bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16
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- The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do.
- A division of power between the federal government and the state governments.
- Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two.
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- The principle of limited government means that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.
- The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government.
- Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will.
- The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have.
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. • ...
Life & Works of Rizal 2023-12-16
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- A group that opposes the Rizal Bill
- A system that requires male Filipinos aged 16-60 to serve for 40 days
- Prerequisite to become a law
- "Touch me not"
- Main sponsor and defender of the Rizal Bill
- Balantac, the founder of what group which is based on a mythological bird
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- Main character of El Filibusterismo
- Republic Act No. 1425
- Used to promote or publicize a cause or point of view
- Pure-blooded Spanish born in The Philippines
- Part Filipino, part Chinese/Spanish
- Large estates for raising livestock and agricultural production
- 7th child of Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso (1st name)
- Priest who is in a religious order
- Closest sibling of Rizal
- Total steps from bill to law
16 Clues: "Touch me not" • Republic Act No. 1425 • Closest sibling of Rizal • Prerequisite to become a law • Total steps from bill to law • Priest who is in a religious order • Main character of El Filibusterismo • A group that opposes the Rizal Bill • Part Filipino, part Chinese/Spanish • Main sponsor and defender of the Rizal Bill • Pure-blooded Spanish born in The Philippines • ...
The High Point, 1945 to 1968 2021-04-19
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- Carmichael, Popularised the phrase ‘Black Power’
- Rock 9, Students were initially prevented from entering the racially segregated school by Orval Faubus, the Governor of Arkansas.
- B Wells, Historian Spear considered them to be "Militant before militancy had a national spokesperson'
- v. Gayle, Ordered Alabama and Montgomery to desegregate its buses.
- v. Virginia, Overturned a judgement convicting an African American law student for trespassing by being in a restaurant in a bus terminal which was ‘whites only’.
- Passed the Civil Rights Bill in 1964. The following year Johnson produced an influx of legislation and bills that helped to improve every aspect of the black communities, ranging from increased voter rights to improved education and healthcare
- X, Caught attention of young, disenchanted African American youths with speech such as ‘ballot or the bullet’ and will get civil rights ’by any means necessary’.
- v. Virginia, Supreme Court ruled 7-1 that Virginia’s state law enforcing segregation on interstate buses was unconstitutional.
- A member of the KKK at the start of his political career. Famously said “I believe in brotherhood….of all men before the law….if any (one) class or race can be permanently set apart from or pushed down below the rest in politics and civil rights, so may any other class or race……and we say farewell to the principles on which we count our safety…….The majority of our Negro people find but cold comfort in our shanties and tenements. Surely, as free men, they are entitled to something better than this.”
- Freedom Movement, also known as open housing movement.
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- of Islam, Members were live a religious live, increase black self-esteemed, key blacks and whites separate and to encourage blacks to improve their economic situation. Their newspaper has a weekly circulation of 600,000 by the mid 1970s.
- v. Allwright, it overturned the Texas state law that authorized parties to set their internal rule, including the use of white primaries. Landmark decision of the Supreme Court with regards to voting rights and racial desegregation.
- Connor, American politician and member of the democratic party who strongly opposed the civil rights movement.
- Sit-ins in a bus station which had ignored the Interstate Commerce Commission’s order to desegregate.
- Reluctantly intervene at the little rock 9 and expressed his fear that desegregating schools would cause ‘great emotional strain’.
- Appointed 40 Black people in Congress, saw racism and discrimination as immoral.
- Panther Party, Seen as a police like group to protect African Americans.
- v. The Board of Education, decision opposed segregated education in 1954.
- Luther King, Non-violent activist, most famous speech was ‘I have a dream’.
- Garvey, Created the first black mass movement in the USA, He advocated for self-help, armed self-defence and separation of races.
20 Clues: Carmichael, Popularised the phrase ‘Black Power’ • Freedom Movement, also known as open housing movement. • v. Gayle, Ordered Alabama and Montgomery to desegregate its buses. • Panther Party, Seen as a police like group to protect African Americans. • v. The Board of Education, decision opposed segregated education in 1954. • ...
2nd period Sungmin 2022-05-13
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- Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson affect the United States?
- Who were impacted by the AAA
- What is the term length for all members in the General Assembly?
- Which of these eligibility requirements of the Georgia House of Representatives is different from the requirements of the Georgia State Senate
- In his 1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech, Booker T. Washington argued African Americans need to focus on ______ independence in order to advance their rights.
- Why did Governor Eugene Talmadge strongly oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs?
- Courts that review both civil and criminal cases and can overturn trial court verdicts are called _____________ courts.
- How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
- What are the most serious criminal crimes called?
- Poll taxes Literacy Tests Grandfather Clause
- BEST describes the involvement of the United States in World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
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- How are the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution similar?
- How did Lester Maddox challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympic Games on the city of Atlanta?
- of the following correctly describes how judges on appellate courts are selected?
- Who immediately determines if a juvenile who is taken into custody should be detained or released to his or her parents?
- How was Georgia significant in the life of President Roosevelt?
- A young person who commits a crime is considered a juvenile in Georgia until they turn what age?
- BEST explains why Leo Frank was found guilty in the eyes of the public before his trial was completed?
- Causes of the great depression: Reduction in purchasing,Bank Failures,?
- How were the terms of Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. similar?
- Mayor of Atlanta,Played an important role in Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics,United Nations Ambassador,Worked closely with Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement
- Which court case, that denied rights to African Americans, is represented in the cartoon?
- Which of the following activities is considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens
- Governor vetoes a bill passed by the legislature,Legislature overrides the governor’s veto
25 Clues: Who were impacted by the AAA • Poll taxes Literacy Tests Grandfather Clause • What are the most serious criminal crimes called? • How did Lester Maddox challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964? • How was Georgia significant in the life of President Roosevelt? • What is the term length for all members in the General Assembly? • ...
3 and 4 Chapter Review 2021-03-04
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- Examples of collective rights include treaties, Manitoba Act, Canada's constitution, and
- The only province to be officially bilingual
- What law only applies to canadian citizens that is not Mobility
- A law in Quebec that attempted to protect and promote the use of french in quebec
- The freedom to express your own opinion
- What branch makes decisions about the challenges that are brought to court
- What section has minority language rights
- Canadian citizens are the only people allowed to
- Section _______ outlines aboriginal and treaty rights
- What charter right did the Lord's Day act go against
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- Rights that all people in Canada have
- This outlines the rights that individuals in Canada have
- This established Manitoba as a bilingual province, ensured education rights for catholics and protestants, and gave Metis land
- Rights can be restricted in
- Indigenous people have _________ rights
- Who was the prime minister when the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was created
- A coupon that was given to the Metis people that they could exchange for land
- The Indigenous peoples treaty land that we are on
- French and English are ___________ languages of Canada
- During WWII 700 of these people were imprisoned
20 Clues: Rights can be restricted in • Rights that all people in Canada have • Indigenous people have _________ rights • The freedom to express your own opinion • What section has minority language rights • The only province to be officially bilingual • During WWII 700 of these people were imprisoned • Canadian citizens are the only people allowed to • ...
Legislative Lingo 2021-04-09
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- To approve and make valid
- A break in a daily legislative session
- A method by which a action is rescinded
- A formal proposal offered by a member
- The minimum number of members required
- The portion of the chamber reserved for membe
- Legislators chosen to consider a bill
- Public discussion scheduled by a committee
- An individual who lives in the district
- Deadline dates for legislative action
- A request submitted by an individual or group
- Majority in the Senate(26) House(51)
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- Ending of a meeting or legislative session
- The presiding officer of a chamber
- The daily agenda of legislative business
- The area in front of the officer’s bench
- Action taken to prevent enactment of a bill
- Fund which is the depository for state moneys
- A change proposedor made to a bill or motion
- Encourages the passage or defeat of a bill
- Used to remove public officials from office
- An elected member of the General Assembly
- To undo an action previously taken
- Resolution acted on by both chambers
24 Clues: To approve and make valid • The presiding officer of a chamber • To undo an action previously taken • Resolution acted on by both chambers • Majority in the Senate(26) House(51) • A formal proposal offered by a member • Legislators chosen to consider a bill • Deadline dates for legislative action • A break in a daily legislative session • ...
The Consitution 2022-06-07
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- The introduction of the Constitution is called?
- What are the first 10 amendments called?
- Whats the second amendment?
- this branch of government carries and enforces laws?
- Which branch of government enforces laws?
- How many branches of government are there?
- What amendment is this "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted".
- who was the main person that created the bill of rights?
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- which amendment abolished slavery?
- Which branch of government reviews laws?
- The President and vice president are elected to how many year terms?
- Who was the president during the creation of the constitution?
- which article describes how to amend the Constitution?
- Who is the leader of the executive branch?
- how many years can a senator serve?
15 Clues: Whats the second amendment? • which amendment abolished slavery? • how many years can a senator serve? • Which branch of government reviews laws? • What are the first 10 amendments called? • Which branch of government enforces laws? • Who is the leader of the executive branch? • How many branches of government are there? • The introduction of the Constitution is called? • ...
Unit 9 Reconstruction Vocabulary 2018-05-08
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- Crow Laws laws that separated people of different races in public places in the South
- uncomplimentary nickname for a northerner who went to the South after the Civil War
- tax tax required before a person can vote
- legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences
- codes Southern laws that severely limited the rights of African Americans after the Civil War
- Amendment an 1869 amendment to the United States Constitution that forbids any state to deny African Americans to the right to vote because of race
- Republican member of Congress during Reconstruction who wanted to ensure that freedmen received the right to vote
- Bureau government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves
- Amendment an 1865 amendment to the United States Constitution that bans slavery throughout the nation
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- of 1877 a deal that allowed Rutherford Hayes to become president as long as he promised to withdraw troops from the South, this event ended Reconstruction
- derogatory term given to white Republicans in the south who supported Reconstruction
- person who rents a plot of land from another person and farms it in exchange for a share of the crop
- test examination to see if a person can read and write; used in the past to restrict voting rights
- Klux Klan secret society organized in the South after the Civil War to reassert white supremacy by means of violence
- Bill an 1864 plan for Reconstruction that denied the right to vote or hold office to anyone who had volunteered to fight for the Confederacy
- Amendment an 1868 amendment that guarantees citizenship rights to freed slaves
- Percent Plan Lincoln’s plan that allowed a southern state to form a new government after 10 percent of its voters swore an oath of loyalty to the United States
17 Clues: tax tax required before a person can vote • legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences • Bureau government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves • Amendment an 1868 amendment that guarantees citizenship rights to freed slaves • uncomplimentary nickname for a northerner who went to the South after the Civil War • ...
2 2024-08-26
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- Black Panther leader
- Blue Telephone inventor
- Jr. March on Washington
- Poet of Reconstruction
- Secretary of State
- Civil rights leader
- Civil rights martyr
- Political activist
- First Black woman Sec. of State
- Soul singer
- Educator and author
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- Abolitionist suffragist
- Harlem Renaissance poet
- Beloved author
- Civil rights educator
- Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Freedom rider
- Comedian activist
- Civil rights attorney
- Soul on Ice author
- Jazz pianist
- Playwright
- First Black TV host
- Attorney for civil rights
- Civil rights martyr
25 Clues: Playwright • Soul singer • Jazz pianist • Freedom rider • Beloved author • Comedian activist • Soul on Ice author • Secretary of State • Political activist • Civil rights leader • Civil rights martyr • First Black TV host • Civil rights martyr • Educator and author • Black Panther leader • Civil rights educator • Civil rights attorney • Poet of Reconstruction • Abolitionist suffragist • ...
ELS crossword SS 2024-12-16
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- criminal cases are beyond reasonable doubt while civil cases are on the balance of probabilities
- when the defendant commits a crime
- non elected house of parliament
- a cheaper more informal version of the court
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- house of parliament where the members are elected
- created by judges in cases
- groups of people that push for change applying pressure to MPs
- where the claiment makes a claim against the defendant
- MP makes a speech introducing a bill for a certain amount of time
- a list of rights that apply to everyone
- a group of lawyers and that update the law
- created by parliament
12 Clues: created by parliament • created by judges in cases • non elected house of parliament • when the defendant commits a crime • a list of rights that apply to everyone • a group of lawyers and that update the law • a cheaper more informal version of the court • house of parliament where the members are elected • where the claiment makes a claim against the defendant • ...
What have we learned in U.S. History? 2024-03-21
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- Leader of the Haitian Revolution and prominent figure in Haiti's independence.
- Foundational law of the United States.
- One term president
- of Rights Guarantees individual freedoms in the Constitution.
- Third President and primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
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- Crossing a continent, as achieved by the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
- First Secretary of the Treasury and Founding Father.
- First President and Revolutionary War hero.
- Division of power between central and state governments.
- Group of explorers led by Lewis and Clark during their expedition.
- Leader who declared Haiti's independence and became its first ruler.
- Purchase Acquisition that doubled the nation's size in 1803.
12 Clues: One term president • Foundational law of the United States. • First President and Revolutionary War hero. • First Secretary of the Treasury and Founding Father. • Division of power between central and state governments. • of Rights Guarantees individual freedoms in the Constitution. • Purchase Acquisition that doubled the nation's size in 1803. • ...
Progressive Era 2024-10-30
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- Investigative reporters and writers that exposed the abuses of industrial society and government corruption
- Social reformer that brought attention to the brutality of lynching and advocated for equality for African Americans
- Co founded the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) that was dedicated to civil rights and equality for African Americans
- Voters could directly introduce bills in the state legislature
- wrote the novel The Jungle (1906) that described the unsanitary practices of the meatpacking industry
- Allows voters to decide if a bill or proposed amendment should be passed
- muckraker that authored the History of the Standard Oil Company (1902)
- dedicated to women’s rights and suffrage (the right to vote)
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- effort to ban the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages
- Allows voters to petition to have an elected representative removed from office
- Founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama that provided vocational training for African Americans
11 Clues: dedicated to women’s rights and suffrage (the right to vote) • Voters could directly introduce bills in the state legislature • muckraker that authored the History of the Standard Oil Company (1902) • Allows voters to decide if a bill or proposed amendment should be passed • effort to ban the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages • ...
Unit Four Vocabulary | Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment 2025-02-18
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- Document that limited the power of English kings, Monarchs do not have divine right to rule; must have consent to suspend laws, levy taxes, and maintain army; can’t interfere with parliamentary elections or debates
- believed the best government was an absolute monarchy; all people are evil.
- 1688 - William of Orange and Mary take the throne of England from King James II. They signed the English Bill of Rights making England a constitutional monarchy
- used math to prove heliocentric theory and explain planetary movement- described gravity.
- laws of planetary motion- proved heliocentric theory using math.
- set of written laws that govern a nation.
- 1212 the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law
- carries out and enforces laws
- A form of government where a single person, usually a king or queen, has total power over a state
- system of federal courts and judges that interprets laws made by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch
- the idea that people give up their rights to a government.
- wrote about separation of powers, checks and balances.
- used enlightenment ideas when writing the Declaration of Independence.
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- Scientific Revolution period in the mid-1500s, when scientists began to question accepted beliefs about the world and made new theories based on experimentation.
- philosopher who wrote about the social contract and thought government should provide for and protect the general will
- believed government exists to protect people's natural rights; overthrow governments that fail to protect the rights.
- ruled by a set of laws, rulers must follow the laws too.
- theory that the Earth was the center of the universe.
- revolution in intellectual activity and changed European's view of government and society.
- wrote about freedom of speech and religion.
- this system provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
- developed heliocentric theory.
- Improved the telescope and supported heliocentric theory, was tried in the inquisition and held under house arrest.
- makes laws and approves taxes
- theory that the sun is the center of the universe.
25 Clues: makes laws and approves taxes • carries out and enforces laws • developed heliocentric theory. • set of written laws that govern a nation. • wrote about freedom of speech and religion. • theory that the sun is the center of the universe. • theory that the Earth was the center of the universe. • wrote about separation of powers, checks and balances. • ...
Constitution Crossword 2024-02-19
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- The amount of amendments currently in the Constitution
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution
- The Constitution was moved to this place when Pearl Harbor was bombed
- Future President who would introduce the Bill of Rights to Congress
- The first constitution of the United States
- City where the Constitution was drafted
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- The 18th Amendment prohibited the making, transporting, and selling of this type of beverage
- The 1st Amendment guarantees this freedom
- The 2nd Amendment concerns this right
- The oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention
- Established the Judicial Branch of the US Government
- One of two founding fathers to not sign the Constitution because they were overseas
12 Clues: The 2nd Amendment concerns this right • City where the Constitution was drafted • The 1st Amendment guarantees this freedom • The first constitution of the United States • The first ten amendments to the Constitution • The oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention • Established the Judicial Branch of the US Government • ...
7th Grade Final Review 2024-06-14
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- Change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
- ________ Passage: voyage from Africa to America experienced by enslaved Americans
- __________ of Confederation: first attempt at government
- "No _________ without representation" colonist protest phrase
- The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) lived in this state
- __________ Compromise: settled the issue of representation in government
- French & ________ War: Cause British to tax colonists
- _________ Act: tax on playing cards, documents, etc.
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- ________ Exchange: transfer of plants, animals & diseases between the Old and New World
- ________ Massacre: riot between colonists and British troops
- These people are counted as 3/5ths of the population in the Constitution
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- _____ Coast: Original colonies located here
- First English settlement where settlers died of disease & starvation
- Continent explorers were trying to reach when they discovered America
15 Clues: Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Change or addition to the U.S. Constitution • _____ Coast: Original colonies located here • The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) lived in this state • _________ Act: tax on playing cards, documents, etc. • French & ________ War: Cause British to tax colonists • __________ of Confederation: first attempt at government • ...
Crack the government code 2025-10-02
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- : The branch of government that interprets laws.
- : The branch of government that enforces laws.
- : The national level of government.
- : The system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- : Congress’s power to pass a law despite a presidential veto.
- : The group made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- : A change or addition to the Constitution.
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- : A rule made by the government that people must follow.
- : A person who has rights and duties under a government.
- : The branch of government that makes laws.
- : The highest court in the United States.
- : A government ruled by the people.
- : The written plan for our government.
- : The head of the executive branch.
- : The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
15 Clues: : The national level of government. • : A government ruled by the people. • : The head of the executive branch. • : The written plan for our government. • : The highest court in the United States. • : The branch of government that makes laws. • : A change or addition to the Constitution. • : The branch of government that enforces laws. • ...
Qtr1 US Government Test Review 2025-10-01
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- States that the U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land.
- Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect freedoms from government.
- Supported the Constitution and strong national government.
- A document limiting the English king’s power in 1215.
- Powers given directly to the federal government by the Constitution.
- A loose union of states with most power kept by the states.
- A word that clearly defines this generation of teenagers, often used by evil geniuses
- Each branch of government can limit the others’ power.
- A system where citizens elect representatives to make laws.
- America’s first government, weak with no power to tax.
- Chamber of Congress based on population.
- A government where power comes from the people.
- Created two houses of Congress Senate and House of Representatives.
- Gave Parliament power over the king and protected individual rights.
- Powers shared by both federal and state governments like taxation.
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- 1776 document declaring American freedom from Britain.
- Gives Congress power to make laws needed to carry out its duties.
- The introduction to the Constitution stating its goals.
- Chamber of Congress with two members per state.
- Part of the Constitution that creates the legislative branch.
- Congress controls trade but couldn’t ban slave trade until 1808.
- Counted enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation.
- 1787 meeting where the U.S. Constitution was written.
- Rights people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
- An early agreement for self-government by Pilgrims in 1620.
- A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
- Powers kept by the states like education and elections.
- Farmers’ uprising that showed the Articles were too weak.
- A two-house legislature.
- That new trend where you do that stupid thing with your hands
- The idea that people give up some freedom in exchange for government protection.
31 Clues: A two-house legislature. • Chamber of Congress based on population. • Chamber of Congress with two members per state. • A government where power comes from the people. • A document limiting the English king’s power in 1215. • 1787 meeting where the U.S. Constitution was written. • 1776 document declaring American freedom from Britain. • ...
Unit Test #1 Review 2025-04-14
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- criminal law fall under this category
- also known as case law
- bill becomes a law when signed by the...
- employer..suffer too much if theyaccomodate
- OHRC solution...ie. money or job back
- dad who uses s.12 but is unsuccessful
- s. 2b is freedom of this...
- prisoner who argued his s.3 rights violated
- third party helps find resolution (OHRC)
- s. 2a is freedom of this
- police must fill out ticket properly..eg.
- source of law...govt made laws
- "you must have the body"
- govt policy to right discrim wrongs
- MAID is a result of this case
- S.1 is determined in all cases using this...
- doctor in abortion rights case
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- discrimination that is hidden in policy eg.
- OHRC..person making an allegation of discrim
- racist jokes at work for example
- hold hot iron for guilt or innocence
- Ford v. Quebec uses this
- case that is legally convincing (OHRC)
- outside the power of govt to pass a law
- hate speech case...s. 2b
- female firefighter fired for slow run
- duke it out..determine guilt..Medieval Eng.
- to "stand by the decision"
- all are equal under the law....1215
- within the power of the government to pass laws
- tort law falls under this category
- category of law...I buy a house
- MADD is an example of one of these
33 Clues: also known as case law • Ford v. Quebec uses this • hate speech case...s. 2b • s. 2a is freedom of this • "you must have the body" • to "stand by the decision" • s. 2b is freedom of this... • MAID is a result of this case • source of law...govt made laws • doctor in abortion rights case • category of law...I buy a house • racist jokes at work for example • ...
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution 2022-05-10
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- It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
- The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
- Author of the 14th Amendment
- First ten amendments to the constitution
- They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
- It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.
- It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
- Author of the 13th Amendment
- The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
- The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865
- The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
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- The right to vote in public
- a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of
- president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
- Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
- The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
- The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
- Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
- Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
- The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction.
20 Clues: The right to vote in public • Author of the 14th Amendment • Author of the 13th Amendment • First ten amendments to the constitution • president that assumed after Lincoln's death. • The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865 • The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War. • The state in which everyone gets treated the same. • ...
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution 2022-05-10
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- It is the condition in which one human being was owned by another.
- It was a set of laws that governed African Americans' behavior.
- Government set up schools and hospitals for former slaves.
- The war fought between Americans from 1861-1865
- The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War.
- The thing that enables Hayes to take office in return for the end of Reconstruction.
- The amendment in which guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
- First ten amendments to the constitution
- Discussed rights that arise from national citizenship
- Author of the 14th Amendment
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- a U.S. secret group made up of white people who are opposed to people of
- Author of the 13th Amendment
- president that assumed after Lincoln's death.
- The right to vote in public
- They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern united states.
- The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
- The state in which everyone gets treated the same.
- Parts of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to states using this doctrine.
- The amendment in which Citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside are all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its authority.
- It is a relationship between a person and a government to which the person owes loyalty and is so entitled to protection.
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 4 Setting Up Systems of Power 2026-03-16
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- prejudice or discrimination against someone because of his or her race
- an exchange of goods; business
- a detailed written plan for a government
- person who fought for women’s right to vote
- a settlement of a dispute by each side giving up some demands
- this amendment protects five freedoms of expression
- the separation or isolation of a race, class, or group
- this amendment protects the right to know charges, no double jeopardy, due process
- this amendment protects against unreasonable search & seizure
- this amendment protects other rights not in the Bill of Rights
- to change or revise
- 1791 addition to the Constitution that settled Anti-Federalist nerves
- this amendment protects the right to a speedy trial and to have a lawyer
- this amendment protects against excessive bail & cruel & unusual punishments
- this amendment protects the right to soldiers not being quartered in your house
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- this amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms
- to stop or end a practice or a law
- a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries
- the act of bringing into a country
- a person who sought the end of slavery
- continue, stick with
- a person who has been elected president but has not yet taken up office
- this amendment protects the right to a trial by jury
- meeting
- to move to another place
- to vote approval of
- this amendment protects powers not given to US are given to the states
27 Clues: meeting • to vote approval of • to change or revise • continue, stick with • to move to another place • an exchange of goods; business • to stop or end a practice or a law • the act of bringing into a country • a person who sought the end of slavery • a detailed written plan for a government • person who fought for women’s right to vote • ...
Unit 03 Review - We the People 2023-12-03
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- The higher chamber of U.S. congress, made up of 100 elected members (two per state). Members serve six year terms on a rotating election schedule.
- A person who conducts activities aimed at influencing or swaying public officials and especially members of a legislative body.
- This is the belief or preference of having a strong central/federal/national government. Anti-federalism is the belief in limiting the power of the federal government, and keeping more power within the states and/or individual citizens.
- This branch of government is the branch that executes the laws. It’s comprised of thepresident, the vice president, their advisors, and all of the federal departments/agencies/commissions.
- One of two major political parties in the United States, and it is conservative leaning. It’s recognized by the elephant symbol, the right direction, and the color red.
- One of two major political parties in the United States, and it is liberal leaning. It’s recognized by the donkey symbol, the left direction, and the color blue.
- A nation/state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens, entitled to vote, and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
- Checks and _________ describes the system that allows each branch of a government to amend, override, or veto acts ofanother branch so as to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- Of or relating to being permitted by the constitution (the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country).
- A particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, contract, or constitution.
- The ___________ branch of government deals with courts, and interprets what is constitutional andunconstitutional. At the federal level, it’s comprised of district courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court.
- In government and law, it’s an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
- Political system by which a country or a community is administered and regulated.
- The ________ of Representatives is the lower chamber of U.S. congress, made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total populations. Members of this chamber serve two year terms.
- This is gained by meeting the legal requirements of a national, state, or local government. A citizen is a participatory member of a political community.
- Also known as congress, this is the bicameral branch of government (comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate), which is primarily responsible for crafting and amending laws.
- Believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society (Britannica Dictionary). A political philosophy that focuses on low taxes, reduced government spending, and minimal government debt (Oxford Dictionary).
- This is the right to vote, especially in a political election.
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- This is the highest level of courts in the country. Verdicts cannot be appealed, all of their decisions are final. This court also has the final decision on whether a bill can become a law.
- The Articles of _____________ was the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789. The states were given too much power, which made the federal government very weak.
- Believing in personal freedom, and that society should change gradually so that money, property, and power are shared more fairly (Cambridge Dictionary).
- The __________ College is a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president (determined by the number of federal legislators in that state).
- Not capable of being taken away, denied, or transferred to another person or political entity.
- The ______ of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing some of our most basic rights, which anti-fed politicians were especially worried about securing.
- An official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something. The president has the authority to do this to bills that make it to his/her desk.
- Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties (usually Democratic & Republican), usually oppose each other's policies.
- A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly.
- A political affiliation that means that you’re not registered with the Democratic or Republican parties. People with this affiliation might fall somewhere in the middle, or subscribe to one of the many “third parties.”
- These are things that you are permitted to do or have by law. Many people consider rights to be “god-given.”
- Separation of “church and state,” freedom of religion or belief and ensures that the government does not favor any particular religion or impose religion on its citizens.
30 Clues: This is the right to vote, especially in a political election. • Political system by which a country or a community is administered and regulated. • Not capable of being taken away, denied, or transferred to another person or political entity. • A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly. • ...
AP Government Unit 5 Vocabulary 2017-05-13
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- 2 chambers; Congress has the Senate and the House of Representatives
- The exchange of pol. favors for support of a bill
- A lengthy speech designed to delay or kill the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate
- Committee made up of members of both house of Congress-housekeeping issues decided
- rule Prevents filibustering (16 signatures) and ends debate in the Senate, by a 3/5s vote of the Senate
- Drawing of congressional districts to favor one pol. party/group over another
- A temporary committee to work out a compromise version of a bill that has passed the House of Representatives &Senate in diff. forms
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- Assistance given to constituents by congressional members, answering questions/doing favors
- service Casework, assistance to constituents by congressional members
- people within a district or state-government official represents them.
- Redistribution of the congressional seats among the states after the census determines changes in population distribution
- Rewrite of a bill after hearings have been held on it (happens in sub-committee)
- Legislation giving benefits to constituents through sometimes unnecessary of unwise projects within a state or district, to enhance a member's chance of reelection
- A revision/change to a bill, law, or constitution
- An addition of amendment added to a bill that often has no relation to the bill but that may not pass on its own merits
15 Clues: The exchange of pol. favors for support of a bill • A revision/change to a bill, law, or constitution • 2 chambers; Congress has the Senate and the House of Representatives • service Casework, assistance to constituents by congressional members • people within a district or state-government official represents them. • ...
Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-14
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- the minimum number of senators that must be present to conduct business
- permits some amendments but not others
- leader of our country
- permits no amendments on the floor
- who originally chose our senators?
- old nickname for the senate
- who introduces a bill in the house of reps
- a bill that has a lot of riders
- an electoral district which is fully secure
- rule that permits amendments on the floor
- procedure used to keep the senate going during a filibuster
- which rule allows for the right to filibuster?
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- chief tax-writing committee
- political district where candidates win in close elections
- asks to bring a bill to the floor
- the holding of an office
- lower house of a legislative body
- a body composed of the senate and the house of reps
- what is a two chamber legislature called?
- other actions congress can pass besides bills
- senators being elected by popular vote
- an action taken to prolong speeches
- who introduces a bill in the senate
23 Clues: leader of our country • the holding of an office • chief tax-writing committee • old nickname for the senate • a bill that has a lot of riders • asks to bring a bill to the floor • lower house of a legislative body • permits no amendments on the floor • who originally chose our senators? • an action taken to prolong speeches • who introduces a bill in the senate • ...
coming to terms with silence 2022-01-07
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- first plan of government adopted in the U.S. after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army,and no chief executive
- the people are the only source of power for any and all governent actions; government can only with the consent of the governed
- division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judical branches; no one branch has too much power
- considered intelligent and decisive, he was a lwading supporter of the constitution and helped write the fedralist papers
- belief that monarchs were chosen by god; gave the monarch unlimited authority
- article 1, section 8, clause 18 of the constitution giving congress the right to pass all laws "necessary & proper" to carry out the other powers listed in article 1
- believed in natural rights- life, liberty, and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the declaration of independence.
- the government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people
- powers saved for the states in our system of fedralism, guaranteed in the ninth amendment to the constitution.
- father of the constitution; 4th president of the U.S.; essential to writing & ratification of the constitution; also wrote the first 10 amendments to the constitution- the bill of rights
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- first ten amendments of the constitution, added by the first congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people.
- french writer who introduced the idea of seperation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of the government from becoming too powerful
- in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some of his freedom to the government in exchange for protection if his natural rights
- king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political - often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from god).
- government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
- the distrubution ofpower between the national government and the states within a union
- explains the purposes of the constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the U.S.
- power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, countries, parishes, or towns.
- supporters of the new constitution who believed in a strong central government and checks and balances
- government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applys to everyone, whether ruler or ruled
20 Clues: government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • belief that monarchs were chosen by god; gave the monarch unlimited authority • the distrubution ofpower between the national government and the states within a union • supporters of the new constitution who believed in a strong central government and checks and balances • ...
Congress: Powers and Laws 2022-02-16
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- a law
- to accuse an officeholder of misconduct
- an act that betrays or endangers one's country
- ______ bill. a bill approving the spending of money
- ______ veto. a 10-day delay in the presidential signing of a bill while Congress is not in session with the effect of killing the bill
- a Senate discussion method intended to delay the vote on a bill
- ______ clause. another name for the "necessary and proper" clause
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- a series of steps by which a task is completed
- a presidential rejection of a bill
- a legislative procedure for ending debate in the Senate and taking a vote
- ______ powers. Congressional powers to do any actions relating to the delegated powers that are considered "necessary and proper"
- a proposed law
12 Clues: a law • a proposed law • a presidential rejection of a bill • to accuse an officeholder of misconduct • a series of steps by which a task is completed • an act that betrays or endangers one's country • ______ bill. a bill approving the spending of money • a Senate discussion method intended to delay the vote on a bill • ...
National Civil Rights museum 2022-10-09
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- What did President Kennedy signed for the civil rights movement ?
- Martin Luther King gave a [...] voice to the civil rights movement.
- In which form are many emblematic figures brought back to life in the museum ?
- Who is Ryan Johns ?
- Where did Martin Luther King traveled in april 1968 ?
- What happened in 1957 in America's high schools ?
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- What did the black community do following the bus event (about the buses) ?
- Who was arrested in 1955 because she didn't give her seat to a white man on a bus ?
- What did the protest marches intended to look like instead of violence and bloodshed ?
- Martin Luther King’s most famous speech says : I have a [...]
10 Clues: Who is Ryan Johns ? • What happened in 1957 in America's high schools ? • Where did Martin Luther King traveled in april 1968 ? • Martin Luther King’s most famous speech says : I have a [...] • What did President Kennedy signed for the civil rights movement ? • Martin Luther King gave a [...] voice to the civil rights movement. • ...
ch6-8 crossword Eli Lyons 2015-01-12
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- congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
- the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
- Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships
- the right to a speedy trail
- When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
- was the American capitol
- American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
- separation of powers, checks and balances
- department provides common defense
- was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
- were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
- became president
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- Democratic Republican Leader
- protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
- limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
- Bill of Rights is an example of_______
- Federalist leader
- Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
- what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
- colonists who supported American Independence
20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • colonists who supported American Independence • ...
ch6-8 Crossword eli lyons 2015-01-12
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- protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
- American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
- limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
- was the American capitol
- the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
- separation of powers, checks and balances
- was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
- became president
- department provides common defense
- When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
- Democratic Republican Leader
- colonists who supported American Independence
- congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
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- Federalist leader
- were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
- Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships
- Bill of Rights is an example of_______
- the right to a speedy trail
- Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
- what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • colonists who supported American Independence • ...
ch6-8 crossword eli lyons 2015-01-12
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- colonists who supported American Independence
- what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
- were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
- Federalist leader
- When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
- limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
- Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
- department provides common defense
- separation of powers, checks and balances
- protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
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- was the American capitol
- the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
- was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
- Bill of Rights is an example of_______
- congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
- became president
- American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
- Democratic Republican Leader
- Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships
- the right to a speedy trail
20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • colonists who supported American Independence • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • ...
12 Law Quiz Review 2024-09-23
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- public law...govt prosecutes you
- secondary source of law (stare decisis)
- case study...suspended license..
- basis of law in Can. Secondary source of law
- one who initiates a lawsuit
- second attempt to sign Const. fails
- outside the jurisdiction of the govt
- citizen vs. citizen or a business/corp.
- category...you fail to pay your cell bill
- govt violates your rights (category)
- term for monies awarded in a lawsuit
- within the power of the govt to make a law
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- the substance of the law
- const. agreement..fails/aboriginal issues
- citizen vs. the government
- eg. is negligence...reason for lawsuit
- process to change Const. added in 1982
- #1 thing Quebec wanted to sign Const.
- police fail to fill out ticket correctly eg.
- new Constitution signed in 1982 (name)
- humans are brutes..philosopher!
- 1931/control over foreign affairs
- category...you sue someone
- govt made laws called this (also a source of law)
- person being sued (civil law)
25 Clues: the substance of the law • citizen vs. the government • category...you sue someone • one who initiates a lawsuit • person being sued (civil law) • humans are brutes..philosopher! • public law...govt prosecutes you • case study...suspended license.. • 1931/control over foreign affairs • second attempt to sign Const. fails • outside the jurisdiction of the govt • ...
1st 9 weeks vocab 2025-10-06
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- Government The idea that government should serve the will of the people
- of Powers States that the legislative, executive, and judicial powers are divided among three coequal branches of government
- Amendment Changes in the Constitution that have not led to changes in the Constitution's written words
- of Rights The first 10 amendments
- The total absence of government
- Amendment Changes in the written language of the Constitution
- A written grant from the king
- System A political system dominated by two major parties
- Voting VOting for candidates from different parties on the same ballot
- Party A political party with less support and little chance of winning major elections
- Government The idea that government is not all-powerful, and that it may only do those things that the people give it the power to do
- Party One of the two major parties in the U.S., traditionally associated with liberal policies
- To declare as invalid or illegal
- A one-house legislature
- Sovereignty The idea that government functions only with the people's consent
- An alliance of independent states
- of Confederation America's first constitution
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- Having supreme and absolute power within a territory
- Function The role parties play in organizing and operating government
- A formal approval
- Bill of Rights Included laws that required free elections, a fair trial, and prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment
- The authors of the Constitution
- Democracy A type of democracy in which the people make the law
- Those who supported the Constitution
- and Balances A system in which each of the three branches of government checks the other to ensure that one branch does not abuse its power
- An institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies
- The current holder of a political office
- Party A group seeking to control government by winning elections and holding public office
- Those who opposed the constitution
- A government in which one person has complete control over the state
- A two-house legislature
- To declare as legal
- Party The other major U.S. political party, traditionally associated with conservative policies
- A type of government in which supreme political authority rests with the people
- The opening paragraph of the U.S. constitution
35 Clues: A formal approval • To declare as legal • A two-house legislature • A one-house legislature • A written grant from the king • The authors of the Constitution • The total absence of government • To declare as invalid or illegal • of Rights The first 10 amendments • An alliance of independent states • Those who opposed the constitution • Those who supported the Constitution • ...
7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16
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- The government is divided into three branches, with each branch having its own job to do.
- A division of power between the federal government and the state governments.
- Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two.
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- The principle of limited government means that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.
- The principle that PEOPLE are the source of POWER in the government.
- Instead of taking part in the government directly, people elect representatives to carry out their will.
- The Bill of Rights lists many individual rights, or rights that all people have.
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. • ...
Building A New Nation (Ronalynn) 2015-09-07
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- group of lawmakers in Great Britain
- united states for direct democracy so they need representatives government
- since noble wnats me to obey nation's laws but they force me to sign the Magna Carta
- Magna Carta and Bill of rights helped Great Britain
- use Roman ideas about representatives government
- i will vote for lawmakers to represent me in government
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- equal or group of people
- people chosen to speak or act
- who were leaders under king John
- group of people who decided whether is guilty or not
- system of rule
- voted for representatives to make laws for them
- As the parliament; i must carry out its laws
- the best government is direct government where all citizens makes laws
- government in which the people rule
- Minister leader of Parliament government
- event where person accused of crime is judged
- speak or act for
- world's first democracy
- first Great Britain's 1st step toward represent government
20 Clues: system of rule • speak or act for • world's first democracy • equal or group of people • people chosen to speak or act • who were leaders under king John • group of lawmakers in Great Britain • government in which the people rule • Minister leader of Parliament government • As the parliament; i must carry out its laws • event where person accused of crime is judged • ...
Ch6-8 crossword eli lyons 2015-01-12
Across
- colonists who supported American Independence
- were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
- what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
- Federalist leader
- When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
- the right to a speedy trail
- Democratic Republican Leader
- the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
- Bill of Rights is an example of_______
- became president
- department provides common defense
- Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships
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- limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
- was the American capitol
- was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
- protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
- congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
- American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
- Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
- separation of powers, checks and balances
20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • colonists who supported American Independence • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • ...
BOR Cambry Bates 2017-10-17
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- a term used to identify a national or central government
- the highest court
- this amendment outlaws unusual punishment
- the first ten amendments to the constitution
- this freedom is one of the most basic and everyone knows this one
- the percent at which the states had to ratify
- the document in which the bill of rights is attached to
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- an agreement
- the number of people on a jury
- says you can't be forced to house or feed a soldier during peacetime
- created the constitution
- this law says that you can worship any higher power that you believe in
- amendment iv allows you to own one of these
- the 10th amendment protects the right of the
- this branch of government is in charge of the court system
15 Clues: an agreement • the highest court • created the constitution • the number of people on a jury • this amendment outlaws unusual punishment • amendment iv allows you to own one of these • the first ten amendments to the constitution • the 10th amendment protects the right of the • the percent at which the states had to ratify • ...
Crack the government code 2025-10-02
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- : The branch of government that interprets laws.
- : The branch of government that enforces laws.
- : The national level of government.
- : The system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- : Congress’s power to pass a law despite a presidential veto.
- : The group made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- : A change or addition to the Constitution.
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- : A rule made by the government that people must follow.
- : A person who has rights and duties under a government.
- : The branch of government that makes laws.
- : The highest court in the United States.
- : A government ruled by the people.
- : The written plan for our government.
- : The head of the executive branch.
- : The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
15 Clues: : The national level of government. • : A government ruled by the people. • : The head of the executive branch. • : The written plan for our government. • : The highest court in the United States. • : The branch of government that makes laws. • : A change or addition to the Constitution. • : The branch of government that enforces laws. • ...
Crack the government code 2025-10-02
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- : The branch of government that interprets laws.
- : The branch of government that enforces laws.
- : The national level of government.
- : The system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- : Congress’s power to pass a law despite a presidential veto.
- : The group made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- : A change or addition to the Constitution.
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- : A rule made by the government that people must follow.
- : A person who has rights and duties under a government.
- : The branch of government that makes laws.
- : The highest court in the United States.
- : A government ruled by the people.
- : The written plan for our government.
- : The head of the executive branch.
- : The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
15 Clues: : The national level of government. • : A government ruled by the people. • : The head of the executive branch. • : The written plan for our government. • : The highest court in the United States. • : The branch of government that makes laws. • : A change or addition to the Constitution. • : The branch of government that enforces laws. • ...
Reconstruction (Anthony Slaven) 2022-06-03
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- A group of white southerners made this clan (3 letter abbreviation)
- Lincoln’s vice president who was sworn into office after lincoln died (2 words
- This act gave african americans equal rights in public places (8 words)
- This provided relief to ALL poor people in the south
- The name for northern republicans who moved south after the war
- The name for whit southern republicans, given by southern democrats
- Where president lincoln was shot (place, 2 words)
- The plan to readmit the southern states (3 words)
- The bill that made states have to fufill two requirements, ban slavery, and a mojoriy of adult males had to take a loyolty oath
- These people wanted the southern states to change much more before they could return to the union (2 words)
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- This act provided african americans the same legal rights as white americans (7 words)
- These laws greatly limited african american’s freedom (2 words)
- This person shot president lincoln (3 words)
- This amendment banned slavery in the U.S.A
- Democrats who regained control of state governments in the south were called ____
- This amendment gave african americans the right to vote
- Redeemers also introduced this which separated whites and blacks in public places
- Redeemers set up this to try to deny the voting rights of african americans (2 words)
- “This is a white man’s government, and intended for white men only” (name, 2 words)
- Leader of radical republicans along with Thaddeus Stevens (two words)
- This amendment states that No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
21 Clues: This amendment banned slavery in the U.S.A • This person shot president lincoln (3 words) • Where president lincoln was shot (place, 2 words) • The plan to readmit the southern states (3 words) • This provided relief to ALL poor people in the south • This amendment gave african americans the right to vote • ...
government 2015-10-02
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- government's plan for how to collect and spend money yearly
- person with full political and civil rights in her country
- a large gold staff symbol of the authority of parliament
- living in an area represented by a MP
- proposal for law to be considered by parliament
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- party with most elected members
- bills passed by parliament
- a person who speaks for you
- a person from many by voting
- group made up of MPs and senators from same political party
10 Clues: bills passed by parliament • a person who speaks for you • a person from many by voting • party with most elected members • living in an area represented by a MP • proposal for law to be considered by parliament • a large gold staff symbol of the authority of parliament • person with full political and civil rights in her country • ...
Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution 2021-11-19
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- Congress can't violate our basic rights
- the government and state both being able to pass laws is an example of this basic principle
- Judge Judy is part of this branch
- 3 branches
- this branch contains the House of Represenatives and the Senate
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- this branch contains the President, his Cabinet members, etc.
- if the president vetos the bill congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote
- 2 houses
- people being able to vote for representatives
- "We the People..."
10 Clues: 2 houses • 3 branches • "We the People..." • Judge Judy is part of this branch • Congress can't violate our basic rights • people being able to vote for representatives • this branch contains the President, his Cabinet members, etc. • this branch contains the House of Represenatives and the Senate • ...
Constitution 2024-09-22
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- and Balances The system where each branch limits the power of the others
- divides powers between national and state governments
- Change or addition to the Constitution
- The branch that interprets the laws
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- The branch of government that makes the laws
- Group that supported ratifying the Constitution
- The Introduction to the Constitution
- Sovereignty Right to govern o own affairs, often used with Native American tribes
- Court The highest court in the United States
- of rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution
10 Clues: The branch that interprets the laws • The Introduction to the Constitution • Change or addition to the Constitution • The branch of government that makes the laws • Court The highest court in the United States • Group that supported ratifying the Constitution • of rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution • divides powers between national and state governments • ...
Menschenrechte 2016-06-05
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- Wer forderte die Menschenrechte 1700?
- Wie nennt man die Magna Carta Liberatum noch?
- Wer erstellte die Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte?
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- Durch wen bekam die schwarze Bevölkerung Anerkennung?
- Wo hatten die Menschenrechte schon einen hohen Stellenwert?
- Wer wurde 1776 unabhängig?
- Wer übernahm die Bill of Rights von England?
- Wieviele Artikel sind im ZGB?
8 Clues: Wer wurde 1776 unabhängig? • Wieviele Artikel sind im ZGB? • Wer forderte die Menschenrechte 1700? • Wer übernahm die Bill of Rights von England? • Wie nennt man die Magna Carta Liberatum noch? • Durch wen bekam die schwarze Bevölkerung Anerkennung? • Wer erstellte die Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte? • ...
The Constitution Key Terms 2023-04-20
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- The introduction of the Constitution that starts with "We the people," and states the purpose of the document.
- This amendment is the principle of federalism, powers not given to federal govt. go to the states.
- A system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a central, or national, government and several regional governments
- Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
- Electing representatives to serve in government.
- The power to make laws. Legislative branch; bicameral; made up of Senate and House of Reps
- there are 3 branches of government and they each have their own functions and powers
- This was a deal between Northern and Southern states deciding how slaves would be counted for population.
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- This was a deal between the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan that decided how representation would be based in Congress.
- People Rule the government by voting and getting involved..."We the people"
- These were listed in the Declaration of Independence as rights given to all people, life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
- Is elected every 4 years, by the Electoral College. Signs or veto's bills passed to them by Congress.
- The power of the president to reject laws. Congress can override this with 2/3 votes to approve.
- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
- This amendment states no cruel or unusual punishment for crimes.
- In this type of government everyone, including all authority figures, must obey laws.
- These are a group of amendments added to the Constitution to address grievances our Founding Fathers had against Britain.
- Made up of 9 justices, exercised the power to determine constitutionality of laws.
- This amendment gave freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech (RAPPS)
19 Clues: Electing representatives to serve in government. • This amendment states no cruel or unusual punishment for crimes. • People Rule the government by voting and getting involved..."We the people" • Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. • Made up of 9 justices, exercised the power to determine constitutionality of laws. • ...
AP Gov Unit 3 2025-03-31
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- Libel, slander obscenity
- concluded prayers (even if optional) are a violation of the establishment clause
- required documents that demanded the 14th amendment be applied to minorities
- ruled racially segregated schools are unconstitutional
- ruled education dues not trump religious expression under the free exercise clause
- protect the right to practice any religion the choice
- rules free speech can be limited during specific times
- rights of the detained to silence, speech and an attorney
- ruled students have free speech in school
- no government (state or federal) can deprive a person of their civil liberties without due process of law
- protects the right to life liberty and property for all under the equal protection clause
- ruled freedom of the press is protected unless the information published poses a threat to national security
- speech can be limited, but not prevented, under specific circumstances
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- not enumerated but implied
- ruled the 2nd and 14th amendment protect the right to bear arms
- states illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a trial
- published false statement
- prevent the government from establishing a religion
- protection of people from discrimination
- individual freedoms that requite protection from government interference
- movements carried out by specific groups to achieve specific social or political change
- application of bill of rights to the states through SCOTUS cases
- freedom of speech, expression, religion etc
- Rules all accused have the right to an attorney
- Protects civil liberties (first ten amendments) bylimiting government power
25 Clues: Libel, slander obscenity • published false statement • not enumerated but implied • protection of people from discrimination • ruled students have free speech in school • freedom of speech, expression, religion etc • Rules all accused have the right to an attorney • prevent the government from establishing a religion • protect the right to practice any religion the choice • ...
Constitutional Convention 2022-08-08
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- Supported the new constitution and a strong central government
- Lower house of Congress based on Virginia Plan
- President of the Constitutional Convention
- Upper house of Congress based on New Jersey Plan
- Beloved celebrity delegate from Pennsylvania
- Father of the Constitution; organized the constitutional convention
- Written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison
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- Distrusted the new constitution; wanted strong states
- The Three-Fifths Compromise decided how ______ should be counted towards the population.
- Plan in which states in Congress would share equal power despite population
- Solution to the states' power controversy in which a two-house legislature would preside
- Proposed the Connecticut Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise
- Replaced the weak Articles of Confederation
- Refused to sign constitution, because it lacked a Bill of Rights
- Plan in which states in Congress had various levels of power based on population
- List of individual liberties added to the constitution
- Means two houses of Congress
17 Clues: Means two houses of Congress • Written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison • President of the Constitutional Convention • Replaced the weak Articles of Confederation • Beloved celebrity delegate from Pennsylvania • Lower house of Congress based on Virginia Plan • Upper house of Congress based on New Jersey Plan • Distrusted the new constitution; wanted strong states • ...
The New Republic 2022-10-19
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- Under the __ Act, the president could detain and deport people deemed to be a threat to national security
- __constructionists believe in a literal interpretation of the Constitution and rely on enumerated powers specifically granted to Congress.
- protected the rights of slaveholders to retrieve runaway slaves (3 words)
- Britain signed the __ Treaty and agreed to leave western forts they were occupying in the US
- Implied powers of Congress are used by those who adhere to __ construction - not only using powers that are directly mentioned.
- Secretary of the Treasury in Washington's cabinet
- French officials tried to extort money from American diplomats before negotiating a settlement in the __affair.
- Jefferson and the Republicans had strong ties to this country.
- The ___ Act made it a crime to speak or publish bad things about the government.
- banned slavery in the Northwest Territory (2 words)
- number of terms served by Washington
- The __ Treaty settled the Florida boundary dispute with Spain and allowed the US to use the Mississippi River
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- political party led by Hamilton
- Washington issued a Proclamation of __ that encouraged good will and impartiality towards belligerent powers
- Thomas Jefferson served as Secretary of __
- unrest due to tax on alcohol (2 words)
- Hamilton and the Federalists had strong ties to this country.
- The Republican party was led by __
- won Presidential election in 1796
- chosen to be America's first president
- author of the Bill of Rights
- Jefferson and Hamilton argued about whether a national __ was constitutional or not.
22 Clues: author of the Bill of Rights • political party led by Hamilton • won Presidential election in 1796 • The Republican party was led by __ • number of terms served by Washington • unrest due to tax on alcohol (2 words) • chosen to be America's first president • Thomas Jefferson served as Secretary of __ • Secretary of the Treasury in Washington's cabinet • ...
Constitution Crossword 2022-12-13
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- This branch houses the Supreme Court
- The Sixth Amendment ensures a trial by ________
- This branch houses the president
- Length (in years)of a presidential term in office
- This amendment gives you the freedom of religion.
- This is the beginning of the Constitution and states its purpose
- The 10th Amendment reserves all power to the _______
- _________ Amendment is the right to bear arms
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- This branch has the House of Reps and Senate
- The 3rd Amendment says no quartering of ______
- I plead the _______ when I don't want to testify against myself
- The_______ Amendment protects you from illegal search and seizure
- Last name of the latest person appointed the the Supreme Court
- This amendment protects you from excessive fines or bail
- This house makes the upper house of congress
- He wrote the Bill of Rights
- Length(in years) of a Senators term
17 Clues: He wrote the Bill of Rights • This branch houses the president • Length(in years) of a Senators term • This branch houses the Supreme Court • This branch has the House of Reps and Senate • This house makes the upper house of congress • _________ Amendment is the right to bear arms • The 3rd Amendment says no quartering of ______ • ...
Reconstruction (Brian W) 2022-06-03
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- Ku Klux Klan was created in _________ Tennessee
- _______Took President Lincoln's role?
- The Reconstruction Acts placed _ many districts
- The Ku Klux Klan ________ with civil rights
- The Wade-Davis Bill didn't pass because President Lincoln did a ______
- __________ introduced legal segregation
- The Supreme Court made the 1875 Act _______________
- The Act of 1875 targeted _________
- __________ was formed as a response to Black Codes?
- ___________ led the Confederacy?
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- _______ shot President Lincoln?
- Ulysses S. Grant was ____________
- Horatio Seymour former governor of ___ ____
- the Fourteenth Amendment guaranteed _____________
- The Freedmen's Men Bureau __________ to people
- The Ku Klux Klan targeted __________
- Anti-Slavery _______ stopped as a response to the Thirteenth Amendment
- The Thirteenth Amendment ________ slavery
- President Johnson ________ with the Reconstruction Acts
- Johnson had _________ before becoming president
- the _____ passed black codes
21 Clues: the _____ passed black codes • _______ shot President Lincoln? • ___________ led the Confederacy? • Ulysses S. Grant was ____________ • The Act of 1875 targeted _________ • The Ku Klux Klan targeted __________ • _______Took President Lincoln's role? • __________ introduced legal segregation • The Thirteenth Amendment ________ slavery • ...
Harper Oldebekking 2025-12-03
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- drafting bills and declares war
- first 10 amendments
- Starts as a bill then turns into a...
- when Congress can change a veto
- people who are chosen too speak
- makes laws,enforces laws,interprets laws
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- gets voted for to rule the country
- when people can do what they can
- peoples rights
- to reject or not pass a law
10 Clues: peoples rights • first 10 amendments • to reject or not pass a law • drafting bills and declares war • when Congress can change a veto • people who are chosen too speak • when people can do what they can • gets voted for to rule the country • Starts as a bill then turns into a... • makes laws,enforces laws,interprets laws
Rights 2019-10-17
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- statements which suggest something offensive without saying it directly
- to say that something is not allowed
- to force someone to accept a rule
- an action that breaks a rule, law or agreement
- the practice of searching through lots of computerized data to find patterns or trends
- the act of carefully watching someone or something
- something that develops as a result of something else
- defines the freedoms of religion, speech, and press
- relating to the future, very modern and cutting edge
- to say or show what you think or feel
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- a noticeable difference from what is expected
- making the strength or effect of something smaller
- to promise something or make it certain
- something that stops an action or event form continuing
- ten of these became the bill of rights
- the use of a power or right that you have
- protects someone from testifying against himself
- guarantees the right to bear arms, or own guns
18 Clues: to force someone to accept a rule • to say that something is not allowed • to say or show what you think or feel • ten of these became the bill of rights • to promise something or make it certain • the use of a power or right that you have • a noticeable difference from what is expected • an action that breaks a rule, law or agreement • ...
Ch6-8 crossword eli lyons 2015-01-12
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- congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
- the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
- became president
- Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
- Federalist leader
- When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
- what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
- protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
- Democratic Republican Leader
- Bill of Rights is an example of_______
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- limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
- the right to a speedy trail
- colonists who supported American Independence
- separation of powers, checks and balances
- were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
- American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
- was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
- department provides common defense
- was the American capitol
- Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships
20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • colonists who supported American Independence • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • ...
Crossword #4 2015-10-16
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- To pick one person from a group of several people by voting.
- General A person appointed by our Monarch, on the advice of the Prime Minister, to be the Monarch’s representative in Canada.
- of the senate The senior official in the Senate, and the main advisor to the Speaker of the Senators regarding the Senate's rules and procedures. The Clerk is also Clerk of the Parliaments and is responsible for all legislation passed by Parliament.
- of Commons One of three parts of Parliament, MPs meet and debate in the House of Commons Chamber.
- Government The council that manages the business of a municipality that is led by a mayor.
- Bills that are passed by Parliament.
- A Senator or a Member of the House of Commons.
- Charter of Rights and Freedoms: An important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedoms.
- A group of Senators, Members of the Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
- The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament. This happened in 1867 with four present-day provinces: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
- A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
- of State Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is our Head of State. She is represented in Canada by the Governor General.
- A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
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- Government The government of Canada that acts and speaks for the whole country.
- Party The political party that forms the Government because more of its members were elected to the House of Commons.
- The specific geographic area in Canada that a Member of Parliament represents in the House of Commons.
- Process The steps by which bills are approved by Parliament and become laws.
- The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons usually forms the Government.
- To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration.
- The daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French.
- A person who speaks for you.
- Another word for constituency or electoral district.
- A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
- A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party. Caucuses meet regularly.
- The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Each province and territory also has a capital city and a legislature.
- A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
26 Clues: A person who speaks for you. • Bills that are passed by Parliament. • A Senator or a Member of the House of Commons. • Another word for constituency or electoral district. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • To pick one person from a group of several people by voting. • A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country • ...
Easy puzzle 2025-09-23
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- gallery inspector Thomas rogues created the mugshot and it was called the
- code earliest full written law code
- police lady First Lady hired by the ywca was the
- Chinese first to use fingerprints to identify people
- One cause of criminal behavior
- justice a process by which a criminal conduct is investigated etc
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- an illegal act for which someone can be punished is called
- homes published a novel about a detective who’s name was
- law code written for Athens and Greece was called
- Julius Caesar is assassinated
- crime One type of crime
- used to solve the first murder
- first person is ever convicted of crime through the use of evidence
- of rights documents describing the power of federal government is called the
14 Clues: crime One type of crime • Julius Caesar is assassinated • used to solve the first murder • One cause of criminal behavior • code earliest full written law code • law code written for Athens and Greece was called • police lady First Lady hired by the ywca was the • Chinese first to use fingerprints to identify people • ...
ch6-8 Crossword Eli Lyons 2015-01-12
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- congress weren’t able to tax citizens to get money for the war so they printed more_____
- were used to prevent trade, supplies, or reinforcements from reaching continental Army
- protects freedom of speech, religion, and press.
- Americans tried to overcome this by hiring these to attack British Ships
- Federalist leader
- became president
- limited the power of the ruler and allowed Parliament to have no power
- the national and state governments both have power to tax because of the principle _____\
- When we vote for a senator we are using the principle of
- what vocabulary word means tender attachment?
- colonists who supported American Independence
- separation of powers, checks and balances
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- Democratic Republican Leader
- was the American capitol
- was the leader of the Continental army during the Revolution
- American Troops crossed it to launch a surprise attack on British at Trenton
- Bill of Rights is an example of_______
- department provides common defense
- the right to a speedy trail
- Colonists who supported the British during the Revolution
20 Clues: became president • Federalist leader • was the American capitol • the right to a speedy trail • Democratic Republican Leader • department provides common defense • Bill of Rights is an example of_______ • separation of powers, checks and balances • what vocabulary word means tender attachment? • colonists who supported American Independence • ...
BAFAM June Crossword Challenge - Week 1 2024-06-04
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- Madison Square ______ banned Bill Pickett's appearances.
- Bass Reeves fled to the Indian ______ during the Civil War.
- Bass Reeves was born a ______ in Paris, Texas.
- Bill Pickett's image decorates a famous U.S. postage ______.
- Pickett created the sport of ______ wrestling.
- Bill Pickett appeared in silent ______ and staged productions.
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- Reeves was recruited as a marshal because of his knowledge of the area and fluency in Creek and Seminole ______.
- After retiring as a marshal, Bass Reeves worked as a policeman in ______, Oklahoma.
- Comedian, radio and movie star, Will ______ counted Bill Pickett among his closest friends.
- Pickett was the ______ black man inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
- ______ Reeves was the first African American deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River.
- Bill Pickett was born in ______.
- Bill ______ was the most famous black cowboy entertainer in American history.
- After gaining freedom, Reeves bought land and worked as a ______ and stockman.
14 Clues: Bill Pickett was born in ______. • Bass Reeves was born a ______ in Paris, Texas. • Pickett created the sport of ______ wrestling. • Madison Square ______ banned Bill Pickett's appearances. • Bass Reeves fled to the Indian ______ during the Civil War. • Bill Pickett's image decorates a famous U.S. postage ______. • ...
Reconstruction (Brian W) 2022-06-03
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- Anti-Slavery _______ stopped as a response to the Thirteenth Amendment
- President Johnson ________ with the Reconstruction Acts
- The Act of 1875 targeted _________
- _______Took President Lincoln's role?
- the Fourteenth Amendment guaranteed _____________
- _______ shot President Lincoln?
- __________ was formed as a response to Black Codes?
- Ulysses S. Grant was ____________
- The Ku Klux Klan ________ with civil rights
- ___________ led the Confederacy?
- the _____ passed black codes
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- The Ku Klux Klan targeted __________
- The Reconstruction Acts placed _ many districts
- The Supreme Court made the 1875 Act _______________
- __________ introduced legal segregation
- The Freedmen's Men Bureau __________ to people
- The Wade-Davis Bill didn't pass because President Lincoln did a ______
- Johnson had _________ before becoming president
- The Thirteenth Amendment ________ slavery
- Horatio Seymour former governor of ___ ____
- Ku Klux Klan was created in _________ Tennessee
21 Clues: the _____ passed black codes • _______ shot President Lincoln? • ___________ led the Confederacy? • Ulysses S. Grant was ____________ • The Act of 1875 targeted _________ • The Ku Klux Klan targeted __________ • _______Took President Lincoln's role? • __________ introduced legal segregation • The Thirteenth Amendment ________ slavery • ...
Unit 9 Reconstruction Vocabulary 2018-05-08
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- Klux Klan secret society organized in the South after the Civil War to reassert white supremacy by means of violence
- tax tax required before a person can vote
- test examination to see if a person can read and write; used in the past to restrict voting rights
- of 1877 a deal that allowed Rutherford Hayes to become president as long as he promised to withdraw troops from the South, this event ended Reconstruction
- person who rents a plot of land from another person and farms it in exchange for a share of the crop
- Percent Plan Lincoln’s plan that allowed a southern state to form a new government after 10 percent of its voters swore an oath of loyalty to the United States
- Republican member of Congress during Reconstruction who wanted to ensure that freedmen received the right to vote
- Crow Laws laws that separated people of different races in public places in the South
- legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences
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- Amendment an 1868 amendment that guarantees citizenship rights to freed slaves
- derogatory term given to white Republicans in the south who supported Reconstruction
- codes Southern laws that severely limited the rights of African Americans after the Civil War
- Bureau government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves
- uncomplimentary nickname for a northerner who went to the South after the Civil War
- Bill an 1864 plan for Reconstruction that denied the right to vote or hold office to anyone who had volunteered to fight for the Confederacy
- Amendment an 1869 amendment to the United States Constitution that forbids any state to deny African Americans to the right to vote because of race
- Amendment an 1865 amendment to the United States Constitution that bans slavery throughout the nation
17 Clues: tax tax required before a person can vote • legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences • Bureau government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves • Amendment an 1868 amendment that guarantees citizenship rights to freed slaves • uncomplimentary nickname for a northerner who went to the South after the Civil War • ...
Bill of Rights Amendments 2023-01-31
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- Amendment that allows you to keep arms
- No soldier in times of peace stay in a house without consent
- Someone cant search your house without probable cause.
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- Amendment that protects freedom of Speech, Religion,press, and assembly.
- You don't have to provide incriminating information about yourself to the government.
5 Clues: Amendment that allows you to keep arms • Someone cant search your house without probable cause. • No soldier in times of peace stay in a house without consent • Amendment that protects freedom of Speech, Religion,press, and assembly. • You don't have to provide incriminating information about yourself to the government.
Bill of Rights/Responsibilities 2025-04-21
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- The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does
- A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent or other type of law
- A change in, or addition to, a construction or law
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- A statement (found in Article 6 of the Constitution) that specifies that the Constitution and all federal laws/treaties take priority over state laws
- A court order authorizing, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant
5 Clues: A change in, or addition to, a construction or law • The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does • A court order authorizing, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant • ...
u2 2017-09-11
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- kept colonists of Native lands past the app. mountains.
- “Human Rights.” inspired Thomas Jefferson in his drafting of the constitution.
- three out of every five slaves counted towards the population.
- farmers stood up against the people for the right to their land.
- for the constitution.
- showed that America wanted nothing to do with Britain and it’s unfair ways. Thomas Jefferson.
- colonists could purchase unsettled land in the west.
- helped draft the constitution, pushed for its adoption by the states, contributed to the Federalists papers.
- makes sure laws are constitutional, supreme court and other federal courts.
- enforces the laws made by the legislative branch. President.
- support for a big government.
- showed the colonists were willing to unite against Britain..
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- bicameral legislative branch, large state plan, house of representatives.
- created congress. Virginia Plan & Jersey Plan combined.
- colonists could settle in the northwest lands.
- against the constitution, unless the bill of rights were passed.
- power held by people and conducted through elected officials.
- Makes laws. Congress.
- only surrender for General Washington, America won over Britain, 1777.
- first attempt by the colonists for self government.
- “Common Sense”
- Makes sure no one branch hold too much power.
- decides the president. Voted on behalf of the citizens of each state by popular vote.
- first ten amendments in the constitution.
- the signing of a treaty, constitution, or other form of important document.
- small states plan, single legislative branch, one vote for all, senate.
26 Clues: “Common Sense” • Makes laws. Congress. • for the constitution. • support for a big government. • first ten amendments in the constitution. • Makes sure no one branch hold too much power. • colonists could settle in the northwest lands. • first attempt by the colonists for self government. • colonists could purchase unsettled land in the west. • ...
Social Studies Constitution Study Game: Crossword 2024-01-03
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- enforces laws
- a change or addition to the Constitution
- exercise power by voting for their representatives
- The introduction to the Constitution
- The president's advisors
- make officially valid
- The first 10 amendments of the US Constitution
- the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land
- the right to vote
- the people who elect the president and vice president based on the states
- personal liberties or freedom that are guaranteed to all citizens of the US
- refuse to accept
- other name for the legislative branch
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- passes laws
- group against the US Constitution and the people who enfoFederalist ghts
- divide between central government and state government
- other name laws and includes court
- powers divided between branches
- (necessary and proper clause)allows Congress to exercise their implied powers
- the ability to say that an act passed by Congress or the president is a violation to the Constitution
- each branch has power over each other and keeps each other in check
- government in which the people rule
- supporters of centralized government
- accuse an official of wrongdoing
- having two branches(senate and house)
- Author of the Constitution
- all people must obey the law, regardless of their political position
- highest court in the US
- put an end to or ruin
29 Clues: passes laws • enforces laws • refuse to accept • the right to vote • make officially valid • put an end to or ruin • highest court in the US • The president's advisors • Author of the Constitution • powers divided between branches • accuse an official of wrongdoing • other name laws and includes court • government in which the people rule • The introduction to the Constitution • ...
Review: Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Citizenship Part Two 2013-10-17
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- This branch makes the laws and it consists of Congress.
- This branch enforces the laws, it consists of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.
- This branch interprets the laws, it consists of the Supreme Court.
- The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments provide guidelines that protect the rights of the ________________.
- Supreme Court justice appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1981, the first female Supreme Court justice.
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- “Father of the Constitution”, proposed there should be a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
- This divides power between the states and the federal government.
- The appointment of this African-American Supreme Court justice in 1967 made it more diverse.
- What a grand jury decides to do if there is enough evidence against a person to convict them.
- A person who owes allegiance to and is entitled to protection of a nation.
- people who live in the U.S., their parents aren’t citizens, and they complete the requirements for U.S. citizenship.
- Rule that says a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
12 Clues: This branch makes the laws and it consists of Congress. • This divides power between the states and the federal government. • Rule that says a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice. • This branch interprets the laws, it consists of the Supreme Court. • A person who owes allegiance to and is entitled to protection of a nation. • ...
Civics 1-2 2024-03-04
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- the introduction to the Constitution
- country or area under full or partial control of another country
- the law-making branch of gov. with the power to raise money
- freedoms or protections guaranteed by the U.S. gov.
- variety
- first ten amendments to the Constitution
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- branch of gov. that decides the meaning of the laws and settles disputes
- person who volunteers to work in exchange for travel costs
- branch of government that carries out the laws
- system designed to maximize exports and minimize imports
- to charge a gov. leader with having broken the law while in office
- to refuse to sign a bill into law
- freedom
- political leaders and key figures in the establishment of the USA
14 Clues: variety • freedom • to refuse to sign a bill into law • the introduction to the Constitution • first ten amendments to the Constitution • branch of government that carries out the laws • freedoms or protections guaranteed by the U.S. gov. • system designed to maximize exports and minimize imports • person who volunteers to work in exchange for travel costs • ...
Constitution Era Crossword Puzzle 2024-10-08
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- What document had limited powers and weaknesses? literature
- Who was the president of the constitutional convention and first president? important people
- Which part of America wanted slaves to count towards population in the 3/5 compromise? geography
- Which group believed in the strong central government? social classes/groups
- The term used for a national government that shares powers with the states. government/politics
- What plan divided the government in 3 co-equal branches? literature
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- Delegates met in what state to revise the articles of confederation in 1787? geography
- What document was written by George Mason in 1776 and was a list of fundamental rights? literature
- Which document was mainly written by James Madison and has the first 10 amendments? literature
- Which plan did states with smaller population like,each state has 1 vote,and representation would be equal? literature
- Who was the "father of the constitution and authored the VA plan? important people
- Which group was against strong central,wanted a bill of rights? social classes/groups
- Which amendment was a basis for freedom of religion? religion/philosophy
- Which branch regulated trade,make laws,levy,and collect taxes? government/politics
- Which government branch created the supreme court? government/politics
15 Clues: What document had limited powers and weaknesses? literature • What plan divided the government in 3 co-equal branches? literature • Which government branch created the supreme court? government/politics • Which amendment was a basis for freedom of religion? religion/philosophy • Which group believed in the strong central government? social classes/groups • ...
New Republic 2023-10-12
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- private emancipation of one's slaves
- sent to negotiate a treaty with Britain over the impressment of soldiers
- Pinckney made a treaty with __
- political party led by Hamilton
- authored the Bill of Rights
- The __ __ made it legal deport those of foreign origin who were deemed a threat to national security.
- the Treaty of __ granted Indian lands in Ohio to the United States
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- first president of the United States
- French officials attempted to extort money from American diplomats in the __ Affair.
- third man elected to be president of the US (1800)
- an excise tax on alcohol led to this armed conflict (2 words)
- Federalists tended to support Britain while Jeffersonian Republicans preferred __
- second US president
- Secretary of the Treasury
- Jefferson argued that a __ was not constitutional
- The __ Act made it illegal to speak badly about the government
- Jefferson was the first Secretary of __
17 Clues: second US president • Secretary of the Treasury • authored the Bill of Rights • Pinckney made a treaty with __ • political party led by Hamilton • first president of the United States • private emancipation of one's slaves • Jefferson was the first Secretary of __ • Jefferson argued that a __ was not constitutional • third man elected to be president of the US (1800) • ...
Bill of Rights/Responsibilities 2025-04-14
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- actfair
- power
- change
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- statement
- makelegal
5 Clues: power • change • actfair • statement • makelegal
Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2025-02-18
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- a formal request signed by many people
- people appointed to represent others
- acts that disregard an agreement, law, or rule
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- formal act of approval or confirmation
- formal meeting of a group with particular interests
5 Clues: people appointed to represent others • formal act of approval or confirmation • a formal request signed by many people • acts that disregard an agreement, law, or rule • formal meeting of a group with particular interests
Perkembangan Idea Nasionalisme di Barat. 2025-09-11
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- telah diperkenalkan oleh British untuk memungut cukai. di tanah jajahan
- raja ditentang oleh ahli parlimen.
- merupakan pemerintahan yang diperkenalkan di Amerika Syarikat.
- tiada wakil Amerika menyebabkan penduduk melaugkan slogan 'Tiada cukai tanpa perwakilan'.
- persamaan dan persaudaraan diperjuangkan oleh ahli falsafah Perancis.
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- digempur oleh rakyat untuk membebaskan tahanan politik.
- dan hak kedaulatan parlimen di kembalikan.
- baru tidak boleh dikenakan tanpa persetujuan parlimen.
- parlimen dan sistem raja berperlebagaan dimantapkan.
- menggubal Bill of Rights.
10 Clues: menggubal Bill of Rights. • raja ditentang oleh ahli parlimen. • dan hak kedaulatan parlimen di kembalikan. • parlimen dan sistem raja berperlebagaan dimantapkan. • baru tidak boleh dikenakan tanpa persetujuan parlimen. • digempur oleh rakyat untuk membebaskan tahanan politik. • merupakan pemerintahan yang diperkenalkan di Amerika Syarikat. • ...
Bill HB 47 2025-09-04
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- The bill promotes public ____
- Public system with new safety measures
- Type of exam survivors receive
- Sponsor for the bill
- Where Judges consider the impact of delays on victims
- Proposal for a new law
- The bill seeks to enhance this for survivors
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- Month bill became effective
- Type of sheet given to survivors
- Person the bill aims to protect/support
- The task force responds to sexual ___
11 Clues: Sponsor for the bill • Proposal for a new law • Month bill became effective • The bill promotes public ____ • Type of exam survivors receive • Type of sheet given to survivors • The task force responds to sexual ___ • Public system with new safety measures • Person the bill aims to protect/support • The bill seeks to enhance this for survivors • ...
American Government Test 2022-03-22
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- An "edit" to the Constitution is called an
- This branch judges the laws
- This branch makes the laws
- A time when economic activity slows and unemployment goes up
- The first government of the US was called the Articles of
- Daniel _______ led a revolt against the first government of the US
- The leader of the executive branch
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- A person who was in support of the Constitution
- This branch enforces the laws
- A government that rules by elected representatives
- One plan for the new government was the New Jersey Plan and the other was the __________ Plan
- The Freedom of speech, religion, and more are included in the Bill of _________
12 Clues: This branch makes the laws • This branch judges the laws • This branch enforces the laws • The leader of the executive branch • An "edit" to the Constitution is called an • A person who was in support of the Constitution • A government that rules by elected representatives • The first government of the US was called the Articles of • ...
Congress Holla 2021-01-12
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- where bills can be introduced
- group of at least 100 reps.
- are discharge petitions common?
- proposed legislation
- consists of the senate and H.R
- head of the H.R
- old nickname for the senate
- what happens to most bills?
- a bill after being passed
- name of a bill with a lot of riders
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- what does H.R stand for?
- leader of the U.S
- long speech or series of speeches
- someone who works in the senate
- house committee for tax bills
- when congress is dealing with 2 issues
- 2 chamber legislature
17 Clues: head of the H.R • leader of the U.S • proposed legislation • 2 chamber legislature • what does H.R stand for? • a bill after being passed • group of at least 100 reps. • old nickname for the senate • what happens to most bills? • where bills can be introduced • house committee for tax bills • consists of the senate and H.R • are discharge petitions common? • ...
Unit 4: The Constitutional Convention 2021-11-24
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- these states did not want slaves to be counted as part of a state's population
- supported by small states; wanted representation to be equal
- agreement that created a bicameral legislature
- location of the Constitutional Convention
- Would not ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- these states wanted all slaves to be counted as part of population to increase representation
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- part of the Legislative Branch; each state has two representatives in this house
- the compromise that settled how slaves would be counted towards representation
- wanted strong state governments
- supported by large states; wanted representation based on population
- Wanted a strong federal government
- to approve
- In 1787, delegates met to _____ the Articles of COnfederation
13 Clues: to approve • wanted strong state governments • Wanted a strong federal government • location of the Constitutional Convention • agreement that created a bicameral legislature • Would not ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights • supported by small states; wanted representation to be equal • In 1787, delegates met to _____ the Articles of COnfederation • ...
The Ammendments 2022-12-20
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- congress shall have the power to collect _____ on incomes
- an excessive amount of this shall not be required in criminal cases
- everyone has the right to this type of trial
- the validity of public ____ shall not be questioned
- this shall not be taken for public use without proper compensation
- this was outlawed by the 13th amendment
- the right to do this shall not be denied because of your gender
- each senator will have ____ vote
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- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
- these people shall meet in their respective states and vote in ballots
- how many amendments are there
- freedom of ____
- authorities need a warrant to ____ your house
13 Clues: freedom of ____ • how many amendments are there • each senator will have ____ vote • this was outlawed by the 13th amendment • everyone has the right to this type of trial • how many amendments are in the bill of rights • authorities need a warrant to ____ your house • the validity of public ____ shall not be questioned • ...
Easy puzzle 2025-09-23
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- gallery inspector Thomas rogues created the mugshot and it was called the
- code earliest full written law code
- police lady First Lady hired by the ywca was the
- Chinese first to use fingerprints to identify people
- One cause of criminal behavior
- justice a process by which a criminal conduct is investigated etc
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- an illegal act for which someone can be punished is called
- homes published a novel about a detective who’s name was
- law code written for Athens and Greece was called
- Julius Caesar is assassinated
- crime One type of crime
- used to solve the first murder
- first person is ever convicted of crime through the use of evidence
- of rights documents describing the power of federal government is called the
14 Clues: crime One type of crime • Julius Caesar is assassinated • used to solve the first murder • One cause of criminal behavior • code earliest full written law code • law code written for Athens and Greece was called • police lady First Lady hired by the ywca was the • Chinese first to use fingerprints to identify people • ...
Absolute Monarchy 2021-01-06
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- democracy operates under the principles of liberalism
- king/queen controls all aspects of life
- dual system of congressional representation
- constitution supporters
- a strong central government
- restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating
- "we the people"
- first president of U.S.A
- willingly subordinate their private, selfish interests to the common good
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- first 10 amendments of the constitution
- in government where one branch regulates the power held by other branches
- English political philosopher who wrote Social Contract Theory
- nspired by the governmental forms and writings of classical antiquity
- defense of monarchical absolutism
- principal author of the Federalist Papers
- first plan of government adopted in the United States after the revolution;
- government created and sustained by the people
- count 3/5 of slave as population in slave states
- state organized as a republic
19 Clues: "we the people" • constitution supporters • first president of U.S.A • a strong central government • state organized as a republic • defense of monarchical absolutism • first 10 amendments of the constitution • king/queen controls all aspects of life • principal author of the Federalist Papers • dual system of congressional representation • ...
The Congressional Crossword Committee 2023-09-27
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- number of members in the senate
- synonym for majority vote
- term length(in years) that a senator is in office
- necessary and ______
- temporary congressional committee, meant to complete a task
- type of committee in congress that is permanent
- committee that attempts to settle difference bewteen senate and house in order to pass a bill
- government official representative of the people
- number of representatives in the house
- stalling tactic on congress; avoid a vote!
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- forces a bill onto the floor and out of committees
- addition to a bill/law that is unrealted to the original bill/law
- amendment that allows citizens to vote for senators
- legislation relating to congress itself
- a closed meeting of each party's members in each house
- known as the filibuster "buster"
- role of the vice president in the senate
17 Clues: necessary and ______ • synonym for majority vote • number of members in the senate • known as the filibuster "buster" • number of representatives in the house • legislation relating to congress itself • role of the vice president in the senate • stalling tactic on congress; avoid a vote! • type of committee in congress that is permanent • ...
City Cast DC Crossword 2025-10-23
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- Vietnamese-American strip mall
- Tenant rights bill DC Council just voted on
- The ____ Doo Mansion in Mt. Pleasant
- DC's bike share program
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- Currently being demoed
- Adams Morgan ___fest is coming up
- Iconic VA hiking trail
- José Andrés cocktail lab
8 Clues: Currently being demoed • Iconic VA hiking trail • DC's bike share program • José Andrés cocktail lab • Vietnamese-American strip mall • Adams Morgan ___fest is coming up • The ____ Doo Mansion in Mt. Pleasant • Tenant rights bill DC Council just voted on
Daniel wood revision crossword 2022-08-14
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- The branch of government responsible for applying the law. it is made up of the most senior judges is Australia, The high court.
- A person who holds citizenship of the country.
- branch of government is responsible for approving new laws and putting them into action. it is the prime minister, The cabinet and the governor G eneal.
- A set of rules which describe how a country or state is run.
- General The representatives of the monarch in the Australian jurisdiction according to the Australian constitution and so is the head of state.
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- is A system of government where people have the power to determine how they will be ruled and elect a parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf.
- is a term used to describe the act or status of a citizen of a society or country.
- government refers to the authority that sets rules for society. types of government include dictatorships and democracies.
- of power refers to the responsibilities under the control of 3 levels of government.
- The Australian parliament is bicameral.
- rights the rights that came from being human. that is, the basic rights and freedom to which all humans are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty; freedom of thoughts and expressions; and equality before the law.
- A proposed law.
12 Clues: A proposed law. • The Australian parliament is bicameral. • A person who holds citizenship of the country. • A set of rules which describe how a country or state is run. • is a term used to describe the act or status of a citizen of a society or country. • of power refers to the responsibilities under the control of 3 levels of government. • ...
Daniel wood revision crossword 2022-08-14
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- The branch of government responsible for applying the law. it is made up of the most senior judges is Australia, The high court.
- A person who holds citizenship of the country.
- branch of government is responsible for approving new laws and putting them into action. it is the prime minister, The cabinet and the governor G eneal.
- A set of rules which describe how a country or state is run.
- General The representatives of the monarch in the Australian jurisdiction according to the Australian constitution and so is the head of state.
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- is A system of government where people have the power to determine how they will be ruled and elect a parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf.
- is a term used to describe the act or status of a citizen of a society or country.
- government refers to the authority that sets rules for society. types of government include dictatorships and democracies.
- of power refers to the responsibilities under the control of 3 levels of government.
- The Australian parliament is bicameral.
- rights the rights that came from being human. that is, the basic rights and freedom to which all humans are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty; freedom of thoughts and expressions; and equality before the law.
- A proposed law.
12 Clues: A proposed law. • The Australian parliament is bicameral. • A person who holds citizenship of the country. • A set of rules which describe how a country or state is run. • is a term used to describe the act or status of a citizen of a society or country. • of power refers to the responsibilities under the control of 3 levels of government. • ...
Chapter 19 2022-01-24
Across
- unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
- an offensive or indecent word or phrase
- jure segregation segregation that is imposed by law
- a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
- incorporation process that protects freedoms in the Bill of Rights within the scope of the 14th amendment
- restraint government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast
- cause evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
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- amendment Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
- points At the end of every year ------- are calculated and performance evaluations are conducted.
- crime a criminal act against a person or a person's property by an offender motivated by racial or other bias
- Liberties the legal constitutional protections against government
- v. University of California 1978. ruled against reverse discrimination
- clause any evidence not obtained legally cannot be used in a trial
- of Attainder a legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial
- warrant a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court
- of habeas corpus a court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
16 Clues: an offensive or indecent word or phrase • jure segregation segregation that is imposed by law • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • Liberties the legal constitutional protections against government • clause any evidence not obtained legally cannot be used in a trial • ...
kai ensley revision crossword 2022-08-12
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- were a country shares bilifs close to democracy.
- used to discribe the status of being a citizen.
- written law that has been passed by through all stages of parlement and has recived monachs approvAL
- the branch of goverment that is responsible for applying the law
- and putting new laws in place
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- the branch of goverment wich is responsible for
- a set of ruels discribing how a countrey is run
- referes to the athorauty that governs a country.
- were electors are required to vote
- someone who holds citizenship in a country.
- the consept that people should be doing fair things.
- a system of goverment were the people are represented by goverment people.
- a proprosed law
- the rights that come with being human
14 Clues: a proprosed law • and putting new laws in place • were electors are required to vote • the rights that come with being human • someone who holds citizenship in a country. • the branch of goverment wich is responsible for • a set of ruels discribing how a countrey is run • used to discribe the status of being a citizen. • referes to the athorauty that governs a country. • ...
Bill 2025-10-22
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- A permanent structure with a roof and walls.
- The necessary items for a particular purpose.
- Provided with the necessary items for a specific purpose.
- A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre.
- A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, often a method or procedure.
- The middle of the day; noon.
- A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease.
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- A single human being or entity distinct from a group.
- The desire to cause pain or distress to another person.
- A special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group.
- Characterized by a regular and repeated pattern of movement or sound.
- To hear something incorrectly.
12 Clues: The middle of the day; noon. • To hear something incorrectly. • The necessary items for a particular purpose. • A permanent structure with a roof and walls. • A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease. • A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre. • A single human being or entity distinct from a group. • ...
English Monarchs 2023-11-30
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- restored Protestantism to England with the help of Parliament and called Parliament into session 10 times in 45 years
- limits the power of the monarchy by creating a separation of powers, therefore enhancing and protecting the rights of citizens.
- signed the English Bill of Rights, limits the powers of the monarchy
- he signed the Habeas Corpus Act. Restoration-restores England to its former glory.
- Commonwealth form of government-for the good of all. Parliament will disagree with him, he dismisses them. Purifies the people, takes away all gambling, playing cards, theaters.
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- believed that the king should rule as an Absolute Monarch and asked for money from Parliament and they turned him down
- an international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies.
- disagreements about religion, and discontent over the king's use of power and his economic policies. In 1649, the victorious Parliamentarians sentenced Charles I to death.
- Catholic--believes in Absolute Monarchy and dismisses Parliament, taxes the people.
- agreed to rule jointly with Parliament-creates the first Constitutional Monarchy in European history
- asked Parliament for money; won’t get until he signs the Petition of Rights-limits the power of the monarchy to tax the people signs the Petition of Rights, gets money, ignores Parliament, and asks for money again, Parliament says no, then he dismisses Parliament
11 Clues: signed the English Bill of Rights, limits the powers of the monarchy • he signed the Habeas Corpus Act. Restoration-restores England to its former glory. • Catholic--believes in Absolute Monarchy and dismisses Parliament, taxes the people. • agreed to rule jointly with Parliament-creates the first Constitutional Monarchy in European history • ...
Unit 1 Vocab 2020-09-30
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- created by an individual under royal charter
- US founding father, helped Jefferson write declaration of independence
- a nation in which the majority shares a single culture
- a service intented to serve all members of a community
- a diety of some type is seen as the ruling authority
- strict leader(s) with no room for political pluralism
- one person has all of the power
- the act of being protected
- the theory that power is the capacity for influence
- having a single legislative chamber in a body
- the people vote to chose their rulers/presidents
- strength in the hands of small privileged ruling classes
- 3rd US president, founding father, wrote declaration of independance
- father of liberalism
- governed as a single entity where the central government is ultimately supreme
- a view that a person's obligations are dependant upon a contract agreement
- supreme power or authority
- the ruler(s) are given their power by God
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- an organization of groups in an alliance
- an English law setting basic civil rights and clarifies who will next inherit the crown
- indirect democracy, founded on the principal of elected officials
- government evolved from primitive families through evolvement
- power rests within the hands of a small group of people
- all members of the political party are binded by the voted decisions
- the monarch holds supreme autocratic authority
- activities associated with the governance of a country
- rights that all people have from birth
- a royal charter of rights saying everyone is subject to the charter of law
- person in power derives power from ability to control the legistlature
- a legislative body having two branches
- the head of an elected government
- the document written to official declare the US' independence from Britian
- the idea that politics are located in the framework of the government
- people behind the scenes hold the power
- classes are the cause of struggle
- a colony ruled by appointed officials who are responsible for reigning the sovereigned state
- the people directly decide on political initiatives
- a system involving election of a president
- a colony in which all land belongs to the monarch
- combines general government with regional government
- government was originally initiated through force
- a system of people governing an organized community
- Ruler of Britain during American Revolutionary War
- acts of crime involving interference with everyday society
44 Clues: father of liberalism • the act of being protected • supreme power or authority • one person has all of the power • the head of an elected government • classes are the cause of struggle • rights that all people have from birth • a legislative body having two branches • people behind the scenes hold the power • an organization of groups in an alliance • ...
Constitution Crossword! 2021-12-06
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- supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
- final and supreme authority of US, SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
- powers that belong only to the federal government
- power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
- introduction to the US Constitution stating the goals of the Constitution
- powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
- amendment that prevents soldiers being quartered in houses
- powers shared by state and federal governments
- the sharing of powers between the national and state governments
- type of government where people rule through elected representatives
- based on the ideas of John Locke, basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled (US - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness)
- England's lawmaking (legislative) body
- amendment that protects rights not listed in the Constitution
- branch of government that executes, or carries out, the law (President and Cabinet)
- Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
- delegates of Constitutional Convention who "built"/shaped the US Constitution
- based on Montesquieu's ideas - a principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
- amendment that prevents the use of cruel and unusual punishment
- amendment that says any power not stated in the Constitution is reserved for state governments
- political theory that government is subject to the the will of the people (people have the power)
- system in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no one branch gets too much power
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- government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person of group is above the law
- to approve
- branch of government that includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme Court and federal courts)
- first 10 amendments to the Constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
- movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
- amendment that guarantees no unreasonable search of seizure
- amendment that guarantees a due process of law
- lawmaking branch of government (Congress - Senate and House of Representatives)
- government of the people
- powers that belong only to the state governments
- amendment that that guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
- against ratifying the Constitution, feared power of national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect peoples' rights
- amendment that guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
- amendment that guarantees the value in question to take someone to court must exceed twenty dollars
- an official change or addition to the Constitution
- amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms
37 Clues: to approve • government of the people • Legislative, Executive, and Judicial • England's lawmaking (legislative) body • amendment that guarantees a due process of law • powers shared by state and federal governments • powers that belong only to the state governments • amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms • powers that belong only to the federal government • ...
Powers of the National Government 2021-10-09
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- The Framers’ main problem was to balance the power of the national government so that it could _____ the rights of the people but not endanger them.
- A specific power under Article I of the Constitution is that Congress has the power to impose and collect _______.
- The Constitution is made up of specific and ________ language.
- The person who has the power to veto laws
- Under the ______________, Congress did not have power to deal with trade and economic problems, act directly on the people, enforce laws, or raise taxes.
- The Framers’ experience with the _________ government had left many of them very suspicious of a strong central government.
- A proposed law
- A ________ government meant more freedom.
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- The law that makes an act a crime even though the act was legal when it took place.
- Framer who argued that the new Constitution should have all the powers it had under the Articles of Confederation and that Congress should be able to hold the power to reject laws made by state legislatures.
- The three branches of government limit the powers of each other through a system of _______________.
- People didn’t want their property rights violated by the laws passed by the ______ legislatures.
- Powers that are specifically listed in the constitution.
- Having clear limits on the powers of Congress ensures that the government does not endanger or threaten peoples' _______.
- The legislative act that declared a person guilty of violating the law and set the punishment without a court trial.
- A section of the Constitution that was there to strengthen the powers of Congress and listed the powers and limits on those powers of Congress.
- One of the general powers of Congress is the power to provide for the common defense and general ________ of the United States.
- Under the Constitution, Congress can declare war to raise an ______ and navy.
- A _______ government meant more security.
19 Clues: A proposed law • The person who has the power to veto laws • A _______ government meant more security. • A ________ government meant more freedom. • Powers that are specifically listed in the constitution. • The Constitution is made up of specific and ________ language. • Under the Constitution, Congress can declare war to raise an ______ and navy. • ...
Colorful Legacies: Coloring Book Celebrating Evanston's Local Black Historical Figures 2024-07-16
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- Robin Rue Summons was a ______ ward alderperson.
- Allen "Bo" Price created a _____ team that performed in Evanston's many parades.
- Dino Robinson founded ______ (hint: you are here right now)
- “Wild Bill” Holmes was a brave ________ rider and did the coolest stunts.
- Dr. Isabella Maude Garnett Butler started their own hospital called ______ Hospital.
- John Otis Whitmore became the first Black _______ at the Evanston Bus Company.
- ______ Logan was the very first Black chief of the Evanston Police Department.
- Claire Bhalia owns Claire's Korner, a ______ restaurant.
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- Lawrence Brooks did this for a living during the civil rights movement
- Hecky Powell opened the best ______ restaurant in town!
- Lionel Jean-Baptiste is the first Haitian American judge to serve on the Illinois ____ Court!
- Lorraine ______ was the first Black mayor in Evanston
- Doria Dee Johnson spoke to the ______ about her great, great grandfather, Anthony Crawford, who was killed because of the color of his skin.
- William _____ came to Evanston in 1884. He founded a print shop and a barbershop.
- Peaches Davis was the first woman in IL to get a special license to drive people around the city and started a _____ company
15 Clues: Robin Rue Summons was a ______ ward alderperson. • Lorraine ______ was the first Black mayor in Evanston • Hecky Powell opened the best ______ restaurant in town! • Claire Bhalia owns Claire's Korner, a ______ restaurant. • Dino Robinson founded ______ (hint: you are here right now) • Lawrence Brooks did this for a living during the civil rights movement • ...
HN Gov Unit 3 Crossword 2025-05-27
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- Senate's power to approve presidential appointments and treaties
- Presidential action that kills a bill by not signing it when Congress adjourns
- The tactic of splitting voters of a particular party among many districts to dilute their influence
- The President of the Senate, who only votes in case of a tie
- Clause allowing Congress to make laws essential for executing its expressed powers
- A tactic in the Senate to delay or block a vote on a bill through prolonged speech
- Power of Congress to conduct hearings on matters of public concern
- The national count of the population conducted every ten years
- The tactic of concentrating voters of one party into a single district
- The total number of voting members in the House of Representatives
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- Where the detailed work of Congress largely takes place
- Congress's power to review the activities of the executive branch
- Negative term for government spending that is considered wasteful or unnecessary but benefits a specific district
- The presiding officer of the House of Representatives
- A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote, especially in the Senate
- A committee formed to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
- Powers specifically granted to Congress in the Constitution
- Powerful House committee that determines the terms for debate and amendment of a bill
- The process of reassigning congressional seats among states based on population changes
- Unrelated amendments added to a bill
- Power of the House to bring charges against a federal official
- Congress's power to pass a bill into law despite a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers
- A legislature consisting of two houses, like the U.S. Congress
- The process by which congressional committees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation
- Powers of Congress derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause
25 Clues: Unrelated amendments added to a bill • The presiding officer of the House of Representatives • Where the detailed work of Congress largely takes place • Powers specifically granted to Congress in the Constitution • The President of the Senate, who only votes in case of a tie • Power of the House to bring charges against a federal official • ...
USG Unit 2 Review 2025-04-13
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- The amount of votes a candidate gets overall is called the _________ __________
- Crimes committed in multiple states or on national property would be tried in a ____________ court
- Someone who is pro-choice and wants the government to stay out of personal moral decision making would likely be which political ideology?
- People that lean to the right of middle where Conservative ideology is, may align best with which party?
- Conservatives can often be described as reluctant to change and want to keep ________________ values.
- The right to privacy and restriction for the government to search things without a warrant is stated in which amendment?
- powers shared by both the state and federal government are known as this.
- The number of electoral votes for each state is based on _____________
- Rights of the accused is known as _______ ___________.
- This is what happens when someone does not like the outcome of a trial and wants a higher court to hear it
- highest court in the whole United States USsupremecourt
- The electoral college was created so that __________ ___________ still had just as much of a voice as larger ones.
- After a bill is proposed in either house, it will go to __________ first before being voted on.
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- branches having the ability to have separate powers in order to be able to balance the power within the government is known as _______________ _______ ________________.
- System of government where multiple governments have powers either shared, delegated or reserved.
- This branch can accept or decline a President's nominee for Supreme Court
- A case that is looked at by judges to decide about a current case they are reviewing
- Someone on the very far left of the political spectrum who believes the government should have all control of businesses may be considered a ___________
- This branch can rule laws unconstitutional
- A bill trying to get passed and made into a law will go through both ________ before it goes on to the President
- This branch can veto a bill that has passed in Congress
21 Clues: This branch can rule laws unconstitutional • Rights of the accused is known as _______ ___________. • highest court in the whole United States USsupremecourt • This branch can veto a bill that has passed in Congress • The number of electoral votes for each state is based on _____________ • This branch can accept or decline a President's nominee for Supreme Court • ...
Civics M2 Vocabs Exercise 2020-11-17
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- To act according to your status following the laws
- being able to show “self-respect” in talking or action
- the ability to cooperate with others/agree with others peacefully
- Branch of the government where the Prime Minister and his ministers belong to
- A person is free to act, express and do what they want
- the position of a person in relation to another or others
- A person born into a country
- The ability to think critically, properly, correctly, and right
- means the highest number of a group
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- Being aware of others and their rights and freedoms
- any person below the age of the “legal age” or below 18
- a person’s status belonging to a nation/country
- In our civics topics this means morally correct behavior that people should have
- To make or create laws
- ________Sector any groups not working for the government
- something given to a victim as repayment for something done to him/her.
- this word means to change something in the bill
- Liability and responsibility of a person to do
- the benefits (the good things) a person is entitled to
- the judicial branch of the government responsible for interpreting and using the laws
- People with the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
- a person who takes care of the minor (could be parents or any adult taking care of the minor)
22 Clues: To make or create laws • A person born into a country • means the highest number of a group • Liability and responsibility of a person to do • a person’s status belonging to a nation/country • this word means to change something in the bill • To act according to your status following the laws • Being aware of others and their rights and freedoms • ...
Revolution! 2025-12-11
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- Act that allowed soldiers to enter your home without permission
- Revolution fought against Great Britain
- Both revolutions overthrew this form of government
- Queen of France was accused of ______________ on luxuries
- Leader of France after the revolution; crowned as Emperor
- Act that imposed taxes on paper documents, playing cards.
- Act that taxed glass,lead, paint, paper, and tea
- A bad __________ made people in France hungry, unemployed, and upset.
- _____________ without representation!
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- Abuse of power; typically with stealing or doing illegal favors
- Leader of the American Revolution
- The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution: the Bill of _________
- System destroyed
- France had money problems because of war ______ from helping the Americans
- The 1st Amendment outlines 5 ___________ all Americans have
- Period in France directly after the revolution: the Reign of _________
- System in France that was unfair and divided members into 3 classes.
17 Clues: System destroyed • Leader of the American Revolution • _____________ without representation! • Revolution fought against Great Britain • Act that taxed glass,lead, paint, paper, and tea • Both revolutions overthrew this form of government • Queen of France was accused of ______________ on luxuries • Leader of France after the revolution; crowned as Emperor • ...
Civics Day 5 Vocab Review 2026-03-10
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- Courts review laws and executive actions to determine if they are constitutional.
- Organized groups that seek to influence public policy and government decisions.
- Dividing government into three branches: legislative (makes laws), executive (carries out laws), and judicial (interprets laws).
- The highest court in the country; it has the final say on legal questions involving the U.S. Constitution.
- When someone asks a higher court to review and change a decision made by a lower court.
- A system where each branch of government can stop the others from becoming too powerful.
- A system where people elect leaders to make decisions and laws for them.
- The branch of government that makes laws
- Regulations (rules) that govern a local governmental unit.
- Changes to the Constitution, mostly focused on rights.
- The lawmaking body of the US government, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
- Process during which an accused person appears before a court to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty
- A proposed law that must be approved by the legislature and signed by the governor.
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- The branch of government that interprets the laws and makes sure they are fair. It includes the Supreme Court.
- The head of the states’ executive branch who signs or vetoes laws and leads the state government.
- The idea that the people have the power and give the government its authority. The government gets its power from the consent of the governed.
- The government must follow legal procedures and respect individual rights.
- The authority a court has to hear and decide a case.
- The branch of government that carries out (enforces) the laws. It includes the president, vice president, and Cabinet.
- The power of the governor or president to reject a bill, preventing it from becoming a law.
- The state legislature of Virginia, made up of the Senate and House of Delegates.
- A way of sharing power between the national government and the states.
- A group of advisors who help the president make decisions and lead executive departments.
- Proving that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
- A written plan for the government that explains the laws and how the government works
25 Clues: The branch of government that makes laws • The authority a court has to hear and decide a case. • Changes to the Constitution, mostly focused on rights. • Regulations (rules) that govern a local governmental unit. • Proving that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt • A way of sharing power between the national government and the states. • ...
American Government Crossword!! 2013-03-12
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- No religious connection.
- When a criminal is brought back to the state that the crime was committed in.
- The division of powers among a central government and several regional governments.
- A form of government where the supreme political authority rests with the people.
- The group of delegates who attended the Philadelphia Convention.
- The number of amendments there are in the Constitution.
- The formal approval.
- When something is withdrawn or cancelled.
- The number of amendments that make up the Bill of Rights.
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- The advisory body to the President.
- The head of the executive branch.
- The writing of false information.
- The joining of several groups for a common purpose.
- Not a natural citizen of the United States of America.
- A one house body.
- Where the Constitutional Convention took place in 1787.
- A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states.
- Powers that are only delegated to the National Government from the Constitution.
- The changes of the written words of the Constitution.
19 Clues: A one house body. • The formal approval. • No religious connection. • The head of the executive branch. • The writing of false information. • The advisory body to the President. • When something is withdrawn or cancelled. • The joining of several groups for a common purpose. • The changes of the written words of the Constitution. • ...
Civics Vocab Teaser 2014-05-22
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- / to represent a group in trying to influence legislature
- / the national legislature of the united states.
- / a head of government who has unlimited power
- law / a higher, unchanging set of rules that govern human relations believed by the founders to have come from "Nature and Nature’s God
- / a meeting in which citizens give their views to public officials
- / a set of customs, traditions, rules, and laws that set forth the way a government is organized and operated
- government / another name for our government
- / the introduction to the constitution
- / to enroll one's name officially as a requirement for voting
- / easy for anyone to see
- / a small group within a larger group
- Wade Hood
- / a proposed law given to the legislature for approval
- rights / basic rights and freedoms said to belong to all people everywhere
- state / the modern nation
- / to bring trial a public official accused of committing a crime
- justice / the head of the court
- good / the good of the community as a whole
- / restrictions or boundaries on governmental power
- / newspapers, magazines, television and other news media
- rights / fundamental rights such as life, liberty, and property
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- and void / of no legal or binding force, invalid
- / to refuse to buy from or deal with a store or company as an act of protest
- to keep watch over something
- / a government in which single ruler possesses
- / fair treatment according to law
- / a person chosen to act for or represent others
- / one’s personal concern
- / a person of equal standing or rank
- / to formally put an end to.
- / a form of government in which political power is exercised by all citizens.
- / any form of money used in a nation
- action / any organized attempt to influence the political process
- action / attempts by groups or individuals to change society using a variety of means
- / to confirm and approve
- / the right to vote
- power / the authority to carry out
- / an excessive desire for money
- and balances / the distribution and balancing of power among different branches of government so that no one branch is able to dominate the others
- / a tax or customs duty
40 Clues: Wade Hood • / the right to vote • / one’s personal concern • / to confirm and approve • / easy for anyone to see • / a tax or customs duty • state / the modern nation • to keep watch over something • / to formally put an end to. • / an excessive desire for money • justice / the head of the court • / fair treatment according to law • power / the authority to carry out • ...
Chapter 1: Intro to Corrections: Unit 2 Lesson 2 v2023.07 2023-11-25
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- probably cause is fair probability or _________ to believe a crime was committed
- Bill of Rights was originally intended to restrict actions of the _____ government only
- prohibits unreasonable search and seizure
- right to speedy and public trial
- prohibits self-incrimination
- type of search
- freedom of speech
- warning providing protection of the 5th amendment
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- any unauthorized article or any authorized article in excessive quantities or altered from its intended purpose
- when an officer finds contraband during a search in a correctional setting, the officer has a duty to
- first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
- prohibits excessive bails and fines
- inmates have less of this in a correctional setting regarding privacy
13 Clues: type of search • freedom of speech • prohibits self-incrimination • right to speedy and public trial • prohibits excessive bails and fines • prohibits unreasonable search and seizure • first 10 amendments to the US Constitution • warning providing protection of the 5th amendment • inmates have less of this in a correctional setting regarding privacy • ...
Jennifer's- Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-29
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- General: a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm summoned by Louis XVI to propose solutions to France's financial problems. It ended when the Third Estate formed into a National Assembly, signaling the outbreak of the French Revolution.
- of Exploration: beginning in the 1400s and continuing through the 1600s, it was a period of time when the European nations began “exploring” the world. They identified new routes to India, much of the Far East, and the Americas.
- the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
- government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
- of rights: Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.
- empire: Transoceanic empires that use the ocean and technological advances that eventually led to the colonization of other land and its people.
- a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
- d'etat: the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.
- of Exploration: beginning in the 1400s and continuing through the 1600s, it was a period of time when the European nations began “exploring” the world. They identified new routes to India, much of the Far East, and the Americas.
- Contract: an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.
- the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
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- rights: rights that cannot be taken away from someone
- sovereignty: the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
- Robespierre: Robespierre led as a dictator and used fear to control the people of France. His rule became known as the Reign of Terror. Robespierre killed anyone who opposed his ideas.
- Bonaparte: A popular general, Napoleon Bonaparte came to power after a coup d'état in 1799. A coupd’état is a sudden seizure and/or shift of power in a country. In this case, Napoleon seized control of France from the Jacobins. He ruled France under a dictatorship.
- of terror: The Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution. Between Sept. 5, 1793, and July 27, 1794, France's revolutionary government ordered the arrest and execution of thousands of people.
- slave trade: The transatlantic slave trade was an oceanic trade in African men, women, and children which lasted from the mid-sixteenth century until the 1860s. The trafficking was initiated by the Portuguese and Spanish especially after the settlement of sugar plantations in the Americas.
17 Clues: rights: rights that cannot be taken away from someone • d'etat: the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group. • the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct. • the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area. • ...
Governing a New Nation 2025-11-24
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- What plan small states opposed?
- How many states were carved out of Northwest Territory?
- Where did the constitutional convention take place?
- What state included a bill of rights in constitution
- Who could vote until 1807 in New Jersey
- Who served as the state's executive?
- What state didn't send representatives to convention?
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- How many states wrote new constitutions?
- How many people took part in the convention?
- How many steps involved in admitting new states?
- Who called the leaders of Shays Rebellion ignorant?
- Who wouldn't let the U.S. send supplies down the Mississippi?
- How many years ships would be able to bring enslaved people?
- Who was in charge of writing the preamble?
- How many branches of government were in the Articles of Confed.
15 Clues: What plan small states opposed? • Who served as the state's executive? • Who could vote until 1807 in New Jersey • How many states wrote new constitutions? • Who was in charge of writing the preamble? • How many people took part in the convention? • How many steps involved in admitting new states? • Where did the constitutional convention take place? • ...
SPerezTrejo_Revolutionarycrossword, 2022-02-03
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- War over British expansion,disputed over Ohio River Valley
- Committee appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence,continental army was created
- Died in 1603,made official church of England Anglican
- Tax on most printed materials in 1765,required a stamp that colonists had to pay for printed items
- mob of colonists in confrontation with the British ending in the British killing 5 colonists
- representatives from each colony met and wrote the declaration of rights and grievances
- Fought Parliament for money,gave a speech to Parliament of "Divine Right"
- British troops were planning to take weapons and ammunition stored by the colonists,met by colonial militia in Lexington,"Shot heard around the world"
- After Cromwell's death Charles II became king and restored the monarchy making this time period known as ___
- Became leader of the revolutionary force, captured and publicly beheaded King Charles I
- Peace talks in Paris from John Adams,John Jay,and Benjamin Franklin, Great Britain recognized the USA's Independence, USA could establish government now
- Protected England's citizens from their government
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- Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft,borrowed ideas from enlightenment thinkers
- Also called the "Bloodless Rebellion", James's daughter and her husband were asked to overthrow her father
- Was catholic and appointed catholics to office which was against English law
- Response to the Boston Tea party from the King,closing the Boston harbor,having military rule,and quartering troops
- Caused by the king forcing one viewpoint onto his entire kingdom, started in 1642 and ended in 1649
- James II daughter and her husband, Parliament made them signed the bill of rights
- Law giving the gave East India Company an advantage in the tea business
- He dissolved parliament,forced his kingdom into one religious view, was publicly beheaded by Oliver Cromwell
- Had the idea of natural rights,people are born with right to life,liberty and property,If a government can't protect these rights people have the right to overthrow it
- Proclamation from the King stating Colonists are prohibited of settling west of the Appalachian mountains to avoid conflict with the Native Americans
- Great Britain taxed the colonies to pay of the ___
- believed in separation of church and state,advocate of religious freedom,freedom of speech,and social/ cultural tolerance
24 Clues: Great Britain taxed the colonies to pay of the ___ • Protected England's citizens from their government • Died in 1603,made official church of England Anglican • War over British expansion,disputed over Ohio River Valley • Law giving the gave East India Company an advantage in the tea business • ...
The Legislative Branch 2018-04-12
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- primary job of the legislative branch
- temporary committees in Congress
- first step in creating a bill
- 100
- this created a bicameral Congress
- Congress can do this to null a presidential veto with 2/3 majority in Congress
- 435
- a bill that is composed of ideas from two different parties to pass Congress
- a bill goes here after passing both houses of Congress
- ratifying treaties, confirms presidential appointments, holding impeachment trial
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- President’s power to deny a bill becoming a law
- 30 years old, 9 years U.S. citizen, resides in state represented
- permanent committees in Congress
- distribution of seats in the House
- starts impeachment, money bills, elect president in case of tie
- redrawing district lines to favor a political party
- 25 years old, 7 years U.S. citizen, resides in state represented
- group within Congress organized around a specific issue/topic
18 Clues: 100 • 435 • first step in creating a bill • temporary committees in Congress • permanent committees in Congress • this created a bicameral Congress • distribution of seats in the House • primary job of the legislative branch • President’s power to deny a bill becoming a law • redrawing district lines to favor a political party • ...