bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Legal Foundations Crossword 2023-08-31

Legal Foundations Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The body of law that defines crimes and
  2. The body of law that defines private rights and
  3. Laws defining crimes and penalties must be made public before being enforced. ("We must first acknowledge due process.")
  4. social actions.("The Civil Rights movement is an example of social change.")
  5. to the federal courts. ("I read about the Marbury V. Madison case today.")
  6. A body of rules of conduct that is prescribed by a legitimate
  7. welfare. ("I specialize in criminal law.")
  8. is in violation of ex posto facto!")
  9. of citizens. ("This is an invasion of my right to privacy!")
  10. An 1803 case that established the power
  11. Laws cannot violate the reasonable personal
  12. locations of states or federal territories to hold trials on a
  13. illegal; a law must say what it means and mean what it says. ("This is in violation of the void of vagueness!")
  14. to govern conflicts between private individuals or
  15. by laws and not by dictators or religious leaders; no
  16. The philosophy of law; the science and study of the
  17. is above the law ("We live by the rule of law.")
  18. Any act that the government has declared to be an offense
  19. through rules, regulations, and statutes; what is
  20. Acts that are prohibited because they are defined
  21. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which place important limitations on government authority with respect to the investigation of crime." ("We must follow the bill of rights!")
  22. actively or passively through natural forces or
  23. of behaviors. ("Respect the law!")
  24. Efforts by society to regulate the behavior of its
  25. committed before the law prohibiting the behavior was
  26. the public good, declared by statute to be a crime, and
  27. crimes by law, not because the act is harmful or inherently evil. ("This illegal due to mala prohibita.")
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  1. by the government because it threatens public safety
  2. is prosecutable in a criminal proceeding. ("She committed a crime!")
  3. basis, once a month or once every few months. ("The judge is now a circuit rider.")
  4. Punishment that violates the
  5. city needs stricter social control.")
  6. Judges who rode from place to place in many
  7. “Not after the fact”; persons cannot be punished for
  8. usually in the form of a statute, which mandates certain
  9. of proportionality and is considered too harsh for the crime
  10. Acts that are crimes because they are inherently evil. "(This prohibited by mala se.")
  11. prohibited behaviors; otherwise, those laws
  12. The definitions of laws must be clear and
  13. the law. ("She is questioning the legality of this event.")
  14. prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.("He should be arrested for cruel and unusual punishment!")
  15. A legal principal that ensures that previous judicial decisions are authoritatively considered and incorporated into future cases. ("This is acceptable due to precedent.")
  16. The principle that standards of behavior are
  17. The process by which ideas and practices are
  18. The government must treat people equally and fairly
  19. ("I am an attorney for civil law.")
  20. judicial review by the US Supreme Court; the power was later
  21. ("I am studying jurisprudence.")

48 Clues: Punishment that violates the • ("I am studying jurisprudence.") • of behaviors. ("Respect the law!") • ("I am an attorney for civil law.") • is in violation of ex posto facto!") • city needs stricter social control.") • The body of law that defines crimes and • An 1803 case that established the power • The definitions of laws must be clear and • ...

vocab list 9/20/21 2021-09-20

vocab list 9/20/21 crossword puzzle
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  1. of rights
  2. a legally recognized native or national of a state or country
  3. of the governed the people are the source of any and all governmental power.
  4. an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
  5. process fair treatment through the judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
  6. source original materials, such as letters, diaries, photographs, and artifacts.
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  1. the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
  2. an introductory statement
  3. source works that analyze, possibly by using primary sources, such as books, journal articles, speeches, and reviews
  4. government government is not all-powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to
  5. statute of religious freedom a statement about the freedom of a conscience and the principle of separation of church and state
  6. first 10 amendments of the US constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing rights in the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship

12 Clues: of rights • an introductory statement • a legally recognized native or national of a state or country • of the governed the people are the source of any and all governmental power. • source original materials, such as letters, diaries, photographs, and artifacts. • an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest. • ...

Legislative Branch Voc Puzzle 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch Voc Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent.
  2. A committee composed of some members of a large committee board or other body and reporting to it.
  3. Motion placed on a bill in the senate that alert party leaders that if unanimouse consent were to be sought they would object.
  4. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
  5. Argue about somehting in a formal manner
  6. A formal meetings for discussion
  7. chooses the speaker
  8. The minimum numbers of an assembly or society that must be present to any of its meetings to make the proceedings of the meeting valid.
  9. A session at which a committee listens to testimony from people intrested in the bill.
  10. The senate members elected by the senate who stand in as president senate in the absence of the vice president UnanimouseConsent A motion by all members of the senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calender.
  11. Two or more meeting Reapportionment States with low growth or a population Decrease Redistricting
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  1. A permanent committee that meets regularly.
  2. Considers all the bills reported from policy and fiscal committiee and determine whaether and in what order to schedule consideration on the floor of the house.
  3. A procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate.
  4. A resolution passed in the same form by houses
  5. A method of defending a bill in the senate by stalling the legislative preventing a vote.
  6. the action or process of inheriting a title or office. Majority Leader The speakers top assistance whos job is to help
  7. Make minor chnages in order to make a fairer.
  8. to draw a district’s boundaries to Gain an advantage in elections Censure complete count of a population, including Place of residence Incumbents elected official who is already in office
  9. An offical or exacutive ranking below and deputizing for a president.
  10. A small legislative committee appointed for a special purpose.
  11. Rejection of a bill by the president
  12. two diffrent part of congress.

23 Clues: chooses the speaker • two diffrent part of congress. • A formal meetings for discussion • Rejection of a bill by the president • Argue about somehting in a formal manner • A permanent committee that meets regularly. • Make minor chnages in order to make a fairer. • A resolution passed in the same form by houses • ...

The Articles of Confederation 2026-03-06

The Articles of Confederation crossword puzzle
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  1. Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
  2. delegates who favored a weaker federal government and gave more power to the people and states
  3. Gerry, chosen to serve as a delegate of Massachusetts at the 1787 Constitutional Convention
  4. delegates who wanted a strong central government that had more power over the people and states
  5. Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence
  6. Franklin, a talented inventor scientist diplomat and writer
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  1. The economy of the south relied on enslaved people to keep farms and plantations running
  2. Britain, With independence from____ came a new government for the new nation
  3. Hamilton, in 1787 he was elected as a new york delegate for the constitutional convention
  4. New Jersey Plan, It said that each state no matter its size would have the same number of representatives in congress
  5. Rights, some delegates wanted to add a bill of rights to the constitution to protect _____
  6. Mason, He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  7. Great Compromise, Roger Sherman came up with an idea that Congress be made up of two parts called houses
  8. Virginia Plan, a plan that gave Congress more power over the states and provided executive branch of government
  9. Each state had the authority to ____ trade and taxes on imports and exports
  10. of American Indian Nations, Some states treated the American Indians fairly Other states did not
  11. Madison, known as the "Father of the Constitution
  12. Hanson, Congress elected ____ to lead the Confederation Congress

18 Clues: Madison, known as the "Father of the Constitution • Mason, He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights • Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence • Franklin, a talented inventor scientist diplomat and writer • Hanson, Congress elected ____ to lead the Confederation Congress • Each state had the authority to ____ trade and taxes on imports and exports • ...

Social Studies: Revolutionary Period 2013-11-05

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

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

John F. Kennedy 2022-06-06

John F. Kennedy crossword puzzle
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  1. Kennedy had a special talent of speed _____?
  2. Had relations with famous actress Marilyn _______?
  3. During his time of Presidency, he advocated for better or worse working conditions?
  4. He created the first US___ program.
  5. Kennedy was a part of the ____ political party.
  6. He was president during the ___ Missile Crisis.
  7. The last name of the assassinator:
  8. What city was Kennedy shot in?
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  1. While in term, the First ______ Ride occurred.
  2. He was shot in the back of the ____
  3. He was the _______ president to ever be elected. (referring to age)
  4. Kennedy played this sport as a kid:
  5. Tax cut bill called ______ Act of 1964.
  6. Operation Mongoose was the plan to take out the Communist power of Cuba by the last name of:
  7. Paved the way for the ___ Rights Act of 1964.

15 Clues: What city was Kennedy shot in? • The last name of the assassinator: • He was shot in the back of the ____ • Kennedy played this sport as a kid: • He created the first US___ program. • Tax cut bill called ______ Act of 1964. • Kennedy had a special talent of speed _____? • Paved the way for the ___ Rights Act of 1964. • While in term, the First ______ Ride occurred. • ...

Rights & Responsibilities 2025-12-11

Rights & Responsibilities crossword puzzle
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  1. While it is not required, citizens give their consent (permission) for who will be governing them with their right to _________.
  2. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, often because they conflict with the Bill of Rights.
  3. This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms (own a weapon) to defend yourself against a tyrannical government.
  4. All men ages 18-25 must register for this and can be called upon to serve in the military if Congress decides it is necessary. It is formally known as "Selective Service."
  5. This group is in charge of interpreting laws in the United States and will often hear cases related to your rights.
  6. This word means a requirement of citizens to help the country function.
  7. As a result of a British colonial law, the writers of the Constitution guaranteed the third amendment which says there is no ______________ of troops in your homes.
  8. A person who has legal rights in a country that agrees to the responsibilities and duties of participating in that country's government.
  9. Both state and federal governments can require citizens to pay ________, which help to fund services that benefit everyone such as schools, highways, parks, emergency services, etc.
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  1. Your first amendment rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly are often summarized as the freedoms of ______________.
  2. A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
  3. Citizens are required to serve this duty if selected because the 6th and 7th amendments guarantee a trial by __________.
  4. The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution that guarantee freedoms for citizens and protection from an over-powerful government
  5. The fifth amendment says that someone cannot be tried for the same crime twice (known as double ___________), and is not required to "self-incriminate" (admit guilt) to a crime.
  6. The _____________ amendment says that the government cannot search your property without reason.
  7. If found guilty of a crime, the 8th amendment guarantees no cruel or unusual ___________________.

16 Clues: A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution • This word means a requirement of citizens to help the country function. • The _____________ amendment says that the government cannot search your property without reason. • If found guilty of a crime, the 8th amendment guarantees no cruel or unusual ___________________. • ...

Legislative Branch 2025-10-03

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  2. Congress passing a law despite a presidential veto (2/3 vote)
  3. Senate’s approval of presidential appointments like judges
  4. President’s rejection of a bill
  5. Formal accusation of wrongdoing against an official
  6. Two-house legislature (House + Senate)
  7. System where each branch limits the power of the others
  8. What the Senate holds after an impeachment by the House
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  1. Congress’s control over money and government spending
  2. Agreement that created a two-house Congress
  3. Type of bills that must begin in the House (tax/spending)
  4. Group that resolves differences in House and Senate versions of a bill
  5. The legislative branch of the U.S. government
  6. Chamber of Congress where seats are based on state population
  7. What the Senate does to approve treaties
  8. Small group in Congress that studies and debates bills
  9. A bill that has passed Congress and been signed by the President
  10. Group that officially elects the President
  11. A proposed law
  12. Chamber of Congress with equal representation (2 per state)

20 Clues: A proposed law • President’s rejection of a bill • Two-house legislature (House + Senate) • What the Senate does to approve treaties • Group that officially elects the President • Agreement that created a two-house Congress • The legislative branch of the U.S. government • Formal accusation of wrongdoing against an official • ...

Civics Review 2023-04-27

Civics Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Chief executive at the state level
  2. Defense treaty with 31 member states
  3. President's power to reject a bill
  4. Considered the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress
  5. Judge on the Supreme Court
  6. Trade organization with U.S., Canada, & Mexico
  7. Actions a citizen must do
  8. Form of government in which a small group of people hold power
  9. Branch that enforces laws
  10. Branch that applies laws
  11. Passenger boat sank by German U-boat
  12. Branch that creates laws
  13. Form of government in which the people hold the power
  14. System in which power is shared between central & state governments
  15. To official approve
  16. Represents U.S. interests abroad
  17. Form of government in which one person holds all the power
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  1. Country that attacked Pearl Harbor
  2. Name of rights read to those being arrested
  3. System in which central government has all the power
  4. Form of government that believes all private property should be owned by the government
  5. Enlightenment philosopher that popularized separation of powers
  6. The ability to vote
  7. Form of government led by a hereditary ruler
  8. Chief executive of the U.S.A.
  9. International organization to help children
  10. Country that seized U.S. diplomats as hostages
  11. Chief executive at the local level
  12. A proposed law introduced in either the House of the Senate
  13. Actions a citizen should do
  14. Chief executive is chosen by legislature
  15. Office of the ambassador & diplomats abroad
  16. System in which state governments have all the power
  17. Courts that review mistakes, not evidence

34 Clues: The ability to vote • To official approve • Branch that applies laws • Branch that creates laws • Actions a citizen must do • Branch that enforces laws • Judge on the Supreme Court • Actions a citizen should do • Chief executive of the U.S.A. • Represents U.S. interests abroad • Country that attacked Pearl Harbor • Chief executive at the state level • ...

government 2022-10-07

government crossword puzzle
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  1. Locke he believed that people should contract among themselves to form gov.
  2. of Right severely limited the king's power
  3. Adams established the first committee in Boston.
  4. Compact first example of a plan for self-government
  5. political disorder
  6. Washington first president of the united states
  7. agreement for prohibiting trade
  8. Bill of Rights set clear limits on what rulers can and can't do
  9. not sanctioned by law
  10. government people elect delegates to make laws
  11. commerce trade among states
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  1. Acts passed a series of coercive acts
  2. single chamber
  3. to approve
  4. laws
  5. Plan of Union plan to unite the colonies
  6. Carta also known as the great charter
  7. of correspondence colonists could keep in touch while everything went down
  8. III king in 1760
  9. the money gov collects from taxes
  10. to yield
  11. Act first direct tax on colonists
  12. Ordinance territories to be developed for statehood
  13. government power of the monarch or government was limited
  14. of powers separation of powers between governor and legislature

25 Clues: laws • to yield • to approve • single chamber • III king in 1760 • political disorder • not sanctioned by law • commerce trade among states • agreement for prohibiting trade • the money gov collects from taxes • Act first direct tax on colonists • Acts passed a series of coercive acts • Carta also known as the great charter • Plan of Union plan to unite the colonies • ...

Final Exam 2021-01-13

Final Exam crossword puzzle
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  1. each state gets two of them
  2. there are 50 of these in the entire country
  3. everyone who lives in the country has to follow them
  4. the rules of our nation
  5. carries out laws
  6. explains meaning of constitution
  7. a way of government where the whole population can elect officials
  8. money the government makes off taxes
  9. makes laws
  10. evaluates laws
  11. where a judge decides someones punishment for breaking a law
  12. the nations defense system
  13. the house and senate together
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  1. leader of the nation
  2. there are 150 total members
  3. explain meaning of each branch
  4. the form you turn in to elect a representative
  5. the head of a state
  6. additions to the constitution
  7. someone from a different nation
  8. a group of advisors to the president
  9. everyone over 18 can do it
  10. an idea that can become a law
  11. you have 5 guaranteed
  12. someone who legally lives in the country

25 Clues: makes laws • evaluates laws • carries out laws • the head of a state • leader of the nation • you have 5 guaranteed • the rules of our nation • everyone over 18 can do it • the nations defense system • there are 150 total members • each state gets two of them • additions to the constitution • an idea that can become a law • the house and senate together • explain meaning of each branch • ...

Crossword puzzle 2024-05-07

Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. British soldiers
  2. determines if laws are constitutional
  3. a country has this after loosing a lot of money on a war
  4. to refuse to buy something as a form of protesting
  5. Using force or threat
  6. when each branch of gov check to make sure it’s not becoming to powerful
  7. make laws
  8. the assembly in England that makes laws for people
  9. when the government has certain power
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  1. a document signed by the king of England in 1215
  2. the bill of rights
  3. what the colonies were doing to get way from England
  4. unfair favoring of an idea over another
  5. 13 coloines were giving England raw goods
  6. This act closed the harbor because of the Boston tea party
  7. someone who represents the people and is chosen by the people
  8. 10th amendment
  9. refusing to obey the law ( forcing the gov to change)
  10. misleading information used to promote a specific point of view
  11. enforces laws
  12. someone who is killed because of what they believe

21 Clues: make laws • enforces laws • 10th amendment • British soldiers • the bill of rights • Using force or threat • determines if laws are constitutional • when the government has certain power • unfair favoring of an idea over another • 13 coloines were giving England raw goods • a document signed by the king of England in 1215 • to refuse to buy something as a form of protesting • ...

Brief Civics Lesson 2024-08-22

Brief Civics Lesson crossword puzzle
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  1. The right to keep and bear arms, shall not be _______________
  2. Indivisible with _____________ and Justice for all.
  3. Supreme Court is part of the _____________Branch of our Government
  4. Congress is the _________________ Branch of our Government
  5. November 5th is ___________ day in 2024
  6. Republican VP Candidate
  7. Age at which you are eligible to vote in the U.S.
  8. There are one _______________ U.S. Senators
  9. Our Current President
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  1. President is in charge of this Branch of our Government
  2. Current Minority Party in the U.S. Congress
  3. Democrat Candidate for President 2024
  4. Republican Candidate for President 2024
  5. One ______________ under God
  6. If we don't _________ we have no right to complain about Government
  7. Only _____________ of the U.S. may vote in Federal Elections
  8. They interpret the Constitution, _____________ court Justices
  9. The House of ______________ can have no more than 435 members
  10. The Bill of ____________, is the first 10 ammendments
  11. Democrat VP Candidate
  12. _______________________ DC is the Capitol of the United States
  13. Current Party in charge

22 Clues: Democrat VP Candidate • Our Current President • Republican VP Candidate • Current Party in charge • One ______________ under God • Democrat Candidate for President 2024 • Republican Candidate for President 2024 • November 5th is ___________ day in 2024 • Current Minority Party in the U.S. Congress • There are one _______________ U.S. Senators • ...

CIVICS by MR. VALDES 2024-05-23

CIVICS by MR. VALDES crossword puzzle
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  1. rules everyone must follow
  2. events where people vote for leaders
  3. the part of government that decides if laws are fair
  4. a request signed by many people
  5. the national legislature of the U.S.
  6. a group that makes laws
  7. fairness in the way people are treated
  8. a place where legal cases are decided
  9. being a member of a country
  10. the leader of the country
  11. the group that makes laws and keeps order
  12. the leader of a city
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  1. things people are allowed to do
  2. a system where people vote for leaders
  3. the part of government that enforces laws
  4. the right to vote
  5. one part of Congress with members based on state population
  6. a written plan for the government
  7. a proposed law
  8. one part of Congress with two members from each state
  9. choosing leaders by casting a ballot
  10. the leader of a state
  11. changes or additions to the Constitution
  12. the ability to do things without being stopped
  13. things people must do

25 Clues: a proposed law • the right to vote • the leader of a city • the leader of a state • things people must do • a group that makes laws • the leader of the country • rules everyone must follow • being a member of a country • things people are allowed to do • a request signed by many people • a written plan for the government • events where people vote for leaders • ...

Legisloative Branch Voc Puzzle 2021-10-26

Legisloative Branch Voc Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
  2. a two chamber legislature
  3. a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate
  4. a vote of formal disapproval of a member's actions
  5. the Speaker’s top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party’s legislative program and to steer important bills through the House
  6. a proposed law
  7. a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
  8. meeting
  9. person in currently in office
  10. a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  11. the process of reassigning based on population
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  1. a bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program
  2. to draw a district's boundaries to gain in advantage in elections
  3. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  4. a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  5. termcode-caucus-91-1970
  6. a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
  7. a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  8. the action or process of inheriting a title or office
  9. a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar
  10. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  11. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  12. groups of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy
  13. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  14. rejection of a bill by the president
  15. direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors
  16. the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action

27 Clues: meeting • a proposed law • termcode-caucus-91-1970 • a two chamber legislature • person in currently in office • rejection of a bill by the president • a proposed law to authorize spending money • the process of reassigning based on population • a vote of formal disapproval of a member's actions • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • ...

James Madison 2022-04-12

James Madison crossword puzzle
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  1. Country madison helped with the war
  2. madisons secretary of state
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  1. college james went to
  2. primary creator of the constitution and bill of rights
  3. month james was born in
  4. amount of years madison was president for

6 Clues: college james went to • month james was born in • madisons secretary of state • Country madison helped with the war • amount of years madison was president for • primary creator of the constitution and bill of rights

Government 2021-03-25

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. What level of government is Fairfax County?
  2. There are 100 ________ in the U.S. Senate
  3. What level of government is Virginia?
  4. The ______________ branch decides if the laws are constitutional.
  5. The _____ of Rights gives us freedom of speech and religion.
  6. There are 27 ____ in the U.S. Constitution.
  7. When a government is controlled by the leaders of one religion.
  8. When the President does not like a law, he or she can ______ it.
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  1. A form of government where only one person has all of the power
  2. The ____________ branch makes the laws.
  3. The House of Representatives + The Senate = ???
  4. Against the law
  5. A government with a king or queen.
  6. The _______________ branch includes the President of the United States.
  7. Money the government collects from the people is called a ______.

15 Clues: Against the law • A government with a king or queen. • What level of government is Virginia? • The ____________ branch makes the laws. • There are 100 ________ in the U.S. Senate • What level of government is Fairfax County? • There are 27 ____ in the U.S. Constitution. • The House of Representatives + The Senate = ??? • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-11

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the 19th ammendment gave ___________ the right to vote.
  2. Constitution states the U.S. is a _______
  3. This word means to accept or apporve an amendment to the constitution.
  4. _______ of Confederatio was the name of our countries first constitution
  5. Branch of government that declares laws constitutional or not.
  6. ______ of the house fills the position if the vice-president and president are unavailable?
  7. The official title for a member of a city, state or nation.
  8. The constitution is also known as the "law of the _________"
  9. The 13th ammendment outlawed _________
  10. the bill of rights is the first ______ ammendments
  11. Branch of government that contains the House and senate
  12. How many branches of government do we have in the united states?
  13. The constitution allows for freedom of ___________ allowing Americans to speak freely.
  14. people that are accused of crimes have a right to a ____________in court
  15. The president can _____ a law passed by congress.
  16. makes laws
  17. The president is part of this branch of government.
  18. _______ Randoph was the man who presented the Virginia Plan
  19. _____ Adams was our nation's first vice-president
  20. _____ Madison is the "Father" of the constitution
  21. _________Franklin was an Inventor and a man who signed the constitution.
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  1. Official document that provides the introduction for the constitution.
  2. The constitution states the use of _____ and balances.
  3. Sharing power between federal, state and local governments
  4. The constitution is currently kept in the National ________ museum.
  5. Madison, He wrote the original Bill of Rights and introduced it to congress.
  6. Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
  7. How many articles are there in the constitution?
  8. ______ Washington was the first person to sign the constitution.
  9. secretary of ________ deals with foreign countries
  10. _________ Hamilton wasImmigrant from the West Indies who signed the constitution.
  11. the 15th ammendment gave African-Americans the right to_________
  12. popular_____ is the idea that government authourity comes from the people.
  13. Branch of government chosen by the president to help run the executive branch.
  14. seperation of _______ divides the government into branches.
  15. The president acts as the commander-in-_______ of the armed forces.
  16. The constitution allows for freedom of ___________ allowing Americans to worship how they please.
  17. _____ Hancock has the biggest signature on the constitution.
  18. a name for a change or addition to the constitution.
  19. ______ Dayton was the youngest member of the Constitutional Convention at age 26.
  20. First line of the constitution is we the _______

41 Clues: makes laws • The 13th ammendment outlawed _________ • Constitution states the U.S. is a _______ • How many articles are there in the constitution? • First line of the constitution is we the _______ • The president can _____ a law passed by congress. • _____ Adams was our nation's first vice-president • _____ Madison is the "Father" of the constitution • ...

The Crucible 2013-04-29

The Crucible crossword puzzle
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  1. The first person accused of witchcraft
  2. This is what happened to the accused after being tried
  3. Place were the accused were hanged
  4. Author of "The Crucible"
  5. witchcraft
  6. Abigail accused her of witchcraft to be able to be with
  7. Number of years that the Salem Witch Trials lasted
  8. Believed by many to be the place of preference for witchcraft and were the Devil would be roaming
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  1. His daughter and niece are the first to accuse people
  2. Prohibited arrest after being accused
  3. Did the colony passed a bill restoring the rights and good names of those accused
  4. Number of people Accused Of Witchcraft

12 Clues: witchcraft • Author of "The Crucible" • Place were the accused were hanged • Prohibited arrest after being accused • The first person accused of witchcraft • Number of people Accused Of Witchcraft • Number of years that the Salem Witch Trials lasted • His daughter and niece are the first to accuse people • This is what happened to the accused after being tried • ...

Chapter 3 Vocabulary 2021-09-28

Chapter 3 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. A proposal to provide a good or service
  2. bill of rights Basic exceptions of fair treatment of consumers
  3. A contract to rent something
  4. An order to remove or repair unsafe products in a market
  5. law Regulates how contracts are written,executed, and enforced
  6. Promoting the welfare of others
  7. Something of value must be promised in return
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  1. An individual's ideas of what is right and wrong
  2. The honesty of a person's actions
  3. A person is legally able to enter into a binding agreement
  4. All parties involved must agree to the terms of the contract
  5. Rules of behavior based on a group's ideas about what is right and wrong

12 Clues: A contract to rent something • Promoting the welfare of others • The honesty of a person's actions • A proposal to provide a good or service • Something of value must be promised in return • An individual's ideas of what is right and wrong • An order to remove or repair unsafe products in a market • A person is legally able to enter into a binding agreement • ...

United States Constitution 2025-02-28

United States Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and Balances The system that ensures one branch doesn’t become too powerful
  2. The leader of the Executive Branch
  3. The branch that interprets the laws
  4. The introduction to the Constitution
  5. The division of power between national and state governments
  6. of Confederation The first governing document of the U.S., replaced by the Constitution
  7. Court The highest court in the United States
  8. of Powers The division of government into three parts
  9. A change or addition to the Constitution
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  1. The group of advisors to the President
  2. The branch that enforces the laws
  3. The branch that makes the laws
  4. of Rights The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  5. Sovereignty The principle that people have the power in government

14 Clues: The branch that makes the laws • The branch that enforces the laws • The leader of the Executive Branch • The branch that interprets the laws • The introduction to the Constitution • The group of advisors to the President • A change or addition to the Constitution • Court The highest court in the United States • of Powers The division of government into three parts • ...

Vocab 2016-09-28

Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Act: House british soldiers
  2. Trade: goods and slaves were traded among americans, british, and africans
  3. Crops: crops that are always needed
  4. Bill of Rights: reduced the powers of the English Monarch
  5. took control of Jamestown and built a fort in 1608
  6. Compact: contract in which they agreed to have fair laws to protect the general good
  7. Patuxet Indian, lived in Europe at one time and spoke English
  8. Awakening: religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s
  9. Hutchinson: discussed religious ideas that some leaders thought were radical
  10. Acts: Coercive Acts laws
  11. Act: allowed the British to sell tea directly to colonists
  12. spread the idea that reason and logic could improve society
  13. Edwards: one of the leaders of the great awakening
  14. These servants signed a contract to work for four to seven for those who paid for their journey to America
  15. Tea Party: colonists dumped 340 tea chest into Boston Harbor
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  1. Equiano: Recorded his slave ecpiriences
  2. group that left England in the early 1600s to space persecution.
  3. Act of 1649: Crime to restrict the religious rights of Christians
  4. Codes: laws to control slaves
  5. Penn: wished to found a larger colony under his control
  6. Act of 1765: required colonists to pay for an official stamp, or seal, when they bought paper items
  7. Bacon and his followers burned Jamestown
  8. people who have left the country of their birth to live in another country
  9. Daughter of the Powhatan leader in 1614
  10. Meeting: people talked about issues
  11. First permanent English settlement in north america
  12. protestant group, wanted to purify, or reform, the Anglican Church
  13. opposed British settlement of this new land
  14. Stuyvesant: Direct General, led the colony beginning in 1647
  15. one of the largest religious groups in New Jersey
  16. Locke: though people had natural rights

31 Clues: Acts: Coercive Acts laws • Act: House british soldiers • Codes: laws to control slaves • Crops: crops that are always needed • Meeting: people talked about issues • Equiano: Recorded his slave ecpiriences • Daughter of the Powhatan leader in 1614 • Locke: though people had natural rights • Bacon and his followers burned Jamestown • ...

APUSH period 5 Crossword 2022-05-18

APUSH period 5 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the most crucial battle of the civil war also the bloodiest with 50,000 casualties
  2. issued by the US treasury and led to creeping inflation
  3. in which a landlord would provide to a farmer and in return they would get half of their share from the harvest
  4. this president attempted to carry out Lincoln’s plan of Reconstruction
  5. southern conservatives that took control of one state government after another
  6. what democrats called northern newcomers
  7. these laws restricted African American from their rights
  8. the term referring to the hostility toward Roman Catholic Germans
  9. secret society created by white pope to intimidate and threaten African Americans
  10. the popular belief that the US had a mission to extend its power and civilization across N. America
  11. a bill that required 50 percent of voters of a states take an oath and permitted only non-Confederates to vote for a new state constitution
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  1. the fighting between proslavery and anti slavery groups in a territory
  2. this act passed in 1870 to stop the violence from the KKK and protect the civil rights of citizens
  3. this amendment provided for “equal protection of the law” and “due process of law”
  4. or Peace Democrats that opposed war and wanted peace
  5. these immigrants were mostly tenant farmers, driven away from their homeland because of crop failure
  6. political party that was proslavery and pro annexation
  7. a woman that helped hundreds of people escape through the Underground Railroad.
  8. this party had the slogan “free soil, free labor, and free men”
  9. what Democrats called Southern Republicans
  10. this territory named after a state was the first state to give women full suffrage rights
  11. a Whig nominee that wanted to address the Texas annexation
  12. this state had a gold discovery in 1948 that sent a frenzy of migration
  13. the 12 year period after the Civil War

24 Clues: the 12 year period after the Civil War • what democrats called northern newcomers • what Democrats called Southern Republicans • or Peace Democrats that opposed war and wanted peace • political party that was proslavery and pro annexation • issued by the US treasury and led to creeping inflation • these laws restricted African American from their rights • ...

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary 2019-02-19

Residents Rights 1.03 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A device that alerts healthcare workers when a resident is trying to get up and is at risk for falling.
  2. Provide plead a cause of another, resolve a grievance and protect residents rights.
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  1. Residents have the opportunity for discussion about facility policies, decisions and residents get a voice in facility operations.
  2. A feeling of injustice or resentment.
  3. A method for preventing a resident from harming themselves/others.
  4. A facility that is free from having residents restrained even if necessary.
  5. Has 16 rights and is the bill of rights for residents that are living in a nursing home.

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. • ...

Civil War and Reconstruction (1820-1877) 2022-10-04

Civil War and Reconstruction (1820-1877) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ________ of Office Act was broken by Andrew Johnson when he fired Edwin Stanton.
  2. Republicans who pushed to end slavery and punish the South for the Civil War were called ________ Republicans.
  3. The action of separating people, especially based on race.
  4. Name of the Railroad that linked the East and West of the United States, completed in 1869.
  5. Derogatory term for people from the North who arrived in the South to recover the South.
  6. A compromise reached in 1820 to keep slave and nonslave states equal in the Senate.
  7. Term for a freedman who enters into a farming deal with former owner to work the land and divide the harvest
  8. This group was founded on white supremacy and committed acts of violence against African Americans following the Civil War.
  9. Loyalty felt by many Americans to their region of the country, rather than the country as a whole.
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  1. The admission of California as a free state coupled with stronger slave laws made up the ________ of 1850.
  2. Violence between abolitionists and pro-slavery Southerners in Kansas led to the nickname "________" Kansas.
  3. Constitutional amendment that prohibited slavery throughout the United States.
  4. An emancipated slave.
  5. Just after the Civil War, _______ _______ were written by Southern states to prevent freedmen from having the same rights as whites.
  6. Lincoln's __________ Proclamation declared that slaves in states in rebellion would be free in January 1863.
  7. Constitutional amendment that prohibits denial of voting rights on the basis of race.
  8. The action of formally withdrawing from membership in the United States.
  9. These tests were given to African Americans after the Fifteenth Amendment in order to limit black voting rights.
  10. The first American president to be impeached by Congress.
  11. The Freedmen's _________ was designed to provide newly freed slaves with legal protection and education during the Reconstruction period.
  12. Bill that prohibited discrimination based on race, the __________ act of 1866.
  13. Republican who won the 1860 presidential election.
  14. A Southern white who supported Reconstruction.

23 Clues: An emancipated slave. • A Southern white who supported Reconstruction. • Republican who won the 1860 presidential election. • The first American president to be impeached by Congress. • The action of separating people, especially based on race. • The action of formally withdrawing from membership in the United States. • ...

Government Crossword 2016-04-19

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. y Tejas / one of the constituent states of the newly established United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution
  2. / a type of government in which powers and duties between the states and national government are shared
  3. of Rights / a series of laws in a constitution that protect specific rights of citizens
  4. powers / a political power reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority
  5. / a document that outlines fundamental laws and principles of law
  6. / an addition to a formal document such as a constitution
  7. and balances / a system whereby each branch of government has the ability to limit the actions of other branches
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  1. of Representatives / the most representative body in the federal government.
  2. / the judicial branch of government, it tries cases involving government and administers justice
  3. / the smaller upper assembly in the congress
  4. of powers / the term for the fact that the powers of government are divided into three branches
  5. / the elected executive head of a state
  6. / elected officials who make the laws for the state
  7. Court / the highest judicial court in a country or state.
  8. / a note of guarantee issued by the government, promising to repay money it borrows, with interest
  9. / having to do with the chief officer of a government

16 Clues: / the elected executive head of a state • / the smaller upper assembly in the congress • / elected officials who make the laws for the state • / having to do with the chief officer of a government • Court / the highest judicial court in a country or state. • / an addition to a formal document such as a constitution • ...

The Ransom of Red Chief 2023-05-24

The Ransom of Red Chief crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Name the boy gave the narrator
  2. Name the boy gave himself
  3. Amount they had to pay to return the boy.
  4. The real name of the boy who they kidnapped.
  5. Father of the kidnapped boy.
  6. Name of the town where they kidnapped the boy.
  7. one who is not intelligent
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  1. A person with whiskers or a beard
  2. As ____ as Bill was, he still ran fast to get away from the boy.
  3. The boy put up a fight like a _____.
  4. The boy had Bill ______ from the start.
  5. The boy was trying to take Bill's ________.
  6. Name of one of the kidnappers
  7. The amount of ransom money.
  8. The age of the kidnapped boy.
  9. The boy hit Bill in the eye with a piece of _____.
  10. The boy was having ____ with the kidnappers and didn't want to go home.

17 Clues: Name the boy gave himself • one who is not intelligent • The amount of ransom money. • Father of the kidnapped boy. • Name of one of the kidnappers • The age of the kidnapped boy. • Name the boy gave the narrator • A person with whiskers or a beard • The boy put up a fight like a _____. • The boy had Bill ______ from the start. • Amount they had to pay to return the boy. • ...

crossword puzzle 2025-02-28

crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of confederation written document
  2. rebellion violent time
  3. branch decided meanings
  4. of rights 10 amendments
Down
  1. branch makes laws

5 Clues: branch makes laws • rebellion violent time • branch decided meanings • of confederation written document • of rights 10 amendments

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

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
  2. First ten amendments to the constitution
  3. They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
  4. It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.
  5. It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
  6. The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
  7. Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
  8. Author of the 14th Amendment
  9. The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
  10. The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction. freedmenbureau Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
  11. a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of other races
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  1. Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
  2. president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
  3. The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
  4. Author of the 13th Amendment
  5. A phrase that meant that people of all races could vote.
  6. The right to vote in public
  7. The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
  8. The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
  9. The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865

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

Roaring 20's 2023-02-15

Roaring 20's crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Universal Negro Improvement Association
  2. An American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri
  3. The quest to ban the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in the United States
  4. The founder of UNIA
  5. Young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints
  6. Illegal manufacture, transport, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition period
  7. A case that helped to determine the limitation of free speech
  8. Sacco's partner in crime
  9. One of the first African American artists to gain broad recognition within the segregated art world of the 1940s
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  1. (NUL) One of five civil rights organizations collectively known as the “Big Five”
  2. A period of rich cross-disciplinary artistic and cultural activity among African Americans
  3. The right to vote
  4. The "Jazz Age" or the "Roaring 20's"
  5. Defendants in a controversial murder trial in Massachusetts, U.S.
  6. A campaign slogan used by Warren G. Harding during the 1920 United States presidential election
  7. hate organizations that employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda
  8. The 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal
  9. America's oldest and largest civil rights organization
  10. Place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
  11. A music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

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

idk 2017-11-16

idk crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of rights
  2. The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which along with the United States House of Representatives—the lower chamber—composes the legislature of the United State
  3. 10 commandments of the constitution.
  4. body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government.
  5. College
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  1. Review
  2. United States House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress. The Senate is the upper chamber. Together they compose the legislature of the United States
  3. with misconduct.
  4. one's authority to reject or cancel
  5. approve
  6. of Representatives
  7. procedure by which a court can review an administrative action by a public body and secure a declaration, order, or award.

12 Clues: Review • approve • College • of rights • with misconduct. • of Representatives • one's authority to reject or cancel • 10 commandments of the constitution. • body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government. • ...

chapter 2 2024-08-16

chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carta: the Great Charter signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English
  2. a representative
  3. individual has certain rights that government cannot remove
  4. sovereignty: the principle that government exists only with the consent of the
  5. when determining state population
  6. Plan: a plan offered at the Convention that called for a central government with
  7. of Right: a document signed in 1628 that required the English king to obey the
  8. government: the idea that government is restricted in what it may do and that
  9. equal representation of all the states.
  10. government: the idea that government should both serve and be
  11. the name given to colonies organized and governed according to the will of
  12. of the land and increased the influence of Parliament
  13. Compromise: an agreement to divide Congress into two houses, one
  14. a person opposing ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution
  15. a written grant of authority from the king
  16. Jersey Plan: a plan calling for a central government with a unicameral legislature
  17. the individuals who attended the Philadelphia Convention
  18. many basic rights, such as due process and trial by jury, to all English
  19. representation based on state population and one with equal representation for all
  20. to raise armed forces, regulate trade, and deal jointly with Native Americans
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  1. a joining of several different groups for a common purpose
  2. and guaranteed certain fundamental rights
  3. a person favoring ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution
  4. having only one house, as in a one house legislature
  5. formal approval of a proposal
  6. and Slave Trade Compromise: an agreement forbidding Congress from
  7. by the will of the people
  8. branches, with each state’s representation in a bicameral legislature based mainly
  9. process: protection against the unjust taking of life, liberty, or property
  10. state exports or interfering with the slave trade for at least 20 years
  11. of Confederation: the agreement, effective in 1781, that established the first
  12. Bill of Rights: a document signed in 1689 that required free elections and
  13. a written grant of authority from the king
  14. Compromise: an agreement to count each slave as three fifths of a
  15. having two houses, as in a two-house legislature
  16. Plan of Union: Benjamin Franklin’s proposal that the 13 colonies form a
  17. government of the United States
  18. population

38 Clues: population • a representative • by the will of the people • formal approval of a proposal • government of the United States • when determining state population • equal representation of all the states. • and guaranteed certain fundamental rights • a written grant of authority from the king • a written grant of authority from the king • ...

American Government chapter 2 2024-08-18

American Government chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. many basic rights, such as due process and trial by jury, to all English
  2. Bill of Rights-A document signed in 1689 that required free elections and
  3. Jersey Plan-a plan calling for a central government with a unicameral legislature
  4. to raise armed forces, regulate trade, and deal jointly with Native Americans
  5. approval of a proposal
  6. Compromise-an agreement to divide Congress into two houses, one
  7. branches, with each state’s representation in a bicameral legislature based mainly
  8. of Right-a document signed in 1628 that required the English king to obey the
  9. process-protection against the unjust taking of life, liberty, or property
  10. representative
  11. of Confederation-the agreement, effective in 1781, that established the first
  12. only one house, as in a one house legislature
  13. name given to colonies organized and governed according to the will of
  14. Plan-a plan offered at the Convention that called for a central government with
  15. sovereignty-the principle that government exists only with the consent of the
  16. and guaranteed certain fundamental rights
  17. of the land and increased the influence of Parliament
  18. Compromise-an agreement to count each slave as three fifths of a
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  1. written grant of authority from the king
  2. individuals who attended the Philadelphia Convention
  3. government-the idea that government is restricted in what it may do and that
  4. government of the United States
  5. population
  6. and Slave Trade Compromise-an agreement forbidding Congress from
  7. equal representation of all the states.
  8. person opposing ratification of the proposed U.S.
  9. person favoring ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution
  10. Carta-the Great Charter signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English
  11. a joining of several different groups for a common purpose
  12. two houses, as in a two-house legislature
  13. representation based on state population and one with equal representation for all
  14. by the will of the people
  15. Plan of Union-Benjamin Franklin’s proposal that the 13 colonies form a
  16. state exports or interfering with the slave trade for at least 20 years
  17. individual has certain rights that government cannot remove
  18. government-the idea that government should both serve and be
  19. when determining state population
  20. proprietor, a person granted land and authority by the king

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

American Government 2020-11-08

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Checks and ________ are how the three branches keep each other from gaining more power
  2. going out and convincing people to vote for you
  3. a group of people that agree on government issues
  4. the branch of government that the Supreme Court belongs to
  5. how many "points" each state is worth
  6. the highest law in the USA
Down
  1. The House of Representatives and the ______ make up Congress.
  2. a list of people or ideas to vote on
  3. __________ of Power ensures no one branch has too much power.
  4. the branch of government that Congress belongs to
  5. an addition to the Constitution
  6. how many people vote
  7. The first ten amendments are called the Bill of ______
  8. the branch of government that the President belongs to

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

CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP CROSSWORD 2024-10-18

CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. someone who applies laws to different cases in court
  2. the national or state law body
  3. branch of government responsible for uploading the rule of law
  4. the way that is fair, equal and balanced for all
  5. a document that describes the rules or laws that govern australia
  6. an act that breaks an existing law, punishable through court
  7. a proposed law
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  1. elected members of parliament
  2. a system of government, comes from greece
  3. taking part and contributing to society
  4. a type of democracy, australia is one
  5. a group of people who are required to decide on a guilty or not guilty verdict
  6. the act or status of being a citizen
  7. the study of the rights and responsibilities within a society or country

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

Jerome Cadogan 2023-02-14

Jerome Cadogan crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is the name given to the first ten amendments to
  2. else? Redress of grievance Year- December 15, 1791
  3. freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and
  4. the constitution- Amendment can be made with
Down
  1. forth of state legislatures.
  2. thirds votes of both the U.S House of Representative
  3. Constitution? Bill Of Rights
  4. Senate followed by ratification of three forth of

8 Clues: forth of state legislatures. • Constitution? Bill Of Rights • freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and • the constitution- Amendment can be made with • is the name given to the first ten amendments to • Senate followed by ratification of three forth of • else? Redress of grievance Year- December 15, 1791 • thirds votes of both the U.S House of Representative

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-17

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 4th president of the United States played a major part in promoting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  2. The belief that the government should be run by representatives elected by the people
  3. The branch of government that is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate that creates the laws.
  4. The document that states citizen's individual rights.
  5. The introduction to the Declaration of Independence.
  6. The belief that the states and the government should have equal power.
  7. A form of government where there are limits to the power of the government
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  1. The strategy used by the U.S. government to create an equal balance between the three government powers.
  2. The branch of government that interprets the laws and decides whether they are constitutional or not.
  3. The system created to make sure all the branches are balanced and not using too much power.
  4. A change or add-on to the Constitution.
  5. The branch of government that is made up of the president and the cabinet that enforces the laws.

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

Roaring 20's 2023-02-15

Roaring 20's crossword puzzle
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  1. Universal Negro Improvement Association
  2. An American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri
  3. The quest to ban the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in the United States
  4. The founder of UNIA
  5. Young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints
  6. Illegal manufacture, transport, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition period
  7. A case that helped to determine the limitation of free speech
  8. Sacco's partner in crime
  9. One of the first African American artists to gain broad recognition within the segregated art world of the 1940s
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  1. (NUL) One of five civil rights organizations collectively known as the “Big Five”
  2. A period of rich cross-disciplinary artistic and cultural activity among African Americans
  3. The right to vote
  4. The "Jazz Age" or the "Roaring 20's"
  5. Defendants in a controversial murder trial in Massachusetts, U.S.
  6. A campaign slogan used by Warren G. Harding during the 1920 United States presidential election
  7. hate organizations that employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda
  8. The 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal
  9. America's oldest and largest civil rights organization
  10. Place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
  11. A music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

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

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

The Sagae of Gigi and the Two Cubs crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill rode a tornado to this state
  2. who found Pecos Bill in the wild
  3. a word for poor farmer
  4. mother grizzly told the two cubs not to go down the ___
  5. Pecos Bill found this animal and took it home
  6. an adjective to describe Maliarda
  7. Gigi lived in this country
  8. to do what someone tells you to do
  9. the action of stopping or pausing because of not feeling sure
  10. nearly asleep
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  1. this animal can see the two cubs on top of the mountain
  2. a synonym for stately
  3. Bill wrestled this animal and rode it like a horse
  4. who helped cat and dog get the ring back
  5. used to express exasperation or frustration
  6. not wild
  7. this animal helps the two cubs come down the mountain
  8. mean, stubborn

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

Unit 2 Freedom Week 2016-09-08

Unit 2 Freedom Week crossword puzzle
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  1. the power to choose what to do
  2. freedom from control or interference; the power or right to do what one chooses to do
  3. the founding document that outlines the powers of state and federal government.
  4. a representative form of government whose representatives derive their authority
  5. the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option
  6. a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative
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  1. adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to declare that the 13 colonies were free, independent states, free from rule by Great Britain’s monarchy.
  2. the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights restricts the powers and authority of the Federal Government and establishes/ensures civil and political rights to individuals.
  3. the effort made to gain happiness
  4. when the people agree to establish and abide by collective rules, they consent to be governed.
  5. freedom from control

11 Clues: freedom from control • the power to choose what to do • the effort made to gain happiness • the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option • a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative • the founding document that outlines the powers of state and federal government. • ...

Small Things Like These 2026-02-03

Small Things Like These crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill's youngest child
  2. Bill's surname
  3. the name of the author
  4. the game "Edna" told the chief nun she was playing
  5. Mrs Wilson's farmhand
  6. the name of the town the story takes place in
  7. the colour of Eileen's hair
  8. the name of the river that runs through the town
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  1. who is in charge of the convent?
  2. the secondary school that Kathleen and Joan attend
  3. the real name of the girl, "Edna", who Bill found locked up
  4. Bill spends a lot of his time doing this
  5. 'Wasn't it hard from any _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ that you were reared?'
  6. the book Mrs Wilson gave Bill for Christmas
  7. the head nun's title
  8. Bill found a girl locked in the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

16 Clues: Bill's surname • the head nun's title • Bill's youngest child • Mrs Wilson's farmhand • the name of the author • the colour of Eileen's hair • who is in charge of the convent? • Bill spends a lot of his time doing this • the book Mrs Wilson gave Bill for Christmas • the name of the town the story takes place in • Bill found a girl locked in the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • ...

APUSH Chapter 12 2023-02-07

APUSH Chapter 12 crossword puzzle
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  1. Created the Compromise Bill that gradually lowered the tariff is 1832
  2. Popular political party that spread through New England and got support from Evangelical Protestants.
  3. Mexican regime granted this guy 300 families to Mexico City
  4. Carolina's ''Bloody Bill''
  5. Name of the man who vetoed the Bank of U.S and threatened to send soldiers to S.C.
  6. Last President from the Founding Fathers Age
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  1. Jackson supported this system due to the ideology of bringing new blood into political offices.
  2. S.C was divided over this topic with Union people as the minority and
  3. Upset when Bank of U.S. wasn't rechartered.
  4. This Act hurt the 5 Civilied Tribes the most due to them having to leave their land
  5. Decree that all public land must be with metallic money and lead to the Panic of 1837
  6. Leader that took away the rights of Texans since Texans refused to listen to the restrictions on slavery
  7. Was fought during Texan independence that delayed Mexican defense and trapped 200 Texans during 13 day siege
  8. After the Bank of U.S. shut down the federal reserves went into these and printed a lot of paper money
  9. Lead Sox and Fox Indians to resist eviction from Illinois and Wisconcin.
  10. Webster and Clay presented Congress with a new charter of Bank of U.S knowing that the President would Veto it
  11. Ex Governor of Tenesse that live with Arkansas Indians after his wife left him
  12. What Jacksonians called the election of 1824
  13. Lead Sox and Fox Indians to resist eviction from Illinois and Wisconcin.
  14. Lead slave rebellion in Charleston
  15. Economic Problem that plagued incoming President Martin Van Buren

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

civics chapter1-7 2026-02-04

civics chapter1-7 crossword puzzle
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  1. two ways law makers are influenced by their party
  2. this sets out fedarel program and specifically how much money max be appointed
  3. requirements to be a member of senate
  4. what are requirements to be a member of the house of rep
  5. what are the four basics kinds of commities
  6. rejection of a bill by the president
  7. mandatory contributing levied by the government on individuals or companies to fund public services
  8. boundary to give one politic part an unfair advantage
  9. ability of supreme court to rule on uncostutinol law
  10. a bill that deals with induvidule people and places
  11. a person who already holds office and is running for reelection
  12. once a bill had been passed by the committee it goes
  13. who can introduced a bill
  14. a proposed law that has been introduced but not sighned
  15. these are social programs that the government must pay for because the law entitiles certain people to benefits
  16. a method of debating a bill in the Senate by stalling less than holding the vote
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  1. a person or group of interst who contacts law or other government officials to influence there policy makeing
  2. a bill that deals with genaral matters and applies to the entire nation
  3. a measure that the four of law if pass by both houses and signed by president
  4. who is office and most powerful leader of the house of representive
  5. two house legilater
  6. if Congress cant agree on a budget by the dead line they pass this
  7. a funding it provides leagell authorities to spend money that was previously authorized
  8. two influences on law makers
  9. term for the rep
  10. once introduced a bill goes to the appropriate for hearings
  11. organized groups of people who share common goals and try to influence goverment policy
  12. who does the constution make as presdent of the senate
  13. this is a commitie debates aments and rewrites laws before it moves to full chamber
  14. leader of senate if vice president I's absence
  15. is the term of office for a senater

31 Clues: term for the rep • two house legilater • who can introduced a bill • two influences on law makers • is the term of office for a senater • rejection of a bill by the president • requirements to be a member of senate • what are the four basics kinds of commities • leader of senate if vice president I's absence • two ways law makers are influenced by their party • ...

Constitution 2023-02-16

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. - Washington's secretary of treasury
  2. - both parents are citizen
  3. - ex: Pennsylvania senator
  4. - ex: Kamala Harris
  5. - first president of the united states
  6. - Elizabeth Freeman sued for this
  7. - to remove someone from office for poor conduct/illegal dealings
  8. - forgiveness for a crime
  9. - written by James Madison
  10. - born in America
  11. - Supreme Court ________
  12. - 19th amendment gave the right to ____
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  1. of rights - first ten amendments
  2. - First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, and ___
  3. - housing military against your will
  4. - Washington's secretary of war
  5. - what France asked for in order to see French ambassador
  6. - a president can say no to a law by signing this
  7. - Secretary of the treasury
  8. - creator of the Declaration of Independence
  9. - oversaw xyz affair and alien and sedition act
  10. - right to bear_____
  11. - location George Washington was sworn in at
  12. - 18th amendment banned it, 21st repealed it
  13. - Judicial, Legislative and _______ Branch
  14. - amount of amendments in Constitution

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

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day crossword puzzle
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  1. King's true first name
  2. famous speech during famous march
  3. King's name came from a _________ reformer
  4. President who signed the bill making MLK Day a federal holiday
  5. king holiday is celebrated in over _____ countries
  6. first state to honor King
  7. King's wife first name
  8. first person to call for a national holiday
  9. The Civil Rights Act banned __________
  10. King graduated from this college
  11. state where King was jailed in 1963
  12. King's assassin last name
  13. number of signatures that demanding holiday
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  1. good form of nonviolent protest
  2. singer whose song influenced Congress
  3. The ______monday in January is MLK Day.
  4. number of children King had
  5. city of King's death
  6. King helped found the SC_C
  7. King's method of protest
  8. while in jail wrote the famous "_______ from Birmingham Jail"
  9. King opposed this war
  10. site of King's death
  11. city of King's burial
  12. refused to give up her seat to a white person
  13. month of King's death
  14. time of King's death

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

Civics Review Chpter 1-7 2026-02-04

Civics Review Chpter 1-7 crossword puzzle
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  1. a proposed law
  2. members of Congress have been elected
  3. to authorize spending money
  4. money that people and businesses pay to support
  5. wrote the spirit of the laws
  6. to draw a district boundaries to gain an advantage
  7. stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  8. father of capitalism
  9. make up a significant percentage of congressional
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  1. claimed that only a strong national government could protect the nation
  2. Supreme court case that established judicial review
  3. general matters and apply to the entire nation
  4. a twochamber legislative
  5. wrote common sense
  6. elected official who is already in office
  7. wrote the declaration of independence
  8. president of the Senate
  9. natural rights such as life, liberty and property
  10. leader of the executive branch
  11. continue from one year to the next
  12. primary role of legislature branch
  13. who believed people were evil and government was needed to protect men from themselves
  14. justify power in monarchic
  15. the judicial branch has over the legislative
  16. father of communism

25 Clues: a proposed law • wrote common sense • father of communism • father of capitalism • president of the Senate • a twochamber legislative • justify power in monarchic • to authorize spending money • wrote the spirit of the laws • leader of the executive branch • continue from one year to the next • primary role of legislature branch • wrote the declaration of independence • ...

Constitution and congress of USA. 2025-11-06

Constitution and congress of USA. crossword puzzle
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  1. Clause/15. The constitutional statement that declares the Constitution and federal laws the supreme law of the land.
  2. of Powers/1. The principle that divides governmental power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  3. Clause/10. The clause in the Constitution that grants Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper.”
  4. The process by which Congress formally charges a federal official with misconduct.
  5. Review/7. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
  6. The formal rejection of a bill by the President, which can be overridden by Congress.
  7. The period of time during which Congress conducts its business each year.
  8. A change or addition made to the Constitution.
  9. The two-house structure of the U.S. Congress is described by this term.
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  1. Compromise/11. The system that ensures states are represented equally in one chamber and by population in the other.
  2. and Balances/2. A constitutional power that allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the others.
  3. of Rights/4. The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual freedoms.
  4. The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that outlines its purposes and guiding principles.
  5. The minimum age required to serve as a U.S. Senator.
  6. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives.

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

Legislative Branch Vocab Puzzle 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch Vocab Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
  2. a proposed law
  3. a permanent committee in congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  4. to change, alter
  5. argue about a subject
  6. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  7. private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
  8. elected official who is already in office
  9. to make direct contact by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the polices thier interest groups favor
  10. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  11. the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the VP
  12. a group within a standing committee that specializes
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  1. a two-chamber legislature
  2. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  3. to draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
  4. a temporary committee formed to study one specfic issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate
  5. a motion placed on a bill in the Senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object
  6. a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  7. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  8. the Speaker's top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party's legislative program and to steer important bills through the House
  9. a paid Representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  10. a group of people who stare common goals and organize to influence government
  11. the action or process of inheriting
  12. the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
  13. a vote of formal disapproval
  14. the process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
  15. rejection of a bill by the president
  16. session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill.

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

Org Game 2023-07-14

Org Game crossword puzzle
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  1. Digital rights principle that calls for equal treatment of all internet traffic by internet service providers.
  2. Act The UK legislation that governs the interception of communications and acquisition of communications data.
  3. Legislation that establishes rules for electronic communications and online privacy.
  4. The right to have personal information deleted or removed from online platforms under certain conditions (GDPR).
  5. The use of automated systems to make decisions or take actions without human intervention.
  6. The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material over the internet, often involving peer-to-peer networks.
  7. Legislation that grants individuals the right to access information held by public authorities.
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  1. The principle that individuals should have control over their personal data and how it is used.
  2. The process of securing data to ensure its confidentiality and integrity.
  3. Area of digital rights concerned with the ethical and responsible development of machine learning and algorithms.
  4. is a comprehensive data protection regulation in the EU.
  5. is a recent controversial UK bill that aims to regulate online platforms and tackle illegal content.

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

HISTORY 2023-11-16

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

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

Social Studies: Revolutionary Period 2013-11-05

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

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

Constitution 2016-10-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. / To make something valid.
  2. / The structure of officials that run a nation.
  3. / A law stating that slaves, when counting the state's population, would count for 3/5th of a citizen.
  4. / Government is created and sustained by the people, who have the true governmental power.
  5. / The standard morals that laws are and should be based on.
  6. / An agreement that small and large states compromised on.
  7. / The parts of the constitution.
  8. / A proposal of government by James Madison.
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  1. / A governmental paper laying out the rights of the american people.
  2. / Balancing the power of government officials.
  3. / Judicial, Executive and Legislative (American).
  4. / A group of parties in an alliance.
  5. / A series of protests against taxes in early America.
  6. / A proposal of government by William Paterson.
  7. / A legislation under consideration

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

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

Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Review Part 1 Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. freedom of speech and religion
  2. the people who accept rule of the government
  3. People invested in these companies which sent ships across the world
  4. Spanish soldiers who conquered Aztecs and Mayans
  5. Governments use soldiers to make people follow the laws
  6. prevents cruel and unusual punishment
  7. the formal complaints of the colonists over the British
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  1. 13 of these places where the English settled in North America
  2. Often indentured or contracted to work in the New World for 7 years.
  3. right to bear arms
  4. formal US document that divides the powers of government
  5. The first __ Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights
  6. to put a tax on someone
  7. protects you from unwarranted search and seizure
  8. The act of governing yourself, free of others

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

Rudiments of LAB 2021-12-30

Rudiments of LAB crossword puzzle
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  1. describes the practices which ensure that the data shared by customers is only used for its intended purpose.
  2. An assurance of performance in the situation of failure by the other.
  3. It is the process of replacing the existing contract with a new one.
  4. The one who does the necessary preliminary work incidental to the formation of a Company.
  5. an instrument in writing containing an unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum of money to or to the order of a certain person, or to the bearer of the instruments.”
  6. It is act of withdrawal of the offer by the offeror.
  7. It is in normal sense means to restore the benefit which a person has obtained under the contract.
  8. Temporary transfer of goods for some purpose.
  9. an endorser is a person who signs his name at the back of a bill and transfers his / her rights on the bill to another for value received.
  10. When a party to an agreement promises to do something he must get “something” in return. This “something” is defined as----.
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  1. It means beyond the powers.
  2. It is the relation between persons who have agreed to share the profits of a business carried on by all or any of them acting for all.
  3. It is a legal term describing rights given to creators for their literary and artistic works.
  4. It means acceptance through silence.
  5. Let the buyer be aware.
  6. It is the exclusive right of inventor to prevent others from possessing, using, selling, manufacturing and importing the patented invention or offering to do any of these with in a definite geographical area.
  7. It occurs when a person acts one behalf of another without authority of the principal and principal adopts such transaction.
  8. the goods that will either be manufactured or produced or acquired by the seller at the time the contract of sale is made.
  9. An agreement enforceable by law.
  10. It is the committing, or threatening to commit, any act forbidden by the Indian Penal Code or the unlawful detaining, or threatening to detain any property, to the prejudice of any person whatever, with the intention of causing any person to enter into an agreement.
  11. any unlawful act where a computer or communication device or computer network is used to commit or facilitate the commission of crime.

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

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. - queen is the head of state
  2. - bills that are passed by parliament
  3. - the governments plan for how will it will spend money
  4. - the process of choosing a representative by vote
  5. - king or queen of a country
  6. -a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  7. - to choose a representative in an election
  8. - another word for constituency or electoral district
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  1. - To pick a group or a person by voting
  2. - a senator or a member of the house of commons
  3. -to change something like a law or an Act of Parliament
  4. - a person who has full political rights of his/her country
  5. - A argument between parties that discuss issues
  6. - the political party that is in control of the country
  7. - the upper house of parliament made up of 105 senators
  8. - a formal event that follows rules and traditions
  9. - a rule that all citizens of the country have to follow

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

Virginia SOL: Civics 2024-05-04

Virginia SOL: Civics crossword puzzle
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  1. a system of government, the people rule
  2. An idea for a new law or to change a law
  3. The Virginia ____ of Rights was a model for the Constitution
  4. head of the state executive branch
  5. The ___ of Confederation gave major power to the states
  6. branch that includes the president
  7. The ___ Amendment freedoms include religion, speech, press and assembly
  8. The Declaration of ____ said all people are created equal
  9. A system of checks and ___ makes sure all branches share power
  10. an article added to the Constitution
  11. branch that includes Congress, the Senate and House of Representatives
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  1. The ___ Assembly is the Virginia legislative branch.
  2. branch that includes the Supreme Court
  3. The US _____ established the structure of the government
  4. An elected executive in a Virginia town
  5. When someone tries to influence a legislator
  6. makes laws, confirms the president, declares war
  7. "To form a more perfect union, to establish justice..."
  8. person who appoints federal judges and manages the budget
  9. A Judicial _____ decides if a law conflicts with the Constitution

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

Louisiana Purchase Puzzle 2025-02-28

Louisiana Purchase Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. This amendment says the states have power too
  2. The amendment that says you don't have to quarter soldiers
  3. You can't do anything the Constitution does not mention
  4. It was Hamilton's idea to make one of these
  5. Territory purchased by Thomas Jefferson
  6. The first name of the first ever First Lady of the US
  7. This amendment says the Bill of Rights aren't exclusive
  8. The amendment that gives us the right to bear arms
  9. A political party that wanted a limited national government
  10. The number of millions paid for Louisiana
  11. The amendment that says punishment can't be cruel
  12. A political party that wanted a strong central government
Down
  1. President who bought the Louisiana Territory
  2. Secretary of the Treasury who wanted a national bank
  3. A group of advisors
  4. The river that divided the Louisiana Territory from the 13 colonies
  5. The 2nd President
  6. The amendment that grants freedom of the press
  7. Washington's first name
  8. You can do something even if the Constitution does not mention it

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

Crossword 2023-04-13

Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a game originated at Harrow
  2. one of our three houses
  3. a key running event in which houses participate
  4. one of the four values
  5. one of our three houses
  6. something that fills you with a new idea or stimulates you to do something wonderful
  7. a nod of the head, accompanied by two fingers
  8. a difficult task
  9. movement, moving, doing something
  10. a person who does something to help another person.
Down
  1. the most frequently mentioned word at school
  2. a Remove boy whose job it is to look after new Shell boys
  3. the uniform's jacket
  4. the way the students at Harrow are called
  5. the park and the grove
  6. awarded for a piece of outstanding academic work
  7. something that slows down progress or keeps you from moving forward with your actions; it slows down or causes problems with something else
  8. one of our three houses
  9. power, privileges or conditions of existence that should be available to every person
  10. a roll call or register

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

AP Government Review Terms 2024-04-17

AP Government Review Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Someone who believes in a active government, progressive taxes, regulations on businesses to protect consumers, etc.
  2. Everyone is responsible for their own actions
  3. Forces educational institutions to spend as much on Women's activities as Men's
  4. Asking as many different types of people for a public opinion poll to make it more valid
  5. Role the media uses when they decide what issues to report
  6. Policy used be the Federal Reserve to control inflation through interest rates
  7. Foundational document that argued against the ratification of the Constitution
  8. Advise the President but their heads do not always agree with the President
  9. Person who is running for re-election
  10. Elected officials voting for a bill they way their constituents want them to
  11. Amendment that guarantees an attorney if you cannot afford one
  12. Federal judges ruling based on the actual text of the Constitution
  13. Voting based on what the elected official has done for you in the past
  14. Informal power of the Prez to push legislative agenda through the media
Down
  1. Factors that affect your political beliefs
  2. Economic theory that emphasized cutting taxes to help the economy grow
  3. Unlimited debate for Senators to kill a bill
  4. Type of Veto that is unconstitutional for Presidents
  5. Type of speech that was protected for students in Tinker v Des Moines
  6. Groups that are vying for political power
  7. Type of election that gets around 30-40% voter turnout
  8. System where federal jobs are given based on loyalty no merit
  9. Amendment used when the Bill of Rights is incorporated to the States
  10. Type of primary where party members meet to discuss and deliberate who they want their nomination to be
  11. Federal rules States must follow regardless if it is funded
  12. Smaller, more extreme type of party that rarely wins federal elections
  13. Elections that cause a change in voter coalitions or rise of a minor party
  14. Clause that gives Congress their informal powers
  15. Rebellion that showed the weaknesses of the AOC
  16. Grants given to States for general purpose

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

ELS crossword SS 2024-12-16

ELS crossword SS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. criminal cases are beyond reasonable doubt while civil cases are on the balance of probabilities
  2. when the defendant commits a crime
  3. non elected house of parliament
  4. a cheaper more informal version of the court
Down
  1. house of parliament where the members are elected
  2. created by judges in cases
  3. groups of people that push for change applying pressure to MPs
  4. where the claiment makes a claim against the defendant
  5. MP makes a speech introducing a bill for a certain amount of time
  6. a list of rights that apply to everyone
  7. a group of lawyers and that update the law
  8. created by parliament

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

Southern colonies crossword puzzles 2021-09-22

Southern colonies crossword puzzles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. introduced to Jamestown by John Rolfe that allowed the colonies to make alot of money
  2. was the king in Jamestown
  3. to control slaves
  4. married Pocahontas
  5. daughter of a Powhatan leader and married John Rolfe
  6. the colony of Georgia
Down
  1. chartered by George Calvert
  2. bill that made it a crime to restrict the religious rights of Christians
  3. a contract to work four to seven years to come to America
  4. control of Jamestown in 1608 and built a fort
  5. first permanent colony in North America

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

Quarter 2 Government Vocabulary 2017-12-14

Quarter 2 Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the President's use of his image to influence public opinion
  2. view that members of Congress base their decisions off of their constituents' wishes
  3. choosing to watch/listen to media with which you already agree
  4. talking a bill to death in the Senate
  5. view that members of Congress base their decisions off of their own beliefs
  6. executive leader in a parliamentary system
  7. power of the President to reject a bill
  8. informal advisory body to the President made up of the department secretaries and other chosen advisers
  9. all of the departments and agencies within the executive branch that implement policy
  10. type of rule in the House where any amendment can be made to a bill on the floor
  11. type of government where the executive and legislative branches are controlled by opposite parties
  12. agreement between the House and the Senate on a bill
Down
  1. minimum number of members required to do business in Congress
  2. leader of the Senate in lieu of the Vice President
  3. a group of people with an interest/passion they wish to be supported by government
  4. process of putting a law into action
  5. power of the President to direct the actions of bureaucratic agencies through these written commands
  6. the symbiotic relationship between Congress, a bureaucratic agency and an interest group that share the same policy concern
  7. the formal bringing of charges against an elected official
  8. a.k.a. pork barrel spending, spending on localized projects slipped in as an addendum to a spending bill

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

The Articles of Confederation 2026-03-06

The Articles of Confederation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. who favored a weaker federal government and gave more power to the people and states
  2. who wanted a strong central government that had more power over the people and states
  3. author of the Declaration of Independence
  4. chosen to serve as a delegate of Massachusetts at the 1787 Constitutional Convention
  5. He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  6. Congress elected ____ to lead the Confederation Congress
  7. a talented inventor scientist diplomat and writer
  8. some delegates wanted to add a bill of rights to the constitution to protect _____
  9. economy of the south relied on enslaved people to keep farms and plantations running
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  1. American Indian Nations, Some states treated the American Indians fairly Other states did not
  2. With independence from____ came a new government for the new nation
  3. Roger Sherman came up with an idea that Congress be made up of two parts called houses
  4. in 1787 he was elected as a new york delegate for the constitutional convention
  5. the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
  6. Plan, It said that each state no matter its size would have the same number of representatives in congress
  7. a plan that gave Congress more power over the states and provided executive branch of government
  8. known as the "Father of the Constitution
  9. Each state had the authority to ____ trade and taxes on imports and exports

18 Clues: known as the "Father of the Constitution • author of the Declaration of Independence • He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights • a talented inventor scientist diplomat and writer • Congress elected ____ to lead the Confederation Congress • the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2021-01-26

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a formal request signed by many people
  2. people appointed to represent others
  3. acts that disregard an agreement, law or rule
Down
  1. a formal act of approval or confirmation
  2. a formal meeting of a group with particular interests.

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

1789 Year Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-17

1789 Year Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The month when the women from Paris march to Versailles.
  2. King of France: ____ XVI.
  3. 1st US Chief Justice: John ___.
  4. First President of the United States.
  5. Alexander Hamilton is appointed as the Secretary of ___.
  6. Jean-Paul Marat publishes his newspaper called The ___ of the People.
Down
  1. Father John Carroll becomes the 1st ___ Bishop in the United States.
  2. William Hill Brown’s “The Power of ____” is published by Isaiah Thomas.
  3. 1st U.S. Catholic College.
  4. Madison introduced the ___ of Rights to the House of Representatives
  5. Said this: “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”.
  6. John Adams was ___ in as vice President of the US.
  7. William Herschel discovers a moon from this planet.

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

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

Alexandra Heroy, Government 3rd Hour crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A official document that gives rules to the government
  2. Researches fuel for electricity of the nation
  3. freedom of speech
  4. The branch that enturpts laws
  5. Government power is restricted because of this big idea in the constitution
  6. Departments of the justice
  7. The department thats in charge of our money
  8. Peoples freedom
  9. Protects not as popular issues
  10. The constitutions introduction
  11. A baby law
  12. The feature of the state that makes laws and helps citizens
Down
  1. the right to bear arms
  2. Our government first attempt at an independent government
  3. This house is the bigger house with more members from each state
  4. a part of the legislative branch
  5. The branch that enforces the laws
  6. Supervises trade
  7. Helps with schooling
  8. Amendments 1-10
  9. This is the smaller branch but the branch with a equal amount of members from each state
  10. When the president disapproves a law
  11. the right to remain silent
  12. The branch that makes the laws
  13. a speedy trial

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

Civics midterm study guide 2023-12-19

Civics midterm study guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. three out of five slaves were counted as one free man
  2. the people that vote the president into office is called
  3. includes the president, vp, and president's cabinet
  4. change the lines of a state
  5. the branch that makes the laws is called
  6. people who were not in support of the constitution
  7. created by James Madison "large state plan"
  8. the first 10 amendments are called...
  9. the type of government the US has
  10. the president's advisors that are also the heads of the 15 executive departments
Down
  1. the federal laws are more important than the states'
  2. "talk a bill to death"
  3. the act of becoming a legal citizen in a country
  4. created by William Patterson "small state plan"
  5. something that has to be done
  6. created by Roger Sherman favored nobody
  7. people who were in support of the constitution
  8. something that should be done
  9. congress can make any laws that are deemed
  10. the study of the rights and duties in citizenship

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

CAP Project Crossword 2024-05-03

CAP Project Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where senators can read a Dr. Seuss book in a caucus.
  2. State’s rights
  3. Something given with the expectation of receiving something in return.
  4. Party leader that is NOT Majority or Minority Leader
  5. Old supporters of a strong and central government.
  6. Branch in charge of national finances.
  7. Where party members decide party candidates.
  8. Women’s ____ was protected by the 19th Amendment.
  9. Short interruptions in evening news shows for political issues.
  10. The state of being politically divided.
Down
  1. Employed by businesses to advocate for detailed legislature.
  2. Dual federalism is represented by a ____ cake.
  3. The process of changing district lines to accommodate population shifts.
  4. President’s checks and balances for a Congress Bill.
  5. Limited spending on candidates (hard money).
  6. Experts that advise the president.
  7. Where children get most of their political socialization
  8. Those who enforce rules and procedures.
  9. Where employees have to join the union of a unionized business.
  10. Written defamation of another person.

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

smarter than a 5th grader/ 2023-10-31

smarter than a 5th grader/ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many times does 7 divide into 49?
  2. What's the largest and deepest ocean on the world?
  3. What is the longest river in the U.S?
  4. How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
  5. What is the hardest mineral?
  6. Who wrote "Common Sense" in 1776?
  7. What category does Peanuts fall under?
Down
  1. Which continent is the least populated?
  2. An exaggeration to show emphasis?
  3. What does the fist "A" in NASA represent?
  4. What is the line that divides earth?

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

Unit 5 Vocab Crossword 2022-12-19

Unit 5 Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The head of the executive branch of a state government.
  2. Elected officials that make laws for local governments.
  3. The powers shared by the federal and state governments. Both can exercise these powers. (ex: tax, borrow money, courts)
  4. The level of government that handles the daily needs of residents including garbage collection.
  5. a written law passed by a legislative body
  6. The powers held back from the federal government and reserved for the state governments
  7. Laws made by county or local governments
  8. Other name for the Necessary and Proper Clause (This clause gives Congress the power “to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated powers”)
  9. The level of government that handles things like licenses and public education.
Down
  1. clause of the Constitution that states that whenever there is a conflict between federal and state law, the federal law is supreme
  2. Florida Declaration of _______ : Guarantees rights and freedoms to the citizens of Florida. (Similar to the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights).
  3. The level of government that handles national issues like foreign policy and the economy.
  4. Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but they have been determined to be strongly suggested or needed to fulfill the enumerated powers
  5. The powers granted to the federal government and listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution (ex: declare war, coin money, sign treaties)
  6. Amendment that states: “The powers not delegated (given directly to) the United States by the Constitution, not prohibited by it to the States, are RESERVED to the States… or the people.”
  7. A city, town or village that has established its own local government
  8. system of dividing political power between the national government and the states

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

Citizens Common Knowledge 2022-12-21

Citizens Common Knowledge crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Members of the Republican party are called
  2. What can a Governor( and/or the president) do to reject a bill
  3. The court our constitution created (2 words)
  4. What are you currently going through
  5. What parties do to pick who will run for them (2 Words)
  6. Our Natural rights (three words)
  7. The name of the document that contains the amendments to our constitution (3 words)
  8. Number of Government Branches
  9. Which part of congress is more influential
  10. The ___________________ is used when we are voting for a presidential election (2 words)
  11. Name of the government branch that contains congress
  12. The type of government we have
  13. The tax that brings in the most revenue
Down
  1. What its called when we spend more money than we collected
  2. Court used for cases involving family matters, traffic violations, etc.
  3. The document that keeps the government from infringing on our rights
  4. Name of the government branch that the president presides over
  5. Number of justices on the supreme court
  6. To get another opinion on a case you have to make a(n) ______________ to the appelate court
  7. How old one needs to be to vote
  8. Members of the Democratic party are called
  9. The 1st Amendment allows you to practice your own ____________.
  10. The amount of representatives states get for the Senate
  11. The document we wrote to Britain in 1776. (3 words)
  12. name of the government branch that holds the supreme court

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

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2020-12-17

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a reasonable basis to believe a person linked to a crime
  2. that and accused person provides to the court as a guarantee that he or she will be presented for a trial.
  3. To provide living accommodations
Down
  1. law established by previous court decisions
  2. Document that gives police particular rights or power

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

Bill of rights crossword 2023-11-27

Bill of rights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the government shall not make a law restricting free speech
  2. no soldier is allowed to live in someone’s house uninvited
Down
  1. no one should be held responsible for a crime without jury and judge
  2. no unreasonable search
  3. the right to bear arms cannot be messed with

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

The Bill of Rights 2023-11-27

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Soldiers should not be able to stay in houses unless allowed to
  2. People are innocent until proven guilty
  3. violated
Down
  1. limiting
  2. Freedom of speech and religion

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

Middle Ages Yearly Test 2024-05-08

Middle Ages Yearly Test crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I am the first European to discover North America.
  2. I began the first translation of the Bible into English.
  3. Because of this battle, Muslims did not conquer Europe.
  4. I am the king of England who started the 100 Years War.
  5. I am the king who signed the Magna Charta.
  6. I influenced the US Bill of Rights.
Down
  1. I signed the Edict of Milan.
  2. I was burned at the stake because I preached the gospel.
  3. I drove the Vikings out of London.
  4. The land where William the Conqueror was from.
  5. I was martyred in 66 AD.
  6. Because of the Battle of _______, the feudal system entereted England.
  7. I covered Pompeii in ash.
  8. I invented movable type.
  9. I fought for Scotland's freedom from England and lost.

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

Constitutional Law 2018-02-09

Constitutional Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of two parts necessary to read admonition
  2. Justices make decisions after listening to these
  3. Article two gave rules for electing this office
  4. the length of terms for U.S. Supreme Court justices
  5. second part necessary to read admonition
  6. 1966 landmark case regarding police interrogations
  7. the first ten segments of the Constitution
  8. the amendment that grants a jury trial
  9. the amendment that grants no search without probable cause
Down
  1. this law takes precedent
  2. the highest court in the land
  3. First lines of the Declaration of Independence
  4. written by founding fathers
  5. the amendment that grants no cruel or unusual punishment
  6. document titled (blank) of Independence
  7. (blank)of Rights First ten amendments
  8. the First amendment grants this freedom
  9. Article one created this compromise
  10. the amendment that grants a "speedy trial"
  11. law covering the entire
  12. the Second amendment grants this freedom
  13. U.S. Supreme Court is the (blank) court of the land

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

Constitution 2022-01-18

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Length of a Senate Term
  2. Current U.S Senator
  3. The 2 Voting Rights Amendments
  4. President of the Senate
  5. Powers that are exclusive to the States
  6. Removing a President from Office
  7. Something the Senate can delay
  8. The body needed for Amendment ratification
  9. The 8th protects people from Curel and Unusual
  10. Needed to Propose Amendments
  11. Declaring war would be an example of
  12. Powers that create Federalism
  13. The President who inspired the 22nd Amendment
  14. What someone may plead to avoid Self-Incrimination
  15. Congress may be requested to call a
Down
  1. Representative of the average citizen
  2. Right to a trial by a Jury of
  3. Current Senate Majority Leader
  4. The blocking of a Bill
  5. What a President must take
  6. Who has a final say in all matters of law
  7. This District could vote in 1961
  8. Current New Jersey Representative
  9. What are to be ratified by the Senate
  10. Requirement for a Federal Judge
  11. Combination of General and Regional Government(s)

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

September 29, 2023 Spelling Words 2023-09-29

September 29, 2023 Spelling Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "The Bill Of ______"
  2. People in the legislative branch
  3. An explanation like a truthful excuse
  4. The past tense word for how you are supposed to answer a comment
  5. Not so long ago
  6. What the states were first called
  7. Something that time wouldn’t exist without
  8. What Southern white people did to black people in the 1700s and 1800s
  9. When someone thinks they have the right to do or have something
Down
  1. An adjective for someone who has fallen from favor
  2. A synonym for Author
  3. When someone doesn’t want to do something they…
  4. Actions that are historically horrible
  5. A word to describe an advanced culture
  6. synonym for dedicated
  7. A synonym for country
  8. The adjective for an item in a containment unit
  9. The antonym for "past"
  10. What slaves would get if they lived in a Northern state
  11. A word used to introduce the second part of a cliffhanger

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

Civ Unit 8 Crossword 2022-03-22

Civ Unit 8 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Congress regulates ___, including regulating interstate businesses, and transactions with forgein agents.
  2. ___ powers of Congress are derived from the powers laid out in the constitution.
  3. A ___ committee’s job is to research a bill and make sure it makes sense.
  4. Congressional limits on habeas corpus and bills of attainder are a check and balance with the ___ branch of government.
  5. Each chamber of congress has a ___, whose job it is to help the congress members know the procedures of congress.
  6. For representatives, their constituents are members of their ___ in their state.
  7. A ___ is an additional provision added to a bill or other measure under the consideration by a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill.
  8. ___ is Political manipulation of electoral district boundaries
  9. Congress funds the ___ by Short Term legislation.
  10. ___ powers of Congress are explicitly laid out in the Constitution
  11. ___ are people who are employed by an interest group to influence the legislature and influence policy.
Down
  1. Congress’ power to fix standard weights and measures is an extremely important way it regulates ___.
  2. For Senators, their constituents are the ___ population of their state
  3. A ___ resolution requires the approval of both houses but does not require the signature of the President. It does not have the force of law.
  4. To ___ is to use long speeches to prevent a vote.
  5. ___ committees have members from both chambers and they work on a compromise bill that can go back to both chambers for a final vote.
  6. ___ Powers of Congress include Creating Revenue for the Government by collecting Taxes and Borrowing Money.
  7. Anyone can write a bill, but a congressperson must ___ it in congress.
  8. National Elections take place every ___ year. (has a hyphen)
  9. A “___ army” is an army that exists even though there is no war.
  10. ___ votes refers to concentrating voters in one voting district.
  11. Congress gives the president the ability to use the military by declaring war or passing ___ Authorization.
  12. Congress also manages any ___ owned by the federal government.
  13. A ___ is the president’s constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a Congress.
  14. ___ refers to diluting the voting power of opposition voters across many districts.
  15. A ___resolution is a legislative proposal that requires the approval of both houses and the signature of the President, just as a bill does.
  16. A ___ resolution addresses matters entirely within the prerogative of one house or the other, it does not need the signature of the President, and does not have the force of law.
  17. A ___ is a legislative proposal before Congress.
  18. ___ is agreement to end debate on a bill.
  19. A ___ is a legislative proposal. It is a proposal for a Law.

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

Tri 1 Exam Review 2017-11-21

Tri 1 Exam Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The Battle of _______ was not the final battle of the war, but it was the decisive battle. 4-5
  2. Laws that restricted the rights of slaves and prevented slave rebellions (2) 2-2
  3. The _____ of 1763 announced that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains 3-1
  4. Five colonists were shot and killed in the streets of Boston on March 5, 1770, at this event (2) 3-2
  5. In 1783, the British finally recognized America’s independence in the Treaty of ______. 4-5
  6. Who won the Revolutionary War - United States or Great Britain? (2) 4-5
  7. John ______ led the Massachusetts Bay Colony, hoping to create a “City Upon a Hill” 1-3
  8. Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote a series of essays called the ______ to influence the public to support the new Constitution (2) 5-3
  9. The _______ System helped to encourage British citizens to come to North America to grow the colonies 1-1
  10. The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the war because it convinced which country to openly support the Americans? 4-3
  11. The Continental Army almost collapsed during the winter at which Pennsylvania location? (2) 4-3
  12. Most of the slaves in the colonies worked in the _____ of Southern plantations 2-2
  13. A person who supported the war for independence was called this. 4-2
  14. King ____ III was the king during the 1770s 3-1
  15. The colonists avoided new taxes because they wanted _____ in Parliament 3-1
  16. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial are the names of the _____ of government 5-3
  17. One of the three “unalienable” rights in the Declaration of Independence (4 letters) 4-1
  18. A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives 5-1
  19. One of the three “unalienable” rights in the Declaration of Independence - the pursuit of ____ (9 letters) 4-1
  20. One of the three “unalienable” rights in the Declaration of Independence (7 letters) 4-1
  21. A nation’s plan of how its government works is called this 5-1
  22. The colonists would ____ British goods as their main strategy for getting taxes repealed
  23. The Enlightenment convinced many people that all people have basic human ______ that no government can deny. 2-4
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  1. According to the Declaration of Independence, when a government doesn’t guarantee our rights, citizens have the right to create a new government that serves the _____ 4-1
  2. Virginia’s House of _________ was America’s first example of representative democracy that set the example for our future government 1-1
  3. A government where the laws are based on religious principles is called this 1-3
  4. The original goal of the Constitutional ______ was to make minor changes to the Articles of Confederation 5-2
  5. Common Sense was a book of propaganda written by _____ to persuade colonists to want independence (last name only) 3-5
  6. Britain won the _______ War in 1763 2-5
  7. A person who remained faithful to Britain during the war was called this. 4-2
  8. How many colonies did England ultimately create along the Atlantic Coast of North America? 1-5
  9. The French and Indian War was essentially a war between France and _____. 2-5
  10. The Mayflower ______ was an agreement that the settlers would work together for the common good of the colony. 1-2
  11. He was chosen to lead the Continental Army (first and last name) 3-4
  12. John Locke said that kings do not have a “______ ______” to rule. (2) 2-4
  13. Who became famous for striking the first blow against the French? (Last name only) 2-5
  14. North America, Africa, and Europe were the three points of economic system (2) 2-2
  15. The Articles of Confederation was America’s ______ constitution 5-1
  16. This Native American helped the Pilgrims survive that first year 1-2
  17. Sam Adams organized this group to protest the Stamp Act (3 words) 3-1
  18. On December 16, 1773, about 150 men boarded three ships in Boston Harbor and destroyed crates of tea. This became known as the _______ (3) 3-3
  19. The _______________ inspired our founding fathers, as well as the Declaration of Independence, the Consitution, and the Bill of Rights. 2-4
  20. The _____ were very religiously strict, created a theocracy called the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and were not tolerant of other religions 1-3
  21. In this system, the states share much of their power with the central government 5-3
  22. The Pilgrims came to North America in search of what kind of freedom? 1-2
  23. The Northwest Ordinance said that _____ was not allowed anywhere in the Northwest Territory 5-1
  24. The Jamestown settlers finally found financial success by growing _____ 1-1
  25. The first ____ amendments make up the Bill of Rights (spell the number) 5-3

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

Mid-Term Puzzle 2013-08-12

Mid-Term Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. one benefiting unfairly at another's expense
  2. trial court that hears only cases involving minor offenses and disputes
  3. amount paid to one party to punish another
  4. a sum of money a wrongdoer must pay to another party
  5. court that reviews decision of another court
  6. of contract failure to perform contractual obligations
  7. negligence negligence of the injured party
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  1. one party announces intention not to perform prior for time to perform
  2. means of obtaining information from the other party before a trial
  3. Decisis court decision controls that of a similar future case
  4. contract enforceable by law
  5. court decision that determines the decision in a similar case
  6. of Rights 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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

Generational Allys 2022-08-03

Generational Allys crossword puzzle
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  1. Started by Jeff Bezos in 1995.
  2. Cartoon dog with a Shaggy friend.
  3. Best selling car of the 1990's.
  4. Billboard #1 song in 1981.
  5. Terracotta planter you just watered. Grew into a big business.
  6. Barbie's younger sister.
  7. 60's TV show with 2 good guys fighting villains. Biff! Pow!
  8. Zuckerberg's baby.
  9. Civil Rights Leader slain in 1968.
  10. Video rental store bankrupted by Netflix.
  11. Arrived in New York City on February 7, 1964.
  12. World Series Champs in 1972, 1973, and 1974.
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  1. Found by Robert Ballard in 1985.
  2. Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie.
  3. Considered the NFL's Team of the 1990's.
  4. Started by Bill Gates in 1975.
  5. Actor turned President.
  6. Sang the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack.
  7. Came after the Baby Boomers.
  8. Won the Best Picture Oscar in 1972.
  9. Bean stuffed toy fad started in 1985 by Ty Warner.
  10. Won 6 NBA Championships in the 1990's.

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

(US Final) Events Crossword 2025-05-21

(US Final) Events Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Divided into 4 occupied zones after WW2
  2. Shantytowns during Great Depression
  3. Native Tribes were able to defeat the US military
  4. The _____ Bill of Rights helped to expand the middle class post WW2
  5. Ship sunk by U-boats
  6. American Cold War Strategy
  7. Failed strike
  8. Destruction of the USS _____ brought the US to war with Spain
  9. Under Roosevelt a canal was built in ____
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  1. _____ Reform was designed to help mothers in society
  2. Plan to rebuild European economy
  3. American colony
  4. helped to unify the East and West coast
  5. ____ Harbor was a surprise attack on the American Navy
  6. The US did not want missiles in _____
  7. The Ghost Dance was suppressed at ____ Knee
  8. Most Racists City in the South
  9. Nuclear testing site
  10. (Two Words)Response to the Great Depression
  11. Meeting between allied nations to discuss war against Japan

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

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

The First Amendment & The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. a proposed law presented to a legislature, but not yet officially passed and made law
  2. an event or action that is done to show disapproval or disagreement with something
  3. something that is close to or in the area where you live
  4. parts of countries that have their own government
  5. a set of rules created for the purpose of keeping the peace and security of society
  6. a change to a Constitution or existing law
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  1. a document that describes the government of a country
  2. people who belong to a country by law
  3. a formal statement or announcement
  4. certain actions, abilities or ideas that all people are entitled to
  5. followers of the Islam religion

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

7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16

7 Principles of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do.
  2. A division of power between the federal government and the state governments.
  3. Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two.
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  1. The principle of limited government means that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.
  2. The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government.
  3. Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will.
  4. The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have.

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

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

L-1(C) The Constitution of India crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 'Demos' 'Kratos'
  2. First Nation with written Constitution
  3. Conduct Trails
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  1. Bill of Rights
  2. Small group of elected representative

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

MODERN AMERICA 2021-03-26

MODERN AMERICA crossword puzzle
Across
  1. George H.W. Bush took on this nation in the Gulf War
  2. this group was a part of the 1960s counterculture
  3. Johnson fought a war on _______________
  4. President Obama's healthcare plan
  5. Reagan;s economic plan
  6. refused to give up her bus seat
  7. health care program created by the Great Society
  8. Bill Clinton was impeached for this charge
  9. massive 1969 music festival in upstate New York
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  1. leader of the civil rights movement
  2. The Camp David Accords ended war between Egypt and
  3. Group with growing roles in US politics
  4. Nixon resigned for his role in this scandal
  5. Carter signed an big canal back to this nation
  6. Nixon was elected by the ________ majority
  7. MLK was assassinated in this TN city
  8. The 9/11 attacks led to a war on _________

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

US Gov. Crossword 2019-11-14

US Gov. Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A bill that affects everyone.
  2. today's date is August 3rd, thanks to this ________.
  3. A period devoted to a particular activity, the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body whose individual meetings
  4. Johnathon was ________ , so he did badly at his job.
  5. Marcus has his right to own his land and will not allow anyone to cross it, unless they want to be sued.
  6. The bank has to deal with the imputation credit
  7. A senator interrupted a another Senator who was speaking.
  8. "it was defeated by a Senate __________ in October"
  9. Legislation Scholars use it as a technical term regarding legislative control of local appropriations. In election campaigns, the term is used in derogatory fashion to attack opponents.
  10. The Power to tax and spend for the defense and general welfare of the U.S.
  11. People pay these when buying or owning something. This may also helps the common people with benefits.
  12. a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
  13. the California state legislature passed a law to prohibit dumping of nuclear waste
  14. an additional provision added to a bill or other measure under consideration by a legislature
  15. refers to the purchase, sale or exchange of commodities, transportation of people, money or goods, and navigation of waters between different states.
  16. A family comes to sit in the forest and their neighbors lay down their employments, shoulder their axes, and come in to the logrolling
  17. a program funded by the government to raise awareness from a deadly disease.
  18. Johnathan Johnson got elected to represent his country
  19. Joe is the head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
  20. legislative maneuver that allows a president or another official with veto power to exercise that power over a bill by taking no action.
  21. a type of pass in soccer where you put the ball in the air with a flick.
  22. powers authorized by the Constitution that, while not stated, seem implied by powers that are expressly stated.
  23. A majority had imposed a ______ ____ on the recent pet chicken safety bill.
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  1. They ensure that their fellow legislators attend voting sessions and vote according to official party policy.
  2. The ___________ of Trump might happen because of all of his actions.
  3. A state legislator criticizing the presidents new policy.
  4. Tony cannot be harmed by poison he is _____ - ity.
  5. _______________Act of 1929 allowed states to draw districts of varying size and shape.
  6. The new bill was unconstitutional so the House of congress did a __________ ____.
  7. Joe who votes on a constituency
  8. "it is _________ on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil"
  9. a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House.
  10. To make all Laws which shall be ___________________ for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers
  11. These are often bipartisan and bicameral.
  12. The congress helped act on a women's right movement, thanks to this bill.
  13. the government created a ____ to solve this problem.
  14. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
  15. second-highest-ranking official of the United States Senate.
  16. cases related to political asylum, Social Security benefits, the military, Veterans' Administration concerns and IRS problems.
  17. This survey said the US population is 14% African American, 68% Caucasian, and 9% latino/latina.
  18. someone proceeding before a court or other decision-making body or officer, such as a government agency or a legislative committee.
  19. "Jerry claimed 3 witnesses at his trial had committed _______"
  20. A bill was made for a nucleaur coparation, in which they can’t dumb waste in any known lakes. This is an example of.
  21. “I saw a man crying” is an example of a clause.
  22. Senate and a popularly elected House of Assembly.
  23. the process of drawing electoral district boundaries in the United States.
  24. The Democratic party moved poles away where Sanders was wanted at. This is an example of.
  25. the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
  26. A legislative committee responsible for expediting the passage of bills.
  27. When US Congress makes money available to help build on their military.
  28. American Civil Liberties Union - visit their section on issues before Congress that the ACLU is following and ________ on.
  29. This bill is originates from the House of Representatives and helps raise revenue.

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

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

REVIEW: The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The president can check the power of the legislative branch by ______________ ; or cancelling a law.
  2. A person who is loyal to a country, and in return is given protection.
  3. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
  4. He made sure the Bill of Rights were included in the Constitution.
  5. The ________________ and Vice President are part of the Executive branch of government.
  6. The __________ Amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition.
  7. There are ____________ branches of government.
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  1. The federal courts and Supreme Court justices are a part of the ______________ branch of government.
  2. Law of the land.
  3. The House of Representatives and Senate are part of the ______________________ branch of government.
  4. This branch enforces the laws, it consists of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.

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

STAAR Simulation Review 2025-02-24

STAAR Simulation Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this word means that the federal and state governments share power with one another
  2. the precedent of slaves only counting as a portion of a vote was set as a result of the 3/5 _____
  3. this issue, along with state's rights, would be the main issue during the civil war era leading to the north and south going to war
  4. argument overs _____ citizens and whether or not we needed a national bank led to the united states' first political parties being formed
  5. gettysburg and antietam were the two most _____ fought battles in the civil war
  6. many immigrants came to the united states for job ______, as well as for cheap land
  7. southern plantation owners could use federal support to find runaway slaves as part of the _____ slave law
  8. the monroe doctrine set the precedent that the united states would protect the _____ hemisphere
  9. last name of the president who abused his presidential powers when he bought the louisiana purhcase without the approval of congress
  10. during the industrial era, immigrants were used as cheap _____
  11. dred scott v. sandford set the precedent that african-americans could not use the legal system, vote, or even find jobs in some cases because they were not u.s. _____
  12. the treaty of guadalupe-hidalgo led to the debate of slavery expanding after it ended the u.s.-_____ war
  13. the _____ amendment protects you from the government forcing religious values on you
  14. the marbury v. madison supreme court case would establish _____ review
  15. urbanization is where people moved from rural areas in the south, to bigger _____ in the north and northeast
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  1. immigrants were often kept out of office as a result of the know=_____ party being formed
  2. life, liberty, and the property are known as _____ rights
  3. territory that was obtained after "54-40 or fight" chants from americans in 1846
  4. agricultural product that led to the south using slavery as their main source of income
  5. the navigation acts, along with other parliamentary acts, occurred during the _____ era
  6. free enterprise is an _____ system that says private businesses can set their own prices, and ideally not be slowed down by the government
  7. french explorers would _____ fur with native americans in trading posts along the mississippi river
  8. the 8th amendment protects you from cruel and unusual _____
  9. the house of burgesses was an example of checks and balances and the first example of _____ government
  10. section of the country that was more economically stable because of manufacturing centers
  11. last name of the abolitionists who wrote about the injustices of slavery in his newspaper "the north star"
  12. transcendentalists often wrote about how humans and _____ are interconnected
  13. in _____, lincoln would speak to the country about how we should remained unified like we were when writing the declaration of independence
  14. amendment that gave all men, including former slaves, the right to vote and even run for political office
  15. invention that led to quicker transportation over water
  16. the new england colonies based their economies on fishing and _____
  17. the bill of rights, influenced by the english bill of rights, is the section of the constitution that focuses on your individual _____ (freedoms)
  18. last name of the president who used the spoil system to give his political supporters good government jobs

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

Recon Crossword 2022-04-13

Recon Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 16th President of the USA
  2. restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force after slavery was abolished during the Civil War.
  3. bill of rights
  4. the way the south was split after the Civil War and during reconstruction
  5. A group that wanted to harshly punished the south
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  1. War that split American in half
  2. President that took over reconstruction after Lincoln's death
  3. President Lincolns Reconstruction plan
  4. Newly freed slaves
  5. Laws used to discriminated against freedman

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

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting.
  2. Another name for House of Commons.
  3. A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
  4. All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party.
  5. Another name for question period.
  6. A proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament.
  7. To pick one person from a group of several by voting.
  8. A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject presented according to specific rules.
  9. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
  10. The governments plan for how it will collect and spend each year
  11. A change to a bill with the intention of improving it.
Down
  1. A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as they are Speaker.
  2. Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this.
  3. Bills that are passed by the Parliament and become laws.
  4. A person appointed by our Monarch to be the Monarch's representative in Canada.
  5. A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who doesn't belong to a political party.
  6. A group made of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same party that meet regularly.
  7. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.

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

Legislative Branch 2024-03-04

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of people who make laws
  2. the armed forces of a country
  3. what government can do in case it is necessary
  4. members from both chambers meet to create one version of the bill
  5. the conduct of military at the sea
  6. party leaders schedule bill for floor debate, whole senate votes on bill
  7. committee debates and votes to either table the bill or vote favorably
  8. someone appointed to a role by the president
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  1. bill is read out loud on Senate floor and given to clerk
  2. conduct public hearings and experts testify
  3. ideas that may involve misleading messages designed to manipulate people
  4. sets parameters for debate and amendments
  5. set of rules that are created and enforced to regulate behavior
  6. an agreement between countries
  7. a charge of misconduct on the person in office

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

Rights? What Rights? 2022-10-24

Rights? What Rights? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Five freedoms
  2. African-American _____ suffrage
  3. ___ quartering soldiers
  4. _____ of the people
  5. How Presidents and Vice Presidents get _______
  6. ______ of the states
  7. Making, trading & sale of alcoholic beverages is illegal
  8. Allowed women the right to vote
  9. Lowered ____ age to 18
  10. Right to a trial before a ______
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  1. No cruel and _________ punishment
  2. Right to bear ___
  3. ______ slavery
  4. "I plead the ____"
  5. No unreasonable ________ and seizure
  6. repealed prohibition made alcohol ________ again
  7. Income ____
  8. Right to a ________ trail
  9. ______ on presidential terms

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

Final Review 2025-05-15

Final Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the Democratic party platform promotes the protection of this.
  2. popularized the idea of the social contract.
  3. clause used to determine if speech should be limited or not.
  4. how the president is selected.
  5. leader of the supreme court (even though responsibilities are largely the same as the other judges).
  6. when the President takes office.
  7. codified British law and inspired Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers.
  8. senate tactic to delay a bill.
  9. proposed law.
  10. third party that focuses on environmental concerns.
  11. organization sharing political beliefs; they want to get elected.
  12. not affiliated with a political party
  13. a form of government in which the citizens have some decision-making power.
  14. gives Congress the power to enact all that is "necessary and proper" to carry out the Constitution.
  15. president's role of acting as the leader of the military.
  16. popularized the idea of separation of powers.
  17. presides over the senate.
  18. law-making branch
  19. power interpreted to be in the Constitution.
  20. power explicitly written in the Constitution.
  21. disagrees with the majority opinion.
  22. change to the Constitution
  23. each branch places limits on the others.
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  1. supreme law of the land.
  2. 9 members; interprets the Constitution.
  3. issued by the president; carries the weight of law.
  4. party that typically supports less powerful government action.
  5. leader of the executive branch; has a cabinet.
  6. meeting where two candidates discuss ideas.
  7. presidential rejection of a law.
  8. clause in the fourteenth amendment that guarantees all citizen's have protected rights.
  9. left side of the political spectrum; promotes change.
  10. 435 members; designed to be representative of the United States population.
  11. the president's role in working with foreign countries.
  12. popularized the idea of the natural rights of life, liberty and property.
  13. the Republican party platform promotes the success of this.
  14. congressional rejection of a veto.
  15. right side of the political spectrum; promotes traditional values.
  16. enforcing branch
  17. money put into the government by citizens. pays for amenities like roads, libraries and government workers.
  18. 100 members; congressional body with loose floor rules.
  19. interpreting branch
  20. 1st amendment has protections for this; you can believe whatever you want.
  21. how supreme court judges are selected
  22. party that typically supports more powerful government action.

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

vocab 2012-02-16

vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. examination-(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
  2. person, esp. a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
  3. offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
  4. fifth amenment-The Fifth Amendment (Amendment V) to the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure.
  5. formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
  6. in agreement
  7. individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  8. of proof-the duty of proving a disputed charge
  9. decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
  10. jury-a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)
  11. crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death
  12. order-A judge's order that a case may not be discussed in public.
  13. jeopardy-The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense
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  1. cause-Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)
  2. homicide-is the crime of wrongfully causing the death of another human being (also known as murder) after rationally considering the timing or method of doing so, in order to either increase the likelihood of success, or to evade detection or apprehension.
  3. order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing it
  4. worker, esp. a man, who supervises and directs other workers.
  5. judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.
  6. formal written or spoken statement, esp. one given in a court of law.
  7. assault-a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)
  8. Rights-The miranda warning (also referred to as Miranda rights), is a warning that is required to be given by police in the United States to criminal suspects in police custody (or in a custodial situation) before they are interrogated to inform them about their constitutional rights.

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

Government Vocabulary 2014-10-06

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the right to vote
  2. charging a public official with a crime in office for which they can be removed from power
  3. jeopardy the provision in the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that one may not be tried twice for the same crime
  4. rights citizen's basic rights and freedom
  5. representation the number of delegates in the House of Representatives based of population
  6. corpus a court order directing that prisoner be brought to court and to show cause for his or her detention
  7. the people represented by an elected official
  8. a person chosen to act for or represent others, as at a convention
  9. government the system of government in which power is held by the people and exercised indirectly through elected representatives
  10. review the power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government invalid if they violate the Constitution
  11. a form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people, either directly or through their elected representative
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  1. rights those rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens specifically provided for and listed in the Constitution
  2. government every individual including the governmental officials, must obey the law
  3. formal approval
  4. sovereignty a government in which the people rule. They have the supreme power in government
  5. a government controlled by on person or a single group
  6. the constitutional power of the president to refuse to sign a bill passed by Congress preventing it from becoming a law
  7. a group that seeks to promote its own special interests at the expense of the common good
  8. a system of government in which power is shared between the central (national) government and the states
  9. to change
  10. government citizens have the power to govern and citizens give power to leaders they elect to represent them and their interest
  11. of powers each branch has a specific job and power so that no one branch would have all the power
  12. Ordinance provided for the orderly expansion of people to the Northwest Territory. It provided for public education and outlawed slavery within the territory
  13. process of law protection against arbitrary deprivation of life, liberty, and property
  14. and balances the distribution and balancing of power among different branches of government so that no one branch is about to dominate the other

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

Module 3 Crossword 2024-10-22

Module 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights that belong to all humans from birth, such as life, liberty, and property
  2. Supporters of parliament during the English Civil War
  3. Supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War
  4. Common meeting place to discuss Enlightenment ideas in the 18th century
  5. Liberty, ______, and Fraternity; The slogan of the French Revolution
  6. Reign of _______; Time period during the French Revolution from September 1793 to July 1794 when people in France were arrested for not supporting the revolution and many were executed
  7. Believed a government's purpose was to control the people
  8. Situation in which a government spends more than it takes in
  9. Italian astronomer who supported Copernicus's theory of a heliocentric, or sun-centered universe
  10. Absolute ruler who used his or her power to bring about political and social change
  11. __________ Bonaparte; This person came to power in France following the French Revolution
  12. Believed the best way to protect liberty was to divide the government into 3 branches
  13. Simone _____; Leader of the South American Revolutions
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  1. England raised taxes in its colonies following the ______ Years' War
  2. Informal social gathering at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas
  3. Fortress in Paris used as a prison; French Revolution began when Parisians stormed it in 1789
  4. Earning wealth from colonies and bringing that wealth back to benefit the mother country
  5. Both the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution were fought over the idea of an _____ monarchy vs. a limited monarchy
  6. The English Bill of _______; Series of acts passed by the English Parliament in 1689 that limited the rights of the monarchy and ensured the superiority of Parliament
  7. Puritan who took power in England following the English Civil War
  8. Maximilien _______, head of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution whose goal was to eliminate everyone against the revolution
  9. Legislative body made up of representatives of the three estates in pre-revolutionary France
  10. Famous oath made on a tennis court by members of the Third Estate in France.
  11. Toussaint L'Overture was the leader of the ______ Revolution
  12. Believed everyone is born with Natural Rights
  13. Saint _______; French colony in the Caribbean known for their coffee and sugarcane production

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

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

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
  2. It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
  3. Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
  4. The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865
  5. The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
  6. The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction.
  7. The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
  8. First ten amendments to the constitution
  9. Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
  10. Author of the 14th Amendment
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  1. a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of
  2. Author of the 13th Amendment
  3. president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
  4. The right to vote in public
  5. They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
  6. The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
  7. The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
  8. Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
  9. The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
  10. It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.

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

Unit 5 Review 2 2025-02-09

Unit 5 Review 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ rights said by the police
  2. an amendment to protect from self-incrimination
  3. _______ or changing the constitution
  4. the camps where Japanese people forced to live
Down
  1. the first ten amendments
  2. to_______ the number of household items
  3. _______convention where a bill can be proposed

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