vote
______ powers. Congressional powers to do any actions relating to the delegated powers that are considered "necessary and proper"
a proposed law

12 Clues: a law • a proposed law • a presidential rejection of a bill • to accuse an officeholder of misconduct • a series of steps by which a task is completed • an act that betrays or endangers one's country • ______ bill. a bill approving the spending of money • a Senate discussion method intended to delay the vote on a bill • ...

Menschenrechte 2016-06-05

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Wer forderte die Menschenrechte 1700?
Wie nennt man die Magna Carta Liberatum noch?
Wer erstellte die Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte?

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Durch wen bekam die schwarze Bevölkerung Anerkennung?
Wo hatten die Menschenrechte schon einen hohen Stellenwert?
Wer wurde 1776 unabhängig?
Wer übernahm die Bill of Rights von England?
Wieviele Artikel sind im ZGB?

8 Clues: Wer wurde 1776 unabhängig? • Wieviele Artikel sind im ZGB? • Wer forderte die Menschenrechte 1700? • Wer übernahm die Bill of Rights von England? • Wie nennt man die Magna Carta Liberatum noch? • Durch wen bekam die schwarze Bevölkerung Anerkennung? • Wer erstellte die Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte? • ...

AP Government Unit 5 Vocabulary 2017-05-13

AP Government Unit 5 Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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2 chambers; Congress has the Senate and the House of Representatives
The exchange of pol. favors for support of a bill
A lengthy speech designed to delay or kill the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate
Committee made up of members of both house of Congress-housekeeping issues decided
rule Prevents filibustering (16 signatures) and ends debate in the Senate, by a 3/5s vote of the Senate
Drawing of congressional districts to favor one pol. party/group over another
A temporary committee to work out a compromise version of a bill that has passed the House of Representatives &Senate in diff. forms

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Assistance given to constituents by congressional members, answering questions/doing favors
service Casework, assistance to constituents by congressional members
people within a district or state-government official represents them.
Redistribution of the congressional seats among the states after the census determines changes in population distribution
Rewrite of a bill after hearings have been held on it (happens in sub-committee)
Legislation giving benefits to constituents through sometimes unnecessary of unwise projects within a state or district, to enhance a member's chance of reelection
A revision/change to a bill, law, or constitution
An addition of amendment added to a bill that often has no relation to the bill but that may not pass on its own merits

15 Clues: The exchange of pol. favors for support of a bill • A revision/change to a bill, law, or constitution • 2 chambers; Congress has the Senate and the House of Representatives • service Casework, assistance to constituents by congressional members • people within a district or state-government official represents them. • ...

Unit Test #1 Review 2025-04-14

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criminal law fall under this category
also known as case law
bill becomes a law when signed by the...
employer..suffer too much if theyaccomodate
OHRC solution...ie. money or job back
dad who uses s.12 but is unsuccessful
s. 2b is freedom of this...
prisoner who argued his s.3 rights violated
third party helps find resolution (OHRC)
s. 2a is freedom of this
police must fill out ticket properly..eg.
source of law...govt made laws
"you must have the body"
govt policy to right discrim wrongs
MAID is a result of this case
S.1 is determined in all cases using this...
doctor in abortion rights case

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discrimination that is hidden in policy eg.
OHRC..person making an allegation of discrim
racist jokes at work for example
hold hot iron for guilt or innocence
Ford v. Quebec uses this
case that is legally convincing (OHRC)
outside the power of govt to pass a law
hate speech case...s. 2b
female firefighter fired for slow run
duke it out..determine guilt..Medieval Eng.
to "stand by the decision"
all are equal under the law....1215
within the power of the government to pass laws
tort law falls under this category
category of law...I buy a house
MADD is an example of one of these

33 Clues: also known as case law • Ford v. Quebec uses this • hate speech case...s. 2b • s. 2a is freedom of this • "you must have the body" • to "stand by the decision" • s. 2b is freedom of this... • MAID is a result of this case • source of law...govt made laws • doctor in abortion rights case • category of law...I buy a house • racist jokes at work for example • ...

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution 2022-05-10

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It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
Author of the 14th Amendment
First ten amendments to the constitution
They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.
It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
Author of the 13th Amendment
The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865
The state in which everyone gets treated the same.

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The right to vote in public
a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of
president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction.

20 Clues: The right to vote in public • Author of the 14th Amendment • Author of the 13th Amendment • First ten amendments to the constitution • president that assumed after Lincoln's death. • The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865 • The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War. • The state in which everyone gets treated the same. • ...

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution 2022-05-10

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It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865
The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction.
The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
First ten amendments to the constitution
Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
Author of the 14th Amendment

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a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of
Author of the 13th Amendment
president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
The right to vote in public
They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.

Harper Oldebekking 2025-12-03

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drafting bills and declares war
first 10 amendments
Starts as a bill then turns into a...
when Congress can change a veto
people who are chosen too speak
makes laws,enforces laws,interprets laws

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gets voted for to rule the country
when people can do what they can
peoples rights
to reject or not pass a law

10 Clues: peoples rights • first 10 amendments • to reject or not pass a law • drafting bills and declares war • when Congress can change a veto • people who are chosen too speak • when people can do what they can • gets voted for to rule the country • Starts as a bill then turns into a... • makes laws,enforces laws,interprets laws

Reconstruction (Anthony Slaven) 2022-06-03

Reconstruction (Anthony Slaven) crossword puzzle

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A group of white southerners made this clan (3 letter abbreviation)
Lincoln’s vice president who was sworn into office after lincoln died (2 words
This act gave african americans equal rights in public places (8 words)
This provided relief to ALL poor people in the south
The name for northern republicans who moved south after the war
The name for whit southern republicans, given by southern democrats
Where president lincoln was shot (place, 2 words)
The plan to readmit the southern states (3 words)
The bill that made states have to fufill two requirements, ban slavery, and a mojoriy of adult males had to take a loyolty oath
These people wanted the southern states to change much more before they could return to the union (2 words)

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This act provided african americans the same legal rights as white americans (7 words)
These laws greatly limited african american’s freedom (2 words)
This person shot president lincoln (3 words)
This amendment banned slavery in the U.S.A
Democrats who regained control of state governments in the south were called ____
This amendment gave african americans the right to vote
Redeemers also introduced this which separated whites and blacks in public places
Redeemers set up this to try to deny the voting rights of african americans (2 words)
“This is a white man’s government, and intended for white men only” (name, 2 words)
Leader of radical republicans along with Thaddeus Stevens (two words)
This amendment states that No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws

21 Clues: This amendment banned slavery in the U.S.A • This person shot president lincoln (3 words) • Where president lincoln was shot (place, 2 words) • The plan to readmit the southern states (3 words) • This provided relief to ALL poor people in the south • This amendment gave african americans the right to vote • ...

government 2015-10-02

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government's plan for how to collect and spend money yearly
person with full political and civil rights in her country
a large gold staff symbol of the authority of parliament
living in an area represented by a MP
proposal for law to be considered by parliament

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party with most elected members
bills passed by parliament
a person who speaks for you
a person from many by voting
group made up of MPs and senators from same political party

10 Clues: bills passed by parliament • a person who speaks for you • a person from many by voting • party with most elected members • living in an area represented by a MP • proposal for law to be considered by parliament • a large gold staff symbol of the authority of parliament • person with full political and civil rights in her country • ...

Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution 2021-11-19

Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution crossword puzzle

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Congress can't violate our basic rights
the government and state both being able to pass laws is an example of this basic principle
Judge Judy is part of this branch
3 branches
this branch contains the House of Represenatives and the Senate

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this branch contains the President, his Cabinet members, etc.
if the president vetos the bill congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote
2 houses
people being able to vote for representatives
"We the People..."

10 Clues: 2 houses • 3 branches • "We the People..." • Judge Judy is part of this branch • Congress can't violate our basic rights • people being able to vote for representatives • this branch contains the President, his Cabinet members, etc. • this branch contains the House of Represenatives and the Senate • ...

Constitution 2024-09-22

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and Balances The system where each branch limits the power of the others
divides powers between national and state governments
Change or addition to the Constitution
The branch that interprets the laws

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The branch of government that makes the laws
Group that supported ratifying the Constitution
The Introduction to the Constitution
Sovereignty Right to govern o own affairs, often used with Native American tribes
Court The highest court in the United States
of rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution

10 Clues: The branch that interprets the laws • The Introduction to the Constitution • Change or addition to the Constitution • The branch of government that makes the laws • Court The highest court in the United States • Group that supported ratifying the Constitution • of rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution • divides powers between national and state governments • ...

Building A New Nation (Ronalynn) 2015-09-07

Building A New Nation (Ronalynn) crossword puzzle

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group of lawmakers in Great Britain
united states for direct democracy so they need representatives government
since noble wnats me to obey nation's laws but they force me to sign the Magna Carta
Magna Carta and Bill of rights helped Great Britain
use Roman ideas about representatives government
i will vote for lawmakers to represent me in government

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equal or group of people
people chosen to speak or act
who were leaders under king John
group of people who decided whether is guilty or not
system of rule
voted for representatives to make laws for them
As the parliament; i must carry out its laws
the best government is direct government where all citizens makes laws
government in which the people rule
Minister leader of Parliament government
event where person accused of crime is judged
speak or act for
world's first democracy
first Great Britain's 1st step toward represent government

20 Clues: system of rule • speak or act for • world's first democracy • equal or group of people • people chosen to speak or act • who were leaders under king John • group of lawmakers in Great Britain • government in which the people rule • Minister leader of Parliament government • As the parliament; i must carry out its laws • event where person accused of crime is judged • ...

Ch6-8 crossword eli lyons 2015-01-12

Ch6-8 crossword eli lyons crossword puzzle

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colonists who supported American Independence
were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
Federalist leader
When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
the right to a speedy trail
Democratic Republican Leader
the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
Bill of Rights is an example of_______
became president
department provides common defense
Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships

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limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
was the American capitol
was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
separation of powers, checks and balances

20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • colonists who supported American Independence • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • ...

Unit 03 Review - We the People 2023-12-03

Unit 03 Review - We the People crossword puzzle

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The higher chamber of U.S. congress, made up of 100 elected members (two per state). Members serve six year terms on a rotating election schedule.
A person who conducts activities aimed at influencing or swaying public officials and especially members of a legislative body.
This is the belief or preference of having a strong central/federal/national government. Anti-federalism is the belief in limiting the power of the federal government, and keeping more power within the states and/or individual citizens.
This branch of government is the branch that executes the laws. It’s comprised of thepresident, the vice president, their advisors, and all of the federal departments/agencies/commissions.
One of two major political parties in the United States, and it is conservative leaning. It’s recognized by the elephant symbol, the right direction, and the color red.
One of two major political parties in the United States, and it is liberal leaning. It’s recognized by the donkey symbol, the left direction, and the color blue.
A nation/state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens, entitled to vote, and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
Checks and _________ describes the system that allows each branch of a government to amend, override, or veto acts ofanother branch so as to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Of or relating to being permitted by the constitution (the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country).
A particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, contract, or constitution.
The ___________ branch of government deals with courts, and interprets what is constitutional andunconstitutional. At the federal level, it’s comprised of district courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court.
In government and law, it’s an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
Political system by which a country or a community is administered and regulated.
The ________ of Representatives is the lower chamber of U.S. congress, made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total populations. Members of this chamber serve two year terms.
This is gained by meeting the legal requirements of a national, state, or local government. A citizen is a participatory member of a political community.
Also known as congress, this is the bicameral branch of government (comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate), which is primarily responsible for crafting and amending laws.
Believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society (Britannica Dictionary). A political philosophy that focuses on low taxes, reduced government spending, and minimal government debt (Oxford Dictionary).
This is the right to vote, especially in a political election.

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This is the highest level of courts in the country. Verdicts cannot be appealed, all of their decisions are final. This court also has the final decision on whether a bill can become a law.
The Articles of _____________ was the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789. The states were given too much power, which made the federal government very weak.
Believing in personal freedom, and that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly (Cambridge Dictionary).
The __________ College is a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president (determined by the number of federal legislators in that state).
Not capable of being taken away, denied, or transferred to another person or political entity.
The ______ of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing some of our most basic rights, which anti-fed politicians were especially worried about securing.
An official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something. The president has the authority to do this to bills that make it to his/her desk.
Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties (usually Democratic & Republican), usually oppose each other's policies.
A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly.
A political affiliation that means that you’re not registered with the Democratic or Republican parties. People with this affiliation might fall somewhere in the middle, or subscribe to one of the many “third parties.”
These are things that you are permitted to do or have by law. Many people consider rights to be “god-given.”
Separation of “church and state,” freedom of religion or belief and ensures that the government does not favor any particular religion or impose religion on its citizens.

30 Clues: This is the right to vote, especially in a political election. • Political system by which a country or a community is administered and regulated. • Not capable of being taken away, denied, or transferred to another person or political entity. • A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly. • ...

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