bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
4th Grade Celebrating Texas and the Nation 2022-09-07
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- What were the first ten amendments called?
- spanish military fort
- a structure built to show respect for a past event
- changes or additions made by a government
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- a written plan for the government
- religious communities
- a person who lives in a place far away from the country that governs him
- fidelity to a thing, person or idea
8 Clues: religious communities • spanish military fort • a written plan for the government • fidelity to a thing, person or idea • changes or additions made by a government • What were the first ten amendments called? • a structure built to show respect for a past event • a person who lives in a place far away from the country that governs him
Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01
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- Created the polio vaccine
- A popular book during the 50s
- A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
- The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
- A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
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- 33rd president of the U.S.
- Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
- Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
- Popular TV show
- An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
10 Clues: Popular TV show • Created the polio vaccine • 33rd president of the U.S. • A popular book during the 50s • The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s • An area of housing that typically is next to a large city • Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans • A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company • ...
Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-05-04
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- what month was the constitution finally signed
- highest court
- how many senates are in each state
- what court comes after the supreme court
- the legislative branch is ran by this group.
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- congress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?
- nations top court
- An expression of individual freedoms
- holds all power to make laws for the country.
9 Clues: highest court • nations top court • how many senates are in each state • An expression of individual freedoms • what court comes after the supreme court • the legislative branch is ran by this group. • holds all power to make laws for the country. • what month was the constitution finally signed • congress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06
8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally requested • established as true • complaints about unfair actions • limited beyond established boundaries
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06
8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally requested • established as true • complaints about unfair actions • limited beyond established boundaries
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06
8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally requested • established as true • complaints about unfair actions • limited beyond established boundaries
Constitution Review 2014-01-27
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- Delegate from Virginia, author of Virginia plan
- No self incrimination
- Powers not stated in the constitution are reserved for the states
- The first ten amendments in the constitution
- Member of Anti-Federalist Party
- Colonists of a system of courts
- A time where business slows and prices and wages drop
- No cruel and unusual punishment
- Published Federalist papers
- A document stating the rules for the government
- Delegate from Pennsylvania, wanted people to elect legislature
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- didn't want people to vote for congress
- Each citizen is entitled to equal protection under the law
- Person who runs the government and makes sure the laws are followed
- uprising of about 1,000 Massachusetts farmers after a depression hit
- Published Federalist papers
- the right to bear arms
- to approve
- responsible for writing intro to constitution
- agreement where each side gives up part of something it wants
20 Clues: to approve • No self incrimination • the right to bear arms • Published Federalist papers • Published Federalist papers • Member of Anti-Federalist Party • Colonists of a system of courts • No cruel and unusual punishment • didn't want people to vote for congress • The first ten amendments in the constitution • responsible for writing intro to constitution • ...
Illinois Executive Branch Key Terms 2022-05-13
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- bills that permit spending money.
- A veto that proposed a change to a bill
- A veto that lowers spending in a bill
- The Attorney General
- The Lt. Governor
- When the legislature votes to reject a veto
- I forbid, to reject a bill
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- The Secretary of State
- The Treasurer
- State employees that are political appointees
- The Comptroller
- The state’s financial plan
- A veto that targets a specific item in a bill
- Nickname given to civil service employees
- The Governor
15 Clues: The Governor • The Treasurer • The Comptroller • The Lt. Governor • The Attorney General • The Secretary of State • The state’s financial plan • I forbid, to reject a bill • bills that permit spending money. • A veto that lowers spending in a bill • A veto that proposed a change to a bill • Nickname given to civil service employees • When the legislature votes to reject a veto • ...
ap gov unit 4 2023-11-30
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- ____ circumstances = something that requires immediate attention; for instances, preventing the destruction of evidence, or preventing the escape of a fleeing felon, or preventing harm to somebody.
- (___ v ___)U.S. Supreme Court ruled that under the 4th and 14th Constitutional amendments, illegally seized evidence could not be used in a state criminal trial.
- (____/____ same meaning)when what you say is false and you know it's false with the intent to harm --> it's unprotected speech
- ____ incorporation is applying the bill of rights to states on a case-by-case basis
- (____ v __ ___)Scotus case that incorporated the 1st amendment freedom of speech to states w reasoning of 14th amendment
- (3)a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed
- (____ v _____)SCOTUS case ruled that the establishment clause is violated by "excessive entanglement"
- (_____ v _____)Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
- (2)5th amendment stops this - ppl can't be charged for a crime twice
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- (____ v _._.)ruled under the 1917 Espionage act that by fighting the draft, he was harming national security and
- (2)replaced the clear & present danger test. the government can only restrict speech when it's likely to result in imminent lawless action, such as inciting mob violence
- clause that prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.”
- bill of ____ is an act of a legislature declaring a person, or a group of people, guilty of some crime, and punishing them, often without a trial
- (#)amendment which gives equal protection of the law
- (__ ___ ___ v _._.)scotus defended the First Amendment right of free press against prior restraint by the government and
- _____ interest test is an element of the strict scrutiny test by which courts exercise judicial review of legislative and executive branch enactments that affect constitutional rights
- _____ rule = law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial
- free speech is not protected if it(1)is directed to inciting or producing _____ _____ action, and (2) is likely to incite or produce such action
- (____ v _____)SCOTUS case that ruled that the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires U.S. states to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who are unable to afford their own.
19 Clues: (#)amendment which gives equal protection of the law • (2)5th amendment stops this - ppl can't be charged for a crime twice • ____ incorporation is applying the bill of rights to states on a case-by-case basis • (3)a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed • ...
Constitutional Crossword 2015-05-14
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- lent his enormous prestige to the preceedings (last name)
- era brought on by the 18th amendment
- "Father of the Constitution" (last name)
- Articles of Confederation offered only this branch
- amendment that led to changing traditional roles of women in the U.S.
- ___ amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators
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- ____ was the only colony to not attend the first Continental Congress
- Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom outlawed one established ______
- ____ of the Confederation; first form of government in the U.S.
- Southern states were appeased by counting slaves as ___ of the population
- The Articles of Confederation presented a ___ national government
- banned in the U.S. by the 13th amendment
- to pass and add an amendment to the Constitution
- The right to _____ was granted to all citizens through the 15th amendment
- Number of amendments the Bill of Rights establishes
15 Clues: era brought on by the 18th amendment • "Father of the Constitution" (last name) • banned in the U.S. by the 13th amendment • to pass and add an amendment to the Constitution • Articles of Confederation offered only this branch • Number of amendments the Bill of Rights establishes • lent his enormous prestige to the preceedings (last name) • ...
Government - Coming to ‘Terms” 2021-01-19
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- chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power
- group of people who feared the new government created by Constitution; gave too much power to the national government at the expense of individual rights
- supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances
- considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
- power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, counties, parishes, or tow
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- each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
- the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
- first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
- believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
- “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights
10 Clues: the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers • supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances • ...
Social 9 Mega Review 2025-02-05
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- a result after something bad has been done that is usually unpleasant.
- A judge who makes decisions in the Supreme Court.
- A person that speaks French
- A government when one party does not have more than 51% of the popular vote.
- A lawyer who tries to prove the offender broke the law (guilty).
- The second part of the legislative branch. Senators double-check any new bill after it passes in the House of Commons.
- the part of the government that makes laws.
- Describes what freedoms Canadians are guaranteed.
- Immigrants who come to another country who are escaping danger or war in their original country.
- The first part of the legislative branch. This is where most laws are made in Canada. This is where Members of Parliament (MPs) work.
- A law made by the Canadian government without consulting First Nations. It once banned traditional ceremonies and clothing.
- A smaller part of the country. Canada has 10 provinces, and 3 territories.
- Part of the Charter; Guarantees the rights to vote.
- The leader of a government. The leader of the main political party that makes the government of a country.
- The original people in an area.
- The identity of a group. They have a collective identity because of a shared Language or Culture.
- Guarantees the right to not be arrested without reason, and to a fair trial by a court that assumes you are innocent until proven guilty.
- the part of the government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgements and decisions
- A person that speaks English
- Laws and rules made by the government. Another word for a law.
- A member of the senate. Senators represent the interests and rights of Canada's regions, and especially Canada's minorities.
- Not responsible (guilty) of a crime or offence
- To talk with another group and make a deal with them
- A law before it becomes official. A "baby" law.
- A Canadian law that treats young offenders differently from adult offenders.
- To have a discussion before doing something.
- The rights guaranteed to 5 different groups in Canada
- A group of people who have similar ideas about how the government should respond to issues in society.
- The name for all other Indigenous peoples in Canada that are NOT Metis and Inuit.
- Official treaties between First Nations groups and the Queen of England.
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- The highest court in Canada that makes final decisions about the law.
- A person who tries to influence government decisions.
- To make something the same. When a smaller group's language and culture are taken away, and become part of a larger group.
- Special land for First Nations to live on and use.
- A person who committed an offence.
- a consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court.
- to meet the necessary requirements for a particular task, position, or benefit.
- immigrants who are skilled workers or businesspeople and come to Canada to work.
- Unpaid volunteer work an offender does instead of going to jail.
- An extra tax Chinese immigrants needed to pay to enter Canada.
- Someone without a name. When no one knows the name of a person.
- One of Canada's Indigenous peoples. Inuit live close to the Arctic ocean.
- A lawyer who tries to prove the offender is innocent or lessen their sentence.
- Things you deserve as a human being (clean water, food, shelter, safety...)
- a group of 12 people who make a decision in a legal case based on evidence given to them in court.
- The belief that your culture is superior to all other cultures
- An official list inside the constitution of Canada. It describes the rights and freedoms of all Canadians.
- Treating everyone equally and according to their needs.
- Part of the Charter; Guarantees the rights to move in the country. Guarantees people the ability to move around, in, or out out of Canada.
- Reasons that encourage someone to move to a specific country (peace, freedom, job and education opportunities...).
- Elected officials that represent one area of the country.
- When people vote to choose a leader or a group.
- A government when one party has more than 51% of the popular vote.
- A permanent record of breaking the law.
- One of Canada's Indigenous peoples whose language and culture is a mix of European and Indigenous peoples'.
- A document that lists the most important laws in a country.
- When someone unfairly favours one side over another.
- To bring someone back to a better version of themself. To inspire positive behaviours and attitudes in someone.
- Immigrants who come to Canada to be with their family (Spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents) living in Canada.
- A king, queen, emperor, or empress who is the head of a country.
- The system used to help determine if economic immigrants can come into Canada or not.
- the process of people establishing a home in a country that is not their original country.
- Schools for Canada's Indigenous people that took away their language and culture.
- Guarantees the right to be free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or disability.
- the part of the government responsible for putting laws into action.
- The person who represents the Queen or King in Canada.
- The person harmed, injured, or killed because of a crime / offence.
- Responsible for a crime or offence.
- A written law.
- Higher in rank, level, status, or quality.
- Reasons that encourage someone to move out of their country (war, no jobs or education, persecution).
- Being a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.
72 Clues: A written law. • A person that speaks French • A person that speaks English • The original people in an area. • A person who committed an offence. • Responsible for a crime or offence. • A permanent record of breaking the law. • Higher in rank, level, status, or quality. • the part of the government that makes laws. • To have a discussion before doing something. • ...
Road to the Constitution Review 2021-09-10
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- Individual that supported the Ratification of the Constitution
- 1200s document that created the idea of due process
- _____ branch Petition
- Advocated for 3 Branches, separation of powers
- advocated for life, liberty and property
- Rebellion that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- Act that lowered the cost of a popular hot beverage but still taxed colonists
- Revolution that was a peaceful transfer of power
- Act that levied the first direct tax on colonists
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- Compromise that created a bicameral legislature
- advocated for life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
- Philosopher that believed all people were bad and needed harsh government
- Faction that demanded a Bill of Rights to be added to the constitution
- Pamphlet that argued it was just logical to separate from Britain
- Philosopher that advocated for freedom of speech
15 Clues: _____ branch Petition • advocated for life, liberty and property • Advocated for 3 Branches, separation of powers • Compromise that created a bicameral legislature • Philosopher that advocated for freedom of speech • Revolution that was a peaceful transfer of power • Act that levied the first direct tax on colonists • 1200s document that created the idea of due process • ...
USI.7 Crossword 2025-02-28
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- James __________ became known as the "Father of the Constitution"
- There are two votes per state in this Congressional house.
- Which branch of government carries out the laws?
- Which branch of government interprets the laws?
- The Virginia Plan favored ___________ states.
- Adams Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
- The constitution was ________ at the end of the Constitutional Convention
- The Articles of Confederation provided for a __________ national government
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- The Great ____________ decided how many votes each state got in Congress
- The Articles of Confederation gave Congress no power to ______ or regulate commerce
- Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
- Which branch of government makes the laws?
- The New Jersey Plan favored ________ states.
- Jefferson He brought Louisiana from France (Louisiana Purchase)
- How many weaknesses did the Articles of Confederation have?
- The Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments to the Constitution
16 Clues: Which branch of government makes the laws? • The New Jersey Plan favored ________ states. • The Virginia Plan favored ___________ states. • Which branch of government interprets the laws? • Which branch of government carries out the laws? • Adams Who was the 2nd President of the United States? • Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation? • ...
Constitution Crossword 2023-03-23
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- ____of Rights: A written statement that explains the basic freedoms and rights of citizens
- ___of Confederation:an agreement among all thirteen original states in the United States of America that served as its first constitution.
- road to _____:The Declaration articulates the highest ideals of the Revolution, beliefs in liberty, equality, and the right to self-determination.
- The supreme law of the U.S.A
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- ___Debate:The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions
- The first name of the 1st President of the
- 13 _____
7 Clues: 13 _____ • The supreme law of the U.S.A • The first name of the 1st President of the • ____of Rights: A written statement that explains the basic freedoms and rights of citizens • ___Debate:The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions • ...
Bill Clinton By Aidan 2018-02-16
10 Clues: Bill's son is ____ • Bill's wife is ____ • Bill was born on ____ • Bill's daughter is ____ • Bill's net worth was ____ • Bill got impeached on ____ • Bill was the ____ president • Bill went to ____ law school • Bill was the Governor of ____ • The vice president of Bill Clinton
CE2a,b,c,d- Quiz on 4/25 or 4/26 2013-04-22
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- First form of national government for the independent states
- People are the source of any and all governmental power
- The government and those that govern are bound by the law
- Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
- After the Congress or Convention has proposed an amendment, who ratifies it?
- Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
- The part of the preamble that says we should have a military
- The beginning of the Constitution
- The part of the preamble that says we should have a central government TOGETHER
- Government is not all powerful, it may only do those things people have given it the power to do
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- Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
- At the state level the amendment process begins with action by the __.
- The amendment process at the national level begins with action by convention or __.
- In this system of government, people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
- At the state level the amendment process ends with ratification by Virginia __.
- Established the structure of the US government
- First three words of the Constitution
- Where does the power of our government come from?
- In this system of government, the people rule
- The part of the preamble that says we should be peaceful
- The amendment process is complex, so far we have this many amendments.
- The part of the preamble that says we should be fair
23 Clues: The beginning of the Constitution • First three words of the Constitution • Served as a model for the Bill of Rights • In this system of government, the people rule • Established the structure of the US government • Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions • Where does the power of our government come from? • Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain • ...
Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01
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- The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
- Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
- A popular book during the 50s
- A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
- Popular TV show
- 33rd president of the U.S.
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- A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
- Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
- Created the polio vaccine
- An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
10 Clues: Popular TV show • Created the polio vaccine • 33rd president of the U.S. • A popular book during the 50s • The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s • An area of housing that typically is next to a large city • Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans • A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company • ...
THE - CONSTITUTION 2019-10-13
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- The right to be free, while following the law
- A document or speech to declare a thought, dream, goal, or change
- People who can vote in the event of an election; for example the people voting for a new president in presidential elections
- The ability to do something according to the law
- The group of people that make up the legislative branch
- The pat of the Constitution that was written by James Madison and that stated the rights of the citizens of America
- The document of agreements and goals for America made by our founding fathers in the 1787
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- Fair, equal treatment and just behavior
- A group of men set up to fight off predators and enemies as an army
- A suggestion of change sent to Congress to be passed as a law
- A small change made to a law or agreement already in existence
- A fee put on prices that is sent back to the government for national or state purposes
- The action in government in which the majority of Congress agrees on one decision
- To agree and compromise with a document or proclamation
- A group of people that carry out different jobs for the government
- A bill suggested and passed by at least 2 out of the 3 branches of government
- A person who is legally part of a country
- The ability for the people to choose to banish or punishment someone or something for misbehavior
- An event held to settle a vote between two or more sides of an argument
- The buying, selling, and trading of big-time deals between large pieces of land, like states or countries
20 Clues: Fair, equal treatment and just behavior • A person who is legally part of a country • The right to be free, while following the law • The ability to do something according to the law • To agree and compromise with a document or proclamation • The group of people that make up the legislative branch • A suggestion of change sent to Congress to be passed as a law • ...
W4 Intro to Reconstruction 2024-02-23
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- The abolition of slavery was a central goal of the Reconstruction era, aimed at dismantling the economic and social foundations of the ________.
- Johnson’s actions emboldened Southern states to enact ________ ________ to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
- Republicans in Congress also wanted to secure ________ ________ for newly emancipated African Americans, including the right to vote, own property, and access education.
- It was also necessary to rebuild the Southern ________, which had been devastated by the Civil War.
- Johnson granted ________ to many former Confederates.
- It wasn't until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s that further legislative action was taken to address racial ________ in the United States.
- The Fourteenth Amendment provided a constitutional basis for ________ intervention to protect those rights.
- Rebuilding the economy and addressing issues such as land ________ for freed African Americans was a major challenge.
- Lincoln’s was a relatively ________ plan intended to quickly reintegrate the southern states into the Union without imposing harsh punishments.
- Reconstruction involved ________ development and federal assistance to former Confederate states.
- It wasn’t until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s that further legislative action was taken to address ________ ________ in the United States.
- The impact of the Reconstruction and Civil Rights acts was limited by Southern ________ and the eventual withdrawal of federal troops in 1877.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was intended to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights, regardless of ________.
- The period of time when the federal government dealt with the effects of the Civil War, 1865 to 1877, is known as __________.
- Between May and December of 1865, Congress was not in session, giving President ________ control over Reconstruction.
- Severe acts of terrorism were committed against African Americans in the South by such organizations as the _________.
- Bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their ________ in Congress.
- The ________ Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. – a significant legal and social transformation.
- A frequent source of contention between the states and the federal government was the extent of federal ________ in enforcing Reconstruction policies.
- The Fourteenth Amendment ensured that no state could deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny any person equal ________ under the law.
- Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly ________, shall exist within the United States.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1875 prohibited ________ in public accommodations and facilities, such as hotels, theaters, and transportation.
- The period of time when the federal government dealt with the effects of the Civil War from 1865-1877
- The process for readmitting Confederate states to the Union was defined by the ________ ________ of 1867.
- No state shall make or enforce any law which shall ________ the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States
- Southern resistance hindered the ________ of reforms and threatened the safety and rights of African Americans.
- Secure the right to vote, own property, and access education for the newly _________ African Americans.
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- The Reconstruction Amendments provided a constitutional basis for federal ________ to protect those rights.
- Johnson’s approach ________ significantly from Lincoln’s in his resistance to civil rights for freed slaves.
- Deeply entrenched racial prejudices and social _______ posed significant obstacles to achieving meaningful social change.
- The new state governments established in the South were also required to include ________ ________ participation.
- The Fourteenth Amendment granted ________ to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former enslaved persons.
- Under President Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan, a southern state could be readmitted once 10 percent of its voters took an oath of _________ to the Union and accepted the end of slavery.
- Johnson vetoed the _______ Bureau Bill and the Civil Rights Act of 1866 which were aimed at securing rights and protections for African Americans.
- The abolition of slavery was a significant legal and social ________.
- President Johnson took a more lenient approach towards the Southern states than many in ________ desired.
- The Fourteenth Amendment ensured that state could deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without _______ process of law.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1867 was the first United States federal law to define ________ and affirm that all citizens were equally protected by the law.
- The three Reconstruction amendments altered American life by legally ending slavery, providing citizenship and equal rights to African Americans, and attempting to secure their ________ participation.
- The Fifteenth Amendment prohibited the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race, ethnicity, or previous condition of ________.
- The ________ Amendment prohibited the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
- President Lincoln’s approach to Reconstruction was characterized by a desire for leniency and ________.
- The Fifteenth Amendment aimed to ________ African American men, granting them the right to vote and participate in the political process.
- One major political challenge facing the federal government during Reconstruction was ________ the Southern states back into the Union.
- Despite this amendment, African Americans still faced significant barriers to voting, including ________ practices such as poll taxes, literacy tests, and intimidation tactics.
- Under the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 seceded states were required to ratify the ________ Amendment as a condition of their readmission.
- Disagreements, political tensions, and conflicts emerged over the ________ of the newly freed African Americans.
- The withdrawal of federal troops and the end of Reconstruction led to the rise of ________ ________ laws and widespread discrimination against African Americans.
- The primary __________ was to bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their representation in Congress.
- The beneficial impact of Reconstruction for African Americans became limited by the eventual ________ of federal troops in 1877.
- Johnson’s plan, similar to Lincoln’s plan, is often referred to as ________ Reconstruction.
- Despite the granting of citizenship and equal protection under the law, African Americans faced widespread _______.
52 Clues: Johnson granted ________ to many former Confederates. • The abolition of slavery was a significant legal and social ________. • Bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their ________ in Congress. • Johnson’s plan, similar to Lincoln’s plan, is often referred to as ________ Reconstruction. • ...
Legislative Branch 2017-04-04
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- Step 4 A house bill goes to the senate or a senate bill goes to the house for a.
- Step 3 The bill goes to the ___ of representatives or to the senate floor for a vote.
- Which part of the legislative branch has 435 members and an age requirement of at least 25 years old, house of _____?
- Which branch of the government consists of the senate and the congress?
- Which part of the legislative branch has 100 members and an age requirement of at least 30 years old.
- What can athe legislative branch do to accuse and possibly remove a government official?
- The legislative branch can override a presidential _______.
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- In order for a bill to become a law first people have to have a _________ for representatives to write a bill.
- The legislative branch can raise and collect taxes, print and borrow money, declare war and maintain military, impeach impeach officials and make ______ laws.
- Step 6 The _______ approves or vetos the bill
- Step 5 The ___committee reviews and revises and sends back for the houses approval.
- What step is it when the senate or house of representatives study the bill,table, or release it?
- The Senate can refuse to confirm judicial or presidential appointments and ratify ______________.
- The legislative branch controls the spending of ______.
14 Clues: Step 6 The _______ approves or vetos the bill • The legislative branch controls the spending of ______. • The legislative branch can override a presidential _______. • Which branch of the government consists of the senate and the congress? • Step 4 A house bill goes to the senate or a senate bill goes to the house for a. • ...
Constitution Review 2014-01-27
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- Delegate from Virginia, author of Virginia plan
- Delegate from Pennsylvania, wanted people to elect legislature
- The first ten amendments in the constitution
- Published Federalist papers
- agreement where each side gives up part of something it wants
- Powers not stated in the constitution are reserved for the states
- No self incrimination
- didn't want people to vote for congress
- uprising of about 1,000 Massachusetts farmers after a depression hit
- responsible for writing intro to constitution
- Published Federalist papers
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- Colonists of a system of courts
- the right to bear arms
- Each citizen is entitled to equal protection under the law
- A time where business slows and prices and wages drop
- Person who runs the government and makes sure the laws are followed
- Member of Anti-Federalist Party
- No cruel and unusual punishment
- A document stating the rules for the government
- to approve
20 Clues: to approve • No self incrimination • the right to bear arms • Published Federalist papers • Published Federalist papers • Colonists of a system of courts • Member of Anti-Federalist Party • No cruel and unusual punishment • didn't want people to vote for congress • The first ten amendments in the constitution • responsible for writing intro to constitution • ...
bill clinton 2022-04-08
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- The Impact of ___ Spending on the U.S Economy A domestic Policy
- increased globalization
- Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources
- General Agreement on Tariffs Trade
- ___ Rights; the rights of the people, provide equality and freedom to all
- What he promised america at his campaign
- the reason Clinton was impeached
- Bush’s humanitarian airlift that brought food to those in need, located in ___ Africa.
- clinton is known as a ___ Democrat
- ____ House of Representatives; who impeached the president?
- helped achieve full employment after the Great Depression
- spearhead of the invasion of Iraq
- Civil ____; a term used when there are mass protests/riots
- Reagans Vice president,he promised to continue Reagans policies while in office (First and last name)
- Panamanian dictator and drug dealer(first and last name)
- 1994, The ___ With America; a proposed program of conservative principles
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- ___ Policy; decisions that affect the people of america
- a country in the balkan peninsula formed by joining several ethnic groups after world war I
- August 1990; foriegn policy success, the invasion of Saddam Hussein.
- Southeast asia treaty organization
- 1999, Clinton was the second president in history to be faced with ____
- ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife
- ____ of independent states; replaced the soviet union in 1991
- ___ Policy; decisions that affect americas interactions with other countries, for example, trade
- Third party runner in the election, weakened Bushs authority (first and last name)
- Bush sent U.S forces to ____ , where they restored democratically elected leaders.
- ____ Recovery; Clinton had balanced the nations budget
- middle eastrn country invaded by iraq
- “use of ___ air strikes against serbia to prevent attacks in kosovo”
- ___ War; 1989-199, the most important event of Bush’s presidency
30 Clues: increased globalization • ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife • the reason Clinton was impeached • spearhead of the invasion of Iraq • General Agreement on Tariffs Trade • Southeast asia treaty organization • clinton is known as a ___ Democrat • middle eastrn country invaded by iraq • What he promised america at his campaign • Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources • ...
Bill Bryson 2025-02-04
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- Explains the author's inspiration in writing a recipe
- A feature of travel writing: "______ referencing"
- The country where Bill Bryson now lives (he has dual citizenship!)
- Travel writing will often features pauses for ______ as the author comments on events
- One of Bryson's most famous works is called "Notes From a Small ______"
- An adjective that refers to a story that's not true
- A newspaper article expressing the editor's (or board's) view on an issue
- The capital of Austria
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- Book by Bryson that explores science and history in an accessible way: " A Short History of __________".
- The country in which Bill Bryson was born
- The genre of writing Bill Bryson is known for
- The Emperor reigning over the Holy Roman Empire during Mozart's time
- An adjective referring to a style of writing that is highly dramatic, often at the expense of accuracy
- Vienna’s famous palace that was the summer residence of the Habsburgs
- A key characteristic of Bryson’s writing style
- Mozart's alleged rival
- The name of Mozart's wife
- Another word for "command"
- Imagery that appeals to your sense of touch
- Technical vocabulary
- A society with secret handshakes that has supported its members throughout history
21 Clues: Technical vocabulary • Mozart's alleged rival • The capital of Austria • The name of Mozart's wife • Another word for "command" • The country in which Bill Bryson was born • Imagery that appeals to your sense of touch • The genre of writing Bill Bryson is known for • A key characteristic of Bryson’s writing style • A feature of travel writing: "______ referencing" • ...
bill@psogllc.com 2025-12-15
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- Santa's helper
- Parasitic evergreen
- Heavenly guide to the Three Wise Men
- Floating on it with no return policy
- Wrote LinkedIn post: "Congratulations! You earned it!" to a blood relative
- Known to cut, stitch, sew, and carve
- Unique ice crystal that falls in Winter
- 90 N Latitude, 0 Longitude (2 words)
- Preferred Reindeer food source
- "Move your XXX" - Famous blue jean commercial
- Alpha Phi International Fraternity Member
- Vehicle built for snowy trails
- Faced East to Receive Vows from the West
- Practices the art of incomplete quilting
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- Location for last scenes in the movie Elf
- Ran their first half marathon in 2022
- Location where shepherds received the news of Jesus' birth
- Perfume made from hardened resin from the Boswellia Tree
- Has 599 Facebook Friends
- 2025 award-winner
- Multi-Layer Film with Odor-Locking Barrier Technology
- Famous movie released in 1954 (2 words)
- Likable, Facebook friend to Bryce Harper
- 2016 soccer-based program participant
- Over 1700 Facebook Friends
25 Clues: Santa's helper • 2025 award-winner • Parasitic evergreen • Has 599 Facebook Friends • Over 1700 Facebook Friends • Preferred Reindeer food source • Vehicle built for snowy trails • Heavenly guide to the Three Wise Men • Floating on it with no return policy • Known to cut, stitch, sew, and carve • 90 N Latitude, 0 Longitude (2 words) • Ran their first half marathon in 2022 • ...
CE2a,b,c,d- Quiz on 4/25 or 4/26 2013-04-22
Across
- At the state level the amendment process ends with ratification by Virginia __.
- Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- The part of the preamble that says we should be fair
- Government is not all powerful, it may only do those things people have given it the power to do
- In this system of government, the people rule
- First form of national government for the independent states
- Where does the power of our government come from?
- In this system of government, people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
- The part of the preamble that says we should have a central government TOGETHER
- Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
- The government and those that govern are bound by the law
- The part of the preamble that says we should have a military
- The amendment process is complex, so far we have this many amendments.
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- The amendment process at the national level begins with action by convention or __.
- Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
- Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
- First three words of the Constitution
- People are the source of any and all governmental power
- After the Congress or Convention has proposed an amendment, who ratifies it?
- At the state level the amendment process begins with action by the __.
- Established the structure of the US government
- The beginning of the Constitution
- The part of the preamble that says we should be peaceful
23 Clues: The beginning of the Constitution • First three words of the Constitution • Served as a model for the Bill of Rights • In this system of government, the people rule • Established the structure of the US government • Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions • Where does the power of our government come from? • Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain • ...
Simeon's Story 2015-01-19
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- This woman attended the dedication of Emmett Till Road in Chicago in 1991.
- This bill created a cold case unit at the Justice Department to investigate unsolved cilvi rights murders that happened before 1970.
- The enforced separation of different racial groups.
- The number of brothers and sisters Simeon had.
- He went to Chicago in 1966 to expand the Civil Rights Movement. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
- Emmett Till's murder was one of the events that helped start this movement.
- Mother of Emmett Till. She wanted an open casket funeral to show the world what happened to her son.
- The cousin of Emmett Till who tells the story.
- Brother of Carolyn Bryant and one of the men who killed Emmett Till.
- The city where Emmett Till was from
- In 2004, this organization discovered the death bed confession of Lelsie Milam, the brother of J. W. Milam who confessed his part in the murder.
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- Segregation group that made it possible for white citizens to intimidate and murder black citizens.
- The name of Simeon's father. He was a religious man.
- Date Month and day Emmett Till died
- Wright The name of Simeon's mother. She left the family after Emmett's death.
- The name of the woman who accused Emmett Till of whistling at her.
- He was kidnapped and murdered in 1955.
- Racial segregation laws in the southern United States.
- The state Emmett Till was visiting when he was murdered.
- Husband of Carolyn Bryant and and one of the men who killed Emmett Till.
- The relationship between Emmett and Simeon.
21 Clues: Date Month and day Emmett Till died • The city where Emmett Till was from • He was kidnapped and murdered in 1955. • The relationship between Emmett and Simeon. • The number of brothers and sisters Simeon had. • The cousin of Emmett Till who tells the story. • The enforced separation of different racial groups. • The name of Simeon's father. He was a religious man. • ...
Government Vocabulary Crossword 2018-11-25
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- The __________ branch of our government is in charge of making sure that laws of the United States are obeyed.
- The separation from one group from another.
- rights "Life, Liberty, and The pursuit of happiness"
- A court order that either compels or restrains the preformance of some act by a private individual.
- tax A tax required as a qualification for voting.
- Crow Law A law that separates people on the basis of race, aimed primarily at African Americans.
- Numbered sections of a document.
- gap Measurable differences between the partisan choices of men and women today.
- Hobbes ______________ considered human beings "selfish creatures".
- A way of saying "NO!" to a law.
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- President Is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank.
- Those persons who supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788.
- Government Basic principle of American government which states that government of is restricted in what they may do, and each individual has rights that government cannot take away.
- It can not become a law until it is passed through the legislature and approved by the executive.
- The hereditary ruler.
- A system of courts that interprets and applies in the law of the name of the state.
- Carta The great charter also know as..
- They belong to the legislative branch of the government, which is the part where they make laws.
- Another title for president is..
- Locke ______________ believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance and that human nature allowed people to be selfish.
20 Clues: The hereditary ruler. • A way of saying "NO!" to a law. • Numbered sections of a document. • Another title for president is.. • Carta The great charter also know as.. • The separation from one group from another. • tax A tax required as a qualification for voting. • rights "Life, Liberty, and The pursuit of happiness" • ...
America 2021-11-04
Across
- trade between 2 or more states
- the first ten amendments to the constitution
- A period of low economy activity with a rise in unemployment
- taxes on imports or exports
- The agreement to create a two house legislature
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- Increased prices for goods and services combined with reduced value for money
- the sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up a nation
- supporters of the constitution
- a branch that is made up of all national courts
- changes to the constitution
10 Clues: taxes on imports or exports • changes to the constitution • trade between 2 or more states • supporters of the constitution • the first ten amendments to the constitution • a branch that is made up of all national courts • The agreement to create a two house legislature • A period of low economy activity with a rise in unemployment • ...
Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01
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- The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
- Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
- A popular book during the 50s
- A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
- Popular TV show
- 33rd president of the U.S.
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- A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
- Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
- Created the polio vaccine
- An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
10 Clues: Popular TV show • Created the polio vaccine • 33rd president of the U.S. • A popular book during the 50s • The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s • An area of housing that typically is next to a large city • Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans • A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company • ...
Gov. Final 2024-05-17
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- First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
- Want a smaller government that is less involved in the economy
- Current President of the United States
- Provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise
- The highest judicial court in a country or state and is elected by popular vote
- Rule that says parts of the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments to the US Constitution) apply to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process clause
- System of order for a nation, state, or another political unit
- The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
- A freedom from having a government or individual interfere in one's pursuits unnecessarily
- Plan to protect security and power of small states by limiting each state one vote in Congress
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- Landmark federal law enacted in 1965 to remove race-based restrictions on voting
- States the principles on which our government, and out identity as Americans, are based
- Makes and passes federal laws, lower chamber of US Congress
- Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
- One which renders an act punishable in a manner in which it was not punishable when it was committed
- Acts on bills, resolutions, amendments, and is upper chamber of US Congress
- United the 13 colonies
- Outlines the government into three branches
- Supports a larger government role in economic issues, backing regulations and social welfare programs
19 Clues: United the 13 colonies • Current President of the United States • First 10 Amendments to the Constitution • Outlines the government into three branches • Makes and passes federal laws, lower chamber of US Congress • Want a smaller government that is less involved in the economy • System of order for a nation, state, or another political unit • ...
28:1 2016-04-19
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- a type of government in which powers and duties between the states and the national government are shared
- a right by an individual
- a system whereby each branch of government has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches
- an official with the right to govern the executive branch
- A House
- a document that discusses fundamental laws
- The judicial branch of government
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- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- 1827 constitution
- powers in which are not written down
- a guarantee by note, by the government
- A gathering of Officials
- A court in which judges constitutional affairs
- a add-on to a constitution
- having to do with the chief officer of a government
- law making group
16 Clues: A House • law making group • 1827 constitution • a right by an individual • A gathering of Officials • a add-on to a constitution • The judicial branch of government • powers in which are not written down • a guarantee by note, by the government • a document that discusses fundamental laws • A court in which judges constitutional affairs • ...
Unit 9 Georgia History Vocab Test 2023-05-10
Across
- An addition or change to a bill, law, or constitution.
- A law enacted by a city or county affecting local affairs, such as traffic, noise, and animal control.
- To impose or set, as in the case of a government levying taxes.
- The legal document that authorizes a state or national government to exist.
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- Political system in which the national government is supreme but shares some powers with state governments
- (3 words)Fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Constitution’s first 10 amendments.
- An action by a chief executive to prevent a bill passed by a legislative body from becoming law.
- Consisting of two houses or chambers.
8 Clues: Consisting of two houses or chambers. • An addition or change to a bill, law, or constitution. • To impose or set, as in the case of a government levying taxes. • The legal document that authorizes a state or national government to exist. • An action by a chief executive to prevent a bill passed by a legislative body from becoming law. • ...
Segregation 2024-07-17
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- Unfair treatment based on race.
- Initials of a famous Civil Rights leader.
- Montgomery protest led by MLK (2 words)
- 1963 rally for jobs and freedom (3 words)
- Refusal to use services as a protest.
- Another term for civil rights (2 words)
- Integrated bus trips (2 words)
- Goal of the Civil Rights Movement.
- Peaceful protest at lunch counters.
- Organization fighting for civil rights.
- His murder galvanized the Civil Rights Movement.
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- Opposite of segregation.
- Movement for Racial Equality (2 words)
- Laws enforcing racial segregation.
- Site of a School Integration Crisis (2 words)
- Landmark Supreme Court case (2 words)
- Campaigns to sign up black voters (2 words)
- City is known for significant protests.
- Woman who refused to give up her bus seat.
- City was famous for voting rights marches.
20 Clues: Opposite of segregation. • Integrated bus trips (2 words) • Unfair treatment based on race. • Laws enforcing racial segregation. • Goal of the Civil Rights Movement. • Peaceful protest at lunch counters. • Landmark Supreme Court case (2 words) • Refusal to use services as a protest. • Movement for Racial Equality (2 words) • Montgomery protest led by MLK (2 words) • ...
US Constitution 2021-01-24
Across
- the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.
- Right of the supreme court to determine is a law violates the Constitution
- Something added to a document
- Overturn a bill proposed in Congress
- Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution
- Reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law
- Each branch of government has a check on the other 2 branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful
- To Approve
- Voters hold sovereign power
- Idea that government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution
- Powers shared by the state and federal governments
- Lawmaking branch of government
- Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
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- Formal plan of government
- governing or controlling body whose power exists only within predefined limits that are established by a constitution
- Carry out the nation’s laws
- a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
- Sharing of power between federal and state governments
- Powers that belong to the state government
- People that members of Congress
- Interprets the laws
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- Formally charge a public official of misconduct in office
- Powers that belong only to the federal government
- formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action
- Group of advisors to the president
- Two house legislature
- a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.
28 Clues: To Approve • Interprets the laws • Two house legislature • Formal plan of government • Carry out the nation’s laws • Voters hold sovereign power • Something added to a document • Lawmaking branch of government • People that members of Congress • Group of advisors to the president • Overturn a bill proposed in Congress • Powers that belong to the state government • ...
Constitution Vocab 2023-11-17
Across
- powers that strictly belong to the states
- the system wheres each branch of government exercises some control over the others
- principle in the fifth amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals
- the tax that is levied on individual and corporate earnings.
- statement in article 5 of the constitution that establishes that the constitutions laws passed by congress and treaties of the united states shall be the supreme law of the land
- what does the bill of rights give the people
- powers directly stated in the constitution
- one relating to disputes among two or more individuals or between individuals and the government.
- rejection of a bill.
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- an order signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items.
- the division of power among the legislative and executive and judicial branches of government.
- rule by the people
- the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state or national governments unconstitutional.
- a system in which the power is divided between the national and state governments.
- powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitutional powers
- money paid in order to vote.
- to approve
- a law that requires periodic checks of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
- to accuse a public official of misconduct in office
- the concept of a government limited in power.
- clause in article 1 section 8 of the constitution that gives congress the right to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out the powers expressed in the other clauses of the article
21 Clues: to approve • rule by the people • rejection of a bill. • money paid in order to vote. • powers that strictly belong to the states • powers directly stated in the constitution • what does the bill of rights give the people • the concept of a government limited in power. • to accuse a public official of misconduct in office • ...
Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27
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- (the ability to send mail by one's signature rather than by postage—date back to the seventeenth-century English House of Commons.
- (describes a government that has a two-house legislative system
- (a joint committee traditionally made up of a three-member committee from each chamber.
- (the creation of electoral districts with divergent ratios of voters to representatives.
- (enacts laws that influence the daily lives of all Americans and is intended to serve as the voice of the people.
- ( was an unofficial alliance of members
- (mainly responsible for counting heads and rounding up party members for votes and quorum calls
- (a law that automatically terminates an agency, a law, or a government program
- ( loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
- (an employment system that allots to employees rights and benefits according to the length of their employment.
- (a committee whose members are from two or more different organizations, or from both chambers of a bicameral legislative body legislativeoversight ( the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs and policy implementation
- (Senate procedure that limits further consideration of a pending proposal to thirty hours in order to end a filibuster.
- (serves as the parliamentary head of a committee.
- (an official form of approval for something.
- (by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency.
- (pecial orders for the consideration of legislation
- (he minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
- (The Speaker is simultaneously the House's presiding officer, party leader, and the institution's administrative head, among other duties.
- (provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organizations budget
- (comprised of 33 Democrats and 26 Republicans and organized into 12 subcommittees in the 117th Congress
- (social work involving direct consideration of the problems
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- (are created by a resolution to conduct investigations or consider measures, usually on a specific topic
- (bringing a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration without a report from the committee
- (the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
- (allowing Congress to make laws not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
- (any bill, except the Budget Bill(s) and debt bills, that increases or decreases the total revenues available for appropriation, including any sales tax exemption bill.
- (develops the minority position; negotiates with the majority party; directs minority caucus activities on the floor
- (the holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
- (allows any and all event producers or industry organizations to adopt our age grids
- (This officer is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration
- (A safe seat is an electoral district
- (they close the underlying bill to being amended on the House floor
- (Both party leaders, also called floor leaders, serve as the spokesperson for their party's positions on the issues and coordinate their respective legislative strategies.
- (a high-ranking senator of the majority party who presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president.
- (used to make or amend rules that apply to both houses.
- (a permanent committee that meets regularly.
- (closed meeting of a group of persons
- (assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive.
- (set a legal restriction on the length of time an elected official may hold office.
39 Clues: (A safe seat is an electoral district • (closed meeting of a group of persons • ( was an unofficial alliance of members • (an official form of approval for something. • (a permanent committee that meets regularly. • (serves as the parliamentary head of a committee. • (pecial orders for the consideration of legislation • ...
Unit 3 vocabulary 2023-02-16
Across
- the federal principle or system of government
- of constitution duties of the 3 main branches
- of confederation the original constitution of the U.S ratified in 1781
- Rebellion an surprising led by a former multila officer
- convention take place from may 14 on September 17,1787
- papers a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton
- of constitution a preliminary or preparatory statement; a introduction
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- of rights the first 10 commandments of the US constitution
- a person who opposed adoption to the U.S constitution
- to the constitution is formal revision or additional to the US constitution
- A body of fundamental principles or establishment precedents
- was an American statesman
- was a American statesman
- was a nevisian
- a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system or belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
15 Clues: was a nevisian • was a American statesman • was an American statesman • the federal principle or system of government • of constitution duties of the 3 main branches • a person who opposed adoption to the U.S constitution • convention take place from may 14 on September 17,1787 • Rebellion an surprising led by a former multila officer • ...
The Early Republic 2021-12-16
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- an action that serves as an example for others to follow
- a person living in a country who is not a citizen
- activity aimed at weakening the government
- the first party favoring limited federal government
- power is divided between the national and state governments
- to approve
- a place to store weapons
- citizens rule through elected representatives
- a detailed plan for government
- Americans who advocated for a Bill of Rights
- seizing people and forcing their service into military service
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- period when economic activity slows and unemployment grows
- to apply a rule or law, to carry out by force
- the first party favoring a strong central government
- settlement where each side gives up their demands to reach an common conclusion
- a tax collected on imported goods
- having two legislative chambers or houses
- a continuous rise in prices of goods
- open defiance of authority
- a group of advisors to the president
20 Clues: to approve • a place to store weapons • open defiance of authority • a detailed plan for government • a tax collected on imported goods • a continuous rise in prices of goods • a group of advisors to the president • having two legislative chambers or houses • activity aimed at weakening the government • Americans who advocated for a Bill of Rights • ...
Turning Points in America 2019-10-14
Across
- _________ arrives to the "New World" in 1942
- what bill was drafted in 1789
- this president purchased Louisiana from Napoleon
- Supreme court decides Dredd Scott vs. ______ in 1857
- these suffragists meet in Seneca falls in 1848
- the declaration of _______ ?
- Supreme court decides ______ with Marbury vs. Madison
- this ship arrives in 1620 and caries the pilgrims
- this massacre/trial was located where in 1770?
- Andrew_______ goes to battle over second bank of U.S in 1832
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- what removal act happened in 1830?
- the British did what to Washington?
- Samuel Morse introduces the _________ in 1844
- first ________ slaves sold in America in 1619
- this was happening in Salem in 1692
- which president ignited the French and Indian War?
- ________ is founded in 1607
- who fired the "shot heard around the world" in 1775?
- first state to ______ in 1787
- John C. Calhoun begins the ______ crisis in 1828
- which canal started in 1817?
- Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781
- what was discovered in California in 1848?
23 Clues: ________ is founded in 1607 • the declaration of _______ ? • which canal started in 1817? • what bill was drafted in 1789 • first state to ______ in 1787 • what removal act happened in 1830? • the British did what to Washington? • this was happening in Salem in 1692 • Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781 • what was discovered in California in 1848? • ...
Turning Points in America 2019-10-14
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- these suffragists meet in Seneca falls in 1848
- which president ignited the French and Indian War?
- this massacre/trial was located where in 1770?
- first ________ slaves sold in America in 1619
- Supreme court decides ______ with Marbury vs. Madison
- this was happening in Salem in 1692
- the declaration of _______ ?
- first state to ______ in 1787
- _________ arrives to the "New World" in 1942
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- what was discovered in California in 1848?
- ________ is founded in 1607
- who fired the "shot heard around the world" in 1775?
- this ship arrives in 1620 and caries the pilgrims
- John C. Calhoun begins the ______ crisis in 1828
- what bill was drafted in 1789
- what removal act happened in 1830?
- Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781
- Andrew_______ goes to battle over second bank of U.S in 1832
- Supreme court decides Dredd Scott vs. ______ in 1857
- the British did what to Washington?
- this president purchased Louisiana from Napoleon
- Samuel Morse introduces the _________ in 1844
- which canal started in 1817?
23 Clues: ________ is founded in 1607 • the declaration of _______ ? • which canal started in 1817? • what bill was drafted in 1789 • first state to ______ in 1787 • what removal act happened in 1830? • the British did what to Washington? • this was happening in Salem in 1692 • Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781 • what was discovered in California in 1848? • ...
Vocabulary 9-10 2024-04-26
Across
- deciding not to walk into the dark alley
- the person who broke into my car
- the frustration you see on your mom's face
- the hotel that has bed bugs
- Wacky Tacky day at school during Spirit Day
- taking down the Christmas tree and decorations
- the bride leaves the groom at the alter
- having to navigate school while on crutches
- finding multiple ways to solve a math problem
- slamming the door because you were mad
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- watching the crashing of the automobiles
- a broken ankle keeps the runner out of the race
- running to P.E. because you are late
- the crashing of the barge into the bridge
- putting the Bill of Rights into the Constitution
- getting my license when I turn 16
- walking away from a car crash without injury
- The grass is always greener on the other side.
- puppies at feeding time
- telling your best friend's secret to your mom
20 Clues: puppies at feeding time • the hotel that has bed bugs • the person who broke into my car • getting my license when I turn 16 • running to P.E. because you are late • slamming the door because you were mad • the bride leaves the groom at the alter • watching the crashing of the automobiles • deciding not to walk into the dark alley • the crashing of the barge into the bridge • ...
Government Final 2024 Mrs. Power 2024-05-12
Across
- outlawed by the first Amendment
- another word for a compromise
- a civil responsibility to ensure a fair trial
- unable to vote
- They were afraid of a strong federal government
- repealed Amendment 18
- an agreement between nations
- the end of slavery
- the ability to trust an information source
- Made alcohol illegal
- caused Amendment 25
- Caused amendment 20
- caused Amendment 12
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- what Checks and Balances do
- to say no to a law
- the right to vote
- the time period after the Civil war
- a preference or prejudice
- a conflict resolution skill
- Reserve It controls the country's money
- the Ohio constitution of 1851 put a limit on this
- caused Amendment 22
- They didn't believe the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights
- the Amendment that protects states' power
- the president in the Water Gate scandal
- What the government does to interest rates in order to slow spending
26 Clues: unable to vote • the right to vote • to say no to a law • the end of slavery • caused Amendment 22 • caused Amendment 25 • Caused amendment 20 • caused Amendment 12 • Made alcohol illegal • repealed Amendment 18 • a preference or prejudice • what Checks and Balances do • a conflict resolution skill • an agreement between nations • another word for a compromise • ...
Turning Points 2022-09-26
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- ______ Founded-1607
- ______ Burn Washington-1814
- ______ fires the "Shot Heard Round the World" Lexington and Concord-1775
- ______ Canal is Started-1817
- Bill of ______ Drafted-1789
- Indian ______ Act-1830
- Massachusetts Settler kills a Native American Kings ______ War begins-1675
- ______ Witchcraft/Trial-1692
- ______ Arrives-1620
- Constitutional Convention and First State to ______ -1787
- ______ Court decides Dredd Scott vs. Sandford-1857
- Continental Congress adopts the ______ of Independence-1776
- Gold is Discovered in ______ -1848
- First ______ Slaves sold in America-1619
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- George Washington ignites the French and ______ War-1754
- ______ Arrives in the "New World"-1492
- John C. Calhoun begins the ______ Crisis-1828
- Andrew Jackson goes to battle over the ______ Bank of the US-1832
- Tisquantum Squanto Save the ______-1621
- Boston ______ and Trial-1770
- Supreme Court decides its Supremacy with ______ vs. Madison-1803
- Female ______ meet in Seneca Falls-1848
- Samuel Morse Introduces the ______ -1844
- Victory at the Battle of ______ -1781
- President Jefferson Purchases ______ from Napoleon-1803
25 Clues: ______ Founded-1607 • ______ Arrives-1620 • Indian ______ Act-1830 • ______ Burn Washington-1814 • Bill of ______ Drafted-1789 • Boston ______ and Trial-1770 • ______ Canal is Started-1817 • ______ Witchcraft/Trial-1692 • Gold is Discovered in ______ -1848 • Victory at the Battle of ______ -1781 • ______ Arrives in the "New World"-1492 • Female ______ meet in Seneca Falls-1848 • ...
4.1 Revolutionary America 2019-11-22
Across
- the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.
- an American soldier, revolutionary, and farmer famous for being one of the leaders and namesake of Shays' Rebellion
- an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
- a system of money in general use in a particular country.
- the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
- the area that became the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and a portion of Minnesota
- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- a group coming together for a mutual benefit
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- by the Confederation Congress, chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory.
- a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
- taxing on goods entering the country
- the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
- having the power to make laws.
- the document showing the frame of the government
- a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
- the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
16 Clues: having the power to make laws. • taxing on goods entering the country • a group coming together for a mutual benefit • the document showing the frame of the government • a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. • a system of money in general use in a particular country. • an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state. • ...
AP Gov crossword 2023-05-25
Across
- authority structure
- seventh hour class
- A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.
- amendment right to bear arms
- Groups such as parties or interest groups
- proposed law
- amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment
- review all final decisions of the federal court
- amendment freedom of speech, religion,and press
- A strategy unique to the Senate whereby opponents of a piece of legislation use their right to unlimited debate to prevent the Senate from ever voting on a bill. Sixty members present and voting can halt a filibuster.
- changing a bill
- grants for specific categories
- Policies designed to protect people against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by government officials or individuals.
- opponents of the american constitution
- lower assembly of congress
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- group of presidential advisers
- changing a law
- banning alcohol
- changing just one line of a bill
- amendment search and seizure
- the right to vote in political elections
- first ten amendments
- higher assembly of congress
- grants to support broad programs
- amendment gave women the right to vote
25 Clues: proposed law • changing a law • banning alcohol • changing a bill • seventh hour class • authority structure • first ten amendments • lower assembly of congress • higher assembly of congress • amendment right to bear arms • amendment search and seizure • group of presidential advisers • grants for specific categories • changing just one line of a bill • grants to support broad programs • ...
Kai Roubideaux 2018-02-09
Across
- - Consisting of two houses, as in lawmaking body.
- - A bill approving the spending of extra public money.
- - Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Congress; known also as the “necessary and proper” clause that allows Congress to extend its delegated powers.
- - A refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill.
- - Meetings of Congress.
- - A means by which the president can reject a bill, when Congress is not in session, by not signing it.
- - Process of drawing congressional district lines to favor a political party.
Down
- - A law.
- - To be distributed, as in the seats in the House of Representatives.
- - A method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches.
- - Powers not specifically granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution that are suggested to be necessary to carry out the powers delegated to Congress under the Constitution.
- - Meetings of party leaders to determine party policy or to choose the party’s candidates for public office.
- - A limit on the debate of a bill in the Senate.
- - Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body.
14 Clues: - A law. • - Meetings of Congress. • - A limit on the debate of a bill in the Senate. • - Consisting of two houses, as in lawmaking body. • - Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body. • - A bill approving the spending of extra public money. • - A refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill. • ...
Unit 1 Test Review 2024-09-04
Across
- The buying and selling of goods and services.
- An agriculture crop that is grown to be sold for a profit, rather than for personal use or sustenance.
- Journey African Slaves took across the Atlantic in horrible conditions (chained, starved, disease).
- The act of searching an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. It often involves the discovery of new information.
- Trade system that sent raw materials to Europe and brought slaves to Americas
- A first-hand account of an event or topic created by a witness or participant
- ability to accept and live with others different from you
- a period of time beginning with some special date or event
- Established in 1607, first permanent English settlement in the New World.
- When one country or power takes control of another country or region, often using force, and establishing a settlement there.
- A principal that supports the freedom of an individual or community to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance.
- A system in which the citizens of a country rule themselves and control their own affairs.
- the forced voyage of captive Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
- The colonial region with short summers, cold winters, poor soil, and a reliance on shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling.
- An economic policy was based on the idea that the American colonies existed primarily to provide economic benefits for Great Britain.
- First example of self-government in the New World.
- Established in 1620, this settlement was established by Pilgrims seeking Religious Freedom.
- Conformity to a standard of right morality
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- Written in 1639, this was the first written Constitution in North America.
- First example of Representative Government in the new world
- Written in 1215, this was the first document that limited the rights of a ruler.
- A political system where citizens elect officials to act on their behalf and lead the community or country.
- attract migrants to a new area
- movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions.
- encourage people to leave their points of origin and settle elsewhere
- A document, text, image, or object that is created about an event by someone who used primary sources as their information.
- Movement of plants, animals, and diseases between the Eastern (Europe) and Western Hemisphere (Americas)
- A large estate that grows cash crops
- First written Bill of Rights and highly influenced the US Bill of Rights.
- The colonial region with warm summers, and cold winters. They had a long growing season and soil that could support bread-like crops.
- Colonies The colonial region with warm summers and mild winters. They relied on a long growing season to produce Cash Crops and Enslaved Africans.
- First Cash Crop in the New World
32 Clues: attract migrants to a new area • First Cash Crop in the New World • A large estate that grows cash crops • Conformity to a standard of right morality • The buying and selling of goods and services. • First example of self-government in the New World. • ability to accept and live with others different from you • a period of time beginning with some special date or event • ...
The Early Republic 2023-01-25
Across
- the first party that favored limited federal government
- power is divided between state and federal government
- having two legislative chambers or houses
- an open defiance of authority
- a detailed plan for government
- to approve
- a tax collected on imported goods
- activity aimed at weakening the government
- the first party that favored a strong central government
- period when economic activity slows and unemployment grows
- seizing people and forcing them into military service
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- an action that serves as an example for others to follow
- a continuous rise in prices of goods
- a place to store military weapons
- a person living in a country who is not a citizen
- Americans who advocated for a Bill of Rights
- to apply a rule or law, carry out by force
- citizens rule through elected representatives
- settlement where each side gives up their demands to reach a common conclusion
- a group of advisors to the president
20 Clues: to approve • an open defiance of authority • a detailed plan for government • a place to store military weapons • a tax collected on imported goods • a continuous rise in prices of goods • a group of advisors to the president • having two legislative chambers or houses • to apply a rule or law, carry out by force • activity aimed at weakening the government • ...
Triva Crossword 2022-05-14
Across
- the most common eye color
- a bee has this many eyes.
- the number of ribs we have
- this animal has no vocal cords
- Which author wrote the ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ books?
- The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by which country?
- ______ invented scissors
- Which bone are babies born without?
- which NFL team holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances?
- Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
- the longest Shakespeare play
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- www stands for _____
- the first toy to be advertised on television
- Saudi Arabia imports camels from what country?
- Where were the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights stored during World War II?
- the rarest MnM color
- Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
- A tick bite can make you allergic to what food
- the painting‘La Gioconda’ more usually known as the __
- Charles Darwin’s ship was the _____
- What Disney movie features “when you with apon a star”?
- Which country did bagels originate from?
22 Clues: www stands for _____ • the rarest MnM color • ______ invented scissors • the most common eye color • a bee has this many eyes. • the number of ribs we have • the longest Shakespeare play • this animal has no vocal cords • Charles Darwin’s ship was the _____ • Which bone are babies born without? • Which country did bagels originate from? • ...
crossword 2023-09-06
Across
- States slaves were to be counted as ⅗ of a person
- Ensures one branch does not become too powerful.
- Met between May and September of 1787 to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation
- Supported the constitution as is; no need for additional protections
- Each branch has their individual roles and responsibilities
- Showed the weakness of the Articles; armed rebellion regarding taxes
- Avoid tyranny; the majority can't be allowed to dictate or violate the rights of the minorities.
- The supreme law of the United States of America.
- The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional.
- War between Britain and France over territory in the Ohio River Valley
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- The first democratically elected legislative body in the U.S
- Written in 1776, declared us independent of GB
- People directly vote for what they want
- The governing body that declared us independent of GB
- Carta Limited the power of the king
- Established direct democracy, first form of self government in the U.S
- The nation’s first constitution; it failed due to giving the states too much power
- Rule by the people, consent of the governed
- States no one is above the law
- A compromise that stated the HOR= based off population and Senate= equal in proportion.
- Government that only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution.
- Bill of Rights Where we got some of our BOR from, gave us the idea of representative government
- Wanted additional protections for people and states.
23 Clues: States no one is above the law • Carta Limited the power of the king • People directly vote for what they want • Rule by the people, consent of the governed • Written in 1776, declared us independent of GB • Ensures one branch does not become too powerful. • The supreme law of the United States of America. • States slaves were to be counted as ⅗ of a person • ...
Foundations of Government 2012-11-08
Across
- The branch responsible for carrying laws.
- An established set of principles governing a state.
- The Branch responsible for justice.
- Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system regulates.
- Area of a person life which the government has no control.
- Includes:Popular sovernity, Limited government, seperation of power, checks and balances, federalism, republicanism and individual rights.
- Feared a strong national government.
- The power to review decions.
- When 3 branches of government are equal
- A draft of a proposed law.
- Cheaks and balances.
- A longterm downturn in economicactivity.
- An electoralgain seats in porportion.
- The power to do something for the first time.
- A basic written set of principals of federal government.
- The amount of colonies that were needed to aprove the constitution.
- The fist 10 admendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- The highest number of votes cast for any canidate.
- To charge with misconduct.
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- Created the single northwest teratory.
- Implies that people give up sovereignty to government.
- 1787 uprising led by farmer Daniel Shays.
- The first U.S. constitution.
- Describes condition of humanity before government.
- Being superior to all others.
- The vote necessary to override presidential veto.
- Power given to congress that is limited by the Bill of Rights.
- Government by the consent of governed and equal justice.
- Counted enslaved persons as 3/5 free.
- The branch with the power to make laws.
- Powers shared by federal and state governments.
- An advocate of Federalism.
- The first part of the constitution.
- Father of modern liberism.
34 Clues: Cheaks and balances. • A draft of a proposed law. • An advocate of Federalism. • Father of modern liberism. • To charge with misconduct. • The first U.S. constitution. • The power to review decions. • Being superior to all others. • The Branch responsible for justice. • The first part of the constitution. • Feared a strong national government. • ...
The Tortured Course of Compromise 2015-02-11
Across
- What major event struck California at this time?
- What amendment did David Wilmot introduced to the bill?
- Congress,acting as agent for the states, could make no law ______________ between the states and depriving any state of its rights with regard to any territory.
- This man created four resolutions to oppose the limitations of slavery.
- The people have the right to establish their state government as they wish, provided that its form is __________.
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- Which treaty ended the U.S-Mexican War?
- ___________, including those acquired as a result from the war, were the common and joint property of the states.
- Which state recently became a U.S. state around this time?
- The enactment of any national law regarding _______ would violate the Constitution and the doctrine of states' rights.
- Calhoun warned that failure to maintain a balance between North and South demands would lead to this.
10 Clues: Which treaty ended the U.S-Mexican War? • What major event struck California at this time? • What amendment did David Wilmot introduced to the bill? • Which state recently became a U.S. state around this time? • This man created four resolutions to oppose the limitations of slavery. • ...
Rights & Duties 2025-10-07
Across
- finding evidence and determining whether a criminal act has occurred or not
- A human rights violation committed by hurting or humiliating others
- A person who is legally a citizen of Indonesia
- defending the suspect before the sentence is decided
- trying cases and deciding the sentence for the suspect
- One of the citizens’ duties
- citizen right in article 31 section (1) UUD 1945
- international organization of human rights
- responsible for catching criminals and maintaining national security
- article about human rights in UUD NRI 1945
- The type of human right that we have since or even before birth
- something that has to be done
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- a court that handles cases related to religion, such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other matters based on religious law
- a court that handles common cases involving the public, such as criminal and civil cases
- a famous lawyer in Indonesia
- the universal and basic rights
- Human rights must be protected because it is a …… rights
- something we deserve after we have finished the duties
- on of the student rights provided by school
- if there is no rules in the world
20 Clues: One of the citizens’ duties • a famous lawyer in Indonesia • something that has to be done • the universal and basic rights • if there is no rules in the world • international organization of human rights • article about human rights in UUD NRI 1945 • on of the student rights provided by school • A person who is legally a citizen of Indonesia • ...
BOR and 7 principles of government 2022-02-20
Across
- freedoms that cannot be taken away by another person or the government
- what refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
- which amendment states that the government cannot change the amendment in the constitution
- means that citizens have a right to change or abolish their government, if they do not like it.
- which amendment extends the right to a jury trial to federal civil cases?
- which amendment says that the federal government only has the powers that are listed in the Constitution
- which amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition?
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- what is theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community.
- which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury?
- contains the first 10 amendments
- principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
- Who signed the Bill of rights?
- who created the 7 principles of government?
- what is a form of government with roles and powers given, and limited by law.
- which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?
- which amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants?
- which amendment says excessive bail, and cruel or unusual punishment does not need to be given.
17 Clues: Who signed the Bill of rights? • contains the first 10 amendments • who created the 7 principles of government? • which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury? • which amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants? • freedoms that cannot be taken away by another person or the government • ...
Final Exam Review 2014-05-30
Across
- 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution
- A ____________ is a count of the population taken every 10 years.
- Nations overall plan for dealing with other nations.
- Process in which someone can become a citizen.
- A _____________ is an association of voters with broad common interests who want to elect candidates that share those interests.
- Things we should do as citizens.
- If neither candidate in a presidential election, earn a majority vote ___________________ elects the president.
- Detailed written plan of government.
- Ruling authority for a community.
- Our inalienable rights are, life, liberty, and _______.
- Power is divided between national government and states.
- Principal that the government gets its power from the people.
- Removal process for official accused of misconduct.
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- Indirect way to vote in Presidential Elections.
- Votes A state is assigned as many ___________ as the total of its U.S senators and representatives.
- Freedom to think and act without gov't interference.
- _______________ is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.
- V Madison Judicial review used for the first time in this Supreme Court case.
- of Law Law applies to everyone even those who govern.
- 1st Constitution of the United States.
- The job of the ______________ court is to review decisions made in lower court districts.
- keeps one branch from becoming too powerful.
- A _______________ is a previous case that gives guidance to other judges hearing similar cases.
- Lack of interest.
- Things we are required to do.
25 Clues: Lack of interest. • Things we are required to do. • Things we should do as citizens. • Ruling authority for a community. • Detailed written plan of government. • 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution • 1st Constitution of the United States. • keeps one branch from becoming too powerful. • Process in which someone can become a citizen. • ...
Unit 2 summative assessment 2020-10-21
Across
- Nationalist unify northern and southern Italy
- in support of the Spanish king
- part of the western expansion expanded America
- a creole who takes part in the war
- General who led the Haitian army against the French
- Latin America being united by the european
- the bill the Haitians had to pay off to the france.
- east coast; main language is Portuguese
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- the first kingof portugal
- imperialistic money system
- South american territories split off from the main "colony" into an individual territory run by a governer
- born within spain or portugal/pure bloods
- a fuedal labor system run by the penisulares which targets the lower class
- Group of german citizens who do not wish to be ruled by napolean
- Nation, Interchangeable
- rights, any form of knowledge spread to Latin America
- an educated slave who lead slaves to war.
- the norm within your nation(culture, looks, etc)
- White people born from Latin America
- A formal social class
20 Clues: A formal social class • Nation, Interchangeable • the first kingof portugal • imperialistic money system • in support of the Spanish king • a creole who takes part in the war • White people born from Latin America • east coast; main language is Portuguese • born within spain or portugal/pure bloods • an educated slave who lead slaves to war. • ...
chapter 19 crossword 2014-01-13
Across
- is a writer and provided shocking images of slum life
- is the novel that shocked roosevelt
- to carefully think out or to invent
- schools sponsored by a church
- a ban on sale and consumption of alcohol
- a process allows voters to put a bill before the state legislature
- people who worked women's rights to vote
- a person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
- to give up power or control
- done in a way that minimizes wastes and gets better results
- murder by a mob
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- is a system that includes most government jobs except elected position
- a great way of variety
- is a natural area protected and managed by the federal government
- a protection of natural resources
- prejudice against
- an election in which voters rather than party leaders choose their candidate
- was the youngest president to take office at age 42
- strict not easily bent or change
- to make a pledge or promise
20 Clues: murder by a mob • prejudice against • a great way of variety • to give up power or control • to make a pledge or promise • schools sponsored by a church • strict not easily bent or change • a protection of natural resources • is the novel that shocked roosevelt • to carefully think out or to invent • a ban on sale and consumption of alcohol • ...
Vocabulary check: Gold rush 2024-02-12
Across
- a woman who is married to someone
- someone from Switzerland
- Can you ... the garden with a shovel, please?
- high temperature
- In his ... he earned 50.000 euros a month
- a city with no inhabitants
- Mary is a ... wife
- another word for everywhere
- The police couldn't ... that he stole the money
- another word for dictionary
- The driver ... the accident
- I couldn't sleep ... of the loud noise
- a person who has his own piece of land
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- another word for go on
- The WN and Bild are German ...
- Elon Mask, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are ...
- without hope
- My parents don't ... me to go to the party
- The ... of the table is white
- another word for become more or rise
- They ... the man for stealing
- another word for foreign
- the opposite of full
- another word for at the end
- We must ... a car for our trip through California
- a person with no rights who works for no money
26 Clues: without hope • high temperature • Mary is a ... wife • the opposite of full • another word for go on • someone from Switzerland • another word for foreign • a city with no inhabitants • another word for everywhere • another word for at the end • another word for dictionary • The driver ... the accident • The ... of the table is white • They ... the man for stealing • ...
REVOLUTION BEGINS 2021-09-10
Across
- The state of not being a slave, a prisonner
- Social structure in France until 1789
- A formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something
- Qualifying adjective for the French monarchy
- An amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, compagny
- Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789
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- The group of people who control and make decision for a country, a state
- The system of beliefs and laws by which a country, a state is governed
- Action to overthrow a political system
- New liberty that permits newspapers
- State of having the same rights, social status etc.
- Social system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789
- Parisian jail symbol of the French monarchy
13 Clues: New liberty that permits newspapers • Social structure in France until 1789 • Action to overthrow a political system • Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789 • The state of not being a slave, a prisonner • Parisian jail symbol of the French monarchy • Qualifying adjective for the French monarchy • Social system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789 • ...
REVOLUTION BEGINS 2021-09-10
Across
- New liberty that permits newspapers
- Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789
- Social structure in France until 1789
- An amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, compagny
- Parisian jail symbol of the French monarchy
- Action to overthrow a political system
- The system of beliefs and laws by which a country, a state is governed
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- Social system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789
- The state of not being a slave, a prisonner
- A formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something
- Qualifying adjective for the French monarchy
- State of having the same rights, social status etc.
- The group of people who control and make decision for a country, a state
13 Clues: New liberty that permits newspapers • Social structure in France until 1789 • Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789 • Action to overthrow a political system • The state of not being a slave, a prisonner • Parisian jail symbol of the French monarchy • Qualifying adjective for the French monarchy • Social system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789 • ...
American and Commonwealth Period 2025-05-01
Across
- - This 1898 treaty ended the Spanish-American War and transferred the Philippines to U.S control
- - Indigenous People's ___ Act was passed in 1997 to recognize the rights of IP's to their ancestral lands
- - The first Philippine Commission, also known as ____ Commission
- - Spanish controlled regions and one of the three distinct political entities before U.S unification
- - Which region remained politically marginalized during American colonial period.
- - A transitional period in Philippine history when the country was a self-governing commonwealth under the U.S., preparing for full independence.
- - The surname of the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth.
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- - A major challenge faced by the Commonwealth government
- - McKinley's proclamation claiming the U.S came as friends, not conquerors is the "Benevolent ____ Proclamation"
- - A proposed U.S. bill introduced by Senator Robert Bacon in 1926 that aimed to separate Mindanao and Sulu from the rest of the Philippines
10 Clues: - A major challenge faced by the Commonwealth government • - The first Philippine Commission, also known as ____ Commission • - The surname of the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth. • - Which region remained politically marginalized during American colonial period. • ...
Race to Ratify 2020-02-18
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- ______ of Rights - The ten amendments added to the Constitution in 1791.
- the first state to ratify the Constitution.
- ______ -federalists- opposed ratification, feared a strong central government.
- a tax or duty to be paid on certain imports or exports.
- standing _____ -a permanent military, with full-time soldiers.
- _______ of Confederation- the original plan of government for the U.S.
- ______ Convention- delegates met to draft a new document.
- Melancton __________ believed that the government would become oppressive.
- the fourth state to ratify the new Constitution.
- to gather for a meeting
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- Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
- the branch of government that interprets the laws in the courts.
- the branch of government that makes the laws.
- supported ratification, wanted a strong federal government.
- ____ democracy- type of government where the people vote directly on things.
- _______ Hamilton was a Federalist.
- approve
- the branch of government that executes and enforces the laws.
- make changes to improve or correct something.
19 Clues: approve • to gather for a meeting • _______ Hamilton was a Federalist. • Cruel and oppressive government or rule. • the first state to ratify the Constitution. • the branch of government that makes the laws. • make changes to improve or correct something. • the fourth state to ratify the new Constitution. • a tax or duty to be paid on certain imports or exports. • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-18
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- III - King of United Kingdom
- compact - temporary agreement establishing
- Sovereignty. - Government based on the consent of the governed
- - grave of English Separatists going to
- authority for the Plymouth colony
- of Paris - treat that ended war of the American Revolution
- - delegating specifies Powers to the national government and resigning all other powers for the State governments and on the people.
- of Utrecht - series of agreements
- of independence - Document written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and declared firmly that these united colonies are ought to be free and Independent.
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- Washington - determined ship leader.
- Revolution – Austria hagsburgs and joined Austria to stopPrussia expansion.
- Theresa - daughter al Charles VI
- of Rights - first ten amendments
- Sanction - designed to prevent Austria's Neighbors from taking advantage af his
- Years war - happened because of diplomatic Revolution.
- Alliance - formed to block Louis actions.
- of aix-la-chapelle - ended the fighting temporarily.
17 Clues: III - King of United Kingdom • Theresa - daughter al Charles VI • of Rights - first ten amendments • authority for the Plymouth colony • of Utrecht - series of agreements • Washington - determined ship leader. • - grave of English Separatists going to • Alliance - formed to block Louis actions. • compact - temporary agreement establishing • ...
Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01
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- An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
- Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
- A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
- A popular book during the 50s
- Popular TV show
- 33rd president of the U.S.
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- Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
- The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
- A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
- Created the polio vaccine
10 Clues: Popular TV show • Created the polio vaccine • 33rd president of the U.S. • A popular book during the 50s • The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s • An area of housing that typically is next to a large city • Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans • A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company • ...
Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01
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- Created the polio vaccine
- Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
- Popular TV show
- 33rd president of the U.S.
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- A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
- The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
- Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
- An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
- A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
- A popular book during the 50s
10 Clues: Popular TV show • Created the polio vaccine • 33rd president of the U.S. • A popular book during the 50s • The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s • An area of housing that typically is next to a large city • Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans • A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company • ...
CONSTITUTIONAL VOCABULARY TEST 2024-11-15
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- of Rights The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
- A person who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
- A change or addition to a law
- A deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want
- A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
- Branch The part of a government that interprets laws
- Sovereignty When the government’s power comes from the consent of the people; if the government goes against the will of the people, then they have the right to change the government
- A meeting where people gather together for a common purpose
- A person who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
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- of Powers The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
- Branch The part of a government that makes laws
- When power is shared by the national and state governments
- A section of a legal document or agreement
- A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do
- The amount of time a position can be held; for example, a presidential term
- A document’s introduction that states its purpose
- Government When a government’s power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties; these laws are written in a constitution
- To officially approve something
- and Balances Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches
- Branch The part of a government that enforces laws
20 Clues: A change or addition to a law • To officially approve something • A section of a legal document or agreement • Branch The part of a government that makes laws • A document’s introduction that states its purpose • Branch The part of a government that enforces laws • Branch The part of a government that interprets laws • ...
unit 2 vocab 2023-02-10
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- preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate
- Procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body.
- candidates.
- proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
- executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so; see veto.
- Permanent committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified
- type of veto a chief executive may use after a legislature has adjourned; when the
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- Temporary joint committee created to reconcile and differences between
- who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President.
- Meeting at which a party’s delegates vote to pick their presidential and
- Group of persons chosen in each State and the District of Columbia every four
- a legislative body of a church (as of the Episcopal Church).
- two houses’ versions of a bill
- Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature; literally (Latin) “I forbid”;
- Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body
- matter area are referred
16 Clues: candidates. • matter area are referred • two houses’ versions of a bill • preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate • a legislative body of a church (as of the Episcopal Church). • proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration. • who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President. • ...
Chapter 12 by Jimmy 2022-06-03
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- a law that covered all federally regulated businesses regarding human rights in Canada
- a racist system in South Africa that was removed due to pressure by human rights organizations
- a body that oversees all federal human rights complaints in Canada
- delivers tax-free monthly payments to families to help raise their children
- intentional mass destruction against a specific group due to their religion or ethnicity
- the state of children living in poor conditions with no or limited resources
- the current Canadian Constitution
- monitors the compliances of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by state parties
- actions purposefully committed by a state that usually targets civilians in the time of peace or war
- passed in 1960 by the Diefenbaker government
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- a treaty that provides the full list of rights for children internationally
- a organization that conducts research into how Canada is fulfilling its international obligation to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- oversees human rights complaints in British Columbia
- a court that deals with international cases
- a international document that houses every rights that every human should have
- given benefits such as being able to live on reserve land when registered as one
- a law in british columbia that protects your human rights regarding tenancy, employment, etc
- a section of the Charter invoked by only Quebec and Saskatchewan
- a intergovernmental organization whose goal is to prevent new outbreak of war and maintain international peace
- an agency that collects statistics regarding Canada
- violation of the international laws of warfare
- every human should be entitled to these
- the state of being at the same level and fair
- the highest court in Canada
- a specialized body that deals with human rights cases passed from the British Columbia Human Rights Committee
- regime that governed the nation with absolute control
26 Clues: the highest court in Canada • the current Canadian Constitution • every human should be entitled to these • a court that deals with international cases • passed in 1960 by the Diefenbaker government • the state of being at the same level and fair • violation of the international laws of warfare • an agency that collects statistics regarding Canada • ...
stellas hass crossword 2023-08-30
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- branch of gorvernment that is responsible of creating laws
- a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
- the study of the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen.
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- where laws are made and important national problems
- make rulings or judgement about the law
- the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country
- dividing the areas of responsibility between the three levels of government
- a proposal to make or change the law
- responsible for approving and putting laws into action
9 Clues: a proposal to make or change the law • make rulings or judgement about the law • where laws are made and important national problems • responsible for approving and putting laws into action • branch of gorvernment that is responsible of creating laws • the study of the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen. • ...
Lets Make a Law 2024-03-01
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- - issues that impact most Albertans
- how the bill is discussed in the Legislature
- Member of Legislative Assembly
- public opinions and thoughts are used to revise the bill
- bill must receive majority vote to pass
- bill is revised in committee, then voted on
- bill that has passed 3 readings, gotten majority vote and signed by lieutenant governor
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- members from all parties meet to revise the bill
- King's representative who must sign the bill
- bill is introduce to the legislature for debate
- idea introduced by a MLA for a new law
11 Clues: Member of Legislative Assembly • - issues that impact most Albertans • idea introduced by a MLA for a new law • bill must receive majority vote to pass • bill is revised in committee, then voted on • how the bill is discussed in the Legislature • King's representative who must sign the bill • bill is introduce to the legislature for debate • ...
Civil Rights-Lucy Boyum 2016-05-04
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- ruled that segregation was not equal and prohibited it in public schools.
- College students took seats at white only counters and challenged segregation with their non-violent tactics.
- A tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote
- rhymes with sore, first civil rights organization to use non-violent tactics.
- 1963 massive rally in Washington to urge Kennedy to pass the civil rights bill. Where MLK gave his speech.
- had a closed casket funeral, died at 14.
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- laws that segregated blacks and whites
- After Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, MLK led this movement which led to the supreme court ruled that segregation involving this form of public transport was illegal.
- A test that proves your ability to read or write, granted your right to vote
- where whites fled the city in search of suburbs.
- Converted to Nation of Islam in jail, was a strong black power orator.
- Gave the famous 'I Have A Dream' speech
12 Clues: laws that segregated blacks and whites • Gave the famous 'I Have A Dream' speech • had a closed casket funeral, died at 14. • where whites fled the city in search of suburbs. • Converted to Nation of Islam in jail, was a strong black power orator. • ruled that segregation was not equal and prohibited it in public schools. • ...
History of the American Civil Rights Movement 2025-05-16
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- Last name of the man who largely led the "Black Power" Era.
- What was the group of African American students in Arkansas called?
- Influencial and controversial Human Rights activist, that was assasinated 1965.
- What could Black Americans do freely starting 1965 due to a new Act?
- What month was Martin Luther King JR. Killed?
- Who was the first Black President of the USA?
- Black ___ Party.
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- What was the intention behind Jim Crow Laws?
- What about the Birmingham, Alabama campaign convinced JFK to endorce the "Southern Freedom Movement"?
- extremist white supremacist Group.
- ___ Bill, proposed by JFK on June 19th.
- ___ Bus Boycott, that Rosa Parks took a part in.
- What was created in 1909?
13 Clues: Black ___ Party. • What was created in 1909? • extremist white supremacist Group. • ___ Bill, proposed by JFK on June 19th. • What was the intention behind Jim Crow Laws? • What month was Martin Luther King JR. Killed? • Who was the first Black President of the USA? • ___ Bus Boycott, that Rosa Parks took a part in. • ...
Unit 6 - Legislative Branch - Part II 2024-10-17
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- A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individually
- Temporary committees created for a specific purpose or task, disbanded once the task is completed
- Permanent committees in a legislative body that focus on specific areas of policy and legislation
- Unrelated amendments or provisions added to a bill, often to pass something that would not pass on its own
- A member of a legislative body who helps coordinate party members' votes and ensures attendance for important votes
- The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, responsible for managing House business and representing the House to the President
- To set a bill aside in committee without considering it, effectively preventing it from advancing
- A method by which the President can reject a bill by not signing it within 10 days, if Congress adjourns during that period
- An agency that provides budgetary and economic information to Congress
- A committee composed of members from both the House and the Senate to reconcile differences in bills passed by both chambers
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- A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
- Committees composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, usually focused on specific issues or administrative functions
- The national library of the United States and the research arm of Congress, housing extensive collections of books, manuscripts, and other materials
- A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill
- A senior member of the majority party in the Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President
- An independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services to Congress, ensuring accountability in government spending
- The head of the minority party in a legislative body, responsible for representing the party's interests and strategy
- The head of the majority party in a legislative body, responsible for guiding party strategy and legislative agenda
- The status given to members of Congress based on their length of service, often affecting committee assignments and leadership positions
- A type of bill that combines multiple different topics or issues into one comprehensive piece of legislation
- Meetings held by legislative committees to gather information and opinions from the public and experts on proposed legislation
- The process by which Congress can pass a bill into law despite a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate
- A procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote, requiring the approval of 60 senators
23 Clues: A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration • An agency that provides budgetary and economic information to Congress • A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individually • A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill • ...
First Amendment Freedoms 2022-02-17
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- newspapers can print the truth
- a change or addition to the constitution
- set up the US government
- we have freedom of ____, we can say or write or express ourselves how we want
- you can practice any ____ you want, Jewish, Muslim, whatever
- _____ v. kuhlmeier about school newspaper
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- bill of _____
- type of speech that is protected by the 1st amendment, think armbands and flag burning
- ______ v. des moines about armbands with peace signs
- to edit or remove, the principal did this to the newspaper stories he didn't like
- people are free to form groups
- we are free to write to government and ask them to change things
- _____ v. johnson about flag burning
13 Clues: bill of _____ • set up the US government • newspapers can print the truth • people are free to form groups • _____ v. johnson about flag burning • a change or addition to the constitution • _____ v. kuhlmeier about school newspaper • ______ v. des moines about armbands with peace signs • you can practice any ____ you want, Jewish, Muslim, whatever • ...
Government Vocabulary Crossword 2018-11-25
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- Locke ______________ believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance and that human nature allowed people to be selfish.
- Another title for president is..
- The __________ branch of our government is in charge of making sure that laws of the United States are obeyed.
- Those persons who supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788.
- Carta The great charter also know as..
- A court order that either compels or restrains the preformance of some act by a private individual.
- Hobbes ______________ considered human beings "selfish creatures".
- Government Basic principle of American government which states that government of is restricted in what they may do, and each individual has rights that government cannot take away.
- President Is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank.
- The hereditary ruler.
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- A system of courts that interprets and applies in the law of the name of the state.
- gap Measurable differences between the partisan choices of men and women today.
- A way of saying "NO!" to a law.
- The separation from one group from another.
- They belong to the legislative branch of the government, which is the part where they make laws.
- Numbered sections of a document.
- Crow Law A law that separates people on the basis of race, aimed primarily at African Americans.
- rights "Life, Liberty, and The pursuit of happiness"
- It can not become a law until it is passed through the legislature and approved by the executive.
- tax A tax required as a qualification for voting.
20 Clues: The hereditary ruler. • A way of saying "NO!" to a law. • Another title for president is.. • Numbered sections of a document. • Carta The great charter also know as.. • The separation from one group from another. • tax A tax required as a qualification for voting. • rights "Life, Liberty, and The pursuit of happiness" • ...
Chapter 4 - The Legislative Brach 2020-11-17
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- President can do this if he does not approve of a bill
- Smaller part of a standing committee
- Length of a term for a Senator
- Leader of the Senate
- Idea that Congress can make any law that is "necessary and proper" to carry out the Constitution
- The house of Congress has 435 members, based on the population of each state
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- The name of both houses combined
- Each congressman must serve on at least one of these
- This house of Congress has 2 members for each state
- Length of a term for a Representative
- Indirect veto of a bill by ignoring it
- Congress has the power to declare this if needed
- Meetings of Congress that begin each January
- Leader of the House of Representatives
- Introduced change to a law, or a new law
- What a bill becomes if it is passed by Congress and signed by the President
16 Clues: Leader of the Senate • Length of a term for a Senator • The name of both houses combined • Smaller part of a standing committee • Length of a term for a Representative • Indirect veto of a bill by ignoring it • Leader of the House of Representatives • Introduced change to a law, or a new law • Meetings of Congress that begin each January • ...
U.S. History 2013-04-09
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- Treaty which ended the American Revolution
- First battles of the American Revolution
- American representative in France during the American Revolutionary War, and delegate to Constitutional Convention
- Author of the Declaration of Independence
- First successful English colony in America
- Supporter of the U.S. Constitution during its reatification
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- All political power rests with the people who can create, alter, and abolish governments
- Each branch of the government shares its power and checks the other two, prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful
- Provided for a plan in which the states elect a chief executive (president)
- Protects basic rights- 1.Speech, press, religion, assembly, petition 4.Unreasonable searches and seizures 5.Due process 6.Fair trial 8.Cruel and unusual punishment
- Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
- In protest to the Tea Act, the Sons of Liberty, dressed os Indians, destroyed tea from Great Britian by dumping it overboard a British ship.
- Opponent of the U.S. Constitution during its ratification; primarly because it lacked a bill of rights
- Distribution of the powers of government between a central (federal) governmeant and the regional (states) governments
- Political leader in Boston who helped form the Sons of Liberty in opposition to British attempts to tax the colonies; instigator of Boston Tea Party.
15 Clues: First battles of the American Revolution • Author of the Declaration of Independence • Treaty which ended the American Revolution • First successful English colony in America • Supporter of the U.S. Constitution during its reatification • Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War • ...
Government and Law Crossword 2012-06-15
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- A type of bond where you use your house as collateral
- This person is on the ten dollar bill
- This branch interprets laws
- A _____'s term is two years
- This branch makes laws
- The _____'s term is four years
- America's first action hero
- This person is on the two dollar bill
- Pro _____
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- A type of bond involving a third party
- A written court order commanding you to appear in court
- Articles of _____
- The introduction to the Constitution
- Who sailed the ocean blue in 1492?
- The person being sued
- _____ of Independence
- The person suing
- This branch enforces laws
- The person in charge of a court room
- This person is on the hundred dollar bill
- A _____'s term is six years
21 Clues: Pro _____ • The person suing • Articles of _____ • The person being sued • _____ of Independence • This branch makes laws • This branch enforces laws • This branch interprets laws • A _____'s term is two years • America's first action hero • A _____'s term is six years • The _____'s term is four years • Who sailed the ocean blue in 1492? • The introduction to the Constitution • ...
The Legislative Branch 2024-02-09
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- the process of reassigning representation based on population after every census.
- power divided between the three branches
- Kamala Harris, president of the Senate.
- powers listed in the constitution.
- Mike Johnson, leaders the House of Representatives
- as a whole, statewide
- rejection of a bill by the president
- a bill that establishes a program and says how much money can be spent
- elected official who is already in office
- a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues.
- a meeting
- a proposed law for raising money.
- to draw district boundaries to gain an advantage in elections.
- each branch of government has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches.
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- a provision on a subject other than the one covered i the bill
- powers the government requires to carry out its expressed powers.
- consists of 435 members, determined by a state's population
- another name for the the Necessary and Proper Clause.
- a count of the population.
- a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
- committee set up when the House and Senate have passed different versions of the same bill.
- consists of 100 members, 2 per state
- a proposed law to authorize spending money.
- a person whom a member of Congress represents
- deal with individual people or places
- to set up new district lines after reapportionment.
- trade among the states.
- involve general matters and apply to the entire nation.
- a two-chamber legislature.
29 Clues: a meeting • as a whole, statewide • trade among the states. • a count of the population. • a two-chamber legislature. • a proposed law for raising money. • powers listed in the constitution. • consists of 100 members, 2 per state • rejection of a bill by the president • deal with individual people or places • Kamala Harris, president of the Senate. • ...
massachusetts monthly 2023-02-23
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- the people hold the power in government
- following and not changing the bill of rights and the constitution/sharing power
- a government branch that interprets laws
- when common people make the rules
- a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
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- the people elect reps to make laws for them
- a government branch that enforces laws
- a government branch that makes laws
- human beings in general or considered collectively.
9 Clues: when common people make the rules • a government branch that makes laws • a government branch that enforces laws • the people hold the power in government • a government branch that interprets laws • the people elect reps to make laws for them • human beings in general or considered collectively. • a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law. • ...
Andrew Jackson Presidency Crossword 2025-09-29
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- Removal Act : Law signed by Jackson in 1830 that forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi.
- System : Practice of giving government jobs to political supporters and friends.
- : Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
- of New Orleans : A major American victory in the War of 1812 that made Andrew Jackson a national hero.
- Hickory : Nickname for Andrew Jackson because of his toughness and strong personality.
- Marshall : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who ruled in favor of the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia.
- Democracy : Political movement supporting greater democracy for the common man, led by Andrew Jackson.
- Crisis : Conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over the tariff, testing states’ rights.
- : The right to vote, which expanded under Jacksonian Democracy.
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- Review : Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
- Bank : Central bank opposed by Jackson, whom he believed favored the wealthy elite.
- of Tears : The forced relocation of Native Americans resulting in thousands of deaths.
- v Georgia : Supreme Court case that supported Cherokee land rights, ignored by Jackson.
- of Abominations : High tariff passed in 1828 that angered Southern states and led to the Nullification Crisis.
- of 1828 : Presidential election where Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams, marking a rise of the common man.
15 Clues: : Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress. • : The right to vote, which expanded under Jacksonian Democracy. • Review : Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. • System : Practice of giving government jobs to political supporters and friends. • ...
Vocab Crossword 2022-01-06
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- guy on two-dollar bill
- a political party colored blue
- A secret military base in Nevada
- states that were free
- the belief that unlimited authority was granted to a monarch
- supporters of the new constitution
- states that owned slaves
- first orange president
- A system that ensures no gov. branch becomes to powerful
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- the paper currency bill of USA
- a compromise between small and large states
- the predominant language of America
- opposed to the new constitution
- written by our founding fathers
- Guy on the one-dollar bill
- a compromise between free states and slave states
- a country with fifty sates
- a political party colored red
- first black president
19 Clues: states that were free • first black president • guy on two-dollar bill • first orange president • states that owned slaves • Guy on the one-dollar bill • a country with fifty sates • a political party colored red • the paper currency bill of USA • a political party colored blue • opposed to the new constitution • written by our founding fathers • A secret military base in Nevada • ...
International Trade 2023-12-14
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- ALLOWING CARGO INTO DOCK
- EVIDENCE OF CARGO TO DESTINATION
- OBTAINING IMPORT EXPORT CODE NUMBER
- IN A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD
- PORT OF SHIPMENT AND DESTINATION
- IMPORTER’S BANK
- SHOWS DIMENSIONS AND SIZE
- DELIVERY TERMS
- NO CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
- EXPANDING BUSINESS
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- INFO REGARDING PRICE, QUANTITY
- TARIFF CONCESSION
- ISSUED BY EPC
- BILL OF EXCHANGE
- BULKY GOODS CHARGES
- PAID TO COMMISSIONER
- OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
- SUBMISSION OF 5 COPIES OF SHIPPING BILL
- CONTAINS NAME OF VESSEL
- PERILS OF SEA
20 Clues: ISSUED BY EPC • PERILS OF SEA • DELIVERY TERMS • IMPORTER’S BANK • BILL OF EXCHANGE • TARIFF CONCESSION • EXPANDING BUSINESS • BULKY GOODS CHARGES • PAID TO COMMISSIONER • OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT • CONTAINS NAME OF VESSEL • ALLOWING CARGO INTO DOCK • IN A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD • SHOWS DIMENSIONS AND SIZE • NO CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION • INFO REGARDING PRICE, QUANTITY • ...
Constitution Vocab 2023-11-17
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- powers that strictly belong to the states
- the system wheres each branch of government exercises some control over the others
- principle in the fifth amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals
- the tax that is levied on individual and corporate earnings.
- statement in article 5 of the constitution that establishes that the constitutions laws passed by congress and treaties of the united states shall be the supreme law of the land
- what does the bill of rights give the people
- powers directly stated in the constitution
- one relating to disputes among two or more individuals or between individuals and the government.
- rejection of a bill.
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- an order signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items.
- the division of power among the legislative and executive and judicial branches of government.
- rule by the people
- the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state or national governments unconstitutional.
- a system in which the power is divided between the national and state governments.
- powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitutional powers
- money paid in order to vote.
- to approve
- a law that requires periodic checks of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
- to accuse a public official of misconduct in office
- the concept of a government limited in power.
- clause in article 1 section 8 of the constitution that gives congress the right to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out the powers expressed in the other clauses of the article
21 Clues: to approve • rule by the people • rejection of a bill. • money paid in order to vote. • powers that strictly belong to the states • powers directly stated in the constitution • what does the bill of rights give the people • the concept of a government limited in power. • to accuse a public official of misconduct in office • ...
Lawmaking Review 2023-10-23
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- what a congressman does when they want a bill to become a law
- the first step when a bill gets into one of the parts of Congress
- a bill starts off as one of these
- the legislative branch at the local level
- to reject a bill
- number of days President can leave bill untouched before it becomes a law
- a place where bills are debated and voted on. Needs a majority vote to pass this
- type of committee that merges 2 similar bills
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- what the President does when he approves the bill
- when the president does nothing for ten days but Congress is going out of session
- law at the state level
- law at the local level
12 Clues: to reject a bill • law at the state level • law at the local level • a bill starts off as one of these • the legislative branch at the local level • type of committee that merges 2 similar bills • what the President does when he approves the bill • what a congressman does when they want a bill to become a law • ...
Founding Fathers 2020-11-16
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- The first president to live in the Whitehouse
- _______ Adams was another founding father.
- The first president of the United States
- ________ of Rights was written by the founding fathers
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- The Declaration of __________ was written by the founding fathers
- How many colonies were united by the founding fathers?
- _________ Franklin is another one of the founding fathers.
7 Clues: The first president of the United States • _______ Adams was another founding father. • The first president to live in the Whitehouse • How many colonies were united by the founding fathers? • ________ of Rights was written by the founding fathers • _________ Franklin is another one of the founding fathers. • ...
Chicago 7 Crossword 2023-03-13
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- This controversial civil rights leader initially advocated for black separatism and the use of violence in the struggle for civil rights before later embracing a more moderate stance.
- This police officer was involved in the shooting of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton in 1969
- This judge presided over the infamous trial of the Chicago Seven and was criticized for his handling of the case.
- This period of social and political upheaval in China during the 1960s and 70s had a profound impact on the global civil rights movement, inspiring activists around the world.
- This political activist and member of the Chicago Seven was known for his pacifist beliefs and his opposition to the Vietnam War.
- This activist co-founded the Black Panther Party and served as its chairman during the Civil Rights era.
- This militant civil rights organization advocated for black empowerment, self-defense, and community organizing in the face of racial discrimination and police brutality.
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- This federal court system played a key role in many civil rights cases during the 1960s and 70s, including the Chicago Seven trial and the desegregation of public schools.
- This lawyer was known for his work defending civil rights activists, including the Freedom Riders, the Chicago Seven, and members of the Black Panther Party.
- This philosophy, espoused by civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., emphasized peaceful protest and resistance to achieve change.
- This lawyer represented many civil rights activists and political dissidents during the 1960s and 70s, including the Chicago Seven.
- This political activist and writer was a founder of Students for a Democratic Society and played a key role in the anti-war and civil rights movements of the 1960s.
- This prosecutor was a key figure in the trial of the Chicago Seven and was criticized for his handling of the case.
- This political activist and member of the Chicago Seven was known for his theatrical protests and countercultural antics during the 1960s and 70s.
- This federal agency played a key role in enforcing civil rights laws and investigating cases of discrimination during the Civil Rights era.
- This political party was instrumental in the passage of major civil rights legislation during the 1960s, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- This member of the Chicago Seven was charged with conspiracy and incitement to riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
- This politician was a champion of civil rights and served as Vice President under Lyndon B. Johnson during the passage of major civil rights legislation.
18 Clues: This police officer was involved in the shooting of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton in 1969 • This activist co-founded the Black Panther Party and served as its chairman during the Civil Rights era. • This judge presided over the infamous trial of the Chicago Seven and was criticized for his handling of the case. • ...
Chapter 11 2020-05-22
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- Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president
- An officeholder who is seeking reelection.
- process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.
- a tactic for defeating a bill in the Senate by talking until the bill's sponsor withdraws it
- Government policy that attempts to manage the economy by controlling taxing and spending
- Presidential refusal to allow an agency to spend funds that Congress authorized and appropriated.
- the inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government
- To criticize harshly
- notice ordering someone to appear in court
- A procedure for terminating debate, especially filibusters, in the Senate
- Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free
- Part of a group elected by an official
- A claim for government funds that cannot be abridged without violating the rights of the claimant; for example, social security benefits or payments on a contract.
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- the mighty list of federal projects, grants, and contracts available to cities, businesses, colleges, and institutions available in a congressional district.
- Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president
- congressional committee that deals with federal spending
- An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills
- A periodic and official count of a country's population.
- A provision attached to a bill - to which it may or may not be related - in order to secure its passage or defeat.
- Exemption from prosecution for a particular crime in return for testimony pertaining to the case
- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
21 Clues: To criticize harshly • Part of a group elected by an official • An officeholder who is seeking reelection. • notice ordering someone to appear in court • congressional committee that deals with federal spending • A periodic and official count of a country's population. • An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills • ...
Unit 6: Legislative Branch - Part II 2025-03-03
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- A committee composed of members from both the House and the Senate to reconcile differences in bills passed by both chambers
- A senior member of the majority party in the Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President
- Meetings held by legislative committees to gather information and opinions from the public and experts on proposed legislation
- Committees composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, usually focused on specific issues or administrative functions
- An agency that provides budgetary and economic information to Congress
- A method by which the President can reject a bill by not signing it within 10 days, if Congress adjourns during that period
- The process by which Congress can pass a bill into law despite a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate
- Permanent committees in a legislative body that focus on specific areas of policy and legislation
- A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individually
- The status given to members of Congress based on their length of service, often affecting committee assignments and leadership positions
- A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill
- The head of the majority party in a legislative body, responsible for guiding party strategy and legislative agenda
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- An independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services to Congress, ensuring accountability in government spending
- Temporary committees created for a specific purpose or task, disbanded once the task is completed
- To set a bill aside in committee without considering it, effectively preventing it from advancing
- The head of the minority party in a legislative body, responsible for representing the party's interests and strategy
- The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, responsible for managing House business and representing the House to the President
- A member of a legislative body who helps coordinate party members' votes and ensures attendance for important votes
- The national library of the United States and the research arm of Congress, housing extensive collections of books, manuscripts, and other materials
- Unrelated amendments or provisions added to a bill, often to pass something that would not pass on its own
- A procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote, requiring the approval of 60 senators
- A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
- A type of bill that combines multiple different topics or issues into one comprehensive piece of legislation
23 Clues: A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration • An agency that provides budgetary and economic information to Congress • A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individually • A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill • ...
Due Process 2021-12-07
Across
- Found that a state’s prosecution of a criminal defendant without counsel is a violation of the Sixth Amendment.
- States that evidence the government finds in violation of the Fourth Amendment can be excluded from a trial.
- Right to search and seize other's property. The Fourteenth Amendment prevents unreasonable use of this.
- Case that coined the term "Miranda Rule".
- Case that gave administraters more leeway than law enforcement in conducting searches.
- Exception to Miranda rule, where statements obtained before a suspect was warned of their rights to be used as evidence on the basis of protecting public safety.
- Due process that addresses the manner in which the law is carried out.
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- An inherent right not explicitely mentioned in the Bill of Rights, but implied in the First, Third, Fourth, and Ninth Amendments.
- Ruled that an anti-birth control law is in violation of the constitution. It affirmed the right to privacy.
- States that no one can be compelled to witness against themselves.
- Data about data.
- Due Process addressing the essence of a law.
- Case that found that antiabortion statutes violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
- The selective incorperation case for the Fourth Amendment.
14 Clues: Data about data. • Case that coined the term "Miranda Rule". • Due Process addressing the essence of a law. • The selective incorperation case for the Fourth Amendment. • States that no one can be compelled to witness against themselves. • Due process that addresses the manner in which the law is carried out. • ...
vocabulary 2024-08-21
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- usually taught at the kitchen table.
- the bible is the religious truth and authority of the relationship
- the position of an apprentice
- a collage that started 1636
- only male of certain social classes
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- the texts books of the kids
- chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory
- required parents to know if their child could read
- required every town of at least 50 families to hire a teacher
- laid out the process by which lands west of the Appalachian Mountains were to be surveyed and sold.
- the general flopice of harvard collage
- printed in Boston, MA
- a reader
- teacher centered education.
14 Clues: a reader • printed in Boston, MA • the texts books of the kids • teacher centered education. • a collage that started 1636 • the position of an apprentice • only male of certain social classes • usually taught at the kitchen table. • the general flopice of harvard collage • required parents to know if their child could read • ...
Government 2025-05-21
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- Clause introducing the Constitution
- A tactic used to stall legislation in the Senate
- A change or addition to the Constitution
- First ten amendments to the Constitution
- A Senator serves in this chamber
- Person who attempts to influence legislation
- Legislative body made of two chambers
- Document that outlines the structure of U.S. government
- Power held by the people
- A freedom protected under the Constitution
- Minimum number to win a vote
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- Group that makes laws
- Division of power between state and national government
- Group that formally elects the president
- Punishment process for a government official
- The branch that interprets the law
- Freedoms or protections guaranteed by law
- Highest court in the U.S.
- System where people vote directly or indirectly for leaders
- The power to reject a bill
- Branch that carries out laws
- Powers each branch has to limit the others
- The sharing of responsibilities among the branches
- Government system where people elect representatives
24 Clues: Group that makes laws • Power held by the people • Highest court in the U.S. • The power to reject a bill • Branch that carries out laws • Minimum number to win a vote • A Senator serves in this chamber • The branch that interprets the law • Clause introducing the Constitution • Legislative body made of two chambers • Group that formally elects the president • ...
Government 2015-10-07
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- The two chambers of Parliament, the Senate and House of Commons
- A special title given to the Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons for as long as they hold the position
- To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
- The daily official record of debates in the Senate and House of Commons in both English and French
- A group of Senators, MP's, or both, selected to study a specific bill and write a report about it
- A member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
- A person who has full political and civil rights in Canada
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- Another name for the House of Commons
- A daily period of time in the Senate and House of Commons when parliamentarians ask the government questions about important issues
- The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons forms this
- The periods into which a Parliament is divided
- The person in charge of a meeting that directs the discussion
- A university student who works for the House of Commons or the Senate and delivers messages and documents
- A change that is made to a bill, motion, or committee report with the intention of improving it
- A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
15 Clues: Another name for the House of Commons • The periods into which a Parliament is divided • A person who has full political and civil rights in Canada • To pick one person from a group of several people by voting • The person in charge of a meeting that directs the discussion • The two chambers of Parliament, the Senate and House of Commons • ...
Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27
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- (a permanent committee that meets regularly.
- (Senate procedure that limits further consideration of a pending proposal to thirty hours in order to end a filibuster.
- (describes a government that has a two-house legislative system
- (mainly responsible for counting heads and rounding up party members for votes and quorum calls
- (a high-ranking senator of the majority party who presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president.
- (they close the underlying bill to being amended on the House floor
- (The Speaker is simultaneously the House's presiding officer, party leader, and the institution's administrative head, among other duties.
- (pecial orders for the consideration of legislation
- (closed meeting of a group of persons
- (the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
- (the creation of electoral districts with divergent ratios of voters to representatives.
- (a joint committee traditionally made up of a three-member committee from each chamber.
- (a law that automatically terminates an agency, a law, or a government program
- (This officer is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration
- (Both party leaders, also called floor leaders, serve as the spokesperson for their party's positions on the issues and coordinate their respective legislative strategies.
- ( loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
- (an official form of approval for something.
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- ( was an unofficial alliance of members
- (A safe seat is an electoral district
- (the ability to send mail by one's signature rather than by postage—date back to the seventeenth-century English House of Commons.
- (assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive.
- (are created by a resolution to conduct investigations or consider measures, usually on a specific topic
- (allows any and all event producers or industry organizations to adopt our age grids
- (provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organizations budget
- (social work involving direct consideration of the problems
- (the holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
- (comprised of 33 Democrats and 26 Republicans and organized into 12 subcommittees in the 117th Congress
- (used to make or amend rules that apply to both houses.
- (he minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
- (allowing Congress to make laws not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
- (develops the minority position; negotiates with the majority party; directs minority caucus activities on the floor
- (serves as the parliamentary head of a committee.
- (bringing a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration without a report from the committee
- (a committee whose members are from two or more different organizations, or from both chambers of a bicameral legislative body legislativeoversight ( the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs and policy implementation
- (an employment system that allots to employees rights and benefits according to the length of their employment.
- (enacts laws that influence the daily lives of all Americans and is intended to serve as the voice of the people.
- (by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency.
- (any bill, except the Budget Bill(s) and debt bills, that increases or decreases the total revenues available for appropriation, including any sales tax exemption bill.
- (set a legal restriction on the length of time an elected official may hold office.
39 Clues: (A safe seat is an electoral district • (closed meeting of a group of persons • ( was an unofficial alliance of members • (a permanent committee that meets regularly. • (an official form of approval for something. • (serves as the parliamentary head of a committee. • (pecial orders for the consideration of legislation • ...
Domestic Change Giada Tofolo 2024-06-03
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- Known as ”Green Power” the movement was launched in response to Rachel Carson's best selling book, Silent Spring, in 1962
- was created to help the poor with health care
- what does VISTA stand for
- the first african american to play major league baseball
- a refusal to purchase or partake in an event because of political opposition
- what does CORE stand for
- the separation of people based on race
- was created to provide health insurance for those over age 65
- abolished the poll tax in federal elections
- ended literacy tests,allowed the federal government to register voters in areas suspected of denying the vote to African-Americans
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- alerted people to the dangers of cigarettes, cars, credit cards, toys, ladders, power tools, and worker safety
- created to provide more than 1 billion dollars in aid to education
- this president enforced the law and protected the rights of african-americans
- movement against racial segregation and discrimination in the southern U.S
- created to improve housing and economic development in cities/urban areas
- alabama troopers used brutal force to break up a march to the state capitol
- Domestic program for America called
- President Ronald Regan signed a bill that called for tighter border security and a crack down on employers hiring undocumented workers. It also granted amnesty to those here illegally prior to 1982.
- civil rights leader
- created to help provide high school dropouts with vocational training
20 Clues: civil rights leader • what does CORE stand for • what does VISTA stand for • Domestic program for America called • the separation of people based on race • abolished the poll tax in federal elections • was created to help the poor with health care • the first african american to play major league baseball • was created to provide health insurance for those over age 65 • ...
bill clinton 2022-04-08
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- ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife
- Civil ____; a term used when there are mass protests/riots
- Noriega- Panamanian dictator and drug dealer
- spearhead of the invasion of Iraq
- Bush- Reagans Vice president,he promised to continue Reagans policies while in office (First and last name)
- ____ Recovery; Clinton had balanced the nations budget
- helped achieve full employment after the Great Depression
- the reason Clinton was impeached
- “use of ___ air strikes against serbia to prevent attacks in kosovo”
- increased globalization
- ___ Rights; the rights of the people, provide equality and freedom to all
- ___ Policy; decisions that affect the people of america
- The Impact of ___ Spending on the U.S Economy- A domestic Policy
- Bush sent U.S forces to ____ , where they restored democratically elected leaders.
- middle eastrn country invaded by iraq
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- Southeast asia treaty organization
- General Agreement on Tariffs Trade
- Perrot- Third party runner in the election, weakened Bushs authority (first and last)
- ____ House of Representatives; who impeached the president?
- ___ Policy; decisions that affect americas interactions with other countries, for example, trade
- Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources
- What he promised america at his campaign
- a country in the balkan peninsula formed by joining several ethnic groups after world war I
- 1994, The ___ With America; a proposed program of conservative principles
- 1999, Clinton was the second president in history to be faced with ____
- Bush’s humanitarian airlift that brought food to those in need, located in ___ Africa.
- War- August 1990; foriegn policy success, the invasion of Saddam Hussein.
- ___ War; 1989-199, the most important event of Bush’s presidency
- ____ of independent states; replaced the soviet union in 1991
- clinton is known as a ___ Democrat
30 Clues: increased globalization • ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife • the reason Clinton was impeached • spearhead of the invasion of Iraq • Southeast asia treaty organization • General Agreement on Tariffs Trade • clinton is known as a ___ Democrat • middle eastrn country invaded by iraq • What he promised america at his campaign • Noriega- Panamanian dictator and drug dealer • ...
bill clinton 2022-04-08
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- The Impact of ___ Spending on the U.S Economy- A domestic Policy
- increased globalization
- Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources
- General Agreement on Tariffs Trade
- ___ Rights; the rights of the people, provide equality and freedom to all
- What he promised america at his campaign
- the reason Clinton was impeached
- Bush’s humanitarian airlift that brought food to those in need, located in ___ Africa.
- clinton is known as a ___ Democrat
- ____ House of Representatives; who impeached the president?
- helped achieve full employment after the Great Depression
- spearhead of the invasion of Iraq
- Civil ____; a term used when there are mass protests/riots
- Reagans Vice president,he promised to continue Reagans policies while in office (First and last name)
- Panamanian dictator and drug dealer(first and last name)
- 1994, The ___ With America; a proposed program of conservative principles
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- ___ Policy; decisions that affect the people of america
- a country in the balkan peninsula formed by joining several ethnic groups after world war I
- August 1990; foriegn policy success, the invasion of Saddam Hussein.
- Southeast asia treaty organization
- 1999, Clinton was the second president in history to be faced with ____
- ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife
- ____ of independent states; replaced the soviet union in 1991
- ___ Policy; decisions that affect americas interactions with other countries, for example, trade
- Third party runner in the election, weakened Bushs authority (first and last name)
- Bush sent U.S forces to ____ , where they restored democratically elected leaders.
- ____ Recovery; Clinton had balanced the nations budget
- middle eastrn country invaded by iraq
- “use of ___ air strikes against serbia to prevent attacks in kosovo”
- ___ War; 1989-199, the most important event of Bush’s presidency
30 Clues: increased globalization • ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife • the reason Clinton was impeached • spearhead of the invasion of Iraq • General Agreement on Tariffs Trade • Southeast asia treaty organization • clinton is known as a ___ Democrat • middle eastrn country invaded by iraq • What he promised america at his campaign • Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources • ...
Bill Crossword 2020-05-13
Across
- The plane leaves the ground
- What is The name of the airplane driver?
- what is the name of the planes that carry goods?
- what is the name of the commercial aircraft?
- cheaper deals
- A means of communication for the pilot in an aircraft
- the city where the Air France plant is located
- Where you fly?
- air accident
- Which way the planes take ?
- what is the unit of measurement of a distance in aeronautics ?
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- The person who serves on an airplane
- Which way the planes take ?
- The plane touches the ground
- Passenger entry into the plane
- leaving a place for a destination
- the second of the pilot
- Take a seat in advance
- what is the name of airplane fuel
- A voucher that indicates a person's place on the plane
20 Clues: air accident • cheaper deals • Where you fly? • Take a seat in advance • the second of the pilot • The plane leaves the ground • Which way the planes take ? • The plane touches the ground • Which way the planes take ? • Passenger entry into the plane • leaving a place for a destination • what is the name of airplane fuel • The person who serves on an airplane • ...
Bill & Carly 2025-06-22
Across
- What is the Bride & Groom's go to restaurant?
- What is the name of the wedding venue?
- Where did the Bride & Groom get engaged?
- What is the Bride's favorite sport?
- What is the Groom's favorite activity to do in his free time?
- What is the Bride's middle name?
- What is the Groom's middle name?
- What is the Bride's favorite TV show?
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- What is the Bride's favorite drink?
- What sport do the Bride & Groom love playing together?
- What sports team did the Bride work for?
- Where are the Bride & Groom going on their honeymoon?
- What outdoor activity do the Bride & Groom love to do?
- What city do the Bride & Groom live currently?
- What is the Groom's favorite sports team?
- What month did the Bride & Groom start dating?
- What college did the Bride & Groom go to?
- How many years have the Bride & Groom been together
- How many siblings do the Bride & Groom have in total?
- What is the Bride & Groom's favorite food cuisine?
20 Clues: What is the Bride's middle name? • What is the Groom's middle name? • What is the Bride's favorite drink? • What is the Bride's favorite sport? • What is the Bride's favorite TV show? • What is the name of the wedding venue? • What sports team did the Bride work for? • Where did the Bride & Groom get engaged? • What is the Groom's favorite sports team? • ...
