bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

4th Grade Celebrating Texas and the Nation 2022-09-07

4th Grade Celebrating Texas and the Nation crossword puzzle
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  1. What were the first ten amendments called?
  2. spanish military fort
  3. a structure built to show respect for a past event
  4. changes or additions made by a government
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  1. a written plan for the government
  2. religious communities
  3. a person who lives in a place far away from the country that governs him
  4. fidelity to a thing, person or idea

8 Clues: religious communitiesspanish military forta written plan for the governmentfidelity to a thing, person or ideachanges or additions made by a governmentWhat were the first ten amendments called?a structure built to show respect for a past eventa person who lives in a place far away from the country that governs him

Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01

Post War Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. Created the polio vaccine
  2. A popular book during the 50s
  3. A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
  4. The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
  5. A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
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  1. 33rd president of the U.S.
  2. Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
  3. Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
  4. Popular TV show
  5. An area of housing that typically is next to a large city

10 Clues: Popular TV showCreated the polio vaccine33rd president of the U.S.A popular book during the 50sThe period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60sAn area of housing that typically is next to a large cityBill that pays for education and medical costs for veteransA collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company...

Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-05-04

Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. what month was the constitution finally signed
  2. highest court
  3. how many senates are in each state
  4. what court comes after the supreme court
  5. the legislative branch is ran by this group.
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  1. congress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?
  2. nations top court
  3. An expression of individual freedoms
  4. holds all power to make laws for the country.

9 Clues: highest courtnations top courthow many senates are in each stateAn expression of individual freedomswhat court comes after the supreme courtthe legislative branch is ran by this group.holds all power to make laws for the country.what month was the constitution finally signedcongress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. permission
  2. complaints about unfair actions
  3. lodged
  4. danger
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  1. formally requested
  2. required
  3. limited beyond established boundaries
  4. established as true

8 Clues: lodgeddangerrequiredpermissionformally requestedestablished as truecomplaints about unfair actionslimited beyond established boundaries

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. permission
  2. complaints about unfair actions
  3. lodged
  4. danger
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  1. formally requested
  2. required
  3. limited beyond established boundaries
  4. established as true

8 Clues: lodgeddangerrequiredpermissionformally requestedestablished as truecomplaints about unfair actionslimited beyond established boundaries

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. permission
  2. complaints about unfair actions
  3. lodged
  4. danger
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  1. formally requested
  2. required
  3. limited beyond established boundaries
  4. established as true

8 Clues: lodgeddangerrequiredpermissionformally requestedestablished as truecomplaints about unfair actionslimited beyond established boundaries

Constitution Review 2014-01-27

Constitution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Delegate from Virginia, author of Virginia plan
  2. No self incrimination
  3. Powers not stated in the constitution are reserved for the states
  4. The first ten amendments in the constitution
  5. Member of Anti-Federalist Party
  6. Colonists of a system of courts
  7. A time where business slows and prices and wages drop
  8. No cruel and unusual punishment
  9. Published Federalist papers
  10. A document stating the rules for the government
  11. Delegate from Pennsylvania, wanted people to elect legislature
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  1. didn't want people to vote for congress
  2. Each citizen is entitled to equal protection under the law
  3. Person who runs the government and makes sure the laws are followed
  4. uprising of about 1,000 Massachusetts farmers after a depression hit
  5. Published Federalist papers
  6. the right to bear arms
  7. to approve
  8. responsible for writing intro to constitution
  9. agreement where each side gives up part of something it wants

20 Clues: to approveNo self incriminationthe right to bear armsPublished Federalist papersPublished Federalist papersMember of Anti-Federalist PartyColonists of a system of courtsNo cruel and unusual punishmentdidn't want people to vote for congressThe first ten amendments in the constitutionresponsible for writing intro to constitution...

Illinois Executive Branch Key Terms 2022-05-13

Illinois Executive Branch Key Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. bills that permit spending money.
  2. A veto that proposed a change to a bill
  3. A veto that lowers spending in a bill
  4. The Attorney General
  5. The Lt. Governor
  6. When the legislature votes to reject a veto
  7. I forbid, to reject a bill
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  1. The Secretary of State
  2. The Treasurer
  3. State employees that are political appointees
  4. The Comptroller
  5. The state’s financial plan
  6. A veto that targets a specific item in a bill
  7. Nickname given to civil service employees
  8. The Governor

15 Clues: The GovernorThe TreasurerThe ComptrollerThe Lt. GovernorThe Attorney GeneralThe Secretary of StateThe state’s financial planI forbid, to reject a billbills that permit spending money.A veto that lowers spending in a billA veto that proposed a change to a billNickname given to civil service employeesWhen the legislature votes to reject a veto...

ap gov unit 4 2023-11-30

ap gov unit 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. ____ 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.
  2. (___ 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.
  3. (____/____ same meaning)when what you say is false and you know it's false with the intent to harm --> it's unprotected speech
  4. ____ incorporation is applying the bill of rights to states on a case-by-case basis
  5. (____ v __ ___)Scotus case that incorporated the 1st amendment freedom of speech to states w reasoning of 14th amendment
  6. (3)a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed
  7. (____ v _____)SCOTUS case ruled that the establishment clause is violated by "excessive entanglement"
  8. (_____ 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.
  9. (2)5th amendment stops this - ppl can't be charged for a crime twice
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  1. (____ v _._.)ruled under the 1917 Espionage act that by fighting the draft, he was harming national security and
  2. (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
  3. clause that prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.”
  4. 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
  5. (#)amendment which gives equal protection of the law
  6. (__ ___ ___ v _._.)scotus defended the First Amendment right of free press against prior restraint by the government and
  7. _____ 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
  8. _____ rule = law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial
  9. 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
  10. (____ 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

Constitutional Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. lent his enormous prestige to the preceedings (last name)
  2. era brought on by the 18th amendment
  3. "Father of the Constitution" (last name)
  4. Articles of Confederation offered only this branch
  5. amendment that led to changing traditional roles of women in the U.S.
  6. ___ amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators
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  1. ____ was the only colony to not attend the first Continental Congress
  2. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom outlawed one established ______
  3. ____ of the Confederation; first form of government in the U.S.
  4. Southern states were appeased by counting slaves as ___ of the population
  5. The Articles of Confederation presented a ___ national government
  6. banned in the U.S. by the 13th amendment
  7. to pass and add an amendment to the Constitution
  8. The right to _____ was granted to all citizens through the 15th amendment
  9. 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 amendmentto pass and add an amendment to the ConstitutionArticles of Confederation offered only this branchNumber of amendments the Bill of Rights establisheslent his enormous prestige to the preceedings (last name)...

Government - Coming to ‘Terms” 2021-01-19

Government - Coming to ‘Terms” crossword puzzle
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances
  4. considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
  5. 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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  1. 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
  2. the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
  3. first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
  4. believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
  5. “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 unionconsidered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Paperssupporters 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

Social 9 Mega Review crossword puzzle
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  1. a result after something bad has been done that is usually unpleasant.
  2. A judge who makes decisions in the Supreme Court.
  3. A person that speaks French
  4. A government when one party does not have more than 51% of the popular vote.
  5. A lawyer who tries to prove the offender broke the law (guilty).
  6. The second part of the legislative branch. Senators double-check any new bill after it passes in the House of Commons.
  7. the part of the government that makes laws.
  8. Describes what freedoms Canadians are guaranteed.
  9. Immigrants who come to another country who are escaping danger or war in their original country.
  10. The first part of the legislative branch. This is where most laws are made in Canada. This is where Members of Parliament (MPs) work.
  11. A law made by the Canadian government without consulting First Nations. It once banned traditional ceremonies and clothing.
  12. A smaller part of the country. Canada has 10 provinces, and 3 territories.
  13. Part of the Charter; Guarantees the rights to vote.
  14. The leader of a government. The leader of the main political party that makes the government of a country.
  15. The original people in an area.
  16. The identity of a group. They have a collective identity because of a shared Language or Culture.
  17. 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.
  18. the part of the government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgements and decisions
  19. A person that speaks English
  20. Laws and rules made by the government. Another word for a law.
  21. A member of the senate. Senators represent the interests and rights of Canada's regions, and especially Canada's minorities.
  22. Not responsible (guilty) of a crime or offence
  23. To talk with another group and make a deal with them
  24. A law before it becomes official. A "baby" law.
  25. A Canadian law that treats young offenders differently from adult offenders.
  26. To have a discussion before doing something.
  27. The rights guaranteed to 5 different groups in Canada
  28. A group of people who have similar ideas about how the government should respond to issues in society.
  29. The name for all other Indigenous peoples in Canada that are NOT Metis and Inuit.
  30. Official treaties between First Nations groups and the Queen of England.
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  1. The highest court in Canada that makes final decisions about the law.
  2. A person who tries to influence government decisions.
  3. To make something the same. When a smaller group's language and culture are taken away, and become part of a larger group.
  4. Special land for First Nations to live on and use.
  5. A person who committed an offence.
  6. a consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court.
  7. to meet the necessary requirements for a particular task, position, or benefit.
  8. immigrants who are skilled workers or businesspeople and come to Canada to work.
  9. Unpaid volunteer work an offender does instead of going to jail.
  10. An extra tax Chinese immigrants needed to pay to enter Canada.
  11. Someone without a name. When no one knows the name of a person.
  12. One of Canada's Indigenous peoples. Inuit live close to the Arctic ocean.
  13. A lawyer who tries to prove the offender is innocent or lessen their sentence.
  14. Things you deserve as a human being (clean water, food, shelter, safety...)
  15. a group of 12 people who make a decision in a legal case based on evidence given to them in court.
  16. The belief that your culture is superior to all other cultures
  17. An official list inside the constitution of Canada. It describes the rights and freedoms of all Canadians.
  18. Treating everyone equally and according to their needs.
  19. 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.
  20. Reasons that encourage someone to move to a specific country (peace, freedom, job and education opportunities...).
  21. Elected officials that represent one area of the country.
  22. When people vote to choose a leader or a group.
  23. A government when one party has more than 51% of the popular vote.
  24. A permanent record of breaking the law.
  25. One of Canada's Indigenous peoples whose language and culture is a mix of European and Indigenous peoples'.
  26. A document that lists the most important laws in a country.
  27. When someone unfairly favours one side over another.
  28. To bring someone back to a better version of themself. To inspire positive behaviours and attitudes in someone.
  29. Immigrants who come to Canada to be with their family (Spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents) living in Canada.
  30. A king, queen, emperor, or empress who is the head of a country.
  31. The system used to help determine if economic immigrants can come into Canada or not.
  32. the process of people establishing a home in a country that is not their original country.
  33. Schools for Canada's Indigenous people that took away their language and culture.
  34. Guarantees the right to be free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or disability.
  35. the part of the government responsible for putting laws into action.
  36. The person who represents the Queen or King in Canada.
  37. The person harmed, injured, or killed because of a crime / offence.
  38. Responsible for a crime or offence.
  39. A written law.
  40. Higher in rank, level, status, or quality.
  41. Reasons that encourage someone to move out of their country (war, no jobs or education, persecution).
  42. Being a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.

72 Clues: A written law.A person that speaks FrenchA person that speaks EnglishThe 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

Road to the Constitution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Individual that supported the Ratification of the Constitution
  2. 1200s document that created the idea of due process
  3. _____ branch Petition
  4. Advocated for 3 Branches, separation of powers
  5. advocated for life, liberty and property
  6. Rebellion that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
  7. Act that lowered the cost of a popular hot beverage but still taxed colonists
  8. Revolution that was a peaceful transfer of power
  9. Act that levied the first direct tax on colonists
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  1. Compromise that created a bicameral legislature
  2. advocated for life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
  3. Philosopher that believed all people were bad and needed harsh government
  4. Faction that demanded a Bill of Rights to be added to the constitution
  5. Pamphlet that argued it was just logical to separate from Britain
  6. Philosopher that advocated for freedom of speech

15 Clues: _____ branch Petitionadvocated for life, liberty and propertyAdvocated for 3 Branches, separation of powersCompromise that created a bicameral legislaturePhilosopher that advocated for freedom of speechRevolution that was a peaceful transfer of powerAct that levied the first direct tax on colonists1200s document that created the idea of due process...

USI.7 Crossword 2025-02-28

USI.7 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. James __________ became known as the "Father of the Constitution"
  2. There are two votes per state in this Congressional house.
  3. Which branch of government carries out the laws?
  4. Which branch of government interprets the laws?
  5. The Virginia Plan favored ___________ states.
  6. Adams Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
  7. The constitution was ________ at the end of the Constitutional Convention
  8. The Articles of Confederation provided for a __________ national government
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  1. The Great ____________ decided how many votes each state got in Congress
  2. The Articles of Confederation gave Congress no power to ______ or regulate commerce
  3. Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
  4. Which branch of government makes the laws?
  5. The New Jersey Plan favored ________ states.
  6. Jefferson He brought Louisiana from France (Louisiana Purchase)
  7. How many weaknesses did the Articles of Confederation have?
  8. 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

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. ____of Rights: A written statement that explains the basic freedoms and rights of citizens
  2. ___of Confederation:an agreement among all thirteen original states in the United States of America that served as its first constitution.
  3. road to _____:The Declaration articulates the highest ideals of the Revolution, beliefs in liberty, equality, and the right to self-determination.
  4. The supreme law of the U.S.A
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  1. ___Debate:The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions
  2. The first name of the 1st President of the
  3. 13 _____

7 Clues: 13 _____The supreme law of the U.S.AThe 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

Bill Clinton By Aidan crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill went to ____ law school
  2. Bill was born on ____
  3. Bill's net worth was ____
  4. Bill's wife is ____
  5. Bill's daughter is ____
  6. The vice president of Bill Clinton
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  1. Bill's son is ____
  2. Bill was the Governor of ____
  3. Bill was the ____ president
  4. Bill got impeached on ____

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 ____ presidentBill went to ____ law schoolBill was the Governor of ____The vice president of Bill Clinton

CE2a,b,c,d- Quiz on 4/25 or 4/26 2013-04-22

CE2a,b,c,d- Quiz on 4/25 or 4/26 crossword puzzle
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  1. First form of national government for the independent states
  2. People are the source of any and all governmental power
  3. The government and those that govern are bound by the law
  4. Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
  5. Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
  6. After the Congress or Convention has proposed an amendment, who ratifies it?
  7. Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
  8. The part of the preamble that says we should have a military
  9. The beginning of the Constitution
  10. The part of the preamble that says we should have a central government TOGETHER
  11. Government is not all powerful, it may only do those things people have given it the power to do
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  1. Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
  2. At the state level the amendment process begins with action by the __.
  3. The amendment process at the national level begins with action by convention or __.
  4. In this system of government, people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
  5. At the state level the amendment process ends with ratification by Virginia __.
  6. Established the structure of the US government
  7. First three words of the Constitution
  8. Where does the power of our government come from?
  9. In this system of government, the people rule
  10. The part of the preamble that says we should be peaceful
  11. The amendment process is complex, so far we have this many amendments.
  12. The part of the preamble that says we should be fair

23 Clues: The beginning of the ConstitutionFirst three words of the ConstitutionServed as a model for the Bill of RightsIn this system of government, the people ruleEstablished the structure of the US governmentStated freedom of religious beliefs and opinionsWhere does the power of our government come from?Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain...

Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01

Post War Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
  2. Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
  3. A popular book during the 50s
  4. A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
  5. Popular TV show
  6. 33rd president of the U.S.
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  1. A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
  2. Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
  3. Created the polio vaccine
  4. An area of housing that typically is next to a large city

10 Clues: Popular TV showCreated the polio vaccine33rd president of the U.S.A popular book during the 50sThe period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60sAn area of housing that typically is next to a large cityBill that pays for education and medical costs for veteransA collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company...

THE - CONSTITUTION 2019-10-13

THE - CONSTITUTION crossword puzzle
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  1. The right to be free, while following the law
  2. A document or speech to declare a thought, dream, goal, or change
  3. People who can vote in the event of an election; for example the people voting for a new president in presidential elections
  4. The ability to do something according to the law
  5. The group of people that make up the legislative branch
  6. The pat of the Constitution that was written by James Madison and that stated the rights of the citizens of America
  7. The document of agreements and goals for America made by our founding fathers in the 1787
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  1. Fair, equal treatment and just behavior
  2. A group of men set up to fight off predators and enemies as an army
  3. A suggestion of change sent to Congress to be passed as a law
  4. A small change made to a law or agreement already in existence
  5. A fee put on prices that is sent back to the government for national or state purposes
  6. The action in government in which the majority of Congress agrees on one decision
  7. To agree and compromise with a document or proclamation
  8. A group of people that carry out different jobs for the government
  9. A bill suggested and passed by at least 2 out of the 3 branches of government
  10. A person who is legally part of a country
  11. The ability for the people to choose to banish or punishment someone or something for misbehavior
  12. An event held to settle a vote between two or more sides of an argument
  13. 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 behaviorA person who is legally part of a countryThe right to be free, while following the lawThe ability to do something according to the lawTo agree and compromise with a document or proclamationThe group of people that make up the legislative branchA suggestion of change sent to Congress to be passed as a law...

W4 Intro to Reconstruction 2024-02-23

W4 Intro to Reconstruction crossword puzzle
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  1. The abolition of slavery was a central goal of the Reconstruction era, aimed at dismantling the economic and social foundations of the ________.
  2. Johnson’s actions emboldened Southern states to enact ________ ________ to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
  3. Republicans in Congress also wanted to secure ________ ________ for newly emancipated African Americans, including the right to vote, own property, and access education.
  4. It was also necessary to rebuild the Southern ________, which had been devastated by the Civil War.
  5. Johnson granted ________ to many former Confederates.
  6. 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.
  7. The Fourteenth Amendment provided a constitutional basis for ________ intervention to protect those rights.
  8. Rebuilding the economy and addressing issues such as land ________ for freed African Americans was a major challenge.
  9. Lincoln’s was a relatively ________ plan intended to quickly reintegrate the southern states into the Union without imposing harsh punishments.
  10. Reconstruction involved ________ development and federal assistance to former Confederate states.
  11. 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.
  12. The impact of the Reconstruction and Civil Rights acts was limited by Southern ________ and the eventual withdrawal of federal troops in 1877.
  13. The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was intended to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights, regardless of ________.
  14. The period of time when the federal government dealt with the effects of the Civil War, 1865 to 1877, is known as __________.
  15. Between May and December of 1865, Congress was not in session, giving President ________ control over Reconstruction.
  16. Severe acts of terrorism were committed against African Americans in the South by such organizations as the _________.
  17. Bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their ________ in Congress.
  18. The ________ Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. – a significant legal and social transformation.
  19. A frequent source of contention between the states and the federal government was the extent of federal ________ in enforcing Reconstruction policies.
  20. 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.
  21. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly ________, shall exist within the United States.
  22. The Civil Rights Act of 1875 prohibited ________ in public accommodations and facilities, such as hotels, theaters, and transportation.
  23. The period of time when the federal government dealt with the effects of the Civil War from 1865-1877
  24. The process for readmitting Confederate states to the Union was defined by the ________ ________ of 1867.
  25. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall ________ the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States
  26. Southern resistance hindered the ________ of reforms and threatened the safety and rights of African Americans.
  27. Secure the right to vote, own property, and access education for the newly _________ African Americans.
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  1. The Reconstruction Amendments provided a constitutional basis for federal ________ to protect those rights.
  2. Johnson’s approach ________ significantly from Lincoln’s in his resistance to civil rights for freed slaves.
  3. Deeply entrenched racial prejudices and social _______ posed significant obstacles to achieving meaningful social change.
  4. The new state governments established in the South were also required to include ________ ________ participation.
  5. The Fourteenth Amendment granted ________ to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former enslaved persons.
  6. 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.
  7. Johnson vetoed the _______ Bureau Bill and the Civil Rights Act of 1866 which were aimed at securing rights and protections for African Americans.
  8. The abolition of slavery was a significant legal and social ________.
  9. President Johnson took a more lenient approach towards the Southern states than many in ________ desired.
  10. The Fourteenth Amendment ensured that state could deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without _______ process of law.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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 ________.
  14. 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."
  15. President Lincoln’s approach to Reconstruction was characterized by a desire for leniency and ________.
  16. The Fifteenth Amendment aimed to ________ African American men, granting them the right to vote and participate in the political process.
  17. One major political challenge facing the federal government during Reconstruction was ________ the Southern states back into the Union.
  18. Despite this amendment, African Americans still faced significant barriers to voting, including ________ practices such as poll taxes, literacy tests, and intimidation tactics.
  19. Under the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 seceded states were required to ratify the ________ Amendment as a condition of their readmission.
  20. Disagreements, political tensions, and conflicts emerged over the ________ of the newly freed African Americans.
  21. The withdrawal of federal troops and the end of Reconstruction led to the rise of ________ ________ laws and widespread discrimination against African Americans.
  22. The primary __________ was to bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their representation in Congress.
  23. The beneficial impact of Reconstruction for African Americans became limited by the eventual ________ of federal troops in 1877.
  24. Johnson’s plan, similar to Lincoln’s plan, is often referred to as ________ Reconstruction.
  25. 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

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. Step 4 A house bill goes to the senate or a senate bill goes to the house for a.
  2. Step 3 The bill goes to the ___ of representatives or to the senate floor for a vote.
  3. Which part of the legislative branch has 435 members and an age requirement of at least 25 years old, house of _____?
  4. Which branch of the government consists of the senate and the congress?
  5. Which part of the legislative branch has 100 members and an age requirement of at least 30 years old.
  6. What can athe legislative branch do to accuse and possibly remove a government official?
  7. The legislative branch can override a presidential _______.
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  1. In order for a bill to become a law first people have to have a _________ for representatives to write a bill.
  2. The legislative branch can raise and collect taxes, print and borrow money, declare war and maintain military, impeach impeach officials and make ______ laws.
  3. Step 6 The _______ approves or vetos the bill
  4. Step 5 The ___committee reviews and revises and sends back for the houses approval.
  5. What step is it when the senate or house of representatives study the bill,table, or release it?
  6. The Senate can refuse to confirm judicial or presidential appointments and ratify ______________.
  7. The legislative branch controls the spending of ______.

14 Clues: Step 6 The _______ approves or vetos the billThe 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

Constitution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Delegate from Virginia, author of Virginia plan
  2. Delegate from Pennsylvania, wanted people to elect legislature
  3. The first ten amendments in the constitution
  4. Published Federalist papers
  5. agreement where each side gives up part of something it wants
  6. Powers not stated in the constitution are reserved for the states
  7. No self incrimination
  8. didn't want people to vote for congress
  9. uprising of about 1,000 Massachusetts farmers after a depression hit
  10. responsible for writing intro to constitution
  11. Published Federalist papers
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  1. Colonists of a system of courts
  2. the right to bear arms
  3. Each citizen is entitled to equal protection under the law
  4. A time where business slows and prices and wages drop
  5. Person who runs the government and makes sure the laws are followed
  6. Member of Anti-Federalist Party
  7. No cruel and unusual punishment
  8. A document stating the rules for the government
  9. to approve

20 Clues: to approveNo self incriminationthe right to bear armsPublished Federalist papersPublished Federalist papersColonists of a system of courtsMember of Anti-Federalist PartyNo cruel and unusual punishmentdidn't want people to vote for congressThe first ten amendments in the constitutionresponsible for writing intro to constitution...

bill clinton 2022-04-08

bill clinton crossword puzzle
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  1. The Impact of ___ Spending on the U.S Economy A domestic Policy
  2. increased globalization
  3. Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources
  4. General Agreement on Tariffs Trade
  5. ___ Rights; the rights of the people, provide equality and freedom to all
  6. What he promised america at his campaign
  7. the reason Clinton was impeached
  8. Bush’s humanitarian airlift that brought food to those in need, located in ___ Africa.
  9. clinton is known as a ___ Democrat
  10. ____ House of Representatives; who impeached the president?
  11. helped achieve full employment after the Great Depression
  12. spearhead of the invasion of Iraq
  13. Civil ____; a term used when there are mass protests/riots
  14. Reagans Vice president,he promised to continue Reagans policies while in office (First and last name)
  15. Panamanian dictator and drug dealer(first and last name)
  16. 1994, The ___ With America; a proposed program of conservative principles
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  1. ___ Policy; decisions that affect the people of america
  2. a country in the balkan peninsula formed by joining several ethnic groups after world war I
  3. August 1990; foriegn policy success, the invasion of Saddam Hussein.
  4. Southeast asia treaty organization
  5. 1999, Clinton was the second president in history to be faced with ____
  6. ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife
  7. ____ of independent states; replaced the soviet union in 1991
  8. ___ Policy; decisions that affect americas interactions with other countries, for example, trade
  9. Third party runner in the election, weakened Bushs authority (first and last name)
  10. Bush sent U.S forces to ____ , where they restored democratically elected leaders.
  11. ____ Recovery; Clinton had balanced the nations budget
  12. middle eastrn country invaded by iraq
  13. “use of ___ air strikes against serbia to prevent attacks in kosovo”
  14. ___ War; 1989-199, the most important event of Bush’s presidency

30 Clues: increased globalization___ Clinton; Clinton’s wifethe reason Clinton was impeachedspearhead of the invasion of IraqGeneral Agreement on Tariffs TradeSoutheast asia treaty organizationclinton is known as a ___ Democratmiddle eastrn country invaded by iraqWhat he promised america at his campaignNortheast and Midwest with coal and iron resources...

Bill Bryson 2025-02-04

Bill Bryson crossword puzzle
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  1. Explains the author's inspiration in writing a recipe
  2. A feature of travel writing: "______ referencing"
  3. The country where Bill Bryson now lives (he has dual citizenship!)
  4. Travel writing will often features pauses for ______ as the author comments on events
  5. One of Bryson's most famous works is called "Notes From a Small ______"
  6. An adjective that refers to a story that's not true
  7. A newspaper article expressing the editor's (or board's) view on an issue
  8. The capital of Austria
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  1. Book by Bryson that explores science and history in an accessible way: " A Short History of __________".
  2. The country in which Bill Bryson was born
  3. The genre of writing Bill Bryson is known for
  4. The Emperor reigning over the Holy Roman Empire during Mozart's time
  5. An adjective referring to a style of writing that is highly dramatic, often at the expense of accuracy
  6. Vienna’s famous palace that was the summer residence of the Habsburgs
  7. A key characteristic of Bryson’s writing style
  8. Mozart's alleged rival
  9. The name of Mozart's wife
  10. Another word for "command"
  11. Imagery that appeals to your sense of touch
  12. Technical vocabulary
  13. A society with secret handshakes that has supported its members throughout history

21 Clues: Technical vocabularyMozart's alleged rivalThe capital of AustriaThe name of Mozart's wifeAnother word for "command"The country in which Bill Bryson was bornImagery that appeals to your sense of touchThe genre of writing Bill Bryson is known forA key characteristic of Bryson’s writing styleA feature of travel writing: "______ referencing"...

bill@psogllc.com 2025-12-15

bill@psogllc.com crossword puzzle
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  1. Santa's helper
  2. Parasitic evergreen
  3. Heavenly guide to the Three Wise Men
  4. Floating on it with no return policy
  5. Wrote LinkedIn post: "Congratulations! You earned it!" to a blood relative
  6. Known to cut, stitch, sew, and carve
  7. Unique ice crystal that falls in Winter
  8. 90 N Latitude, 0 Longitude (2 words)
  9. Preferred Reindeer food source
  10. "Move your XXX" - Famous blue jean commercial
  11. Alpha Phi International Fraternity Member
  12. Vehicle built for snowy trails
  13. Faced East to Receive Vows from the West
  14. Practices the art of incomplete quilting
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  1. Location for last scenes in the movie Elf
  2. Ran their first half marathon in 2022
  3. Location where shepherds received the news of Jesus' birth
  4. Perfume made from hardened resin from the Boswellia Tree
  5. Has 599 Facebook Friends
  6. 2025 award-winner
  7. Multi-Layer Film with Odor-Locking Barrier Technology
  8. Famous movie released in 1954 (2 words)
  9. Likable, Facebook friend to Bryce Harper
  10. 2016 soccer-based program participant
  11. Over 1700 Facebook Friends

25 Clues: Santa's helper2025 award-winnerParasitic evergreenHas 599 Facebook FriendsOver 1700 Facebook FriendsPreferred Reindeer food sourceVehicle built for snowy trailsHeavenly guide to the Three Wise MenFloating on it with no return policyKnown to cut, stitch, sew, and carve90 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

CE2a,b,c,d- Quiz on 4/25 or 4/26 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. At the state level the amendment process ends with ratification by Virginia __.
  2. Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
  3. The part of the preamble that says we should be fair
  4. Government is not all powerful, it may only do those things people have given it the power to do
  5. In this system of government, the people rule
  6. First form of national government for the independent states
  7. Where does the power of our government come from?
  8. In this system of government, people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
  9. The part of the preamble that says we should have a central government TOGETHER
  10. Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
  11. The government and those that govern are bound by the law
  12. The part of the preamble that says we should have a military
  13. The amendment process is complex, so far we have this many amendments.
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  1. The amendment process at the national level begins with action by convention or __.
  2. Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
  3. Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
  4. First three words of the Constitution
  5. People are the source of any and all governmental power
  6. After the Congress or Convention has proposed an amendment, who ratifies it?
  7. At the state level the amendment process begins with action by the __.
  8. Established the structure of the US government
  9. The beginning of the Constitution
  10. The part of the preamble that says we should be peaceful

23 Clues: The beginning of the ConstitutionFirst three words of the ConstitutionServed as a model for the Bill of RightsIn this system of government, the people ruleEstablished the structure of the US governmentStated freedom of religious beliefs and opinionsWhere does the power of our government come from?Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain...

Simeon's Story 2015-01-19

Simeon's Story crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This woman attended the dedication of Emmett Till Road in Chicago in 1991.
  2. This bill created a cold case unit at the Justice Department to investigate unsolved cilvi rights murders that happened before 1970.
  3. The enforced separation of different racial groups.
  4. The number of brothers and sisters Simeon had.
  5. He went to Chicago in 1966 to expand the Civil Rights Movement. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
  6. Emmett Till's murder was one of the events that helped start this movement.
  7. Mother of Emmett Till. She wanted an open casket funeral to show the world what happened to her son.
  8. The cousin of Emmett Till who tells the story.
  9. Brother of Carolyn Bryant and one of the men who killed Emmett Till.
  10. The city where Emmett Till was from
  11. 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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  1. Segregation group that made it possible for white citizens to intimidate and murder black citizens.
  2. The name of Simeon's father. He was a religious man.
  3. Date Month and day Emmett Till died
  4. Wright The name of Simeon's mother. She left the family after Emmett's death.
  5. The name of the woman who accused Emmett Till of whistling at her.
  6. He was kidnapped and murdered in 1955.
  7. Racial segregation laws in the southern United States.
  8. The state Emmett Till was visiting when he was murdered.
  9. Husband of Carolyn Bryant and and one of the men who killed Emmett Till.
  10. The relationship between Emmett and Simeon.

21 Clues: Date Month and day Emmett Till diedThe city where Emmett Till was fromHe 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

Government Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The __________ branch of our government is in charge of making sure that laws of the United States are obeyed.
  2. The separation from one group from another.
  3. rights "Life, Liberty, and The pursuit of happiness"
  4. A court order that either compels or restrains the preformance of some act by a private individual.
  5. tax A tax required as a qualification for voting.
  6. Crow Law A law that separates people on the basis of race, aimed primarily at African Americans.
  7. Numbered sections of a document.
  8. gap Measurable differences between the partisan choices of men and women today.
  9. Hobbes ______________ considered human beings "selfish creatures".
  10. A way of saying "NO!" to a law.
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  1. President Is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank.
  2. Those persons who supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788.
  3. 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.
  4. It can not become a law until it is passed through the legislature and approved by the executive.
  5. The hereditary ruler.
  6. A system of courts that interprets and applies in the law of the name of the state.
  7. Carta The great charter also know as..
  8. They belong to the legislative branch of the government, which is the part where they make laws.
  9. Another title for president is..
  10. 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

America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. trade between 2 or more states
  2. the first ten amendments to the constitution
  3. A period of low economy activity with a rise in unemployment
  4. taxes on imports or exports
  5. The agreement to create a two house legislature
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  1. Increased prices for goods and services combined with reduced value for money
  2. the sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up a nation
  3. supporters of the constitution
  4. a branch that is made up of all national courts
  5. changes to the constitution

10 Clues: taxes on imports or exportschanges to the constitutiontrade between 2 or more statessupporters of the constitutionthe first ten amendments to the constitutiona branch that is made up of all national courtsThe agreement to create a two house legislatureA period of low economy activity with a rise in unemployment...

Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01

Post War Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
  2. Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
  3. A popular book during the 50s
  4. A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
  5. Popular TV show
  6. 33rd president of the U.S.
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  1. A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
  2. Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
  3. Created the polio vaccine
  4. An area of housing that typically is next to a large city

10 Clues: Popular TV showCreated the polio vaccine33rd president of the U.S.A popular book during the 50sThe period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60sAn area of housing that typically is next to a large cityBill that pays for education and medical costs for veteransA collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company...

Gov. Final 2024-05-17

Gov. Final crossword puzzle
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  1. First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  2. Want a smaller government that is less involved in the economy
  3. Current President of the United States
  4. Provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise
  5. The highest judicial court in a country or state and is elected by popular vote
  6. 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
  7. System of order for a nation, state, or another political unit
  8. The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
  9. A freedom from having a government or individual interfere in one's pursuits unnecessarily
  10. Plan to protect security and power of small states by limiting each state one vote in Congress
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  1. Landmark federal law enacted in 1965 to remove race-based restrictions on voting
  2. States the principles on which our government, and out identity as Americans, are based
  3. Makes and passes federal laws, lower chamber of US Congress
  4. Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
  5. One which renders an act punishable in a manner in which it was not punishable when it was committed
  6. Acts on bills, resolutions, amendments, and is upper chamber of US Congress
  7. United the 13 colonies
  8. Outlines the government into three branches
  9. Supports a larger government role in economic issues, backing regulations and social welfare programs

19 Clues: United the 13 coloniesCurrent President of the United StatesFirst 10 Amendments to the ConstitutionOutlines the government into three branchesMakes and passes federal laws, lower chamber of US CongressWant a smaller government that is less involved in the economySystem of order for a nation, state, or another political unit...

28:1 2016-04-19

28:1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a type of government in which powers and duties between the states and the national government are shared
  2. a right by an individual
  3. a system whereby each branch of government has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches
  4. an official with the right to govern the executive branch
  5. A House
  6. a document that discusses fundamental laws
  7. The judicial branch of government
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  1. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
  2. 1827 constitution
  3. powers in which are not written down
  4. a guarantee by note, by the government
  5. A gathering of Officials
  6. A court in which judges constitutional affairs
  7. a add-on to a constitution
  8. having to do with the chief officer of a government
  9. law making group

16 Clues: A Houselaw making group1827 constitutiona right by an individualA gathering of Officialsa add-on to a constitutionThe judicial branch of governmentpowers in which are not written downa guarantee by note, by the governmenta document that discusses fundamental lawsA court in which judges constitutional affairs...

Unit 9 Georgia History Vocab Test 2023-05-10

Unit 9 Georgia History Vocab Test crossword puzzle
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  1. An addition or change to a bill, law, or constitution.
  2. A law enacted by a city or county affecting local affairs, such as traffic, noise, and animal control.
  3. To impose or set, as in the case of a government levying taxes.
  4. The legal document that authorizes a state or national government to exist.
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  1. Political system in which the national government is supreme but shares some powers with state governments
  2. (3 words)Fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Constitution’s first 10 amendments.
  3. An action by a chief executive to prevent a bill passed by a legislative body from becoming law.
  4. 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

Segregation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Unfair treatment based on race.
  2. Initials of a famous Civil Rights leader.
  3. Montgomery protest led by MLK (2 words)
  4. 1963 rally for jobs and freedom (3 words)
  5. Refusal to use services as a protest.
  6. Another term for civil rights (2 words)
  7. Integrated bus trips (2 words)
  8. Goal of the Civil Rights Movement.
  9. Peaceful protest at lunch counters.
  10. Organization fighting for civil rights.
  11. His murder galvanized the Civil Rights Movement.
Down
  1. Opposite of segregation.
  2. Movement for Racial Equality (2 words)
  3. Laws enforcing racial segregation.
  4. Site of a School Integration Crisis (2 words)
  5. Landmark Supreme Court case (2 words)
  6. Campaigns to sign up black voters (2 words)
  7. City is known for significant protests.
  8. Woman who refused to give up her bus seat.
  9. 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

US Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.
  2. Right of the supreme court to determine is a law violates the Constitution
  3. Something added to a document
  4. Overturn a bill proposed in Congress
  5. Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution
  6. Reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law
  7. Each branch of government has a check on the other 2 branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful
  8. To Approve
  9. Voters hold sovereign power
  10. Idea that government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution
  11. Powers shared by the state and federal governments
  12. Lawmaking branch of government
  13. Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
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  1. Formal plan of government
  2. governing or controlling body whose power exists only within predefined limits that are established by a constitution
  3. Carry out the nation’s laws
  4. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  5. Sharing of power between federal and state governments
  6. Powers that belong to the state government
  7. People that members of Congress
  8. Interprets the laws
  9. a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
  10. Formally charge a public official of misconduct in office
  11. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  12. formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action
  13. Group of advisors to the president
  14. Two house legislature
  15. a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

28 Clues: To ApproveInterprets the lawsTwo house legislatureFormal plan of governmentCarry out the nation’s lawsVoters hold sovereign powerSomething added to a documentLawmaking branch of governmentPeople that members of CongressGroup of advisors to the presidentOverturn a bill proposed in CongressPowers that belong to the state government...

Constitution Vocab 2023-11-17

Constitution Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. powers that strictly belong to the states
  2. the system wheres each branch of government exercises some control over the others
  3. principle in the fifth amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals
  4. the tax that is levied on individual and corporate earnings.
  5. 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
  6. what does the bill of rights give the people
  7. powers directly stated in the constitution
  8. one relating to disputes among two or more individuals or between individuals and the government.
  9. rejection of a bill.
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  1. an order signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items.
  2. the division of power among the legislative and executive and judicial branches of government.
  3. rule by the people
  4. the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state or national governments unconstitutional.
  5. a system in which the power is divided between the national and state governments.
  6. powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitutional powers
  7. money paid in order to vote.
  8. to approve
  9. a law that requires periodic checks of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
  10. to accuse a public official of misconduct in office
  11. the concept of a government limited in power.
  12. 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 approverule by the peoplerejection of a bill.money paid in order to vote.powers that strictly belong to the statespowers directly stated in the constitutionwhat does the bill of rights give the peoplethe concept of a government limited in power.to accuse a public official of misconduct in office...

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

Unit 5 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (the ability to send mail by one's signature rather than by postage—date back to the seventeenth-century English House of Commons.
  2. (describes a government that has a two-house legislative system
  3. (a joint committee traditionally made up of a three-member committee from each chamber.
  4. (the creation of electoral districts with divergent ratios of voters to representatives.
  5. (enacts laws that influence the daily lives of all Americans and is intended to serve as the voice of the people.
  6. ( was an unofficial alliance of members
  7. (mainly responsible for counting heads and rounding up party members for votes and quorum calls
  8. (a law that automatically terminates an agency, a law, or a government program
  9. ( loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
  10. (an employment system that allots to employees rights and benefits according to the length of their employment.
  11. (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
  12. (Senate procedure that limits further consideration of a pending proposal to thirty hours in order to end a filibuster.
  13. (serves as the parliamentary head of a committee.
  14. (an official form of approval for something.
  15. (by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency.
  16. (pecial orders for the consideration of legislation
  17. (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.
  18. (The Speaker is simultaneously the House's presiding officer, party leader, and the institution's administrative head, among other duties.
  19. (provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organizations budget
  20. (comprised of 33 Democrats and 26 Republicans and organized into 12 subcommittees in the 117th Congress
  21. (social work involving direct consideration of the problems
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  1. (are created by a resolution to conduct investigations or consider measures, usually on a specific topic
  2. (bringing a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration without a report from the committee
  3. (the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
  4. (allowing Congress to make laws not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
  5. (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.
  6. (develops the minority position; negotiates with the majority party; directs minority caucus activities on the floor
  7. (the holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
  8. (allows any and all event producers or industry organizations to adopt our age grids
  9. (This officer is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration
  10. (A safe seat is an electoral district
  11. (they close the underlying bill to being amended on the House floor
  12. (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.
  13. (a high-ranking senator of the majority party who presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president.
  14. (used to make or amend rules that apply to both houses.
  15. (a permanent committee that meets regularly.
  16. (closed meeting of a group of persons
  17. (assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive.
  18. (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

Unit 3 vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the federal principle or system of government
  2. of constitution duties of the 3 main branches
  3. of confederation the original constitution of the U.S ratified in 1781
  4. Rebellion an surprising led by a former multila officer
  5. convention take place from may 14 on September 17,1787
  6. papers a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton
  7. of constitution a preliminary or preparatory statement; a introduction
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  1. of rights the first 10 commandments of the US constitution
  2. a person who opposed adoption to the U.S constitution
  3. to the constitution is formal revision or additional to the US constitution
  4. A body of fundamental principles or establishment precedents
  5. was an American statesman
  6. was a American statesman
  7. was a nevisian
  8. 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 nevisianwas a American statesmanwas an American statesmanthe federal principle or system of governmentof constitution duties of the 3 main branchesa person who opposed adoption to the U.S constitutionconvention take place from may 14 on September 17,1787Rebellion an surprising led by a former multila officer...

The Early Republic 2021-12-16

The Early Republic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an action that serves as an example for others to follow
  2. a person living in a country who is not a citizen
  3. activity aimed at weakening the government
  4. the first party favoring limited federal government
  5. power is divided between the national and state governments
  6. to approve
  7. a place to store weapons
  8. citizens rule through elected representatives
  9. a detailed plan for government
  10. Americans who advocated for a Bill of Rights
  11. seizing people and forcing their service into military service
Down
  1. period when economic activity slows and unemployment grows
  2. to apply a rule or law, to carry out by force
  3. the first party favoring a strong central government
  4. settlement where each side gives up their demands to reach an common conclusion
  5. a tax collected on imported goods
  6. having two legislative chambers or houses
  7. a continuous rise in prices of goods
  8. open defiance of authority
  9. a group of advisors to the president

20 Clues: to approvea place to store weaponsopen defiance of authoritya detailed plan for governmenta tax collected on imported goodsa continuous rise in prices of goodsa group of advisors to the presidenthaving two legislative chambers or housesactivity aimed at weakening the governmentAmericans who advocated for a Bill of Rights...

Turning Points in America 2019-10-14

Turning Points in America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _________ arrives to the "New World" in 1942
  2. what bill was drafted in 1789
  3. this president purchased Louisiana from Napoleon
  4. Supreme court decides Dredd Scott vs. ______ in 1857
  5. these suffragists meet in Seneca falls in 1848
  6. the declaration of _______ ?
  7. Supreme court decides ______ with Marbury vs. Madison
  8. this ship arrives in 1620 and caries the pilgrims
  9. this massacre/trial was located where in 1770?
  10. Andrew_______ goes to battle over second bank of U.S in 1832
Down
  1. what removal act happened in 1830?
  2. the British did what to Washington?
  3. Samuel Morse introduces the _________ in 1844
  4. first ________ slaves sold in America in 1619
  5. this was happening in Salem in 1692
  6. which president ignited the French and Indian War?
  7. ________ is founded in 1607
  8. who fired the "shot heard around the world" in 1775?
  9. first state to ______ in 1787
  10. John C. Calhoun begins the ______ crisis in 1828
  11. which canal started in 1817?
  12. Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781
  13. what was discovered in California in 1848?

23 Clues: ________ is founded in 1607the declaration of _______ ?which canal started in 1817?what bill was drafted in 1789first state to ______ in 1787what removal act happened in 1830?the British did what to Washington?this was happening in Salem in 1692Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781what was discovered in California in 1848?...

Turning Points in America 2019-10-14

Turning Points in America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. these suffragists meet in Seneca falls in 1848
  2. which president ignited the French and Indian War?
  3. this massacre/trial was located where in 1770?
  4. first ________ slaves sold in America in 1619
  5. Supreme court decides ______ with Marbury vs. Madison
  6. this was happening in Salem in 1692
  7. the declaration of _______ ?
  8. first state to ______ in 1787
  9. _________ arrives to the "New World" in 1942
Down
  1. what was discovered in California in 1848?
  2. ________ is founded in 1607
  3. who fired the "shot heard around the world" in 1775?
  4. this ship arrives in 1620 and caries the pilgrims
  5. John C. Calhoun begins the ______ crisis in 1828
  6. what bill was drafted in 1789
  7. what removal act happened in 1830?
  8. Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781
  9. Andrew_______ goes to battle over second bank of U.S in 1832
  10. Supreme court decides Dredd Scott vs. ______ in 1857
  11. the British did what to Washington?
  12. this president purchased Louisiana from Napoleon
  13. Samuel Morse introduces the _________ in 1844
  14. which canal started in 1817?

23 Clues: ________ is founded in 1607the declaration of _______ ?which canal started in 1817?what bill was drafted in 1789first state to ______ in 1787what removal act happened in 1830?the British did what to Washington?this was happening in Salem in 1692Victory of the battle of ________ in 1781what was discovered in California in 1848?...

Vocabulary 9-10 2024-04-26

Vocabulary 9-10 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. deciding not to walk into the dark alley
  2. the person who broke into my car
  3. the frustration you see on your mom's face
  4. the hotel that has bed bugs
  5. Wacky Tacky day at school during Spirit Day
  6. taking down the Christmas tree and decorations
  7. the bride leaves the groom at the alter
  8. having to navigate school while on crutches
  9. finding multiple ways to solve a math problem
  10. slamming the door because you were mad
Down
  1. watching the crashing of the automobiles
  2. a broken ankle keeps the runner out of the race
  3. running to P.E. because you are late
  4. the crashing of the barge into the bridge
  5. putting the Bill of Rights into the Constitution
  6. getting my license when I turn 16
  7. walking away from a car crash without injury
  8. The grass is always greener on the other side.
  9. puppies at feeding time
  10. telling your best friend's secret to your mom

20 Clues: puppies at feeding timethe hotel that has bed bugsthe person who broke into my cargetting my license when I turn 16running to P.E. because you are lateslamming the door because you were madthe bride leaves the groom at the alterwatching the crashing of the automobilesdeciding not to walk into the dark alleythe crashing of the barge into the bridge...

Government Final 2024 Mrs. Power 2024-05-12

Government Final 2024 Mrs. Power crossword puzzle
Across
  1. outlawed by the first Amendment
  2. another word for a compromise
  3. a civil responsibility to ensure a fair trial
  4. unable to vote
  5. They were afraid of a strong federal government
  6. repealed Amendment 18
  7. an agreement between nations
  8. the end of slavery
  9. the ability to trust an information source
  10. Made alcohol illegal
  11. caused Amendment 25
  12. Caused amendment 20
  13. caused Amendment 12
Down
  1. what Checks and Balances do
  2. to say no to a law
  3. the right to vote
  4. the time period after the Civil war
  5. a preference or prejudice
  6. a conflict resolution skill
  7. Reserve It controls the country's money
  8. the Ohio constitution of 1851 put a limit on this
  9. caused Amendment 22
  10. They didn't believe the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights
  11. the Amendment that protects states' power
  12. the president in the Water Gate scandal
  13. What the government does to interest rates in order to slow spending

26 Clues: unable to votethe right to voteto say no to a lawthe end of slaverycaused Amendment 22caused Amendment 25Caused amendment 20caused Amendment 12Made alcohol illegalrepealed Amendment 18a preference or prejudicewhat Checks and Balances doa conflict resolution skillan agreement between nationsanother word for a compromise...

Turning Points 2022-09-26

Turning Points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ Founded-1607
  2. ______ Burn Washington-1814
  3. ______ fires the "Shot Heard Round the World" Lexington and Concord-1775
  4. ______ Canal is Started-1817
  5. Bill of ______ Drafted-1789
  6. Indian ______ Act-1830
  7. Massachusetts Settler kills a Native American Kings ______ War begins-1675
  8. ______ Witchcraft/Trial-1692
  9. ______ Arrives-1620
  10. Constitutional Convention and First State to ______ -1787
  11. ______ Court decides Dredd Scott vs. Sandford-1857
  12. Continental Congress adopts the ______ of Independence-1776
  13. Gold is Discovered in ______ -1848
  14. First ______ Slaves sold in America-1619
Down
  1. George Washington ignites the French and ______ War-1754
  2. ______ Arrives in the "New World"-1492
  3. John C. Calhoun begins the ______ Crisis-1828
  4. Andrew Jackson goes to battle over the ______ Bank of the US-1832
  5. Tisquantum Squanto Save the ______-1621
  6. Boston ______ and Trial-1770
  7. Supreme Court decides its Supremacy with ______ vs. Madison-1803
  8. Female ______ meet in Seneca Falls-1848
  9. Samuel Morse Introduces the ______ -1844
  10. Victory at the Battle of ______ -1781
  11. President Jefferson Purchases ______ from Napoleon-1803

25 Clues: ______ Founded-1607______ Arrives-1620Indian ______ Act-1830______ Burn Washington-1814Bill of ______ Drafted-1789Boston ______ and Trial-1770______ Canal is Started-1817______ Witchcraft/Trial-1692Gold is Discovered in ______ -1848Victory at the Battle of ______ -1781______ Arrives in the "New World"-1492Female ______ meet in Seneca Falls-1848...

4.1 Revolutionary America 2019-11-22

4.1 Revolutionary America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.
  2. an American soldier, revolutionary, and farmer famous for being one of the leaders and namesake of Shays' Rebellion
  3. an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
  4. a system of money in general use in a particular country.
  5. the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
  6. the area that became the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and a portion of Minnesota
  7. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  8. a group coming together for a mutual benefit
Down
  1. 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.
  2. a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
  3. taxing on goods entering the country
  4. the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
  5. having the power to make laws.
  6. the document showing the frame of the government
  7. a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
  8. the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

16 Clues: having the power to make laws.taxing on goods entering the countrya group coming together for a mutual benefitthe document showing the frame of the governmenta 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

AP Gov crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. authority structure
  2. seventh hour class
  3. A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.
  4. amendment right to bear arms
  5. Groups such as parties or interest groups
  6. proposed law
  7. amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment
  8. review all final decisions of the federal court
  9. amendment freedom of speech, religion,and press
  10. 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.
  11. changing a bill
  12. grants for specific categories
  13. Policies designed to protect people against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by government officials or individuals.
  14. opponents of the american constitution
  15. lower assembly of congress
Down
  1. group of presidential advisers
  2. changing a law
  3. banning alcohol
  4. changing just one line of a bill
  5. amendment search and seizure
  6. the right to vote in political elections
  7. first ten amendments
  8. higher assembly of congress
  9. grants to support broad programs
  10. amendment gave women the right to vote

25 Clues: proposed lawchanging a lawbanning alcoholchanging a billseventh hour classauthority structurefirst ten amendmentslower assembly of congresshigher assembly of congressamendment right to bear armsamendment search and seizuregroup of presidential advisersgrants for specific categorieschanging just one line of a billgrants to support broad programs...

Kai Roubideaux 2018-02-09

Kai Roubideaux crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Consisting of two houses, as in lawmaking body.
  2. - A bill approving the spending of extra public money.
  3. - 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.
  4. - A refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill.
  5. - Meetings of Congress.
  6. - A means by which the president can reject a bill, when Congress is not in session, by not signing it.
  7. - Process of drawing congressional district lines to favor a political party.
Down
  1. - A law.
  2. - To be distributed, as in the seats in the House of Representatives.
  3. - A method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches.
  4. - 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.
  5. - Meetings of party leaders to determine party policy or to choose the party’s candidates for public office.
  6. - A limit on the debate of a bill in the Senate.
  7. - 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

Unit 1 Test Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The buying and selling of goods and services.
  2. An agriculture crop that is grown to be sold for a profit, rather than for personal use or sustenance.
  3. Journey African Slaves took across the Atlantic in horrible conditions (chained, starved, disease).
  4. The act of searching an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. It often involves the discovery of new information.
  5. Trade system that sent raw materials to Europe and brought slaves to Americas
  6. A first-hand account of an event or topic created by a witness or participant
  7. ability to accept and live with others different from you
  8. a period of time beginning with some special date or event
  9. Established in 1607, first permanent English settlement in the New World.
  10. When one country or power takes control of another country or region, often using force, and establishing a settlement there.
  11. A principal that supports the freedom of an individual or community to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance.
  12. A system in which the citizens of a country rule themselves and control their own affairs.
  13. the forced voyage of captive Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
  14. The colonial region with short summers, cold winters, poor soil, and a reliance on shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling.
  15. An economic policy was based on the idea that the American colonies existed primarily to provide economic benefits for Great Britain.
  16. First example of self-government in the New World.
  17. Established in 1620, this settlement was established by Pilgrims seeking Religious Freedom.
  18. Conformity to a standard of right morality
Down
  1. Written in 1639, this was the first written Constitution in North America.
  2. First example of Representative Government in the new world
  3. Written in 1215, this was the first document that limited the rights of a ruler.
  4. A political system where citizens elect officials to act on their behalf and lead the community or country.
  5. attract migrants to a new area
  6. movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions.
  7. encourage people to leave their points of origin and settle elsewhere
  8. A document, text, image, or object that is created about an event by someone who used primary sources as their information.
  9. Movement of plants, animals, and diseases between the Eastern (Europe) and Western Hemisphere (Americas)
  10. A large estate that grows cash crops
  11. First written Bill of Rights and highly influenced the US Bill of Rights.
  12. The colonial region with warm summers, and cold winters. They had a long growing season and soil that could support bread-like crops.
  13. Colonies The colonial region with warm summers and mild winters. They relied on a long growing season to produce Cash Crops and Enslaved Africans.
  14. First Cash Crop in the New World

32 Clues: attract migrants to a new areaFirst Cash Crop in the New WorldA large estate that grows cash cropsConformity to a standard of right moralityThe 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 youa period of time beginning with some special date or event...

The Early Republic 2023-01-25

The Early Republic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first party that favored limited federal government
  2. power is divided between state and federal government
  3. having two legislative chambers or houses
  4. an open defiance of authority
  5. a detailed plan for government
  6. to approve
  7. a tax collected on imported goods
  8. activity aimed at weakening the government
  9. the first party that favored a strong central government
  10. period when economic activity slows and unemployment grows
  11. seizing people and forcing them into military service
Down
  1. an action that serves as an example for others to follow
  2. a continuous rise in prices of goods
  3. a place to store military weapons
  4. a person living in a country who is not a citizen
  5. Americans who advocated for a Bill of Rights
  6. to apply a rule or law, carry out by force
  7. citizens rule through elected representatives
  8. settlement where each side gives up their demands to reach a common conclusion
  9. a group of advisors to the president

20 Clues: to approvean open defiance of authoritya detailed plan for governmenta place to store military weaponsa tax collected on imported goodsa continuous rise in prices of goodsa group of advisors to the presidenthaving two legislative chambers or housesto apply a rule or law, carry out by forceactivity aimed at weakening the government...

Triva Crossword 2022-05-14

Triva Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the most common eye color
  2. a bee has this many eyes.
  3. the number of ribs we have
  4. this animal has no vocal cords
  5. Which author wrote the ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ books?
  6. The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by which country?
  7. ______ invented scissors
  8. Which bone are babies born without?
  9. which NFL team holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances?
  10. Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
  11. the longest Shakespeare play
Down
  1. www stands for _____
  2. the first toy to be advertised on television
  3. Saudi Arabia imports camels from what country?
  4. Where were the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights stored during World War II?
  5. the rarest MnM color
  6. Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
  7. A tick bite can make you allergic to what food
  8. the painting‘La Gioconda’ more usually known as the __
  9. Charles Darwin’s ship was the _____
  10. What Disney movie features “when you with apon a star”?
  11. Which country did bagels originate from?

22 Clues: www stands for _____the rarest MnM color______ invented scissorsthe most common eye colora bee has this many eyes.the number of ribs we havethe longest Shakespeare playthis animal has no vocal cordsCharles Darwin’s ship was the _____Which bone are babies born without?Which country did bagels originate from?...

crossword 2023-09-06

crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. States slaves were to be counted as ⅗ of a person
  2. Ensures one branch does not become too powerful.
  3. Met between May and September of 1787 to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation
  4. Supported the constitution as is; no need for additional protections
  5. Each branch has their individual roles and responsibilities
  6. Showed the weakness of the Articles; armed rebellion regarding taxes
  7. Avoid tyranny; the majority can't be allowed to dictate or violate the rights of the minorities.
  8. The supreme law of the United States of America.
  9. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional.
  10. War between Britain and France over territory in the Ohio River Valley
Down
  1. The first democratically elected legislative body in the U.S
  2. Written in 1776, declared us independent of GB
  3. People directly vote for what they want
  4. The governing body that declared us independent of GB
  5. Carta Limited the power of the king
  6. Established direct democracy, first form of self government in the U.S
  7. The nation’s first constitution; it failed due to giving the states too much power
  8. Rule by the people, consent of the governed
  9. States no one is above the law
  10. A compromise that stated the HOR= based off population and Senate= equal in proportion.
  11. Government that only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution.
  12. Bill of Rights Where we got some of our BOR from, gave us the idea of representative government
  13. Wanted additional protections for people and states.

23 Clues: States no one is above the lawCarta Limited the power of the kingPeople directly vote for what they wantRule by the people, consent of the governedWritten in 1776, declared us independent of GBEnsures 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

Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch responsible for carrying laws.
  2. An established set of principles governing a state.
  3. The Branch responsible for justice.
  4. Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system regulates.
  5. Area of a person life which the government has no control.
  6. Includes:Popular sovernity, Limited government, seperation of power, checks and balances, federalism, republicanism and individual rights.
  7. Feared a strong national government.
  8. The power to review decions.
  9. When 3 branches of government are equal
  10. A draft of a proposed law.
  11. Cheaks and balances.
  12. A longterm downturn in economicactivity.
  13. An electoralgain seats in porportion.
  14. The power to do something for the first time.
  15. A basic written set of principals of federal government.
  16. The amount of colonies that were needed to aprove the constitution.
  17. The fist 10 admendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  18. The highest number of votes cast for any canidate.
  19. To charge with misconduct.
Down
  1. Created the single northwest teratory.
  2. Implies that people give up sovereignty to government.
  3. 1787 uprising led by farmer Daniel Shays.
  4. The first U.S. constitution.
  5. Describes condition of humanity before government.
  6. Being superior to all others.
  7. The vote necessary to override presidential veto.
  8. Power given to congress that is limited by the Bill of Rights.
  9. Government by the consent of governed and equal justice.
  10. Counted enslaved persons as 3/5 free.
  11. The branch with the power to make laws.
  12. Powers shared by federal and state governments.
  13. An advocate of Federalism.
  14. The first part of the constitution.
  15. 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

The Tortured Course of Compromise crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What major event struck California at this time?
  2. What amendment did David Wilmot introduced to the bill?
  3. 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.
  4. This man created four resolutions to oppose the limitations of slavery.
  5. The people have the right to establish their state government as they wish, provided that its form is __________.
Down
  1. Which treaty ended the U.S-Mexican War?
  2. ___________, including those acquired as a result from the war, were the common and joint property of the states.
  3. Which state recently became a U.S. state around this time?
  4. The enactment of any national law regarding _______ would violate the Constitution and the doctrine of states' rights.
  5. 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

Rights & Duties crossword puzzle
Across
  1. finding evidence and determining whether a criminal act has occurred or not
  2. A human rights violation committed by hurting or humiliating others
  3. A person who is legally a citizen of Indonesia
  4. defending the suspect before the sentence is decided
  5. trying cases and deciding the sentence for the suspect
  6. One of the citizens’ duties
  7. citizen right in article 31 section (1) UUD 1945
  8. international organization of human rights
  9. responsible for catching criminals and maintaining national security
  10. article about human rights in UUD NRI 1945
  11. The type of human right that we have since or even before birth
  12. something that has to be done
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  1. a court that handles cases related to religion, such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other matters based on religious law
  2. a court that handles common cases involving the public, such as criminal and civil cases
  3. a famous lawyer in Indonesia
  4. the universal and basic rights
  5. Human rights must be protected because it is a …… rights
  6. something we deserve after we have finished the duties
  7. on of the student rights provided by school
  8. if there is no rules in the world

20 Clues: One of the citizens’ dutiesa famous lawyer in Indonesiasomething that has to be donethe universal and basic rightsif there is no rules in the worldinternational organization of human rightsarticle about human rights in UUD NRI 1945on of the student rights provided by schoolA person who is legally a citizen of Indonesia...

BOR and 7 principles of government 2022-02-20

BOR and 7 principles of government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedoms that cannot be taken away by another person or the government
  2. what refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
  3. which amendment states that the government cannot change the amendment in the constitution
  4. means that citizens have a right to change or abolish their government, if they do not like it.
  5. which amendment extends the right to a jury trial to federal civil cases?
  6. which amendment says that the federal government only has the powers that are listed in the Constitution
  7. which amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition?
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  1. what is theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community.
  2. which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury?
  3. contains the first 10 amendments
  4. principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
  5. Who signed the Bill of rights?
  6. who created the 7 principles of government?
  7. what is a form of government with roles and powers given, and limited by law.
  8. which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?
  9. which amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants?
  10. 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 amendmentswho 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

Final Exam Review crossword puzzle
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  1. 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution
  2. A ____________ is a count of the population taken every 10 years.
  3. Nations overall plan for dealing with other nations.
  4. Process in which someone can become a citizen.
  5. A _____________ is an association of voters with broad common interests who want to elect candidates that share those interests.
  6. Things we should do as citizens.
  7. If neither candidate in a presidential election, earn a majority vote ___________________ elects the president.
  8. Detailed written plan of government.
  9. Ruling authority for a community.
  10. Our inalienable rights are, life, liberty, and _______.
  11. Power is divided between national government and states.
  12. Principal that the government gets its power from the people.
  13. Removal process for official accused of misconduct.
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  1. Indirect way to vote in Presidential Elections.
  2. Votes A state is assigned as many ___________ as the total of its U.S senators and representatives.
  3. Freedom to think and act without gov't interference.
  4. _______________ is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.
  5. V Madison Judicial review used for the first time in this Supreme Court case.
  6. of Law Law applies to everyone even those who govern.
  7. 1st Constitution of the United States.
  8. The job of the ______________ court is to review decisions made in lower court districts.
  9. keeps one branch from becoming too powerful.
  10. A _______________ is a previous case that gives guidance to other judges hearing similar cases.
  11. Lack of interest.
  12. 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 Constitution1st 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

Unit 2 summative assessment crossword puzzle
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  1. Nationalist unify northern and southern Italy
  2. in support of the Spanish king
  3. part of the western expansion expanded America
  4. a creole who takes part in the war
  5. General who led the Haitian army against the French
  6. Latin America being united by the european
  7. the bill the Haitians had to pay off to the france.
  8. east coast; main language is Portuguese
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  1. the first kingof portugal
  2. imperialistic money system
  3. South american territories split off from the main "colony" into an individual territory run by a governer
  4. born within spain or portugal/pure bloods
  5. a fuedal labor system run by the penisulares which targets the lower class
  6. Group of german citizens who do not wish to be ruled by napolean
  7. Nation, Interchangeable
  8. rights, any form of knowledge spread to Latin America
  9. an educated slave who lead slaves to war.
  10. the norm within your nation(culture, looks, etc)
  11. White people born from Latin America
  12. A formal social class

20 Clues: A formal social classNation, Interchangeablethe first kingof portugalimperialistic money systemin support of the Spanish kinga creole who takes part in the warWhite people born from Latin Americaeast coast; main language is Portugueseborn within spain or portugal/pure bloodsan educated slave who lead slaves to war....

chapter 19 crossword 2014-01-13

chapter 19 crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. is a writer and provided shocking images of slum life
  2. is the novel that shocked roosevelt
  3. to carefully think out or to invent
  4. schools sponsored by a church
  5. a ban on sale and consumption of alcohol
  6. a process allows voters to put a bill before the state legislature
  7. people who worked women's rights to vote
  8. a person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  9. to give up power or control
  10. done in a way that minimizes wastes and gets better results
  11. murder by a mob
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  1. is a system that includes most government jobs except elected position
  2. a great way of variety
  3. is a natural area protected and managed by the federal government
  4. a protection of natural resources
  5. prejudice against
  6. an election in which voters rather than party leaders choose their candidate
  7. was the youngest president to take office at age 42
  8. strict not easily bent or change
  9. to make a pledge or promise

20 Clues: murder by a mobprejudice againsta great way of varietyto give up power or controlto make a pledge or promiseschools sponsored by a churchstrict not easily bent or changea protection of natural resourcesis the novel that shocked rooseveltto carefully think out or to inventa ban on sale and consumption of alcohol...

Vocabulary check: Gold rush 2024-02-12

Vocabulary check: Gold rush crossword puzzle
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  1. a woman who is married to someone
  2. someone from Switzerland
  3. Can you ... the garden with a shovel, please?
  4. high temperature
  5. In his ... he earned 50.000 euros a month
  6. a city with no inhabitants
  7. Mary is a ... wife
  8. another word for everywhere
  9. The police couldn't ... that he stole the money
  10. another word for dictionary
  11. The driver ... the accident
  12. I couldn't sleep ... of the loud noise
  13. a person who has his own piece of land
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  1. another word for go on
  2. The WN and Bild are German ...
  3. Elon Mask, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are ...
  4. without hope
  5. My parents don't ... me to go to the party
  6. The ... of the table is white
  7. another word for become more or rise
  8. They ... the man for stealing
  9. another word for foreign
  10. the opposite of full
  11. another word for at the end
  12. We must ... a car for our trip through California
  13. a person with no rights who works for no money

26 Clues: without hopehigh temperatureMary is a ... wifethe opposite of fullanother word for go onsomeone from Switzerlandanother word for foreigna city with no inhabitantsanother word for everywhereanother word for at the endanother word for dictionaryThe driver ... the accidentThe ... of the table is whiteThey ... the man for stealing...

REVOLUTION BEGINS 2021-09-10

REVOLUTION BEGINS crossword puzzle
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  1. The state of not being a slave, a prisonner
  2. Social structure in France until 1789
  3. A formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something
  4. Qualifying adjective for the French monarchy
  5. An amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, compagny
  6. Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789
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  1. The group of people who control and make decision for a country, a state
  2. The system of beliefs and laws by which a country, a state is governed
  3. Action to overthrow a political system
  4. New liberty that permits newspapers
  5. State of having the same rights, social status etc.
  6. Social system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789
  7. Parisian jail symbol of the French monarchy

13 Clues: New liberty that permits newspapersSocial structure in France until 1789Action to overthrow a political systemMain idea of the Bill of Right of 1789The state of not being a slave, a prisonnerParisian jail symbol of the French monarchyQualifying adjective for the French monarchySocial system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789...

REVOLUTION BEGINS 2021-09-10

REVOLUTION BEGINS crossword puzzle
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  1. New liberty that permits newspapers
  2. Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789
  3. Social structure in France until 1789
  4. An amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, compagny
  5. Parisian jail symbol of the French monarchy
  6. Action to overthrow a political system
  7. The system of beliefs and laws by which a country, a state is governed
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  1. Social system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789
  2. The state of not being a slave, a prisonner
  3. A formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something
  4. Qualifying adjective for the French monarchy
  5. State of having the same rights, social status etc.
  6. The group of people who control and make decision for a country, a state

13 Clues: New liberty that permits newspapersSocial structure in France until 1789Main idea of the Bill of Right of 1789Action to overthrow a political systemThe state of not being a slave, a prisonnerParisian jail symbol of the French monarchyQualifying adjective for the French monarchySocial system abolished in France on Agust 4, 1789...

American and Commonwealth Period 2025-05-01

American and Commonwealth Period crossword puzzle
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  1. - This 1898 treaty ended the Spanish-American War and transferred the Philippines to U.S control
  2. - Indigenous People's ___ Act was passed in 1997 to recognize the rights of IP's to their ancestral lands
  3. - The first Philippine Commission, also known as ____ Commission
  4. - Spanish controlled regions and one of the three distinct political entities before U.S unification
  5. - Which region remained politically marginalized during American colonial period.
  6. - A transitional period in Philippine history when the country was a self-governing commonwealth under the U.S., preparing for full independence.
  7. - The surname of the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth.
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  1. - A major challenge faced by the Commonwealth government
  2. - McKinley's proclamation claiming the U.S came as friends, not conquerors is the "Benevolent ____ Proclamation"
  3. - 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

Race to Ratify crossword puzzle
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  1. ______ of Rights - The ten amendments added to the Constitution in 1791.
  2. the first state to ratify the Constitution.
  3. ______ -federalists- opposed ratification, feared a strong central government.
  4. a tax or duty to be paid on certain imports or exports.
  5. standing _____ -a permanent military, with full-time soldiers.
  6. _______ of Confederation- the original plan of government for the U.S.
  7. ______ Convention- delegates met to draft a new document.
  8. Melancton __________ believed that the government would become oppressive.
  9. the fourth state to ratify the new Constitution.
  10. to gather for a meeting
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  1. Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
  2. the branch of government that interprets the laws in the courts.
  3. the branch of government that makes the laws.
  4. supported ratification, wanted a strong federal government.
  5. ____ democracy- type of government where the people vote directly on things.
  6. _______ Hamilton was a Federalist.
  7. approve
  8. the branch of government that executes and enforces the laws.
  9. make changes to improve or correct something.

19 Clues: approveto 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

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. III - King of United Kingdom
  2. compact - temporary agreement establishing
  3. Sovereignty. - Government based on the consent of the governed
  4. - grave of English Separatists going to
  5. authority for the Plymouth colony
  6. of Paris - treat that ended war of the American Revolution
  7. - delegating specifies Powers to the national government and resigning all other powers for the State governments and on the people.
  8. of Utrecht - series of agreements
  9. 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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  1. Washington - determined ship leader.
  2. Revolution – Austria hagsburgs and joined Austria to stopPrussia expansion.
  3. Theresa - daughter al Charles VI
  4. of Rights - first ten amendments
  5. Sanction - designed to prevent Austria's Neighbors from taking advantage af his
  6. Years war - happened because of diplomatic Revolution.
  7. Alliance - formed to block Louis actions.
  8. of aix-la-chapelle - ended the fighting temporarily.

17 Clues: III - King of United KingdomTheresa - daughter al Charles VIof Rights - first ten amendmentsauthority for the Plymouth colonyof Utrecht - series of agreementsWashington - determined ship leader.- grave of English Separatists going toAlliance - formed to block Louis actions.compact - temporary agreement establishing...

Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01

Post War Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
  2. Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
  3. A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
  4. A popular book during the 50s
  5. Popular TV show
  6. 33rd president of the U.S.
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  1. Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
  2. The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
  3. A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
  4. Created the polio vaccine

10 Clues: Popular TV showCreated the polio vaccine33rd president of the U.S.A popular book during the 50sThe period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60sAn area of housing that typically is next to a large cityBill that pays for education and medical costs for veteransA collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company...

Post War Cross Word 2022-02-01

Post War Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. Created the polio vaccine
  2. Bill that pays for education and medical costs for veterans
  3. Popular TV show
  4. 33rd president of the U.S.
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  1. A collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company
  2. The period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60s
  3. Declared that american citizens have health insurance, and that the minimum wage be increased
  4. An area of housing that typically is next to a large city
  5. A southern branch of democrats that were opposed to expanding civil rights
  6. A popular book during the 50s

10 Clues: Popular TV showCreated the polio vaccine33rd president of the U.S.A popular book during the 50sThe period of increased birth rates in the 50s-60sAn area of housing that typically is next to a large cityBill that pays for education and medical costs for veteransA collective of businesses that are controlled by the head company...

CONSTITUTIONAL VOCABULARY TEST 2024-11-15

CONSTITUTIONAL VOCABULARY TEST crossword puzzle
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  1. of Rights The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
  2. A person who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
  3. A change or addition to a law
  4. A deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want
  5. A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
  6. Branch The part of a government that interprets laws
  7. 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
  8. A meeting where people gather together for a common purpose
  9. A person who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
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  1. of Powers The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
  2. Branch The part of a government that makes laws
  3. When power is shared by the national and state governments
  4. A section of a legal document or agreement
  5. A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do
  6. The amount of time a position can be held; for example, a presidential term
  7. A document’s introduction that states its purpose
  8. 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
  9. To officially approve something
  10. and Balances Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches
  11. Branch The part of a government that enforces laws

20 Clues: A change or addition to a lawTo officially approve somethingA section of a legal document or agreementBranch The part of a government that makes lawsA document’s introduction that states its purposeBranch The part of a government that enforces lawsBranch The part of a government that interprets laws...

unit 2 vocab 2023-02-10

unit 2 vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate
  2. Procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body.
  3. candidates.
  4. proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
  5. executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so; see veto.
  6. Permanent committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified
  7. type of veto a chief executive may use after a legislature has adjourned; when the
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  1. Temporary joint committee created to reconcile and differences between
  2. who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President.
  3. Meeting at which a party’s delegates vote to pick their presidential and
  4. Group of persons chosen in each State and the District of Columbia every four
  5. a legislative body of a church (as of the Episcopal Church).
  6. two houses’ versions of a bill
  7. Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature; literally (Latin) “I forbid”;
  8. Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body
  9. matter area are referred

16 Clues: candidates.matter area are referredtwo houses’ versions of a billpreventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senatea 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

Chapter 12 by Jimmy crossword puzzle
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  1. a law that covered all federally regulated businesses regarding human rights in Canada
  2. a racist system in South Africa that was removed due to pressure by human rights organizations
  3. a body that oversees all federal human rights complaints in Canada
  4. delivers tax-free monthly payments to families to help raise their children
  5. intentional mass destruction against a specific group due to their religion or ethnicity
  6. the state of children living in poor conditions with no or limited resources
  7. the current Canadian Constitution
  8. monitors the compliances of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by state parties
  9. actions purposefully committed by a state that usually targets civilians in the time of peace or war
  10. passed in 1960 by the Diefenbaker government
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  1. a treaty that provides the full list of rights for children internationally
  2. a organization that conducts research into how Canada is fulfilling its international obligation to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
  3. oversees human rights complaints in British Columbia
  4. a court that deals with international cases
  5. a international document that houses every rights that every human should have
  6. given benefits such as being able to live on reserve land when registered as one
  7. a law in british columbia that protects your human rights regarding tenancy, employment, etc
  8. a section of the Charter invoked by only Quebec and Saskatchewan
  9. a intergovernmental organization whose goal is to prevent new outbreak of war and maintain international peace
  10. an agency that collects statistics regarding Canada
  11. violation of the international laws of warfare
  12. every human should be entitled to these
  13. the state of being at the same level and fair
  14. the highest court in Canada
  15. a specialized body that deals with human rights cases passed from the British Columbia Human Rights Committee
  16. regime that governed the nation with absolute control

26 Clues: the highest court in Canadathe current Canadian Constitutionevery human should be entitled to thesea court that deals with international casespassed in 1960 by the Diefenbaker governmentthe state of being at the same level and fairviolation of the international laws of warfarean agency that collects statistics regarding Canada...

stellas hass crossword 2023-08-30

stellas hass crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. branch of gorvernment that is responsible of creating laws
  2. a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
  3. the study of the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen.
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  1. where laws are made and important national problems
  2. make rulings or judgement about the law
  3. the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country
  4. dividing the areas of responsibility between the three levels of government
  5. a proposal to make or change the law
  6. responsible for approving and putting laws into action

9 Clues: a proposal to make or change the lawmake rulings or judgement about the lawwhere laws are made and important national problemsresponsible for approving and putting laws into actionbranch of gorvernment that is responsible of creating lawsthe study of the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen....

Lets Make a Law 2024-03-01

Lets Make a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. - issues that impact most Albertans
  2. how the bill is discussed in the Legislature
  3. Member of Legislative Assembly
  4. public opinions and thoughts are used to revise the bill
  5. bill must receive majority vote to pass
  6. bill is revised in committee, then voted on
  7. bill that has passed 3 readings, gotten majority vote and signed by lieutenant governor
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  1. members from all parties meet to revise the bill
  2. King's representative who must sign the bill
  3. bill is introduce to the legislature for debate
  4. idea introduced by a MLA for a new law

11 Clues: Member of Legislative Assembly- issues that impact most Albertansidea introduced by a MLA for a new lawbill must receive majority vote to passbill is revised in committee, then voted onhow the bill is discussed in the LegislatureKing's representative who must sign the billbill is introduce to the legislature for debate...

Civil Rights-Lucy Boyum 2016-05-04

Civil Rights-Lucy Boyum crossword puzzle
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  1. ruled that segregation was not equal and prohibited it in public schools.
  2. College students took seats at white only counters and challenged segregation with their non-violent tactics.
  3. A tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote
  4. rhymes with sore, first civil rights organization to use non-violent tactics.
  5. 1963 massive rally in Washington to urge Kennedy to pass the civil rights bill. Where MLK gave his speech.
  6. had a closed casket funeral, died at 14.
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  1. laws that segregated blacks and whites
  2. 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.
  3. A test that proves your ability to read or write, granted your right to vote
  4. where whites fled the city in search of suburbs.
  5. Converted to Nation of Islam in jail, was a strong black power orator.
  6. Gave the famous 'I Have A Dream' speech

12 Clues: laws that segregated blacks and whitesGave the famous 'I Have A Dream' speechhad 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

History of the American Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
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  1. Last name of the man who largely led the "Black Power" Era.
  2. What was the group of African American students in Arkansas called?
  3. Influencial and controversial Human Rights activist, that was assasinated 1965.
  4. What could Black Americans do freely starting 1965 due to a new Act?
  5. What month was Martin Luther King JR. Killed?
  6. Who was the first Black President of the USA?
  7. Black ___ Party.
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  1. What was the intention behind Jim Crow Laws?
  2. What about the Birmingham, Alabama campaign convinced JFK to endorce the "Southern Freedom Movement"?
  3. extremist white supremacist Group.
  4. ___ Bill, proposed by JFK on June 19th.
  5. ___ Bus Boycott, that Rosa Parks took a part in.
  6. 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

Unit 6 - Legislative Branch - Part II crossword puzzle
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  1. A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individually
  2. Temporary committees created for a specific purpose or task, disbanded once the task is completed
  3. Permanent committees in a legislative body that focus on specific areas of policy and legislation
  4. Unrelated amendments or provisions added to a bill, often to pass something that would not pass on its own
  5. A member of a legislative body who helps coordinate party members' votes and ensures attendance for important votes
  6. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, responsible for managing House business and representing the House to the President
  7. To set a bill aside in committee without considering it, effectively preventing it from advancing
  8. A method by which the President can reject a bill by not signing it within 10 days, if Congress adjourns during that period
  9. An agency that provides budgetary and economic information to Congress
  10. 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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  1. A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
  2. Committees composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, usually focused on specific issues or administrative functions
  3. The national library of the United States and the research arm of Congress, housing extensive collections of books, manuscripts, and other materials
  4. A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill
  5. A senior member of the majority party in the Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President
  6. An independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services to Congress, ensuring accountability in government spending
  7. The head of the minority party in a legislative body, responsible for representing the party's interests and strategy
  8. The head of the majority party in a legislative body, responsible for guiding party strategy and legislative agenda
  9. The status given to members of Congress based on their length of service, often affecting committee assignments and leadership positions
  10. A type of bill that combines multiple different topics or issues into one comprehensive piece of legislation
  11. Meetings held by legislative committees to gather information and opinions from the public and experts on proposed legislation
  12. 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
  13. 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 considerationAn agency that provides budgetary and economic information to CongressA voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individuallyA tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill...

First Amendment Freedoms 2022-02-17

First Amendment Freedoms crossword puzzle
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  1. newspapers can print the truth
  2. a change or addition to the constitution
  3. set up the US government
  4. we have freedom of ____, we can say or write or express ourselves how we want
  5. you can practice any ____ you want, Jewish, Muslim, whatever
  6. _____ v. kuhlmeier about school newspaper
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  1. bill of _____
  2. type of speech that is protected by the 1st amendment, think armbands and flag burning
  3. ______ v. des moines about armbands with peace signs
  4. to edit or remove, the principal did this to the newspaper stories he didn't like
  5. people are free to form groups
  6. we are free to write to government and ask them to change things
  7. _____ v. johnson about flag burning

13 Clues: bill of _____set up the US governmentnewspapers can print the truthpeople are free to form groups_____ v. johnson about flag burninga change or addition to the constitution_____ v. kuhlmeier about school newspaper______ v. des moines about armbands with peace signsyou can practice any ____ you want, Jewish, Muslim, whatever...

Government Vocabulary Crossword 2018-11-25

Government Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Locke ______________ believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance and that human nature allowed people to be selfish.
  2. Another title for president is..
  3. The __________ branch of our government is in charge of making sure that laws of the United States are obeyed.
  4. Those persons who supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788.
  5. Carta The great charter also know as..
  6. A court order that either compels or restrains the preformance of some act by a private individual.
  7. Hobbes ______________ considered human beings "selfish creatures".
  8. 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.
  9. President Is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank.
  10. The hereditary ruler.
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  1. A system of courts that interprets and applies in the law of the name of the state.
  2. gap Measurable differences between the partisan choices of men and women today.
  3. A way of saying "NO!" to a law.
  4. The separation from one group from another.
  5. They belong to the legislative branch of the government, which is the part where they make laws.
  6. Numbered sections of a document.
  7. Crow Law A law that separates people on the basis of race, aimed primarily at African Americans.
  8. rights "Life, Liberty, and The pursuit of happiness"
  9. It can not become a law until it is passed through the legislature and approved by the executive.
  10. 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

Chapter 4  - The Legislative Brach crossword puzzle
Across
  1. President can do this if he does not approve of a bill
  2. Smaller part of a standing committee
  3. Length of a term for a Senator
  4. Leader of the Senate
  5. Idea that Congress can make any law that is "necessary and proper" to carry out the Constitution
  6. The house of Congress has 435 members, based on the population of each state
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  1. The name of both houses combined
  2. Each congressman must serve on at least one of these
  3. This house of Congress has 2 members for each state
  4. Length of a term for a Representative
  5. Indirect veto of a bill by ignoring it
  6. Congress has the power to declare this if needed
  7. Meetings of Congress that begin each January
  8. Leader of the House of Representatives
  9. Introduced change to a law, or a new law
  10. What a bill becomes if it is passed by Congress and signed by the President

16 Clues: Leader of the SenateLength of a term for a SenatorThe name of both houses combinedSmaller part of a standing committeeLength of a term for a RepresentativeIndirect veto of a bill by ignoring itLeader of the House of RepresentativesIntroduced change to a law, or a new lawMeetings of Congress that begin each January...

U.S. History 2013-04-09

U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Treaty which ended the American Revolution
  2. First battles of the American Revolution
  3. American representative in France during the American Revolutionary War, and delegate to Constitutional Convention
  4. Author of the Declaration of Independence
  5. First successful English colony in America
  6. Supporter of the U.S. Constitution during its reatification
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  1. All political power rests with the people who can create, alter, and abolish governments
  2. Each branch of the government shares its power and checks the other two, prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful
  3. Provided for a plan in which the states elect a chief executive (president)
  4. 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
  5. Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
  6. 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.
  7. Opponent of the U.S. Constitution during its ratification; primarly because it lacked a bill of rights
  8. Distribution of the powers of government between a central (federal) governmeant and the regional (states) governments
  9. 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 RevolutionAuthor of the Declaration of IndependenceTreaty which ended the American RevolutionFirst successful English colony in AmericaSupporter of the U.S. Constitution during its reatificationCommander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War...

Government and Law Crossword 2012-06-15

Government and Law Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of bond where you use your house as collateral
  2. This person is on the ten dollar bill
  3. This branch interprets laws
  4. A _____'s term is two years
  5. This branch makes laws
  6. The _____'s term is four years
  7. America's first action hero
  8. This person is on the two dollar bill
  9. Pro _____
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  1. A type of bond involving a third party
  2. A written court order commanding you to appear in court
  3. Articles of _____
  4. The introduction to the Constitution
  5. Who sailed the ocean blue in 1492?
  6. The person being sued
  7. _____ of Independence
  8. The person suing
  9. This branch enforces laws
  10. The person in charge of a court room
  11. This person is on the hundred dollar bill
  12. A _____'s term is six years

21 Clues: Pro _____The person suingArticles of _____The person being sued_____ of IndependenceThis branch makes lawsThis branch enforces lawsThis branch interprets lawsA _____'s term is two yearsAmerica's first action heroA _____'s term is six yearsThe _____'s term is four yearsWho sailed the ocean blue in 1492?The introduction to the Constitution...

The Legislative Branch 2024-02-09

The Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process of reassigning representation based on population after every census.
  2. power divided between the three branches
  3. Kamala Harris, president of the Senate.
  4. powers listed in the constitution.
  5. Mike Johnson, leaders the House of Representatives
  6. as a whole, statewide
  7. rejection of a bill by the president
  8. a bill that establishes a program and says how much money can be spent
  9. elected official who is already in office
  10. a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues.
  11. a meeting
  12. a proposed law for raising money.
  13. to draw district boundaries to gain an advantage in elections.
  14. each branch of government has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches.
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  1. a provision on a subject other than the one covered i the bill
  2. powers the government requires to carry out its expressed powers.
  3. consists of 435 members, determined by a state's population
  4. another name for the the Necessary and Proper Clause.
  5. a count of the population.
  6. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
  7. committee set up when the House and Senate have passed different versions of the same bill.
  8. consists of 100 members, 2 per state
  9. a proposed law to authorize spending money.
  10. a person whom a member of Congress represents
  11. deal with individual people or places
  12. to set up new district lines after reapportionment.
  13. trade among the states.
  14. involve general matters and apply to the entire nation.
  15. a two-chamber legislature.

29 Clues: a meetingas a whole, statewidetrade 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 staterejection of a bill by the presidentdeal with individual people or placesKamala Harris, president of the Senate....

massachusetts monthly 2023-02-23

massachusetts monthly crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the people hold the power in government
  2. following and not changing the bill of rights and the constitution/sharing power
  3. a government branch that interprets laws
  4. when common people make the rules
  5. a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
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  1. the people elect reps to make laws for them
  2. a government branch that enforces laws
  3. a government branch that makes laws
  4. human beings in general or considered collectively.

9 Clues: when common people make the rulesa government branch that makes lawsa government branch that enforces lawsthe people hold the power in governmenta government branch that interprets lawsthe people elect reps to make laws for themhuman 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

Andrew Jackson Presidency Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Removal Act : Law signed by Jackson in 1830 that forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi.
  2. System : Practice of giving government jobs to political supporters and friends.
  3. : Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  4. of New Orleans : A major American victory in the War of 1812 that made Andrew Jackson a national hero.
  5. Hickory : Nickname for Andrew Jackson because of his toughness and strong personality.
  6. Marshall : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who ruled in favor of the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia.
  7. Democracy : Political movement supporting greater democracy for the common man, led by Andrew Jackson.
  8. Crisis : Conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over the tariff, testing states’ rights.
  9. : The right to vote, which expanded under Jacksonian Democracy.
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  1. Review : Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
  2. Bank : Central bank opposed by Jackson, whom he believed favored the wealthy elite.
  3. of Tears : The forced relocation of Native Americans resulting in thousands of deaths.
  4. v Georgia : Supreme Court case that supported Cherokee land rights, ignored by Jackson.
  5. of Abominations : High tariff passed in 1828 that angered Southern states and led to the Nullification Crisis.
  6. 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

Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. guy on two-dollar bill
  2. a political party colored blue
  3. A secret military base in Nevada
  4. states that were free
  5. the belief that unlimited authority was granted to a monarch
  6. supporters of the new constitution
  7. states that owned slaves
  8. first orange president
  9. A system that ensures no gov. branch becomes to powerful
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  1. the paper currency bill of USA
  2. a compromise between small and large states
  3. the predominant language of America
  4. opposed to the new constitution
  5. written by our founding fathers
  6. Guy on the one-dollar bill
  7. a compromise between free states and slave states
  8. a country with fifty sates
  9. a political party colored red
  10. first black president

19 Clues: states that were freefirst black presidentguy on two-dollar billfirst orange presidentstates that owned slavesGuy on the one-dollar billa country with fifty satesa political party colored redthe paper currency bill of USAa political party colored blueopposed to the new constitutionwritten by our founding fathersA secret military base in Nevada...

International Trade 2023-12-14

International Trade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ALLOWING CARGO INTO DOCK
  2. EVIDENCE OF CARGO TO DESTINATION
  3. OBTAINING IMPORT EXPORT CODE NUMBER
  4. IN A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD
  5. PORT OF SHIPMENT AND DESTINATION
  6. IMPORTER’S BANK
  7. SHOWS DIMENSIONS AND SIZE
  8. DELIVERY TERMS
  9. NO CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
  10. EXPANDING BUSINESS
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  1. INFO REGARDING PRICE, QUANTITY
  2. TARIFF CONCESSION
  3. ISSUED BY EPC
  4. BILL OF EXCHANGE
  5. BULKY GOODS CHARGES
  6. PAID TO COMMISSIONER
  7. OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
  8. SUBMISSION OF 5 COPIES OF SHIPPING BILL
  9. CONTAINS NAME OF VESSEL
  10. PERILS OF SEA

20 Clues: ISSUED BY EPCPERILS OF SEADELIVERY TERMSIMPORTER’S BANKBILL OF EXCHANGETARIFF CONCESSIONEXPANDING BUSINESSBULKY GOODS CHARGESPAID TO COMMISSIONEROPENING A BANK ACCOUNTCONTAINS NAME OF VESSELALLOWING CARGO INTO DOCKIN A CERTAIN TIME PERIODSHOWS DIMENSIONS AND SIZENO CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTIONINFO REGARDING PRICE, QUANTITY...

Constitution Vocab 2023-11-17

Constitution Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. powers that strictly belong to the states
  2. the system wheres each branch of government exercises some control over the others
  3. principle in the fifth amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals
  4. the tax that is levied on individual and corporate earnings.
  5. 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
  6. what does the bill of rights give the people
  7. powers directly stated in the constitution
  8. one relating to disputes among two or more individuals or between individuals and the government.
  9. rejection of a bill.
Down
  1. an order signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items.
  2. the division of power among the legislative and executive and judicial branches of government.
  3. rule by the people
  4. the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state or national governments unconstitutional.
  5. a system in which the power is divided between the national and state governments.
  6. powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitutional powers
  7. money paid in order to vote.
  8. to approve
  9. a law that requires periodic checks of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
  10. to accuse a public official of misconduct in office
  11. the concept of a government limited in power.
  12. 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 approverule by the peoplerejection of a bill.money paid in order to vote.powers that strictly belong to the statespowers directly stated in the constitutionwhat does the bill of rights give the peoplethe concept of a government limited in power.to accuse a public official of misconduct in office...

Lawmaking Review 2023-10-23

Lawmaking Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what a congressman does when they want a bill to become a law
  2. the first step when a bill gets into one of the parts of Congress
  3. a bill starts off as one of these
  4. the legislative branch at the local level
  5. to reject a bill
  6. number of days President can leave bill untouched before it becomes a law
  7. a place where bills are debated and voted on. Needs a majority vote to pass this
  8. type of committee that merges 2 similar bills
Down
  1. what the President does when he approves the bill
  2. when the president does nothing for ten days but Congress is going out of session
  3. law at the state level
  4. law at the local level

12 Clues: to reject a billlaw at the state levellaw at the local levela bill starts off as one of thesethe legislative branch at the local leveltype of committee that merges 2 similar billswhat the President does when he approves the billwhat a congressman does when they want a bill to become a law...

Founding Fathers 2020-11-16

Founding Fathers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first president to live in the Whitehouse
  2. _______ Adams was another founding father.
  3. The first president of the United States
  4. ________ of Rights was written by the founding fathers
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  1. The Declaration of __________ was written by the founding fathers
  2. How many colonies were united by the founding fathers?
  3. _________ 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 WhitehouseHow 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

Chicago 7 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 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.
  2. This police officer was involved in the shooting of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton in 1969
  3. This judge presided over the infamous trial of the Chicago Seven and was criticized for his handling of the case.
  4. 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.
  5. This political activist and member of the Chicago Seven was known for his pacifist beliefs and his opposition to the Vietnam War.
  6. This activist co-founded the Black Panther Party and served as its chairman during the Civil Rights era.
  7. This militant civil rights organization advocated for black empowerment, self-defense, and community organizing in the face of racial discrimination and police brutality.
Down
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. This philosophy, espoused by civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., emphasized peaceful protest and resistance to achieve change.
  4. This lawyer represented many civil rights activists and political dissidents during the 1960s and 70s, including the Chicago Seven.
  5. 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.
  6. This prosecutor was a key figure in the trial of the Chicago Seven and was criticized for his handling of the case.
  7. This political activist and member of the Chicago Seven was known for his theatrical protests and countercultural antics during the 1960s and 70s.
  8. This federal agency played a key role in enforcing civil rights laws and investigating cases of discrimination during the Civil Rights era.
  9. 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.
  10. This member of the Chicago Seven was charged with conspiracy and incitement to riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
  11. 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 1969This 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

Chapter 11 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president
  2. An officeholder who is seeking reelection.
  3. process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.
  4. a tactic for defeating a bill in the Senate by talking until the bill's sponsor withdraws it
  5. Government policy that attempts to manage the economy by controlling taxing and spending
  6. Presidential refusal to allow an agency to spend funds that Congress authorized and appropriated.
  7. the inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government
  8. To criticize harshly
  9. notice ordering someone to appear in court
  10. A procedure for terminating debate, especially filibusters, in the Senate
  11. Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free
  12. Part of a group elected by an official
  13. 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.
Down
  1. the mighty list of federal projects, grants, and contracts available to cities, businesses, colleges, and institutions available in a congressional district.
  2. Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president
  3. congressional committee that deals with federal spending
  4. An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills
  5. A periodic and official count of a country's population.
  6. A provision attached to a bill - to which it may or may not be related - in order to secure its passage or defeat.
  7. Exemption from prosecution for a particular crime in return for testimony pertaining to the case
  8. 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 harshlyPart of a group elected by an officialAn officeholder who is seeking reelection.notice ordering someone to appear in courtcongressional committee that deals with federal spendingA 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

Unit 6: Legislative Branch - Part II crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A committee composed of members from both the House and the Senate to reconcile differences in bills passed by both chambers
  2. A senior member of the majority party in the Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President
  3. Meetings held by legislative committees to gather information and opinions from the public and experts on proposed legislation
  4. Committees composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, usually focused on specific issues or administrative functions
  5. An agency that provides budgetary and economic information to Congress
  6. A method by which the President can reject a bill by not signing it within 10 days, if Congress adjourns during that period
  7. 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
  8. Permanent committees in a legislative body that focus on specific areas of policy and legislation
  9. A voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individually
  10. The status given to members of Congress based on their length of service, often affecting committee assignments and leadership positions
  11. A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill
  12. The head of the majority party in a legislative body, responsible for guiding party strategy and legislative agenda
Down
  1. An independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services to Congress, ensuring accountability in government spending
  2. Temporary committees created for a specific purpose or task, disbanded once the task is completed
  3. To set a bill aside in committee without considering it, effectively preventing it from advancing
  4. The head of the minority party in a legislative body, responsible for representing the party's interests and strategy
  5. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, responsible for managing House business and representing the House to the President
  6. A member of a legislative body who helps coordinate party members' votes and ensures attendance for important votes
  7. The national library of the United States and the research arm of Congress, housing extensive collections of books, manuscripts, and other materials
  8. Unrelated amendments or provisions added to a bill, often to pass something that would not pass on its own
  9. A procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote, requiring the approval of 60 senators
  10. A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
  11. 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 considerationAn agency that provides budgetary and economic information to CongressA voting method in which each legislator's vote is recorded individuallyA tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on the bill...

Due Process 2021-12-07

Due Process crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Found that a state’s prosecution of a criminal defendant without counsel is a violation of the Sixth Amendment.
  2. States that evidence the government finds in violation of the Fourth Amendment can be excluded from a trial.
  3. Right to search and seize other's property. The Fourteenth Amendment prevents unreasonable use of this.
  4. Case that coined the term "Miranda Rule".
  5. Case that gave administraters more leeway than law enforcement in conducting searches.
  6. 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.
  7. Due process that addresses the manner in which the law is carried out.
Down
  1. An inherent right not explicitely mentioned in the Bill of Rights, but implied in the First, Third, Fourth, and Ninth Amendments.
  2. Ruled that an anti-birth control law is in violation of the constitution. It affirmed the right to privacy.
  3. States that no one can be compelled to witness against themselves.
  4. Data about data.
  5. Due Process addressing the essence of a law.
  6. Case that found that antiabortion statutes violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
  7. 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

vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. usually taught at the kitchen table.
  2. the bible is the religious truth and authority of the relationship
  3. the position of an apprentice
  4. a collage that started 1636
  5. only male of certain social classes
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  1. the texts books of the kids
  2. 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
  3. required parents to know if their child could read
  4. required every town of at least 50 families to hire a teacher
  5. laid out the process by which lands west of the Appalachian Mountains were to be surveyed and sold.
  6. the general flopice of harvard collage
  7. printed in Boston, MA
  8. a reader
  9. teacher centered education.

14 Clues: a readerprinted in Boston, MAthe texts books of the kidsteacher centered education.a collage that started 1636the position of an apprenticeonly male of certain social classesusually taught at the kitchen table.the general flopice of harvard collagerequired parents to know if their child could read...

Government 2025-05-21

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clause introducing the Constitution
  2. A tactic used to stall legislation in the Senate
  3. A change or addition to the Constitution
  4. First ten amendments to the Constitution
  5. A Senator serves in this chamber
  6. Person who attempts to influence legislation
  7. Legislative body made of two chambers
  8. Document that outlines the structure of U.S. government
  9. Power held by the people
  10. A freedom protected under the Constitution
  11. Minimum number to win a vote
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  1. Group that makes laws
  2. Division of power between state and national government
  3. Group that formally elects the president
  4. Punishment process for a government official
  5. The branch that interprets the law
  6. Freedoms or protections guaranteed by law
  7. Highest court in the U.S.
  8. System where people vote directly or indirectly for leaders
  9. The power to reject a bill
  10. Branch that carries out laws
  11. Powers each branch has to limit the others
  12. The sharing of responsibilities among the branches
  13. Government system where people elect representatives

24 Clues: Group that makes lawsPower held by the peopleHighest court in the U.S.The power to reject a billBranch that carries out lawsMinimum number to win a voteA Senator serves in this chamberThe branch that interprets the lawClause introducing the ConstitutionLegislative body made of two chambersGroup that formally elects the president...

Government 2015-10-07

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The two chambers of Parliament, the Senate and House of Commons
  2. 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
  3. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  4. The daily official record of debates in the Senate and House of Commons in both English and French
  5. A group of Senators, MP's, or both, selected to study a specific bill and write a report about it
  6. A member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  7. A person who has full political and civil rights in Canada
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  1. Another name for the House of Commons
  2. A daily period of time in the Senate and House of Commons when parliamentarians ask the government questions about important issues
  3. The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons forms this
  4. The periods into which a Parliament is divided
  5. The person in charge of a meeting that directs the discussion
  6. A university student who works for the House of Commons or the Senate and delivers messages and documents
  7. A change that is made to a bill, motion, or committee report with the intention of improving it
  8. 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 CommonsThe periods into which a Parliament is dividedA person who has full political and civil rights in CanadaTo pick one person from a group of several people by votingThe person in charge of a meeting that directs the discussionThe two chambers of Parliament, the Senate and House of Commons...

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

Unit 5 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (a permanent committee that meets regularly.
  2. (Senate procedure that limits further consideration of a pending proposal to thirty hours in order to end a filibuster.
  3. (describes a government that has a two-house legislative system
  4. (mainly responsible for counting heads and rounding up party members for votes and quorum calls
  5. (a high-ranking senator of the majority party who presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president.
  6. (they close the underlying bill to being amended on the House floor
  7. (The Speaker is simultaneously the House's presiding officer, party leader, and the institution's administrative head, among other duties.
  8. (pecial orders for the consideration of legislation
  9. (closed meeting of a group of persons
  10. (the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
  11. (the creation of electoral districts with divergent ratios of voters to representatives.
  12. (a joint committee traditionally made up of a three-member committee from each chamber.
  13. (a law that automatically terminates an agency, a law, or a government program
  14. (This officer is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration
  15. (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.
  16. ( loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill
  17. (an official form of approval for something.
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  1. ( was an unofficial alliance of members
  2. (A safe seat is an electoral district
  3. (the ability to send mail by one's signature rather than by postage—date back to the seventeenth-century English House of Commons.
  4. (assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive.
  5. (are created by a resolution to conduct investigations or consider measures, usually on a specific topic
  6. (allows any and all event producers or industry organizations to adopt our age grids
  7. (provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organizations budget
  8. (social work involving direct consideration of the problems
  9. (the holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
  10. (comprised of 33 Democrats and 26 Republicans and organized into 12 subcommittees in the 117th Congress
  11. (used to make or amend rules that apply to both houses.
  12. (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.
  13. (allowing Congress to make laws not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
  14. (develops the minority position; negotiates with the majority party; directs minority caucus activities on the floor
  15. (serves as the parliamentary head of a committee.
  16. (bringing a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration without a report from the committee
  17. (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
  18. (an employment system that allots to employees rights and benefits according to the length of their employment.
  19. (enacts laws that influence the daily lives of all Americans and is intended to serve as the voice of the people.
  20. (by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency.
  21. (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.
  22. (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

Domestic Change Giada Tofolo crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Known as ”Green Power” the movement was launched in response to Rachel Carson's best selling book, Silent Spring, in 1962
  2. was created to help the poor with health care
  3. what does VISTA stand for
  4. the first african american to play major league baseball
  5. a refusal to purchase or partake in an event because of political opposition
  6. what does CORE stand for
  7. the separation of people based on race
  8. was created to provide health insurance for those over age 65
  9. abolished the poll tax in federal elections
  10. ended literacy tests,allowed the federal government to register voters in areas suspected of denying the vote to African-Americans
Down
  1. alerted people to the dangers of cigarettes, cars, credit cards, toys, ladders, power tools, and worker safety
  2. created to provide more than 1 billion dollars in aid to education
  3. this president enforced the law and protected the rights of african-americans
  4. movement against racial segregation and discrimination in the southern U.S
  5. created to improve housing and economic development in cities/urban areas
  6. alabama troopers used brutal force to break up a march to the state capitol
  7. Domestic program for America called
  8. 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.
  9. civil rights leader
  10. created to help provide high school dropouts with vocational training

20 Clues: civil rights leaderwhat does CORE stand forwhat does VISTA stand forDomestic program for America calledthe separation of people based on raceabolished the poll tax in federal electionswas created to help the poor with health carethe first african american to play major league baseballwas created to provide health insurance for those over age 65...

bill clinton 2022-04-08

bill clinton crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife
  2. Civil ____; a term used when there are mass protests/riots
  3. Noriega- Panamanian dictator and drug dealer
  4. spearhead of the invasion of Iraq
  5. Bush- Reagans Vice president,he promised to continue Reagans policies while in office (First and last name)
  6. ____ Recovery; Clinton had balanced the nations budget
  7. helped achieve full employment after the Great Depression
  8. the reason Clinton was impeached
  9. “use of ___ air strikes against serbia to prevent attacks in kosovo”
  10. increased globalization
  11. ___ Rights; the rights of the people, provide equality and freedom to all
  12. ___ Policy; decisions that affect the people of america
  13. The Impact of ___ Spending on the U.S Economy- A domestic Policy
  14. Bush sent U.S forces to ____ , where they restored democratically elected leaders.
  15. middle eastrn country invaded by iraq
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  1. Southeast asia treaty organization
  2. General Agreement on Tariffs Trade
  3. Perrot- Third party runner in the election, weakened Bushs authority (first and last)
  4. ____ House of Representatives; who impeached the president?
  5. ___ Policy; decisions that affect americas interactions with other countries, for example, trade
  6. Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources
  7. What he promised america at his campaign
  8. a country in the balkan peninsula formed by joining several ethnic groups after world war I
  9. 1994, The ___ With America; a proposed program of conservative principles
  10. 1999, Clinton was the second president in history to be faced with ____
  11. Bush’s humanitarian airlift that brought food to those in need, located in ___ Africa.
  12. War- August 1990; foriegn policy success, the invasion of Saddam Hussein.
  13. ___ War; 1989-199, the most important event of Bush’s presidency
  14. ____ of independent states; replaced the soviet union in 1991
  15. clinton is known as a ___ Democrat

30 Clues: increased globalization___ Clinton; Clinton’s wifethe reason Clinton was impeachedspearhead of the invasion of IraqSoutheast asia treaty organizationGeneral Agreement on Tariffs Tradeclinton is known as a ___ Democratmiddle eastrn country invaded by iraqWhat he promised america at his campaignNoriega- Panamanian dictator and drug dealer...

bill clinton 2022-04-08

bill clinton crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Impact of ___ Spending on the U.S Economy- A domestic Policy
  2. increased globalization
  3. Northeast and Midwest with coal and iron resources
  4. General Agreement on Tariffs Trade
  5. ___ Rights; the rights of the people, provide equality and freedom to all
  6. What he promised america at his campaign
  7. the reason Clinton was impeached
  8. Bush’s humanitarian airlift that brought food to those in need, located in ___ Africa.
  9. clinton is known as a ___ Democrat
  10. ____ House of Representatives; who impeached the president?
  11. helped achieve full employment after the Great Depression
  12. spearhead of the invasion of Iraq
  13. Civil ____; a term used when there are mass protests/riots
  14. Reagans Vice president,he promised to continue Reagans policies while in office (First and last name)
  15. Panamanian dictator and drug dealer(first and last name)
  16. 1994, The ___ With America; a proposed program of conservative principles
Down
  1. ___ Policy; decisions that affect the people of america
  2. a country in the balkan peninsula formed by joining several ethnic groups after world war I
  3. August 1990; foriegn policy success, the invasion of Saddam Hussein.
  4. Southeast asia treaty organization
  5. 1999, Clinton was the second president in history to be faced with ____
  6. ___ Clinton; Clinton’s wife
  7. ____ of independent states; replaced the soviet union in 1991
  8. ___ Policy; decisions that affect americas interactions with other countries, for example, trade
  9. Third party runner in the election, weakened Bushs authority (first and last name)
  10. Bush sent U.S forces to ____ , where they restored democratically elected leaders.
  11. ____ Recovery; Clinton had balanced the nations budget
  12. middle eastrn country invaded by iraq
  13. “use of ___ air strikes against serbia to prevent attacks in kosovo”
  14. ___ War; 1989-199, the most important event of Bush’s presidency

30 Clues: increased globalization___ Clinton; Clinton’s wifethe reason Clinton was impeachedspearhead of the invasion of IraqGeneral Agreement on Tariffs TradeSoutheast asia treaty organizationclinton is known as a ___ Democratmiddle eastrn country invaded by iraqWhat he promised america at his campaignNortheast and Midwest with coal and iron resources...

Bill Crossword 2020-05-13

Bill Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The plane leaves the ground
  2. What is The name of the airplane driver?
  3. what is the name of the planes that carry goods?
  4. what is the name of the commercial aircraft?
  5. cheaper deals
  6. A means of communication for the pilot in an aircraft
  7. the city where the Air France plant is located
  8. Where you fly?
  9. air accident
  10. Which way the planes take ?
  11. what is the unit of measurement of a distance in aeronautics ?
Down
  1. The person who serves on an airplane
  2. Which way the planes take ?
  3. The plane touches the ground
  4. Passenger entry into the plane
  5. leaving a place for a destination
  6. the second of the pilot
  7. Take a seat in advance
  8. what is the name of airplane fuel
  9. A voucher that indicates a person's place on the plane

20 Clues: air accidentcheaper dealsWhere you fly?Take a seat in advancethe second of the pilotThe plane leaves the groundWhich way the planes take ?The plane touches the groundWhich way the planes take ?Passenger entry into the planeleaving a place for a destinationwhat is the name of airplane fuelThe person who serves on an airplane...

Bill & Carly 2025-06-22

Bill & Carly crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is the Bride & Groom's go to restaurant?
  2. What is the name of the wedding venue?
  3. Where did the Bride & Groom get engaged?
  4. What is the Bride's favorite sport?
  5. What is the Groom's favorite activity to do in his free time?
  6. What is the Bride's middle name?
  7. What is the Groom's middle name?
  8. What is the Bride's favorite TV show?
Down
  1. What is the Bride's favorite drink?
  2. What sport do the Bride & Groom love playing together?
  3. What sports team did the Bride work for?
  4. Where are the Bride & Groom going on their honeymoon?
  5. What outdoor activity do the Bride & Groom love to do?
  6. What city do the Bride & Groom live currently?
  7. What is the Groom's favorite sports team?
  8. What month did the Bride & Groom start dating?
  9. What college did the Bride & Groom go to?
  10. How many years have the Bride & Groom been together
  11. How many siblings do the Bride & Groom have in total?
  12. 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?...