bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Rights of Citizens 2022-05-26

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right to 'gather' in groups or assemble
can't search someone's house w/out this
practice of faith, being religious, God
immigrants that don't have documents giving them permission to live in the US
examples are limited speech, and others like slander, or libel
we can say what's in our minds freely w/out fear of punishment
media, CNN, ABC news

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legal process where citizens from another country can be a citizen of the US from word "natural"
immigrants that are legally allowed to live in the US
cardinal #, abolition of slavery, one of the amendments, Friday the ____
one ways to become a citizen, must apply for a ***** card
anyone born or naturalized in the US
1st 10 amendments in the Constitution
which ammendement is freedom of speech, religion, rights to petition, expression, assembly
the 15th amendment, what women/ppl of color fought for, 3 words

15 Clues: media, CNN, ABC news • anyone born or naturalized in the US • 1st 10 amendments in the Constitution • right to 'gather' in groups or assemble • can't search someone's house w/out this • practice of faith, being religious, God • immigrants that are legally allowed to live in the US • one ways to become a citizen, must apply for a ***** card • ...

Rights of citizenship 2022-05-25

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needed by each individual to pursue their lives and goals without interference from other individuals or the government
the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state.
the news/media
a relationship between the country and an individual
the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
a formal written request
a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice.
a type of system of government
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

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Trump
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents
one of the two major parties
an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country.
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
someone who is in charge of the country or leads the country

15 Clues: Trump • the news/media • a formal written request • one of the two major parties • a type of system of government • a relationship between the country and an individual • a body of fundamental principles or established precedents • a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. • someone who is in charge of the country or leads the country • ...

Congress 2025-02-28

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talking a bill to death
when the Senate achieves 60 votes on a bill
Federal spending on Entitlement programs
process that happens when a bill is in committee
when political parties work together
arguably the most powerful position in the government
representative or senator responsible to get bill moving along in the legislative process
states that change voting patterns occasionally
the party that a filibuster is meant to protect
an entitlement program based on providing insurance for older / retired people
all spending bills originate here
a process that can be coordinated to get a bill out of committee
a tool being used by Elon Musk to cut discretionary spending from budget
when the number of representatives in a state changes due to census

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Federal spending for Presidential agencies
how the president is elected
where bills go after making it through house and senate for final changes
Funding approved by Congress
states that usually vote for same party year after year
when the president lets a bill expire at the end of a term
one of the key responsibilities of Congress is to investigate and research
an entitlement program that is essentially an allowance for retired people
the political process of drawing legislative lines to maintain political control
every ten years the population is counted
the party that gets to name all committee chairs
an entitlement program based on providing insurance for low income earners
the executive branch department in charge of overseeing all agency budget requests

27 Clues: talking a bill to death • how the president is elected • Funding approved by Congress • all spending bills originate here • when political parties work together • Federal spending on Entitlement programs • every ten years the population is counted • Federal spending for Presidential agencies • when the Senate achieves 60 votes on a bill • ...

Legislative Branch Review 2021-04-28

Legislative Branch Review crossword puzzle

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a congress person writes the bill
a congress person presents the bill to the House or the Senate
a small group of representatives and sentors create a compromise bill
a small group of congress people review, research, and revise a bill

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when one branch monitors the actions of another branch
the entire House or Senate discuss the bill and make changes
the entire House or Senate vote on the bill
the bill is signed into law or vetoed
groups of people with a common interest and try to persuade policymakers
this branch of government makes the laws
someone proposes a new law
2/3 of both Houses overturn a presidential veto

12 Clues: someone proposes a new law • a congress person writes the bill • the bill is signed into law or vetoed • this branch of government makes the laws • the entire House or Senate vote on the bill • 2/3 of both Houses overturn a presidential veto • when one branch monitors the actions of another branch • the entire House or Senate discuss the bill and make changes • ...

Legislative Branch Review 2021-04-28

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a congress person writes the bill
a congress person presents the bill to the House or the Senate
a small group of representatives and sentors create a compromise bill
a small group of congress people review, research, and revise a bill

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when one branch monitors the actions of another branch
the entire House or Senate discuss the bill and make changes
the entire House or Senate vote on the bill
the bill is signed into law or vetoed
groups of people with a common interest and try to persuade policymakers
this branch of government makes the laws
someone proposes a new law
2/3 of both Houses overturn a presidential veto

Bill to law 2025-01-15

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The _________ party is the party with the most members and also gets to be the chair of all of the committees.
Signs state bills into laws.
Type of permanent committee.
Type of bill made in Conference Committee.
A proposed law
Who can introduce a bill into the Senate.
Happens to bills not signed by President after 10 days if Congress is not in session.

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Who can have an idea for a law.
Signs federal bills to law.
Type of committee made up of members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives to make a bill that both chambers agree on.
Another word for a Special Committee that is made to investigate a specific issue.
Where most bills die.
A bill is given a _______ and sent to committees.
What a bill becomes once signed by the leader to the executive branch.

14 Clues: A proposed law • Where most bills die. • Signs federal bills to law. • Signs state bills into laws. • Type of permanent committee. • Who can have an idea for a law. • Who can introduce a bill into the Senate. • Type of bill made in Conference Committee. • A bill is given a _______ and sent to committees. • ...

civil right movement 2023-11-03

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- ........ Rock - The site of a significant school desegregation crisis in 1957.
- John ....... - A prominent civil rights leader and Congressman known for his activism.
- Freedom ......... - Activists who challenged segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals.
- ....... Nash - A civil rights activist and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
- .......... Carmichael - A civil rights activist who popularized the term "Black Power."
- ........ Summer - A 1964 campaign to register African American voters in Mississippi.
- ......... Till - A young African American boy whose murder sparked outrage and activism.
- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a civil rights organization.
- ......... Rights - The legal right to participate in political elections.
- The principle of peaceful protest and civil disobedience.
- .......... Luther King Jr. - A prominent civil rights leader known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance.
- .......... Disobedience - The deliberate breaking of laws to protest injustice.
- .......... v. Board of Education - A landmark Supreme Court case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
- ........ Crow - Laws - State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.
- .......... Action - Policies aimed at increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups.
- The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a key civil rights organization.
- ....... F. Kennedy - The U.S. Attorney General who supported civil rights and fought for racial equality.
- ......... Meredith - The first African American to attend the University of Mississippi.

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- ....... v. Ferguson - A Supreme Court case that upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.
- ........ Evers - A civil rights activist assassinated in Mississippi in 1963.
- ......... Baker - A civil rights activist and a leading figure in the SNCC.
- ......... Parks - An African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- I Have a ........ - A famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr., expressing his vision for racial harmony.
- ......... Wilkins - The leader of the NAACP during the Civil Rights Movement.
- The enforced separation of racial groups in public facilities.
- The process of ending racial segregation in schools and public places.
- ........... Christian Leadership Conference - An organization founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to advance civil rights.
- ........... on Washington - A historic 1963 demonstration for civil rights where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
- ......... Marshall - A prominent civil rights attorney and the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
- A city with a high level of civil rights activism and violent opposition.
- .......... X - A civil rights leader known for his advocacy of Black nationalism and self-defense.
- ......... Bus Boycott - A year-long protest against segregated bus services in Montgomery, Alabama.
- A form of protest where demonstrators occupy a place and refuse to leave.
- ........ Panthers - A revolutionary organization advocating for African American rights and self-defense.
- March from ......... - A significant protest march for voting rights.
- Freedom of ........ - The First Amendment protection essential to civil rights advocacy.

36 Clues: - The principle of peaceful protest and civil disobedience. • - The enforced separation of racial groups in public facilities. • - March from ......... - A significant protest march for voting rights. • - The process of ending racial segregation in schools and public places. • - A city with a high level of civil rights activism and violent opposition. • ...

THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION MID-TERM PROJECT 2025-04-11

THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION MID-TERM PROJECT crossword puzzle

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Type of legislature Texas has
The constitution reflects this principle where the people hold ultimate power.
Foundational document of Texas adopted in 1876.
The Texas constitution was designed to limit powers of this branch.
Lower chamber of the Texas Legislature.
Each legislative session in Texas lasts this many days.
The Texas constitution has been amended over this many times.
The Texas constitution was influenced by this agrarian movement.
Location of the 1875 constitutional convention.

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Power shared between state and national governments.
Principle of dividing government responsibilities among three branches.
upper chamber of the Texas Legislature.
Court that hears only civil appeals in Texas.
Method of formally changing the constitution.
The Texas Constitution has this many articles.
The year the current Texas Constitution was written.
Highest criminal court in Texas.
First article in the Texas Constitution is the ______ of Rights.
System that allows each branch to limit powers of the others.
The Constitution of 1876 was written in reaction to this era’s centralization.

20 Clues: Type of legislature Texas has • Highest criminal court in Texas. • upper chamber of the Texas Legislature. • Lower chamber of the Texas Legislature. • Court that hears only civil appeals in Texas. • Method of formally changing the constitution. • The Texas Constitution has this many articles. • Foundational document of Texas adopted in 1876. • ...

6 2025-08-08

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Twilight insect eater
Mimic bird of Australia
Wide-mouthed nocturnal bird
Tubenose seabird
Shoreline mollusk eater
Waterfowl with red beak
Long-legged wader
Night-flying insect eater
Diving water bird
Black bird with white bill
Long-billed marsh bird
Up-curved bill
Small sandpiper

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Plunge diver
Marsh bird with a frontal shield
Small insect-eating songbird
Melodious songbird
Seabird of cliffs
Small swift
Shoreline flipper
Male decorates nests
Long, curved bill
Predatory songbird
Shy marsh bird
Ground-nesting singer

25 Clues: Small swift • Plunge diver • Shy marsh bird • Up-curved bill • Small sandpiper • Tubenose seabird • Seabird of cliffs • Shoreline flipper • Long, curved bill • Long-legged wader • Diving water bird • Melodious songbird • Predatory songbird • Male decorates nests • Twilight insect eater • Ground-nesting singer • Long-billed marsh bird • Mimic bird of Australia • Shoreline mollusk eater • ...

Civl Rights Movement 2023-11-06

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African-American revolutionary organization formed in 1966
Led NAACP; first Black Supreme Court Justice
Civil rights activists who fought for voting rights in Mississippi; Founded Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
1964 voter registration drive aimed at increasing the number of registered black voters in Mississippi
Outlawed segregation in public places; ended Jim Crow
Revolutionary movement that emphasized racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of political and cultural institutions; believed in self defense
Groups of white and African American civil rights activists who participated in integrated bus trips through the south
Civil rights activist who used peaceful protest during the Civil Rights Movement
Mass protest where 250,000 people gather at the Lincoln Memorial to demand an end to segregation, fair wages and economic justice, voting rights, education, and long overdue civil rights protections; MLK gave “I have a Dream” Speech
13-month mass protest that ended with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses is unconstitutional.
a form of protest in which demonstrators occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met

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Founded in 1960 to channel student participation in the Civil Rights Movement
Interracial American organization established to improve race relations and end discriminatory policies through direct action
Fought for civil rights through the courts
Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a public bus; started Montgomery Bus Boycott
Civil rights organization led by King to protest discrimination and segregation in the U.S. using nonviolent methods
Civil Rights activists that led the black nationalism movement; part of the Nation of Islam
Prohibited discrimination in voting; outlawed literacy tests
School segregation is unconstitutional; overturned Plessy v Ferguson
Integrated the University of Mississippi
Civil Rights activists that originated the Black Power slogan; part of SNCC; Helped found the Black Panther Party
Desegregated the military; President Truman 1948
protesters attempting to march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery were met with violent resistance by state and local authorities; Focused on voting rights; helped lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Civil rights activists in Mississippi whose murder received national attention and made him a martyr

24 Clues: Integrated the University of Mississippi • Fought for civil rights through the courts • Led NAACP; first Black Supreme Court Justice • Desegregated the military; President Truman 1948 • Outlawed segregation in public places; ended Jim Crow • African-American revolutionary organization formed in 1966 • Prohibited discrimination in voting; outlawed literacy tests • ...

American Government 2024-12-17

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In this type of primary, any registered voter can vote for a candidate in either party
The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and _______ punishment
Your Miranda Rights come from this amendment
Civil _______: protects against individual discrimination
The annual address the president gives to the nation
An attorney who usually represents the state and must prove the defendant guilty
Powers granted to the federal government but not written in the Constitution
Used in the Senate to kill legislation
a democracy where every eligible voter votes on everything
the type of democracy we live in
Civil _______: protects us from the government
50+1
Division and sharing between state governments and the federal government
House membership is based on state ____________.
The article of the constitution focused on the legislative branch
This state always holds the first primary
Type of issues dealt with in the Supreme Court (not federal)
A president's term is _____ years
Usually 2/3s, but any threshold above 50+1

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The body that officially votes for president
The type of states where presidential candidates spend most of their campaign
A group of the president's appointed advisorers
The max amount of terms a president can have
The amount of SCOTUS justices
This state always holds the first caucus
The article of the constitution focused on the judicial branch
The first ___ amendments (The Bill of Rights)
The article of the constitution focused on the executive branch
When members of a party meet to vote on a candidate in a primary
In this type of primary, only registered voters can vote
Adjusting congressional boundaries to favor one party over another
Powers specifically stated in the Constitution
The amount of senators each state has
The reason why most prosecutors cannot appeal
Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, petition, and...
Powers that are shared between the states and federal government

36 Clues: 50+1 • The amount of SCOTUS justices • the type of democracy we live in • A president's term is _____ years • The amount of senators each state has • Used in the Senate to kill legislation • This state always holds the first caucus • This state always holds the first primary • Usually 2/3s, but any threshold above 50+1 • The body that officially votes for president • ...

History Vocab Hunt 2024-05-20

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- An article added to the US constitution
- an overall constitutional right to reject a decision
of powers - the act of vesting powers of government in separate bodies
- having or relating to a system of government
- to prevail or have dominance over a board
- of great importance or principal
- the state of being equal especially in status
of Rights - first 10 amendments to the US constitution

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- to name/assign/designate something
Democracy - a system where citizens elect officials to represent them
- relating to the whole of a country or nation
- A charge of misconduct made against the holder of public office
- to translate someone orally
College - Process which includes a selection of electors who cast votes for presidents and vice presidents

14 Clues: - to translate someone orally • - of great importance or principal • - to name/assign/designate something • - An article added to the US constitution • - to prevail or have dominance over a board • - relating to the whole of a country or nation • - having or relating to a system of government • - the state of being equal especially in status • ...

Civics Vocabulary 2026-02-12

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A written command to appear in court
A committed supporter or member of a political party or movement
A group of people with a common interest that want to influence the government policies to benefit their members
Main way of using mass communications using platforms like broadcasting, publishing, and the internet
A political manipulation of election boundaries to advantage a party or group
A tactic used to make debates longer and delay or prevent a vote on the bill
A meeting of members of the Senate House of Representatives
A set of opinions or beliefs of a group or an individual
The power to make laws
The act of choosing someone or something based on the amount of people that chose it

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Smaller groups of members and staff that focus on the subjects that come before Congress
A discussion between people that express different opinions about something
The act where citizens of a state choose someone to become the president of the state
Legal or ethical guarantees that give individuals a certain freedom and protection
A act where two major political parties make an agreement on a choice
A term for people that act in a way that is a benefit to society
A person that is granted natural rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community
A set of rules enforced by the government

18 Clues: The power to make laws • A written command to appear in court • A set of rules enforced by the government • A set of opinions or beliefs of a group or an individual • A meeting of members of the Senate House of Representatives • A committed supporter or member of a political party or movement • A term for people that act in a way that is a benefit to society • ...

Cablelynx billing terms 2026-03-24

Cablelynx billing terms crossword puzzle

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The payment was placed in the drop box at the local office?
The install fee on the bill, it could also appear for transfer and a reconnect?
The payment was posted to the wrong account?
The system generated term to ignore when explaining the bill?
The payment posted using the interactive voice response tool?
The fee printed on the bill for processing a payment?
The service was suspended due to no payment of the previous bill?
The date that the bill is due on every month?
the percentage applied to the balance after bill has been sent to an outside collection agency?

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The customer balance was taken via autopay?
A payment was made and the service was restored?
The fee applied when a change was made to the account?
The balance owed at the previous address has now applied to the new address?
The fee applied if a tech come to the home to resolve anything the customer can complete?
The fee applied for paper bill and no autopay?
The fee applies when the customer exceeds the allotted amount of data?
The amount owed at the present moment?
The fee added about 15 days after the bill is due and no payment is posted?

18 Clues: The amount owed at the present moment? • The customer balance was taken via autopay? • The payment was posted to the wrong account? • The date that the bill is due on every month? • The fee applied for paper bill and no autopay? • A payment was made and the service was restored? • The fee printed on the bill for processing a payment? • ...

Multiple Choice Review Part 2 2022-12-08

Multiple Choice Review Part 2 crossword puzzle

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when university students protested in SF to hire more professors of color, admit more students of color, offer Ethnic Studies courses
high school students marching to speak Spanish in school, learn about their history, be prepared for college
what the Bill of Rights contains
the region where Birmingham, Alabama is located

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the list of rights that must be respected by the government, law enforcement and be granted to everyone in the U.S.
Mission High School's diverse student population is an example of _____
the body of water running along the west coast of the U.S.
Jim Crow Laws were created so that southern white people could maintain ____ over Black people
the city where the first Ethnic Studies program was created
the code word used when children decided to march to end segregation

10 Clues: what the Bill of Rights contains • the region where Birmingham, Alabama is located • the body of water running along the west coast of the U.S. • the city where the first Ethnic Studies program was created • the code word used when children decided to march to end segregation • Mission High School's diverse student population is an example of _____ • ...

Legislative Branch 2021-10-28

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two house legislature
new district lines after reapportionment
assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature
presiding officer of the House of Representatives
private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials
discussing a proposition on the floor of the House and Senate
resolution passed in the same form by both houses
elected official who is already in office
resolution to end filibuster by taking a vote
groups a group of people that organize to influence government and policy
to "talk a bill to death"
a motion by all Senate members who are present to consider a bill from the calendar
drawing a district's boundaries to gain advantage in elections
action or process of inheriting a title or office
a "traffic officer"

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head of the Senate and first in line if president dies or unable to perform his/her duties
to change, alter
reassigning representation after every census
head of the majority party in the Senate or House
members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
sub-organization that handles a specific duty
temporary committee to study one specific issue
motion placed in the Senate to alert leaders they would object on a bill
proposed law to authorize spending money
a vote of formal disapproval of a member's actions
a group that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee's responsibilities
series of annual congressional meetings
a session where a committee listens to testimony from people interested in a bill
make direct contact to persuade government officials to support their interest groups policies
permanent groups that oversee bills with certain kinds of issues
temporary joint committee set up when the House and Senate passed different versions of the same bill
stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the vice president
a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
a proposed law
president rejects a bill

36 Clues: a proposed law • to change, alter • a "traffic officer" • two house legislature • president rejects a bill • to "talk a bill to death" • series of annual congressional meetings • new district lines after reapportionment • proposed law to authorize spending money • elected official who is already in office • reassigning representation after every census • ...

crossword 2023-01-06

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of by or appropriate to a court or judge
having the power to put plans actions or laws into effect
freedoms that are protected by Georgia law
assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
of powers an act of vesting the legislative executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies

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having the power to make laws
election a regular election of candidates for office as opposed to a primary election
of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
and balances counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or group
of the house the presiding member of the house of representatives
a preliminary or preparatory statement an introduction

12 Clues: having the power to make laws • of by or appropriate to a court or judge • freedoms that are protected by Georgia law • a preliminary or preparatory statement an introduction • having the power to put plans actions or laws into effect • of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution • assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2023-11-20

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A set of questions; survey form
To fall down; slump, cave-in
The act of being excessive, compulsive, attached, controlling
Not performing properly/ normal
Playful and friendly exchange of remarks
Large in size; huge, limitless, gigantic
No longer produced/used; out of fashion, ancient, extinct
Not genuine; fake, unreal, sham
State of society without law or government; disorder, chaos

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Body of law, System of rules; bill of rights, regulations
Non-religious, well-mannered, polite
Absolutely necessary; essential, requisite
The ability to use both the right and left hand with equal skill
Activity of buying and selling
A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables and flowers
Side-by-side having the same distance between them
Unfavourable in purpose or effect; harmful, unfortunate
Mental distress or uneasiness; worried, concerned
Form of government with a monarch at the head
Social statistic of a human population; age, race, gender, ethnicity

20 Clues: To fall down; slump, cave-in • Activity of buying and selling • A set of questions; survey form • Not performing properly/ normal • Not genuine; fake, unreal, sham • Non-religious, well-mannered, polite • Playful and friendly exchange of remarks • Large in size; huge, limitless, gigantic • Absolutely necessary; essential, requisite • ...

Early Republic 2023-11-15

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a group of advisors to the President
Tax, A tax on luxury goods
Treaty with England removing British soldiers from American soil
An example or standard to be followed
____________ of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
__________-Federalists; group that opposed the Constitution and opposed a strong central government
and Balances, Principle of government where each branch can check the power of the others
a tax on imported goods
Amendment protecting a citizen's right to free speech
____________ of powers; divided the power of government into different branches
the beginning of a system or era

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____________ tariff imposed to protect domestic production of certain goods
Articles of _______________; America's first form of government
group that approved of the Constitution and favored a strong central government
forced servitude in a foreign military
Executive power that rejects proposed legislation
Act, Legislation creating the Federal Courts system
To not choose sides
Washington's Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander
To strike down or cancel out

20 Clues: To not choose sides • a tax on imported goods • Tax, A tax on luxury goods • To strike down or cancel out • the beginning of a system or era • a group of advisors to the President • An example or standard to be followed • forced servitude in a foreign military • Executive power that rejects proposed legislation • Washington's Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander • ...

Absolutism 2023-05-18

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ensures that no one imprisoned unlawfully
comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments.
the last effective Inca Emperor before his capture and execution during the Spanish conquest
son of queen elizabeth
short haircut puritians

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document made by the parliament
leader of the roundheads
events leading to the deposition of James II
King of England and King of Ireland, and King of Scotland
son of james 1
passed in 1701, reinforcing the Bill of Rights agreed by William and Mary in 1689

13 Clues: son of james 1 • son of queen elizabeth • short haircut puritians • leader of the roundheads • document made by the parliament • ensures that no one imprisoned unlawfully • events leading to the deposition of James II • King of England and King of Ireland, and King of Scotland • comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. • ...

CIS project 2023-02-08

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economy or political system is controlled by private owners
written by the founding fathers
the beliefs of groups of people such as christians
a business that deals with many earth commodities
a member of the senate
being free within society from oppressive restrictions
a tribunal presided over by a judge or judges
the wealth and resources of a country
what makes up an organized community
a meeting or a discussion of people publicly
the upper chamber of the congress
a legal entitlement to have or obtain

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a draft of a proposed law
when a country rules itself like when america broke off from great britain
a meeting of political parties
a nation considered an organized community under a government
leader of the country
there are 27 of these on the constitution
a system governing a organized community
the media or news
the first amendment
the system of rules that a country or state follows

22 Clues: the media or news • the first amendment • leader of the country • a member of the senate • a draft of a proposed law • a meeting of political parties • written by the founding fathers • the upper chamber of the congress • what makes up an organized community • the wealth and resources of a country • a legal entitlement to have or obtain • a system governing a organized community • ...

First Semester Review 2023-12-18

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Amendment that says no unlawful search and seizure
Line of LATITUDE that cuts the Earth in half
These colossal stone heads belonged to this civilization
resource that comes from the Grand Banks
Famous city in the clouds belonging to the Inca
Famous French Ruler
Each half of the earth is called this
First 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of
Number of Supreme court justices
Mountain range in South America that the Incas live
President of the United States
Chief justice of Canada Supreme Court
EXACT location on Earth
Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Aztecs

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National capital of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada
Belief in more than one god
Ball game played by the Mayans
Also known as "The Liberator"
Revolutionary Leader of Mexico
Vice President of the United States
Introduction to the Constitution
Explorer with most water named after him
Most Famous Aztec ruler
Chief justice of US Supreme Court

25 Clues: Famous French Ruler • Most Famous Aztec ruler • EXACT location on Earth • Prime Minister of Canada • National capital of Canada • Belief in more than one god • Also known as "The Liberator" • Ball game played by the Mayans • Revolutionary Leader of Mexico • President of the United States • Introduction to the Constitution • Number of Supreme court justices • ...

American History 2020-10-01

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of Rights List of rights that apply to all citizens
People completely against slavery and want it gone
Act Act to end smuggling of goods
Scott Case Slave sued for freedom but was considered nothing but property
of Trenton Small Battle, Hassian army vs British army
of Guadalupe Hidalgo Limits settlements and line of Mexico and America
of Yorktown Battle with 1000 deaths, won by the British
Plan Plan with population advantages
Democracy People decide directs on policies
Tea Party Peaceful protest in the harbor
Jefferson wrote the Declaration Of Independence
Washington 1st president
Hamilton Was a statesman, politician, and a founding father
of 1763 Not allowing colonists past the Appalachian Mountains
Destiny Belief that expansion was good and inevitable
Inheriting characteristics and traits

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War Armed conflict between two races
Democracy Government ran by Republicans and Democrats
Large farms where slaves are forced to work
Purchase U.S. bought land for $15 million from France
of Independence Article saying the U.S. is separating from the king
Acts Act to restrict colonial trade
George III Ruler of the United Kingdom
of 1812 Conflict between U.S.+ allies and British+ allies
Jersey Plan 3 branch plan with equal say
of Tears Native Americans were forced to relocate west of the Mississippi river
Belief in the benefit of profitable trading
Trail U.S. continued to move west in the mid 1800s creating opportunity
and Indian War War between native people and intruders
Act Act to tax all paper goods

30 Clues: Washington 1st president • Act Act to tax all paper goods • Act Act to end smuggling of goods • Acts Act to restrict colonial trade • War Armed conflict between two races • Plan Plan with population advantages • Inheriting characteristics and traits • George III Ruler of the United Kingdom • Jersey Plan 3 branch plan with equal say • Tea Party Peaceful protest in the harbor • ...

xc 2024-09-12

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A written or printed paper that provides information
The power to act, speak, or think without restraint
The judicial branch that interprets laws
A process by which people vote for leaders
A proposed law presented to a legislative body
Mechanisms that prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
The three parts of government: executive, legislative, and judicial
The legislative branch of the U.S. government
The sharing of power between national and state governments
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
Trade or business regulated by Congress

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A formal discussion of opposing arguments
A distinct provision in a legal document
The sections of the Constitution
A system of government by the whole population
An agreement where each side gives up something
A formal change to the Constitution
Relating to a system of government where power is divided
A formal meeting for discussion of issues
The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws

20 Clues: The sections of the Constitution • A formal change to the Constitution • Trade or business regulated by Congress • A distinct provision in a legal document • The judicial branch that interprets laws • A formal discussion of opposing arguments • A formal meeting for discussion of issues • A process by which people vote for leaders • ...

THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION MID-TERM PROJECT 2025-04-11

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Type of legislature Texas has
The constitution reflects this principle where the people hold ultimate power.
Foundational document of Texas adopted in 1876.
The Texas constitution was designed to limit powers of this branch.
Lower chamber of the Texas Legislature.
Each legislative session in Texas lasts this many days.
The Texas constitution has been amended over this many times.
The Texas constitution was influenced by this agrarian movement.
Location of the 1875 constitutional convention.

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Power shared between state and national governments.
Principle of dividing government responsibilities among three branches.
upper chamber of the Texas Legislature.
Court that hears only civil appeals in Texas.
Method of formally changing the constitution.
The Texas Constitution has this many articles.
The year the current Texas Constitution was written.
Highest criminal court in Texas.
First article in the Texas Constitution is the ______ of Rights.
System that allows each branch to limit powers of the others.
The Constitution of 1876 was written in reaction to this era’s centralization.

American Government 2025-12-10

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Fifteenth , Last day for income tax forms
, Government center of a state
, Branch that reviews laws
, Supreme law of the land
, One major political party more liberal
, Can issue driver’s licenses
, Right of everyone living in the U.S.
of Allegiance , Shows loyalty to the U.S.
, First Amendment freedom
Service , Men must register at age 18
, The other major political party more conservative
of Powers , Divides government authority
, A responsibility only for citizens
, Head of the executive branch
, Makes federal laws
, Half of Congress

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, Ask the government to change something
, One right from the Declaration of Independence
, Advises the President
, A change or addition
of Happiness , Another unalienable right
, Right only for citizens
Court , Highest court
of Rights , First ten amendments
, Can declare war
, Branch that enforces laws
, Leads a state
in Chief , Role of the President over the military
, Has 435 voting members
and Balances , Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful

30 Clues: , Leads a state • Court , Highest court • , Can declare war • , Makes federal laws • , Half of Congress • , A change or addition • , Supreme law of the land • , Advises the President • , Branch that reviews laws • , Branch that enforces laws • , First Amendment freedom • , Has 435 voting members • of Rights , First ten amendments • ...

articles of confedration 2014-12-18

articles of confedration crossword puzzle

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constitution/ a document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the united states is governed
branch/ the branch of federal and state government that is broadly responsible for implementing supporting and enforcing the laws that were made
branch/ the part the united states government that creates laws
of rights/ the first ten amendments to the U.S. constitution ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech assembly and worship
a member or supporter of the federalist party
and balances / limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview
Hamilton/ a soldier and political leader of the late 18th and early 19th centuries one of the founding fathers of the united states
of powers/ an act of vesting the legislative executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
rights/ the rights and powers held by individual U.S. states rather than by the federal government
de Montesquieu/ one of the most influential and renowned representatives of the enlightenment in France
government/ a political system in which legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers

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shays rebellion/ an armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787
compromise/ a disproportionate representative relative to the voters in the north until the civil war
Madison/ fourth president signer of the constitution writer of the federalist papers leader of the democratic- republican party
a condition compared to that of a slave in respect of exhausting labor or restricted freedom
branch / the part of the U.S. government that interprets the law and administers justice
a group of diverse individuals that formed to oppose the ratification of the new federal constitution in 1787
compromise/ an agreement that large and small states reached during the constitutional convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and represent that each state would have under the united states constitution
of confederation/ the original constitution of the us ratified in 1781 which was replaced by the us constitution in 1789
federalist papers/ a collection of 85 articles and essays written by alexander Hamilton James Madison and john jay promoting the ratification of the united states constitution

20 Clues: a member or supporter of the federalist party • branch/ the part the united states government that creates laws • shays rebellion/ an armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787 • branch / the part of the U.S. government that interprets the law and administers justice • ...

106 Final Med Admin 2024-12-04

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TID:_ times daily
gt
5 mL = 1 _
a.c.: before _
T/F: For liquids less than 5 mLs, use syringe to measure for accuracy
Abbreviation for immediately
One of core rights of med admin: Two identifiers are needed to verify patient's identity
Check MAR every _ hours and ensure it is up-to-date
One of core rights of med admin: Scheduled _ matched ordered time interval
BID:_ times daily
Do not forget to add _ zero ie. 0.1
T/F: Meds that require assessment should be placed in separate cup
One of core rights of med admin: Med label matches order and is appropriate for pt
1 kg = 2.2 _
One of additional rights: Right pt _ i.e. side effects to report
What med classification is double locked and counted each shift and when dispensed
30 mL = 1 _
During med preparation, identify and research _ drugs
One of core rights of med admin: _ matches order
One of additional rights: Right _ i.e. vital signs

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One of additional rights: Right _, i.e. confirm allergies
One of core rights of med admin: Strength and _ match label or requires cutting tablet or multiple tablets needed
T/F: Oral dosage equation is H/D=X
One of additional rights: Right to _ i.e. pt has that right
1000 mg = 1 _
One of core rights of med admin: _ is completed right after med is administered
Never use _ zeros i.e. 1.00
When giving meds, use two pt identifiers and _ scanning
One of additional rights: Right _ i.e. why it is given
One of additional rights: Right _ i.e. assess for desired effect
1000 mL = 1 _
1000 mcg = 1 _
15 mL = 1 _
PRN: As _
NPO: Nothing by _
"Time released" _ be opened- must be given whole
Route that has fastest absorption
During med preparation, review pertinent lab _
T/F: For liquids, hold label away from palm, pouring toward label

39 Clues: gt • PRN: As _ • 5 mL = 1 _ • 15 mL = 1 _ • 30 mL = 1 _ • 1 kg = 2.2 _ • 1000 mg = 1 _ • 1000 mL = 1 _ • a.c.: before _ • 1000 mcg = 1 _ • TID:_ times daily • BID:_ times daily • NPO: Nothing by _ • Never use _ zeros i.e. 1.00 • Abbreviation for immediately • Route that has fastest absorption • T/F: Oral dosage equation is H/D=X • Do not forget to add _ zero ie. 0.1 • ...

Foundations of U.S. Government 2026-01-28

Foundations of U.S. Government crossword puzzle

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The Declaration of Independence says people have the rights to "life, ______, and the pursuit of happiness."
The Bill of Rights secures ________ liberties.
In a democracy, the power to govern is in the hands of the ______.
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.

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This document, written in 1215, limited the power of the King of England.
This branch of government interprets laws and makes sure they are applied fairly.
This branch of government includes the President and the President's Cabinet.

7 Clues: The Bill of Rights secures ________ liberties. • This branch of government is responsible for making laws. • In a democracy, the power to govern is in the hands of the ______. • This document, written in 1215, limited the power of the King of England. • This branch of government includes the President and the President's Cabinet. • ...

Bill’s 70th 2021-09-03

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Pan____
This puzzle
I’ll have another
Not sad
Before becoming a law
wabo
Blackjack
Do you remember? The 21st night of
President the year Bill was born

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____ Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya
a Cuban
To you, with 9 across
“Terribly strange age” in Simon & Garfunkel’s “Old Friends”
Farmers wear
Phyllis, Billy, Chris
When Bill feels Moody
Gentlemen wear
_____One (two words)
“Good times, c’mon!”

19 Clues: wabo • Pan____ • a Cuban • Not sad • Blackjack • This puzzle • Farmers wear • Gentlemen wear • I’ll have another • _____One (two words) • “Good times, c’mon!” • To you, with 9 across • Phyllis, Billy, Chris • When Bill feels Moody • Before becoming a law • President the year Bill was born • ____ Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya • Do you remember? The 21st night of • ...

Rights of Refugees 2019-11-03

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The majority of refugees in Trinidad and Tobago.
The main reason people flee from their countries.
Refugees have a _______ to the host state to abide by the laws.
There is an ongoing crisis in Venezuela
What document governs migrants and immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago is apart of the 1951 Convention by a process.
Who is entitled to Human Rights?

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The practice of not forcing refugees or asylum seekers to return to a country in which they are liable. to be subjected
The rights of refugees are mainly anchored in ___________ law.
The UNHCR is responsible for ________ refugee applications.
Refugees are entitled to the right to believe in their faith.
Refugees are entitled to learning opportunities.
This community deals with refugees and asylum seekers and is a non-governmental organisation.
Asylum seekers and refugees who offend national security and safety are at risk of being __________.
Syrians fled due to _______.

15 Clues: Syrians fled due to _______. • Who is entitled to Human Rights? • There is an ongoing crisis in Venezuela • The majority of refugees in Trinidad and Tobago. • Refugees are entitled to learning opportunities. • The main reason people flee from their countries. • The UNHCR is responsible for ________ refugee applications. • ...

AP Gov Midterm Exam Review 2025-12-11

AP Gov Midterm Exam Review crossword puzzle

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Party meetings where voting and party issues are discussed
Voting based on previous actions/conditions
Established by Marbury v Madison
Best form of government according to Federalist 10
Person who does not participate in interest group but gets benefits

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Controlled by Federal Reserve
Compromise that states would ratify Constitution as long as Congress created a Bill of Rights
Clause most concerning to Anti-Federalists
Voting based on campaign promises
Best form of government according to Brutus 1
Used by political parties to give their stance on issues
Voting done before elections; held by state government

12 Clues: Controlled by Federal Reserve • Established by Marbury v Madison • Voting based on campaign promises • Clause most concerning to Anti-Federalists • Voting based on previous actions/conditions • Best form of government according to Brutus 1 • Best form of government according to Federalist 10 • Voting done before elections; held by state government • ...

Democracy 2015-10-08

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the person in charge of a meeting
a senator or a member of the house of commons
a rule for all canadians made by senators, members of parliament and the governor general
a member of the senate or house of commons who does not belong to a political party
the city where a country's legislature is located and government carries out its business
a group of senators, members of parliament, or both selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it

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the political party with the most members elected to the house of commons usually forms the government
a person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
another name for a backbencher which is a member of parliament who doesn't have an official role in the house of commons
to change or improve something.
the process of choosing a representative by vote.
a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament
a formal event that follows rules or traditions
a large, heavy, silver-and-gold covered staff that is a symbol of the power and authority of the parliament

15 Clues: to change or improve something. • the person in charge of a meeting • a senator or a member of the house of commons • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • the process of choosing a representative by vote. • a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament • a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country • ...

Johnson and COngress 2024-09-05

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Amendment- granted citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States
War- the North vs South war started in 1861
Johnson- the 17th president
Amendment- States that no citizen can be denied the right to vote because of the race color, or previous conditions of servitude
Republicans - divided south into five military acts, insisted that the Confederates had committed crimes
Davis Bill- required majority of a states prewar vote swear loyalty to the Union before the process of restoration could begin

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Amendment- freed African Americans from slavery
Codes- laws that sought to limit the rights of African Americans and keep them as landless workers
Act of 1870- protects voting rights by making intimidation of voters of a federal crime
collect votes to kick out the president, to remove the president from office
Lincoln- required state to accept emancipation of slaves

11 Clues: Johnson- the 17th president • War- the North vs South war started in 1861 • Amendment- freed African Americans from slavery • Lincoln- required state to accept emancipation of slaves • collect votes to kick out the president, to remove the president from office • Amendment- granted citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States • ...

Legislative Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-06

Legislative Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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pro tempore- A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the vice president.
The process of dividing seats for the house in 50 states.
Action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, amendment, or other debatable question.
leader- The majority leader schedules legislation to be considered on the House floor.
(5) –Name and Define
veto- Representative governments that divide their executive and legislative functions.
veto- An indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president.
The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
A quorum is the minimum number of members of a deliberative assembly.
One single legislative chamber.
An official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature.
committees- Reconcile house & senate version of the same bill.
To blame someone.
A 527 organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
Killing the bill.
having two branches.
The current holder of an office or position.
budget- The federal budget is an itemized plan for the annual public expenditures of the United States.
Communicating with any official in the legislative.
A nongermane amendment to a bill or an amendment to an appropriation bill that changes the permanent law governing a program funded by the bill.

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bill- He president submits a budget to Congress for the federal government every fiscal year
A meeting talking about business.
Subcategories of issues
committees- Permanent
commerce- Transportation of products, services, or money across state borders.
A meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.
A political group tries to change a voting district to help or damage groups.
If a federal official commits a crime or otherwise acts improperly, the House of Representatives may impeach and formally charge that official.
A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.
Cloture is a Senate procedure that limits further consideration of a pending proposal to thirty hours in order to end a filibuster.
barrel legislation- metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects.
resolution- A legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House.
The House of Representatives has five calendars of business.
committees- House and senate members
A member of a constituency.
A writ ordering a person to attend a court.
The trading of favors.
committees- Temporary

41 Clues: To blame someone. • Killing the bill. • (5) –Name and Define • having two branches. • committees- Temporary • committees- Permanent • The trading of favors. • Subcategories of issues • A member of a constituency. • One single legislative chamber. • A meeting talking about business. • committees- House and senate members • A writ ordering a person to attend a court. • ...

Government 2017-12-08

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The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts.
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, added in 1791 to protect certain rights of citizens.
Someone who is suing another person or is being sued by another person.
A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
The power of the president to stop a bill passed by Congress from becoming law.
Individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference.
A theory of international relations that deemphasizes the importance of military power in favor of economic power, trade, and international institutions.
Any political party other than the Democrats and Republicans.
A state in which many groups or factions are so strong that a government is unable to function.
A legislative process used in the United States Senate when confronted with a controversial and heavily debated budget item.

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A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official.
The right to vote, especially in a political election.
America’s first national constitution, which loosely bound the states under a weak national Congress.
A fee for voting, designed to keep blacks and other poor people from voting.
Unregulated money raised by parties and spent to influence elections indirectly; banned by the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
A ballot, usually sent in the mail, that allows those who cannot go to their precinct on election day to vote.
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
An organised group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy.
A theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual.
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

20 Clues: The right to vote, especially in a political election. • A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official. • Any political party other than the Democrats and Republicans. • The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality. • Someone who is suing another person or is being sued by another person. • ...

Freedom Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-05

Freedom Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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African Americans used the Underground _______________ to get to freedom.
if you have liberty you are ____________
The main crop of the South in the 1800s
Cast a ballot or make a decision
The Declaration of Independence says all men are created _______________
President during the Civil War

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The Bill of Rights is part of this important document
to run away from danger
The North and the South fought in the ____________ war
people who were forced to work against their will

10 Clues: to run away from danger • President during the Civil War • Cast a ballot or make a decision • The main crop of the South in the 1800s • if you have liberty you are ____________ • people who were forced to work against their will • The Bill of Rights is part of this important document • The North and the South fought in the ____________ war • ...

U.S. Constitution 2025-03-25

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Amendment abolishing slavery
Minimum age for U.S. President
First state to ratify Constitution
Branch responsible for interpreting laws
Opening words of the Constitution
Amendment protecting rights not listed explicitly
House of Congress based on state population
Powers specifically listed in Constitution
Right to bear arms amendment
Amendments 13–15, known as the ___ Amendments
Father of the Constitution
Protection from double jeopardy amendment
Year Constitution was signed
Presiding officer of the Senate
Highest law of the United States
Principle ensuring no branch dominates others
City where Constitution was drafted
Process of formally approving the Constitution

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Minimum age for a U.S. Senator
Amendment giving women right to vote
Total amendments currently ratified
Branch responsible for making laws
Number of original amendments in the Bill of Rights
Number of branches of U.S. government
Division of government powers
Right against unreasonable search and seizure
Changes or additions to the Constitution
Document preceding the Constitution
Equal representation Congressional chamber
The “necessary and proper” clause nickname
Amendment granting freedom of speech
Clause counting slaves partially for representation
First ten amendments
Amendment guaranteeing speedy public trial
Branch responsible for enforcing laws
President of the Constitutional Convention
Introduction to the Constitution
Power division between states and federal government
Group that officially elects the president
Clause establishing Constitution as supreme law

40 Clues: First ten amendments • Father of the Constitution • Amendment abolishing slavery • Right to bear arms amendment • Year Constitution was signed • Division of government powers • Minimum age for a U.S. Senator • Minimum age for U.S. President • Presiding officer of the Senate • Highest law of the United States • Introduction to the Constitution • Opening words of the Constitution • ...

Constitution Word Search 2026-01-05

Constitution Word Search crossword puzzle

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of Law Regulations/procedures in a democratic society must be obeyed by all – even the elected officials that make the regulations and procedures.
Process of the Law Individual rights to life, liberty and property are protected by a guarantee that proper procedures will be followed to monitor how a person is accused and/or convicted of a crime.
Rights It is the job of the government in a democratic society to protect these basic rights.
Sovereignty – When the government’s power comes from the consent of the people; if the government goes against the will of the people, then they have the right to change the government
– A change or addition to a law
Branch – The part of a government that interprets laws
– A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do
of the Minority In democratic societies, the rights of the “smaller group” are protected.
Branch – The part of a government that enforces laws
Government A government in which representatives are elected by the people and the elected representatives govern for the people.
Rule When the bulk of a group wants something to happen – it does.
Branch – The part of a government that makes laws
“rule by the people”; a form of government in which all citizens exercise political power, either directly or indirectly through their elected representatives.
– A person who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
– A person who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
virtue The idea that a citizen needs to put the common good/welfare of the community before his own wants; care for the community as a whole; the individual’s actions affect the whole community.
of Religion The right to choose religion and to engage in worship without interference.
The transfer of power is accomplished through orderly and peaceful means. Citizens select government representatives.
– A deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want

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– A document’s introduction that states its purpose
Selected people from each state who choose the President
– A meeting where people gather together for a common purpose
accuse a federal official of wrongdoing
– To officially approve something
good/welfare This is what is best for the community as a whole.
Government – When a government’s power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties; these laws are written in a constitution
of Representatives-Lower house of Congress; proportional representation
branch that enforced the laws; the President is the head of this branch
Liberty, & Property The idea that governments should protect fundamental rights and they should not be taken from people without due process of law.
Contract Democratic societies are founded on an agreement. The people agree to give up total/absolute freedom and in return, the government’s goal is to protect the basic/natural rights of the people (life, liberty and property).
– A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
The law does not discriminate on the bases of unreasonable and unfair criteria such as race, ethnicity, religion or political beliefs.
Upper house of Congress; each state has two members
An official of the Supreme Court
– When power is shared by the national and state governments
and Balances – Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches
of Rights – The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution; it includes a list of citizens’ freedoms and rights as well as the limits of the government’s power
of Powers – The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
– A section of a legal document or agreement
Benefits and burdens are distributed in society; fair and proper responses are made to correct wrongs.
– The amount of time a position can be held; for example, a presidential term
Representative
to Privacy Democracies recognize and protect the people from unfair and unreasonable intrusions by the government.
The legislative branch; includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives

44 Clues: Representative • – A change or addition to a law • An official of the Supreme Court • – To officially approve something • accuse a federal official of wrongdoing • – A section of a legal document or agreement • Branch – The part of a government that makes laws • Upper house of Congress; each state has two members • – A document’s introduction that states its purpose • ...

Period 8 & 9 Exam 2022-04-07

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war on terror took place in this country
caused by US support of Israel in Yom Kippur War
more professional and educational training directly providing service to human beings
connects millions across world with friends and family
president while American hostages were held in Tehran
caused decrease of popular support of Vietnam war
we invaded this country in 2003 and toppled gov't
expansion of free trade with Mexico, US & Canada
high prices and high unemployment
policy used by Nixon to end Cold War tensions
revolutionized communication, even including video and internet coverage
market bubble burst and recession ensued

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economic practice of deregulation & austerity with increase of incomes for wealthy Americans
bill granting veterans education assistance
reasons for end of Cold War
civil rights group that used violence
best known for her criticism of gender roles
anti-war demonstration where four students were killed
act accused of violating civil liberties in the name of stopping terrorism
social programs

20 Clues: social programs • reasons for end of Cold War • high prices and high unemployment • civil rights group that used violence • war on terror took place in this country • market bubble burst and recession ensued • bill granting veterans education assistance • best known for her criticism of gender roles • policy used by Nixon to end Cold War tensions • ...

government 2022-10-07

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also known as great charter
agreement for prohibiting trade
to approve
not sanctioned by law
colonists could keep in touch while everything went down
first direct tax on colonists
separation of powers between governer and legislature
established the first committee in Boston.
severly limited the kings power

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the money gov collects from taxes
territories to be developed for statehood
set clear limits on what rulers can and cant do
single chamber
laws
passed a series of coercive acts
power of monarch or government was limited
plan to unite the colonies
first example of a plan for self government
people elect delegates to make laws
king in 1760
first president of the united states
political disorder
trade among states
he believed that people should contract among themselves to form gov.
to yield

25 Clues: laws • to yield • to approve • king in 1760 • single chamber • political disorder • trade among states • not sanctioned by law • plan to unite the colonies • also known as great charter • first direct tax on colonists • agreement for prohibiting trade • severly limited the kings power • passed a series of coercive acts • the money gov collects from taxes • people elect delegates to make laws • ...

Democracy - 1 2015-10-14

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a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
a Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party.
bills that are passed by Parliament
to change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament
the person in charge of a meeting
the process of choosing a representative by vote
a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules

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the governent’s plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
the bringing to an end of a Parliament
a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament
a group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
the daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French.
to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
the Cabinet is a group of all Ministers (mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate).

15 Clues: the person in charge of a meeting • bills that are passed by Parliament • the bringing to an end of a Parliament • the process of choosing a representative by vote • a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament • to pick one person from a group of several people by voting • the governent’s plan for how it will collect and spend money each year • ...

Advanced level 2015-10-22

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A doctor can view and _________ this image on a monitor.
Some people ________ viruses to be living.
We don't ________ animals because they can't talk.
A _______ becomes a law when it passes the Parliament.
This campaign is a cry for the __________ of human rights.
Humans have the responsibility to _________ rare species.

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We worked at full __________ to finish it as soon as possible.
The _________ is crushed by the use of the saber.
Children have the __________ fear of the dark.
Our old copy machine works as ___________ as a new one.
A _________ attitude always guarantees success.
He'll _________ her to reveal her true feelings.

12 Clues: Some people ________ viruses to be living. • Children have the __________ fear of the dark. • A _________ attitude always guarantees success. • He'll _________ her to reveal her true feelings. • The _________ is crushed by the use of the saber. • We don't ________ animals because they can't talk. • A _______ becomes a law when it passes the Parliament. • ...

U.S. Government 2022-10-18

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a legislature with two houses
the rights of equality under the law
a proposed law or policy
when Congress specifies the amount of money to be spent by an agency
an absolute government where one person holds the power
a severe economic downturn in America when the stock market crashed
America's first national constitution

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Supreme Court case that ended segregation
document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776; freed colonies from Great Britain
a change to the Constitution
war between the North and the South
the law of the land
rule by the people
the ability of the government to exercise power without resorting to violence
an action by the Supreme Court to uphold a ruling by a lower court
designed to stop one branch of government from gaining too much power
group of department heads that advises the president
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

18 Clues: rule by the people • the law of the land • a proposed law or policy • a change to the Constitution • a legislature with two houses • war between the North and the South • the rights of equality under the law • America's first national constitution • Supreme Court case that ended segregation • the first 10 amendments to the Constitution • ...

Period 8 & 9 Exam 2022-04-07

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war on terror took place in this country
caused by US support of Israel in Yom Kippur War
more professional and educational training directly providing service to human beings
connects millions across world with friends and family
president while American hostages were held in Tehran
caused decrease of popular support of Vietnam war
we invaded this country in 2003 and toppled gov't
expansion of free trade with Mexico, US & Canada
high prices and high unemployment
policy used by Nixon to end Cold War tensions
revolutionized communication, even including video and internet coverage
market bubble burst and recession ensued

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economic practice of deregulation & austerity with increase of incomes for wealthy Americans
bill granting veterans education assistance
reasons for end of Cold War
civil rights group that used violence
best known for her criticism of gender roles
anti-war demonstration where four students were killed
act accused of violating civil liberties in the name of stopping terrorism
social programs

reconstruction 2024-05-17

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Senate has to approve any changes the president wants to make to any government official.
freed slaves
laws passed in the south after the civil war to keep newly freed african americans from having the freedom to equal rights
forgiveness to anyone who pledges loyalty to the union
the separation of colored people from white people.
northern whites who came to the South to help with reconstruction. Some were dishonest people who took advantage of Southerners
the 16th president of the united states.
the 18th president of the united states
wanted to punish the south for the war

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gave african american males the right to vote.
amendment to protect african american rights
southerners who supported the North during the war. They were not trusted by many Southerners.
The majority of white males must pledge loyalty to the union
Provided newly freed slaves and poor whites with Food, clothing, medicine, Schooling, and help finding jobs and land to farm

14 Clues: freed slaves • wanted to punish the south for the war • the 18th president of the united states • the 16th president of the united states. • amendment to protect african american rights • gave african american males the right to vote. • the separation of colored people from white people. • forgiveness to anyone who pledges loyalty to the union • ...

Birmingham Peace Marches 2020-12-03

Birmingham Peace Marches crossword puzzle

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The location of most of the marches after a few weeks
The police chief
The word that 'C' stood for in the name Project C
Reverend Fred's surname (influential civil rights leader already in Birmingham)
The most likely reaction against the protestors
A surprising type of person used in the campaign
One of the methods used against protestors
The system of discrimination the protesters hoped to end in Birmingham
The nickname for Birmingham

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Another place that desegregated as a result
The state where these marches took place
The surname of a key leader involved
The level of government involved in the campaign
Weapons used by the fire department
The youngest protestor
One of the places that desegregated as a result
What took place during negotiations
The month of the protests
US President at the time
One of the ways people found out about the protests
Something worked on by Kennedy's administration as a result of the campaign

21 Clues: The police chief • The youngest protestor • US President at the time • The month of the protests • The nickname for Birmingham • Weapons used by the fire department • What took place during negotiations • The surname of a key leader involved • The state where these marches took place • One of the methods used against protestors • Another place that desegregated as a result • ...

reconstruction 2024-05-17

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Senate has to approve any changes the president wants to make to any government official.
freed slaves
laws passed in the south after the civil war to keep newly freed african americans from having the freedom to equal rights
forgiveness to anyone who pledges loyalty to the union
the separation of colored people from white people.
northern whites who came to the South to help with reconstruction. Some were dishonest people who took advantage of Southerners
the 16th president of the united states.
the 18th president of the united states
wanted to punish the south for the war

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gave african american males the right to vote.
amendment to protect african american rights
southerners who supported the North during the war. They were not trusted by many Southerners.
The majority of white males must pledge loyalty to the union
Provided newly freed slaves and poor whites with Food, clothing, medicine, Schooling, and help finding jobs and land to farm

bill of rights/ costitotion 2023-01-13

bill of rights/ costitotion crossword puzzle

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Large marsupial
Likes to chase mice

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Has a trunk
Flying mammal
Man's best friend

5 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice

law 2018-04-25

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Rights Act An act to protect our people
The team that decide the verdict
The document name before it is made an act
lay personnel
Using previous cases to assist a current case

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a type of solicitor that represents clients in crown court
The main man who wears a wig
Court where cases for under 18's are heard
Rule one of the rules of statutory interpretation
decidendi the rule of law on which a judicial decision is based.

10 Clues: lay personnel • The main man who wears a wig • The team that decide the verdict • Rights Act An act to protect our people • Court where cases for under 18's are heard • The document name before it is made an act • Using previous cases to assist a current case • Rule one of the rules of statutory interpretation • a type of solicitor that represents clients in crown court • ...

Final AP Gov and Econ Project 2023-05-31

Final AP Gov and Econ Project crossword puzzle

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Protection from government abuse which is states in the constitution
A type of inflation cause when the cost of important goods or services rises because there is a higher demand
the materials needed to buy or make your product
Programs that were created to raise the participation of minority groups in certain institutions
An account that the Federal Reserve and central banks have that show the supplies of foreign currency
The interest rate banks receive from the Federal Reserve when in loans banks money
A group of voters that are represented by someone
The power in which the court can hear cases
An analysis of expansionary fiscal policy
The overall total of all financial transactions that occur between two nations residents
This allows people to transfer purchasing power from the present to the future

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When one nation's currency is exchanged with another countries currency
A section in the 14th amendment that has been used to protect civil rights
The exact cost from your own nation's currency to by one unit of another countries currency
The idea that judges can decide cases to their interpretation from the language in the constitution
A rule used by the senate to end or restrict a debate
An account that gives a summary of the trades mainly in current and ready to use products
Rights that protect minority groups that are oppressed
The power that the courts have to decide and infer what the constitution means
Court cases that apply the Bill of Rights to states
The amount of extra income households have left after paying their personal taxes
The party in each house with the second most members
The party in each house with the most members
A lawmaking body made up of two chambers
The amount of output able to be made after the given amount of input

25 Clues: A lawmaking body made up of two chambers • An analysis of expansionary fiscal policy • The power in which the court can hear cases • The party in each house with the most members • the materials needed to buy or make your product • A group of voters that are represented by someone • Court cases that apply the Bill of Rights to states • ...

Banned Books Week Crossword 2024-09-09

Banned Books Week Crossword crossword puzzle

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The ____ Eye by Toni Morrison was in the Top 10 most frequently challenged list.
There were 1,247 attempts to _____ library materials in 2023.
The Color ____ by Alice Walker
The _____ Bill of Rights outlines peoples’ right to intellectual freedom.
____ to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
An attempt to remove or restrict access to library materials.

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The most frequently challenged book of 2023.
This popular children’s book was banned because it discussed magic and witchcraft.
The _____ in the Rye by J.D Salinger
The Hate U ___ by Angie Thomas
Intellectual ______
Last year, most censorship attempts took place at _____ libraries.
The removal of library materials.

13 Clues: Intellectual ______ • The Hate U ___ by Angie Thomas • The Color ____ by Alice Walker • The removal of library materials. • The _____ in the Rye by J.D Salinger • ____ to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson • The most frequently challenged book of 2023. • There were 1,247 attempts to _____ library materials in 2023. • ...

Banned Books Week Crossword 2024-08-28

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The _____ Bill of Rights outlines peoples’ right to intellectual freedom.
The removal of library materials.
The most frequently challenged book of 2023.
The ____ Eye by Toni Morrison was in the Top 10 most frequently challenged list.
There were 1,247 attempts to _____ library materials in 2023.
Intellectual ______

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An attempt to remove or restrict access to library materials.
The _____ in the Rye by J.D Salinger
Potter This popular children’s book was banned because it discussed magic and witchcraft.
The Color ____ by Alice Walker
The Hate U ___ by Angie Thomas
Last year, most censorship attempts took place at _____ libraries.
____ to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

13 Clues: Intellectual ______ • The Color ____ by Alice Walker • The Hate U ___ by Angie Thomas • The removal of library materials. • The _____ in the Rye by J.D Salinger • ____ to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson • The most frequently challenged book of 2023. • An attempt to remove or restrict access to library materials. • ...

Animal Rights and Animal Welfare Laws 2019-02-23

Animal Rights and Animal Welfare Laws crossword puzzle

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What island has a special reservation for the conservation of the North Pacific fur seal & other wildlife
These animals are tamed and kept as pets
Which animal group believes that animals should not be exploited and should have equal rights with humans
In a civil case,a judge may order the person to pay this
This animal protection act keeps shelters from selling found pets to organizations
These animals are used for scientific experiments
This act prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals

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In Texas how many types of laws protect animals from cruelty
This conservation act allots money toward conservation practices
This is the act of making or enacting laws
These animals are raised for slaughter
Which act includes whales, dolphins and seals
The twenty eight hour law addresses transporting animals across what kind of lines
Senate Bill 1724 is also known as this puppy's law
These animals are faced with the threat of extinction
This conservation act imposed an immediate moratorium on importing certain exotic birds
This act is enforced by the animal & plant health inspection service
This act prevents suffering by stunning animals into unconsciousness prior to slaughter
The bald eagle protection act includes which eagle that was hunted & often led to the accidental killing of the bald eagles

19 Clues: These animals are raised for slaughter • These animals are tamed and kept as pets • This is the act of making or enacting laws • Which act includes whales, dolphins and seals • These animals are used for scientific experiments • Senate Bill 1724 is also known as this puppy's law • These animals are faced with the threat of extinction • ...

Rights of Refugees 2019-11-03

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Who is entitled to Human Rights?
This community deals with refugees and asylum seekers and is a non-governmental organisation.
The UNHCR is responsible for ________ refugee applications.
What document governs migrants and immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago?
Asylum seekers and refugees who offend national security and safety are at risk of being __________.
Refugees are entitled to the right to believe in their faith.
The majority of refugees in Trinidad and Tobago.
Refugees have a _______ to the host state to abide by the laws.
Trinidad and Tobago is apart of the 1951 Convention by a process.

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Refugees are entitled to learning opportunities.
The practice of not forcing refugees or asylum seekers to return to a country in which they are liable to be subjected.
The main reason people flee from their countries.
There is an ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
Syrians fled due to _______.
The rights of refugees are mainly anchored in ___________ law.

15 Clues: Syrians fled due to _______. • Who is entitled to Human Rights? • There is an ongoing crisis in Venezuela. • Refugees are entitled to learning opportunities. • The majority of refugees in Trinidad and Tobago. • The main reason people flee from their countries. • The UNHCR is responsible for ________ refugee applications. • ...

Billy of rights 2025-11-17

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Expressing ideas with words, signs, or symbols.
Protection from unreasonable government intrusion.
People who cannot be quartered in homes during peacetime.Press – Newspapers and media with freedom to publish.
What cannot be cruel or unusual.
What police must have a warrant to conduct.
Money paid to ensure someone appears in court; cannot be excessive.
The freedom to practice any belief or none at all.
A legal proceeding to determine guilt or innocence.

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The right to own and carry weapons.
The right to express ideas without government interference.
What you have the right to remain when questioned by police.
The right to ask the government to make changes.
A judge’s order allowing a search.
The lawyer you have the right to have during aAssembly – The right to gather peacefully in groups.
Rights

15 Clues: Rights • What cannot be cruel or unusual. • A judge’s order allowing a search. • The right to own and carry weapons. • What police must have a warrant to conduct. • Expressing ideas with words, signs, or symbols. • The right to ask the government to make changes. • Protection from unreasonable government intrusion. • The freedom to practice any belief or none at all. • ...

1-30-2017 2017-01-30

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having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others
and balances a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
government the governing body of a municipality or county
government the government of an individual state
liberty a person’s ability to be free and independent
powers powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved for) the states and the people
a period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning and reasoning; education was considered the key to understanding and solving society’s problems
rights the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property

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of the governed an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
powers powers not written in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary and proper in order for the federal government to carry out the expressed powers
powers powers not listed in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary for the federal government to function
powers the powers specifically given to the federal government, also known as delegated powers; they may not be used by state governments
contract noun an implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government
of powers the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
powers powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government
Amendment the final amendment in the Bill of Rights, it states: ”The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
government the national level of government; the government of the United States

18 Clues: government the government of an individual state • liberty a person’s ability to be free and independent • government the governing body of a municipality or county • powers powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government • government the national level of government; the government of the United States • ...

The founding of the United States 2022-11-05

The founding of the United States crossword puzzle

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Britain set up thirteen of them along the East Coast of North America during 17th and 18th century
A formal statement or announcement
The head of the United States
A military force from the citizens
Businessmen

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They ruled the colonies together with the British governors
A verb to describe people moved in North America
Protected by the Bill of Rights
An intellectual and philosophical movement in Europe.
A adjective used by the American colonists to describe the act passed by the Britain in 1774

10 Clues: Businessmen • The head of the United States • Protected by the Bill of Rights • A formal statement or announcement • A military force from the citizens • A verb to describe people moved in North America • An intellectual and philosophical movement in Europe. • They ruled the colonies together with the British governors • ...

Constitution Vocab Review 2023-10-09

Constitution Vocab Review crossword puzzle

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trade between two or more states
"Father of the Constitution," Federalist leader, attended the Constitutional Convention
Series of essays by Alexander Hamilton that defended the Constitution and tried to reassure Americans that the states would not be overpowered by the federal government.
an uprising of Massachusetts farmers, led by Daniel Shays, to protest high taxes, heavy debt, and farm foreclosures
increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money
a document signed by King John in 1215, English Bill of Rights
U.S. system of government in which power is distributed between a central government and individual states
a system established by the Constitution that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful
people who supported ratification of the Constitution
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution; ratified in 1791. Purpose was to protect the rights of the people.
a set of basic principles that determines the powers and duties of a government
a document that gave people in Virginia freedom of worship and prohibited tax money from being used to fund churches
the document that created the first central government for the United States in 1777; it was replaced by the Constitution in 1789
an agreement proposed at the Constitutional Convention by Roger Sherman that said a state's population would determine representation in the lower house of the legislature, while each state would have equal representation in the upper house of the legislature
a steep drop in economic activity combined with rising unemployment
an official approval

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the idea that political authority belongs to the people
Official changes, corrections, or additions to the Constitution
the division of the federal government that is made up of the national courts; interprets laws, punishes criminals, and settles disputes between states
a proposal by William Patterson to create a unicameral legislature with equal representation of states rather than representation by population; rejected at the Constitutional Convention
legislation passed by Congress authorizing surveys and the division of public lands in the western region of the country
the division of the government that proposes bills and passes them into laws
voting rights
the plan for government proposed at the Constitutional Convention by Edmund Randolph in which the national government would have supreme power and a legislative branch would have two houses with representation determined by state population
individuals who opposed ratification of the Constitution
lands including present-day Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin; organized by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
an agreement worked out at the Constitutional Convention stating that only three-fifths of the slaves in a state would count when determining its population for representation in the lower house of Congress
Antifederalist whose objections to the Constitution led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 at which delegates from the states wished to improve the Articles of Confederation
the division of the federal government that includes the president and the administrative departments; enforces the nation's laws
Head of Shay's Rebellion; he and several other angry farmers violently protested against taxes and their land being taken; eventually crushed; Shay's Rebellion aided in the creation of constitution.
Taxes on imports or exports

32 Clues: voting rights • an official approval • Taxes on imports or exports • trade between two or more states • people who supported ratification of the Constitution • the idea that political authority belongs to the people • individuals who opposed ratification of the Constitution • a document signed by King John in 1215, English Bill of Rights • ...

Civics Unit 2 2026-03-25

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and balances branches limit each other’s power
Branch interprets the law
sovereignty government power comes from the people
v Wainwright right to attorney in criminal cases
Nation v Georgia defined relationship between tribes and US government
reject a law
v Carr established one person one vote
charge an official with misconduct
of law society and government must follow the law
de Montesquieu separation of powers philosopher
v Board of Education ended school segregation
v Arizona rights must be read to suspects
v Yoder allowed religious exemption from school attendance
Amendment no quartering of soldiers
Scott v Sandford ruled slaves not citizens and Congress cannot ban slavery in territories
Amendment rights not listed are still protected
a government where citizens elect representatives
divides power between the national government and the states
v Wade protected abortion rights under privacy
Amendment freedoms of religion speech press assembly and petition
Branch enforces the law
government the government only has power that has been given to it
v United States limits on free speech during wartime
liberties freedom from unfair government interference
Amendment due process and protection from self incrimination
States v Nixon president not above the law

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Amendment protection from unreasonable search and seizure
v Maryland established implied powers and federal supremacy
Amendment right to bear arms
v Reno limited racial gerrymandering
liberties rights protected from government interference
An introduction
of Rights first ten amendments protecting freedoms
of power three branches with unique roles to prevent absolute power
York Times v United States protected press from prior restraint
v Madison power of judicial review established
change to the Constitution
Amendment right to fair and speedy trial with lawyer
Branch creates the law
v Virginia ended bans on interracial marriage
v Chicago applied 2nd Amendment to states
review power to interpret the Constitution
Senate and House of Representatives
v Ferguson established separate but equal doctrine
of the Governed the government power comes from the people's consent (approval)
v United States upheld Japanese internment during WWII
v Gore decided 2000 election
v Des Moines students have free speech in schools
Amendment powers not given to federal government go to states or people
v Vitale school prayer unconstitutional
Amendment right to jury trial in civil cases
States v Lopez limited Congress under commerce clause
Amendment no cruel or unusual punishment

53 Clues: reject a law • An introduction • Branch creates the law • Branch enforces the law • Branch interprets the law • change to the Constitution • Amendment right to bear arms • v Gore decided 2000 election • charge an official with misconduct • Amendment no quartering of soldiers • Senate and House of Representatives • v Reno limited racial gerrymandering • ...

Revoutionary Characters 2017-06-07

Revoutionary Characters crossword puzzle

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Spent lavishly and patronized everyone
Dominated the Age of Reason
7th ranked President in a recent poll
Aaron Burr was tried in 1807
Franklins friend and New York royal official
Supporters of new Constitution called themselves
Indentured servant who became wealthy and editor in Vermont
Group that celebrated the people against the Crown
Trial challenged common law view of seditious libel
3rd Vice President of the United States
Father of the Bill of Rights
In 1757, Paine ran away to sea for 6 months
Last civilian governor of the colony of Massachusetts

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Life long enemy of Thomas Jefferson
Head of War Department under Washington
18th Century Anglo-American Enlightenment preoccupation
John Adams wrote this in 1787
Believed slavery would eventually doom the United States
Franklins remarkable interview in January 1771
Democratic Revolution Jefferson contributed to
Concerned with Jefferson on bad popular legislation
Would never be properly recognized for role in Revolution

22 Clues: Dominated the Age of Reason • Aaron Burr was tried in 1807 • Father of the Bill of Rights • John Adams wrote this in 1787 • Life long enemy of Thomas Jefferson • 7th ranked President in a recent poll • Spent lavishly and patronized everyone • Head of War Department under Washington • 3rd Vice President of the United States • In 1757, Paine ran away to sea for 6 months • ...

Post War America Crossword Puzzle 2024-02-02

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a company that offers similar products or services in many locations
the decision that racial segregation was unconstitutional
a multi-industry company and is often large
a man putting the organization in front of them
construction of roads connecting in a lot of places
a good marketing strategy
an extension of Roosvelt's New Deal
the American craze over cars

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a set of ideals on a perfect America
an agency enhancing enforcement of civil rights
small communities surrounding cities
a wealthy and economically stable society
a group of southern democrats
a loss of individuality
the guy who made the polio vaccine
a doctor that identified the needs of a child
the republican candidate
a bill that paid tuition, gave out loans, and guaranteed unemployment benefits to veterans
the popular republic candidate better known as "Ike"
Eisenhower's running mate, California Senator
the sudden eruption of baby births
buying material and goods
the first suburb

23 Clues: the first suburb • a loss of individuality • the republican candidate • buying material and goods • a good marketing strategy • the American craze over cars • a group of southern democrats • the guy who made the polio vaccine • the sudden eruption of baby births • an extension of Roosvelt's New Deal • a set of ideals on a perfect America • small communities surrounding cities • ...

Post War American Ruby Robinson 2024-02-02

Post War American Ruby Robinson crossword puzzle

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Had a campaign called "I like Ike"
An agency monitoring civil rights enforcements
Purposely designing items to break easily
First large suburb area
Encourages consumption of goods
American love of cars
Homes outside of the city
A company that offers similar products in lots of locations
Extension on Roosevelt's New deal
Where men and women has strict gender roles
A period of time where many babies where born

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American pediatrician and political activist
"Conservative when it comes to money, and liberal when it comes to human beings"
Someone who put corporation ahead of themself
Bill to help ease veterans' return to civil life
The building of highways throughout the nation
Rapid increase in production of consumer goods
A major corporation will smaller companies
New York governor
Segregation of public schools
Doctor who developed a vaccine for polio
Eisenhower's running mate and California senator
Centered on nuclear families living in suburban homes
A group of southern democrats

24 Clues: New York governor • American love of cars • First large suburb area • Homes outside of the city • Segregation of public schools • A group of southern democrats • Encourages consumption of goods • Extension on Roosevelt's New deal • Had a campaign called "I like Ike" • Doctor who developed a vaccine for polio • Purposely designing items to break easily • ...

Law Related Crossword 2021-09-26

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A person who can be hired to influence the government.
A bill cannot become a law without this, the Governor General does fulfils this in representation of the monarch.
The decision making branch made up of the Prime Minister, Governor General, and the cabinet.
The supreme law that outlines how the government must be run.
A portion of a criminal sentence that is served out of prison in society with regulations.
Many laws that define Canadians’ rights and freedoms.
Courts that work on the provincial level.
Law that comes from a judges past rulings.
A private meeting held by parties to discuss thoughts and opinions on bills.
Occurs in the House of Commons when party members are allowed to express themselves without the pressure to vote the same as their party.
A group of people with a set goal that want to influence public policy
Representative for the crown in the Canadian Government.
A code that defines criminal offences.
This law deals with disputes between a plaintiff and a defendant, such as lawsuits.
Like the House of Commons except members are appointed by the Prime Minister.
A bill introduced by an independent member.

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Allows the government to temporarily disobey certain portions of the charter
A branch of government that deals with the interpretation of law.
Laws that are specific to only a city or area.
The highest court of Canada.
A group of people called ministers along with the Prime Minister that make decisions for the executive branch.
An approach on justice that allows victims and offenders and other people affected by the crime to communicate the affect a crime had on them and address needs.
A rule or regulation put in place by the government and enforced by police.
A law before it is signed by the Governor General.
A place where elected party candidates hold seats and participate in government decisions
The highest court of BC.
A branch of government that makes laws
A law that made French the only official language in the provincial government of Quebec.

28 Clues: The highest court of BC. • The highest court of Canada. • A branch of government that makes laws • A code that defines criminal offences. • Courts that work on the provincial level. • Law that comes from a judges past rulings. • A bill introduced by an independent member. • Laws that are specific to only a city or area. • A law before it is signed by the Governor General. • ...

Bills of Rights 2023-01-17

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The right of _______ of speech,religion,ect
____ trails In civil cases
The leader o the U.S.
most powerful court in judicial dept
limitations on bail and ________
Law of the country
the 10 amendments that give people rights
the right of being ______ in a crime

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power kept by the states or the _______
high crime described in article 3
rights for people on trial for ______
right to decline of ___________ soldiers
kept by the people
The right to____ ____
_____ of representatives

15 Clues: kept by the people • Law of the country • The leader o the U.S. • The right to____ ____ • _____ of representatives • ____ trails In civil cases • limitations on bail and ________ • high crime described in article 3 • most powerful court in judicial dept • the right of being ______ in a crime • rights for people on trial for ______ • power kept by the states or the _______ • ...

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY - RYAN HENDRIKS - GROUP 4 2024-07-23

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY - RYAN HENDRIKS - GROUP 4 crossword puzzle

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All Adults wishing to become members must undergo appropriate ___________________ by completing in full the application form for adult membership.
What is the Timeline in hours when to prepare a written report on Suspicion or Claim of Abuse of a Youth Member.
SSA also subscribes to the South African __________ concerning children, being The Children’s Act and all its Amendments.
Who said "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"?
This is one of 3 structures a person may report child abuse to under the Children's Act.
Excessive shouting or swearing at or in front of children, threats, attacks on a child’s self-esteem, teasing, insults or racial taunts constitutes _______ abuse.
It is the responsibility of adults to ensure that they recognise the position of _________ in which they have been placed.
In accordance with The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 all people working with children need to be ________ against the National Child Protection Register.
SSA treats ________ as a separate form of abuse and considers this to be between peers, so between members under the age of 18 years old.
The person the child discloses to must NOT ________ - must REFER.
SSA National Office will produce ________ cards as part of the retail section which gives the rights and responsibilities of the child.

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SSA National Office will produce ________ cards as part of the retail section which gives guidelines to adults to prevent opportunities for abuse or allegations of abuse.
SSA encourages its members to report abuse to __________, which specialises in dealing with children in distress.
The aims of the SSA Child Protection Policy are to provide clear _________ to follow in the event of an accusation or suspicion of abuse.
When writing a report, use the child's own _______ as far as possible.
Child protection _________ should be provided to all adult leaders with SSA.
Child __________ is the responsibility of each and every leader, adult and in effect of every individual member.
SSA is committed to ___________ the rights, wishes and feelings of the young people with whom it is working.
Adult members need to receive the adequate __________ to comprehend their roles, boundaries and take their child protection responsibilities seriously.
The Children’s Act includes the ________ of all children in our country as stated in the Bill of Rights in South Africa’s Constitution.

20 Clues: The person the child discloses to must NOT ________ - must REFER. • When writing a report, use the child's own _______ as far as possible. • Child protection _________ should be provided to all adult leaders with SSA. • This is one of 3 structures a person may report child abuse to under the Children's Act. • ...

Semester One Review 2016-01-05

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Father of the Navy, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
British reaction to the Boston Tea Party
A special group of voters selected by their state's voters to vote for the president and vice president
Commander of the Continental Army during the Revolution
People elect their political representatives
The first representative government in the colonies
The turning point of the Revolution
A tradition that others follow, typically in the presidency
Rich soil, mild winters, large farms, logging, fishing, shipbuilding, New York and Philadelphia
Established a bicameral legislature
Power is held by the people and exercised through the efforts of representatives elected by those people
5,000 men owning 60 acres each; total population of 60,000; established self-government
wrote the Declaration of Independence
A pamphlet aimed at persuading colonists to support the fight for independence
Group of colonists who wanted to break away from the king of England
1st battles of the Revolution
Representation should be based on population
Our first attempt at government, was too weak and didn't allow the central govnermnent enough power
Led by Madison and Hamilton, and wanted a strong central government
Two house law making body
Independence recognized, boundaries extended to Canada, Mississippi River, and Florida
Father of the Constitution
Basic liberties and rights for all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
Power is divided between the national and state governments
Guaranteed individual rights for the people
rich soil, warm climate, raw materials, plantations, slaves, Savannah and Charleston
Ended the Revolution with Cornwallis surrendering

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led by the Supreme Court Justices and they interpret laws
An agreement that established the idea of self-government and majority rule
Led by Congress and they make laws
Led by Jefferson and Henry, wanted a Bill of Rights and limited Executive branch
subsistence farming, poor soil, clod climate, forest, raw, materials, logging, fishing, shipbuilding, Boston
to settle in a new land for a country
People are the source of the government's power
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities
Represented British soldiers after the Boston Massacre because he felt everyone deserved a fair trial
First written constitution in the colonies
A trade route that went from the West Indies, Western Africa and the Americas
Colonists were forbidden to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains
Led by the president and they enforce laws
required that all legal documents have an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid
System in which a nation increases its wealth by obtaining raw materials from its colonies
Equal representation for the states
Natural rights guaranteed to people, as a result of being human, instead of by the law
significant because this represented the establishment of self-government in the colonies; Signed the Mayflower Compact; 1620
Harsh winter in Pennsylvania where Washington trained his troops
wrote Common Sense
The purpose was to encourage the ratification of the Constitution
Motto was "Give me liberty, or give me death"
Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
formal plan of government
Protest led by the Sons of Liberty opposing the Tea Act
a change to an official document
Group of colonists who were loyal to the king of England
Angry farmers shut down the courts, and set in motion revising the AOC
Significant because it became a profitable venture producing tobacco and using enslaved Africans; 1607

56 Clues: wrote Common Sense • formal plan of government • Two house law making body • Father of the Constitution • 1st battles of the Revolution • a change to an official document • Led by Congress and they make laws • The turning point of the Revolution • Equal representation for the states • Established a bicameral legislature • to settle in a new land for a country • ...

crossword 2023-01-11

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court the highest tribunal in the state
a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group
courts review the procedures and the decisions in the trial court to make sure that the proceedings were fair and that the proper law was applied correctly
Governor serves as President of Georgia's Senate
of powers an act of vesting the legislative executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
of the house the presiding member of the house of representatives
of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
having the power to put plans actions or laws into effect
having the power to make laws

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and balances counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or group
assembly the highest governing body in a religious denomination
a minor wrong doing
a crime involving violence
of by or appropriate to a court or judge
election a regular election of candidates for office as opposed to a primary election
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
a preliminary or preparatory statement an introduction
freedoms that are protected by Georgia law
courts- a court of law where cases are tried in the first place as opposed to an appeals court

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

The American Revolution 2023-08-15

The American Revolution crossword puzzle

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A system of government- government for the people by the people.
the treaty of _____________ which made Great Britain recognise the USA as an independent nation
the place were the revolutionary battles started.
one country that came to the USA to assist them during the wars.
The country that colonised the US
one of the Main contributors to the USA's economic success.
a feeling of pride for one's country.

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principal writer of the Declaration of Independence.
one of the main reasons for the revolutionary war
The first president of the USA.
established by the Bill of Rights
the system of government used in the USA.
each person having the same status in society.
second president of the USA
one of the 13 colonies
one of the 13 colonies where many battles were held.

16 Clues: one of the 13 colonies • second president of the USA • The first president of the USA. • established by the Bill of Rights • The country that colonised the US • a feeling of pride for one's country. • the system of government used in the USA. • each person having the same status in society. • one of the main reasons for the revolutionary war • ...

How Laws Are Made-U.S. Government #2 2020-12-09

How Laws Are Made-U.S. Government #2 crossword puzzle

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If the bill begins in the House, it will first go to whom for approval?
The Senate/House can choose to do this to the President's veto by taking another vote.
In order to override the veto, the bill must now pass both the Senate and House by how much?
If a bill passes, it will be sent to whom?
If Congress is not in session it will be considered vetoed is known as...
To prevent a vote on a bill, a Senator will extend the debate by giving a long speech known as a..

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If this they agree to pass the bill, it will then move on to the main chamber of the House or Senate for approval.
Before passing the bill, the committee may decide to make what?
They come from outside of Congress to give testimony and to debate the pros & cons of the bills.
The president can decide to NOT sign the bill, which is called what?
After representatives discuss and debate on the bill, members will do what next?
Will discuss & debate the bill.
The # of days the President has to sign a bill into law.

13 Clues: Will discuss & debate the bill. • If a bill passes, it will be sent to whom? • The # of days the President has to sign a bill into law. • Before passing the bill, the committee may decide to make what? • The president can decide to NOT sign the bill, which is called what? • If the bill begins in the House, it will first go to whom for approval? • ...

USA CROSSWORD 2024-09-20

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Key author of the Federalist Papers advocating for the Constitution
Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
What the Declaration of Independence declared from Britain
Branch of government responsible for making laws
Crime of betraying one's country, mentioned in the Constitution
Branch of government headed by the President
of Rights First ten amendments to the Constitution

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Type of truth described in the Declaration
The supreme law of the United States
of Happiness Another right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence
A key concept in both the Declaration and the Constitution
The system dividing power between national and state governments

12 Clues: The supreme law of the United States • Type of truth described in the Declaration • Branch of government headed by the President • Branch of government responsible for making laws • of Rights First ten amendments to the Constitution • Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws • What the Declaration of Independence declared from Britain • ...

Constitution Day 2015-09-17

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How many branches are there in the United States government?
In which month do we vote for the president of the United States?
The 50th state added to our Union was ___.
The president is part of the ___ branch of our government.
Article ___ states that the Constitution shall be the supreme law of the land.
The Declaration of ___ was a proclamation of the former American colonies that they were now and henceforth free states.
The ___ is the supreme law of the United States.
The ___ nominates Supreme Court justices.
Where does freedom of speech come from (three words)?
Article ___ of the Constitution tells how the Legislative Branch of government should work.
What is the head executive of a city government called?
The natural rights of all men, defined by John Locke as life, liberty, and property that can only be taken away by God are called ___ rights.
One of the purposes of the United Nations is to allow countries to discuss and try to ___ world problems.
The number of electors in the Electoral ___ is determined by the number of representatives each state (including Washington, D.C.) has in the House and Senate.
What is the head executive of a state government called?
The name given to the clash between British soldiers and Bostonians was the “Boston ___” – several colonists were killed.
Patrick ___ said, “Give me liberty or give me death”.

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The right to ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
A Boston patriot, Paul ___ rode to warn Lexington and Concord that the British were marching their way.
Article ___ sets forth the ways to amend the Constitution.
The Declaration of ___ was a proclamation of the former American colonies that they were now and henceforth free states.
The right to freedom of ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
An ___ power is one that is not really stated directly in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution (called the necessary and proper clause of the Elastic Clause).
On Independence Day, we celebrate independence from ___.
This British act levied an internal tax on various documents and articles in the American colonies.
George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the ___ Army.
Colonists who remained loyal to the King of England during the American Revolution.
The ___ Plan proposed a new, strong central government with three branches – with Legislative seats by population.
The Constitution was signed on September ___, 1778.
Emphasizes cooperation between major political parties.
The right to a trial by a ___ in most cases is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
The technique used in the United States Senate to delay proceedings and prevent a vote on a controversial issue.
Congress is called the ___ branch of our government.
The Constitution of the United States can be ___.
The division of power between the national government (delegated power) and the state governments (reserved power).
The British Coercive Acts closed Boston ___ to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
The basic belief of the Declaration of Independence is that all men are created ___.
The ___ Clause: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, allows Congress to do what is “necessary and proper”.
A ___ legislature refers to a two-house legislature.
The ___ Continental Congress called for peace, made preparations of war, and declared independence.
In which month is the new president inaugurated?
Who must approve nominated Supreme Court Justices?
The United States ___ is the place where Congress meets.

44 Clues: The ___ nominates Supreme Court justices. • The 50th state added to our Union was ___. • How many Supreme Court Justices are there? • The ___ is the supreme law of the United States. • In which month is the new president inaugurated? • The Constitution of the United States can be ___. • Who must approve nominated Supreme Court Justices? • ...

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary 2019-02-19

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home.
A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary.
Residents have the opportunity for discussion about facility policies, decisions and residents get a voice in facility operations.
A feeling of injustice or resentment.

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A device that alerts healthcare workers when a resident is trying to get up and is at risk for falling.
A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others.
Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights.

7 Clues: A feeling of injustice or resentment. • A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others. • A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary. • Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights. • Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home. • ...

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary 2019-02-19

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A feeling of injustice or resentment.
Residents have the opportunity for discussion about facility policies, decisions and residents get a voice in facility operations.
A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary.
A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others.

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A device that alerts healthcare workers when a resident is trying to get up and is at risk for falling.
Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights.
Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home.

Civl Rights Movement 2024-05-08

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African-American revolutionary organization formed in 1966
Led NAACP; first Black Supreme Court Justice
Civil rights activists who fought for voting rights in Mississippi; Founded Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
1964 voter registration drive aimed at increasing the number of registered black voters in Mississippi
Outlawed segregation in public places; ended Jim Crow
Revolutionary movement that emphasized racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of political and cultural institutions; believed in self defense
Groups of white and African American civil rights activists who participated in integrated bus trips through the south
Civil rights activist who used peaceful protest during the Civil Rights Movement
Mass protest where 250,000 people gather at the Lincoln Memorial to demand an end to segregation, fair wages and economic justice, voting rights, education, and long overdue civil rights protections; MLK gave “I have a Dream” Speech
13-month mass protest that ended with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses is unconstitutional.
a form of protest in which demonstrators occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met

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Founded in 1960 to channel student participation in the Civil Rights Movement
Interracial American organization established to improve race relations and end discriminatory policies through direct action
Fought for civil rights through the courts
Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a public bus; started Montgomery Bus Boycott
Civil rights organization led by King to protest discrimination and segregation in the U.S. using nonviolent methods
Civil Rights activists that led the black nationalism movement; part of the Nation of Islam
Prohibited discrimination in voting; outlawed literacy tests
School segregation is unconstitutional; overturned Plessy v Ferguson
Integrated the University of Mississippi
Civil Rights activists that originated the Black Power slogan; part of SNCC; Helped found the Black Panther Party
Desegregated the military; President Truman 1948
protesters attempting to march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery were met with violent resistance by state and local authorities; Focused on voting rights; helped lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Civil rights activists in Mississippi whose murder received national attention and made him a martyr

Government 2 2015-10-13

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The person in charge of a meeting.
Of two chambers, or rooms
A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
Where Senators meet to discuss business.
The specific geographic are in Canada that a MP represents in the House of Commons.
The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament.
A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.

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A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
The set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation.
The Parliament Buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and Senate Chambers are in the Centre Block.
A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party.
A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern.
Group of all Ministers. Makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies, etc.
A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons.
A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
To change or improve something
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.

20 Clues: Of two chambers, or rooms • To change or improve something • The person in charge of a meeting. • Where Senators meet to discuss business. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern. • ...

Xavier Lutton's Crossword puzzle 2022-08-12

Xavier Lutton's Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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A system in which electors are required by law to vote in both state and federal elections. In Australia, if eligible voters don't vote they be fined.
Written law in the form of a bill that has been passed through all stages by parliament, has received the monarch's approval (through the Governor General).
An organisation that represents a group of people with similar political political ideas. In Australia, our two main parties consist of Labour (currently in government) and the Coalition (Liberals and National parties combined).
A person who holds who holds citizenship of a country.
The concept that people and society should behave in a way that is fair, equal and balanced for all.

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Refers to the authority that sets rules for a society. Types of government include dictatorship and democracies.
Refers to the preservation of a different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, such as a state or nation.
A proposed law.
The rights that come from being human. That is, the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty; freedom of thought and expression; and equality before the law.
A vote decided by the people to make changes to the constitution.
A form of government in which the supreme authority is actually or nominally ruled by monarch, such as a king or a queen.

11 Clues: A proposed law. • A person who holds who holds citizenship of a country. • A vote decided by the people to make changes to the constitution. • The concept that people and society should behave in a way that is fair, equal and balanced for all. • Refers to the authority that sets rules for a society. Types of government include dictatorship and democracies. • ...

North American Ducks 2022-05-25

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Brown-headed duck with long tail feathers
Resembles a darker female mallard; two words
Speckled brown duck with white wing feathers
Green and white duck with yellow eyes
Has a half-moon on its face and blue wing feathers; three words
Rusty-brown duck of the west with blue wing feathers; two words
Diving duck with a dark head and striped bill; three words
Brightly-colored tree-nesting duck; two words
Duck with a green head and bright blue bill

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Small puddle duck with a red and green head; three words
Diving duck with a long black bill, red head, and white body
Diving duck with a long thin bill for catching fish; two words
Duck with a red head and blue bill
Duck with a green head and large bill
Rust-colored duck with stiff tail feathers; two words
Small diving duck with a bulbous black and white head
Also known as a baldpate
Large sea duck known for its thick downy feathers
Common duck with a green head and curled tail feathers

19 Clues: Also known as a baldpate • Duck with a red head and blue bill • Duck with a green head and large bill • Green and white duck with yellow eyes • Brown-headed duck with long tail feathers • Duck with a green head and bright blue bill • Resembles a darker female mallard; two words • Speckled brown duck with white wing feathers • Brightly-colored tree-nesting duck; two words • ...

Politics 2022-09-13

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Outgoing BC Premier ____ Horgan
N In NDP
How Many Councillors Represent St. Albert
French President
How Many Councillors Represent Edmonton
20th PM Of Canada (Liberal)
8th PM Of Canada ($10 Bill)
Alberta NDP Leader
U In UCP
35th US President
Former German Chancellor
40th US President
18th US President ($50 Bill)

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UK PM From 1940-1945, 1951-1955
Cable News & Political Channel
Canadian Conservative Party Leader ____ Poilievre
Mayor Of Edmonton
Saskatchewan Premier
7th PM Of Canada ($5 Bill)
Ontario Premier
23rd And Current PM Of Canada
44th US President
170 Seats Are Needed For A _____ In Canada
Duke Of Cambridge
Where Charles III Is King
Court Of ____ Bench

26 Clues: N In NDP • U In UCP • Ontario Premier • French President • Mayor Of Edmonton • 44th US President • Duke Of Cambridge • 35th US President • 40th US President • Alberta NDP Leader • Court Of ____ Bench • Saskatchewan Premier • Former German Chancellor • Where Charles III Is King • 7th PM Of Canada ($5 Bill) • 20th PM Of Canada (Liberal) • 8th PM Of Canada ($10 Bill) • 18th US President ($50 Bill) • ...

from 1775 to 1812 2023-04-28

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1 where the amendments
5 interprets or decides what laws mean
2 whats on the bill of rights
10 finally the war is end wheres the treaty
7 it maders what the president want

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8 who lives in the white house
6 what war started in 1775
4 what starts with a c and ends with a s and establishes taxes
3 what makes things even of the braches
9 when eggs is is 200 dollers

10 Clues: 1 where the amendments • 6 what war started in 1775 • 9 when eggs is is 200 dollers • 2 whats on the bill of rights • 8 who lives in the white house • 7 it maders what the president want • 5 interprets or decides what laws mean • 3 what makes things even of the braches • 10 finally the war is end wheres the treaty • ...

AP Gov Unit 3 Facts and Terms 2026-01-08

AP Gov Unit 3 Facts and Terms crossword puzzle

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Ended poll taxes in federal elections
Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used
Bargain to plead guilty for a lesser sentence
Implied right to a personal CivilLiberties Constitutional & legal protections against government action
Policies protecting people from discrimination
Constitutional & legal protections against government action
Part of the 14th amendment that persons can't be deprived of life, liberty and property
Forbids U.S. government from establishing a religion
First time the court declared any law unconstitutional on the basis of gender discrimination
Government action that prevents material from being published
Granted women the right to vote
False written statements that harm reputation
Limited share or amount of something
rights act of 1965 Protected voting from racial discrimination
Communication in the form of advertising
Voting rights cannot be denied by race
Programs to increase opportunities for minorities
Testifying against oneself
Prohibited by the 8th amendment
Law protecting people with disabilities
Fee charged to vote in some states
Amendment that protects freedom of religion, speech, petition, press and of assembly

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Grants citizenship and equal protection to all persons born in the U.S.
Nationalized the Bill of Rights
Upheld internment of Americans of Japanese descent during WW II
First ten amendments to the U.S. constitution
Upheld separate but equal
Law making racial discrimination in public accommodations illegal
Supreme court decision holding that freedoms of press and speech protected by the 14th amendment
The legal right to vote
Requires equal treatment under the law
Case denying citizenship to enslaved people
Protects practicing of religion
Category of unprotected speech
Proposed amendment for gender equality
Unwelcome sexual advances
Abolished slavery
Ended segregation in public schools
Equal pay for jobs requiring similar skills
Nonverbal expression protected as speech

40 Clues: Abolished slavery • The legal right to vote • Upheld separate but equal • Unwelcome sexual advances • Testifying against oneself • Category of unprotected speech • Nationalized the Bill of Rights • Protects practicing of religion • Granted women the right to vote • Prohibited by the 8th amendment • Fee charged to vote in some states • Ended segregation in public schools • ...

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary 2019-02-19

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A feeling of injustice or resentment.
Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights.
A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary.
Residents have the opportunity for discussion about facility policies, decisions and residents get a voice in facility operations.

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A device that alerts healthcare workers when a resident is trying to get up and is at risk for falling.
A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others.
Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home.

Resident´s Rights 1.03 Vocabulary 2019-02-19

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Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home.
Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights.
A device that alerts healthcare workers when the resident is trying to get up and is at risk for falling.

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A feeling of injustice or resentment.
A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary.
A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others.
Residents have the opportunity for discussion about facility policies, decisions and residents get a voice in facility operations.

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary 2019-02-19

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Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights.
A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary.
A feeling of injustice or resentment.

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Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home.
A device that alerts healthcare workers when a resident is trying to get up and is at risk for falling.
A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others.
Residents have the opportunity for discussion about facility policies, decisions and residents get a voice in facility operations.

End of Life Care 2026-03-09

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Support workers meet physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual ____.
The process leading toward death.
Age and _____ influence attitudes toward death.
Dying persons are protected by a “Bill of ____.”
Blotchy skin appearance as circulation decreases.

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One of the last senses lost—always assume they have this.
Beliefs and rituals around death differ based on this.
Framework for compassionate care of dying clients.
The end of life may be sudden or expected.
This sense blurs and eventually fails near death.

10 Clues: The process leading toward death. • The end of life may be sudden or expected. • Age and _____ influence attitudes toward death. • Dying persons are protected by a “Bill of ____.” • This sense blurs and eventually fails near death. • Blotchy skin appearance as circulation decreases. • Framework for compassionate care of dying clients. • ...

American Independence Crossword puzzle 2022-11-21

American Independence Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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This refers to a group of people (or plants) who are native to a particular area.
This was the second english colony in north america.
this is a well researched explanation of some aspect of the natural world. Not a guess
A plan to place the british North american colonies under one centralized government.
The act of exploring a land you've never seen/learned about
to unite or form a connection
the total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed.
this was the first permanent english settlement in america.
The first president.
The first ten amendments to the us constitution that gave the people certain rights.
A drawing conveying commentary with politics.
a member of the indigenous people.

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one of the first political cartoons made by Benjamin Franklin
freedom of control over your life
a place where people settled
officially ended the franco-british conflicts of the seven year's war.
refers to a war between a large alliance of Native american nations and the british in Ohio country/Great lakes region. This was the first large alliance between Native Americans.
These were english settlers who fled to the americas on the mayflower seeking religious freedom.
A trial that made it's way to the Bill of Rights
This means to move from one place to another
One of the founding fathers and an inventor in the 18th century

21 Clues: The first president. • a place where people settled • to unite or form a connection • freedom of control over your life • a member of the indigenous people. • This means to move from one place to another • A drawing conveying commentary with politics. • A trial that made it's way to the Bill of Rights • This was the second english colony in north america. • ...

Bill Gates 2022-04-11

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The main program that controls the way a computer works.
What Bill Gates worked on after he retired.
A set of instructions for a computer.
A small computer that uses a processor contained on a single chip.
The city that Bill Gates grew up in.
The college that Bill Gates dropped out of.
Bill Gates' wife.

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Complete control of a service or goods.
A program that uses graphic icons to make a computer easier to use.
The company that Bill Gates started.
Someone who owns billions of dollars.
The programs that tell a computer what to do.
The subject that Bill Gates was best at in school.

13 Clues: Bill Gates' wife. • The company that Bill Gates started. • The city that Bill Gates grew up in. • Someone who owns billions of dollars. • A set of instructions for a computer. • Complete control of a service or goods. • What Bill Gates worked on after he retired. • The college that Bill Gates dropped out of. • The programs that tell a computer what to do. • ...

Civics Unit 2 Vocabulary 2025-02-06

Civics Unit 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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of Independence / A foundational document asserting "unalienable rights" like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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/ A system where power is divided between national and state governments
Sense / A pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for American independence
Bill of Rights / A document limiting the English monarch's power, influencing the American Bill of Rights

4 Clues: Sense / A pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for American independence • / A system where power is divided between national and state governments • Bill of Rights / A document limiting the English monarch's power, influencing the American Bill of Rights • ...

Civics Review 2023-11-17

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This branch of government interprets the laws and includes judges
This number amendment abolished slavery
How many articles of the Constitution are there?
The intro to our Constitution.
The number of justices (judges) on the Supreme Court.
This is how long justices are in power on the Supreme Court.

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The last name of the first President of the United States.
Amendment #1 includes freedom of ______________
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
The Supreme Court building has this type of sport court inside.
This branch of gov. includes the President.
This branch of gov. makes the laws. It includes Congress.

12 Clues: The intro to our Constitution. • This number amendment abolished slavery • This branch of gov. includes the President. • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • Amendment #1 includes freedom of ______________ • How many articles of the Constitution are there? • The number of justices (judges) on the Supreme Court. • ...

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 • ...

50's 2018-05-21

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National Aeronautic and Space Administration - a US government agency in charge of the space program
A small residential community surrounding a city
A widely popular rock musician during the 50's
African American clergyman Who advocated social change through nonviolent means
a period of general fear of communists
United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure
music that grew out of rhythm and blues and that became popular in the 1950s
war between the US and Soviet Union
Supreme court case which led to the eventual desegregation of schools in 1954
a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1964) eliminated the poll tax as a prerequisite to vote in national elections
highways
Sang "I Fall To Pieces"

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technique taught by the U.S. government to civilians to be performed in the case of a nuclear attack
thought of these to speed up traffic
a paid form of communication sent out by a business about a product or service
First artificial Earth satellite, it led to the creation of NASA and the space race
refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery and triggered the national civil rights movement
Developed the polio vaccine
a person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s
acting according to certain accepted standards
an economic system in which the central government directs all major economic decisions
civil rights leaders organized a massive rally in Washington to urge passage of President Kennedy's civil rights bill. The high point came when MLK Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial
The population explosion during the decades following World War Two

26 Clues: highways • Sang "I Fall To Pieces" • Developed the polio vaccine • war between the US and Soviet Union • thought of these to speed up traffic • a period of general fear of communists • a United States youth subculture of the 1950s • A widely popular rock musician during the 50's • acting according to certain accepted standards • ...

Jazmyn - Government Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-10

Jazmyn - Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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the head of the executive branch of the general assembly
the highest form of court in the judicial branch
the executive branch but on a state level
the section of the constitution that explains the branches of government and responsibilities
a specific department in the executive branch that works on a certain topic
wisdom,justice and moderation
lists the rights of all citizens of the United States
governor's right hand man
when a government official gets voted off

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the beginning paragraph of the constitution that gives the reason of its existence
a way to make sure that the branches don't become too powerful
the changes made to the constitution
the ability for branches to limit the other branches' powers
interprets the laws
when the bill does not get approved
cases between people with a disagreement
makes the laws
enforces the laws
the number of articles in the U.S. constitution
cases with people that harmed society

20 Clues: makes the laws • enforces the laws • interprets the laws • governor's right hand man • wisdom,justice and moderation • when the bill does not get approved • the changes made to the constitution • cases with people that harmed society • cases between people with a disagreement • the executive branch but on a state level • when a government official gets voted off • ...

History Crossword 2012-09-30

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an English philosopher and physician
expansion across america
a historical Supreme Court case
Attracted people to California in hopes of finding gold
European nations can not settle on united states land or it could lead to war
This gave america its freedom
A abolitionist, author, editor, and diplomat
the south states _______d from the union
wanted a stronger U.S. federal government
loyalty to a section of a country
church membership rose sharply during this movement
a political party whose leader was john Adams
this revolution increased the use of technology in life
this branch has the power to veto laws
branch of the government that makes the laws

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name of the forced movement of Native American people
war between the United States of America and Mexico
this led to the expansion of american by buying Missouri land
lets other government branches share power between each other
the path that Harriet Tubman took to get slaves to freedom
this act removed Indians from their homelands in the south
branch of the government that holds within it the supreme court
loyalty to a whole country
women's rights convention held in Seneca falls
movement anti-slavery movement
ratified in 1791

26 Clues: ratified in 1791 • expansion across america • loyalty to a whole country • This gave america its freedom • a historical Supreme Court case • loyalty to a section of a country • an English philosopher and physician • this branch has the power to veto laws • movement anti-slavery movement • the south states _______d from the union • ...

U.S. History 2015-03-29

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Machines / organised group that controlled the activities of political parties
/ stronger nation extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations
Stick Diplomacy / Roosevelt policy with intimidated countries without having to harm them
Bonds / debt securities increased by a gov. to fiance military operation and their expansion in time of war
Bill Of Rights / laws that provided financial and educational benefits for WWII veterans
Act / laws enchanted in 1935-1936 to prevent U.S. sales and loans to nation at war
Of Nations / organization an association of nations established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace
Act / law passed to allow U.S to ship arms and supplies to other nations without immediate payment
Crow Laws / separation of whites and blacks i public and private places
Exclusion Act / prohibited all Chinese except student teachers, merchants, tourist, and gov. officials
Act / offered 160 acres to head of household or any free citizen
/ movement of people seeking to restore trust in farmers and laborers
Plan / plan used to subdue enemy supplies and reinforcements

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/ the development of organised forces and leader diplomacy
Rights Act Of 1964 / law that banned discrimination
Service Act / men registered with the gov. in order to be selected randomly
Plan / an arrangement of payment of purchase over time
Antitrust Act / legal free trust to trade between states or countries
and Sedition / imposed harm to anyone interfering with or speaking against U.S.
Plan / act intended to "Americanize"

20 Clues: Plan / act intended to "Americanize" • Rights Act Of 1964 / law that banned discrimination • Plan / an arrangement of payment of purchase over time • / the development of organised forces and leader diplomacy • Plan / plan used to subdue enemy supplies and reinforcements • Act / offered 160 acres to head of household or any free citizen • ...

The U. S. Constitution 2024-09-17

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the right ot vote
generations
Branch, checks that the laws are not unconstitutional
persons elected to do government for the people
os rights, the first 10 amendments
the people rule
Madison, Father of the Constitution
date the Constitution was ratified
of the Land, the Constitution is the

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Branch, enforces the law, headed by the President
of powers, each branch having only certain powers to make sure no one becomes too powerful
branch, writes the laws,
document, because it can be changed to meet the needs of the futu
compromise, decision to include both the New Jersey and the Virignia Plan for representation
and balances, the system by which each brach control the actions of the other branches
2 per state are elected
the introductory paragraph in the Constitution
having two groups who make governmentcongress, the group of people elected to make our laws

18 Clues: generations • the people rule • the right ot vote • 2 per state are elected • branch, writes the laws, • os rights, the first 10 amendments • date the Constitution was ratified • of the Land, the Constitution is the • Madison, Father of the Constitution • the introductory paragraph in the Constitution • persons elected to do government for the people • ...

Capitalism: a Love Story Crossword Puzzle 2024-01-10

Capitalism: a Love Story Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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When one passes away, certain companies receive what is called
If you own a home, you are sitting on a
Corporate America and ________ were almost in complete control
What Obama was trying to implement
Filmmaker of Capitalism: a Love Story
Was rebuilt after World War ll by Roosevelt adminstration
Treasurer, Don Regan enact the _______ the rich wanted
A euphenism for how little pilots were paid and how overworked they are
2008 economic downfall
epidemic of ______ by the banks

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Bank Robbers of America
GM
When Michael was growing up, the rich had to pay a top tax rate of
Proposal of 2nd Bill of Rights
Capitalism is a system of
Too many of us now tend to worship
Michael went to New York Stock Exchange to get answers about...
The richest Americans had their top ____ tax rate cut in half
A system of taking and giving... mostly takinng
Real estate company that deals with clients who buy repossessions and resell them for profi

20 Clues: GM • 2008 economic downfall • Bank Robbers of America • Capitalism is a system of • Proposal of 2nd Bill of Rights • epidemic of ______ by the banks • What Obama was trying to implement • Too many of us now tend to worship • Filmmaker of Capitalism: a Love Story • If you own a home, you are sitting on a • A system of taking and giving... mostly takinng • ...

Capitalism: a Love Story Crossword Puzzle 2024-01-10

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When one passes away, certain companies receive what is called
If you own a home, you are sitting on a
Corporate America and ________ were almost in complete control
What Obama was trying to implement
Filmmaker of Capitalism: a Love Story
Was rebuilt after World War ll by Roosevelt adminstration
Treasurer, Don Regan enact the _______ the rich wanted
A euphenism for how little pilots were paid and how overworked they are
2008 economic downfall
epidemic of ______ by the banks

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Bank Robbers of America
GM
When Michael was growing up, the rich had to pay a top tax rate of
Proposal of 2nd Bill of Rights
Capitalism is a system of
Too many of us now tend to worship
Michael went to New York Stock Exchange to get answers about...
The richest Americans had their top ____ tax rate cut in half
A system of taking and giving... mostly takinng
Real estate company that deals with clients who buy repossessions and resell them for profit

American Symbols 2018-01-30

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An important word to describe America. Many patriotic songs are about this.
America's national anthem.
Where most American movies are made.
American President who led to give freedom to slaves in America.
The symbol of America and it's states.

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African-American who peacefully led America to give equal rights.
An amusement park where people come to see Mickey Mouse.
America's first president. His face is on the dollar bill.
The symbol of freedom given to America by France.
Capital of America
Most popular city in America with many large buildings.

11 Clues: Capital of America • America's national anthem. • Where most American movies are made. • The symbol of America and it's states. • The symbol of freedom given to America by France. • Most popular city in America with many large buildings. • An amusement park where people come to see Mickey Mouse. • America's first president. His face is on the dollar bill. • ...

American Government 3e - Chapter 11 2025-07-16

American Government 3e - Chapter 11 crossword puzzle

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A proposed law presented to Congress for consideration
Senate tactic used to delay or block a vote by extending debate
The process of distributing House seats among the states based on population
Redrawing congressional district boundaries after the census
Having two separate chambers or houses in a legislature
Congress’s ability to pass a bill despite a presidential veto, usually requiring a two-thirds vote
Party official who ensures members vote according to party lines
The head of the minority party in either chamber
Procedure to end a filibuster requiring 60 Senate votes
President’s constitutional power to reject a bill passed by Congress

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Assistance lawmakers provide to constituents to help with government agencies
A person represented by an elected official
The current holder of an elected office running for re-election
Smaller groups within Congress responsible for bill markup
The leader of the House of Representatives
A representative who uses their own judgment when voting, rather than following constituents’ wishes
Legislative branch of the United States federal government
Drawing districts to favor one political party
Process by which committees edit and amend a bill
Larger chamber of Congress with 435 voting members
Smaller chamber of Congress with 100 members
A type of representative who votes based on the preferences of their constituents

22 Clues: The leader of the House of Representatives • A person represented by an elected official • Smaller chamber of Congress with 100 members • Drawing districts to favor one political party • The head of the minority party in either chamber • Process by which committees edit and amend a bill • Larger chamber of Congress with 435 voting members • ...

Congress Review 2019-12-20

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A piece of legislation before it becomes a law
a committee that is formed to review a specific matter and then report back to the rest of the committee
Deciding the number of Representatives each State receives
Drawing district boundaries in an attempt to benefit one group over the other
When a president rejects a bill or piece of legislation
the number of years in a Representatives term
A legislative matter that requires approval from the House and Senate and must be signed by the President but doesn't have the force of a law

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An attempt to talk a bill to death
adopted by both the House and the Senate but does not require the signature of the President
redrawing district lines to put a Represenative in the same district as another Representative from the same party
A provision that is added to a bill even though it doesn't connect to what the bill is about
A president is given ten days to reject a bill before it becomes a law
When the senate limits the amount of time to debate and discuss a bill
When members of Congress are in meetings
The amount of time someone is in office, from election to election

15 Clues: An attempt to talk a bill to death • When members of Congress are in meetings • the number of years in a Representatives term • A piece of legislation before it becomes a law • When a president rejects a bill or piece of legislation • Deciding the number of Representatives each State receives • The amount of time someone is in office, from election to election • ...

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