bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
George Washington- First US president 2024-04-26
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- Who sided with the US after the Revolutionary war?
- What state did George Washington grow up in?
- Who was the first president?
- What happened to George Washington on December 14, 1799?
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- What Holiday did George Washington make national?
- What did George Washington do for the Bill of Rights?
- How old was Washington when he left home to set boundaries?
- Who did George Washington marry after the war?
- What did the US owe the France after war?
- Who won the Revolutionary War?
10 Clues: Who was the first president? • Who won the Revolutionary War? • What did the US owe the France after war? • What state did George Washington grow up in? • Who did George Washington marry after the war? • What Holiday did George Washington make national? • Who sided with the US after the Revolutionary war? • What did George Washington do for the Bill of Rights? • ...
Crossword 2023-09-22
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- Everyone has the right to a fair and _____ trial.
- The 7th amendment gives everyone the right to a trial by _____.
- What month was the constitution wrote?
- How many states ratified the U.S. constitution?
- Who wrote the constitution?
- How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
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- who was the oldest person who signed the U.S. constitution?
- The first 10 amendments in the constitution are called the ______.
- Amendment 4 protects people from unreasonable _____ and seizures.
- How many people signed the U.S. constitution?
10 Clues: Who wrote the constitution? • What month was the constitution wrote? • How many people signed the U.S. constitution? • How many amendments are in the bill of rights? • How many states ratified the U.S. constitution? • Everyone has the right to a fair and _____ trial. • who was the oldest person who signed the U.S. constitution? • ...
Congress and Actions 2016-03-24
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- those members who head the standing committees in each chamber
- by far the more important and more powerful within the halls of congress
- sometimes called special committee
- serves in senate if vice president is absent
- an attempt to "talk a bill to death"
- Will make Merica great
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- created to iron out the differences in the bill
- divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues
- vice presidents is not a member but can break a tie
- limiting debate
- composed of members of both houses
- in the house and senate are the most important officers in congress
- the bill is printed in its final form
- a proposed law presented to the house or senate for consideration
- closed meeting of the members of each party in each house
15 Clues: limiting debate • Will make Merica great • composed of members of both houses • sometimes called special committee • an attempt to "talk a bill to death" • the bill is printed in its final form • serves in senate if vice president is absent • created to iron out the differences in the bill • vice presidents is not a member but can break a tie • ...
Legislative 2021-02-10
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- 435 total
- two chambers
- age requirement to be a senator
- the leader of the house of representatives
- need to be a citizen for at least _____ years to be a representative
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- 100 total
- current speaker of the house
- the start of a bill
- is the president signs the bill, it becomes a ___
- president of the senate
- where a bill is discussed
- where you can find information about congress in the constitution
- definition of legislative
- vice president is only allowed to vote when there is a ___
- to reject a law
15 Clues: 100 total • 435 total • two chambers • to reject a law • the start of a bill • president of the senate • where a bill is discussed • definition of legislative • current speaker of the house • age requirement to be a senator • the leader of the house of representatives • is the president signs the bill, it becomes a ___ • vice president is only allowed to vote when there is a ___ • ...
Constitution Vocabulary 2021-12-06
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- Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power)
- Lawmaking branch of government (Congress-Senate & House of Representatives)
- An official change or addition to the Constitution
- Powers that belong only to the federal government
- England's lawmaking (legislative) body
- People rule through elected representatives
- To approve
- Government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
- Amendment allowing civil trials as long as the value exceeds $20
- Amendment giving the right to bear arms
- Powers that belong to only the state government
- Against ratifying the Constitution, fearing power of the national government, wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights
- Based on Montesquieu- powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
- Powers shared by state and federal governments
- First 10 amendments to the Constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
- System in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no one branch gets too much power
- Final and supreme authority of US, SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
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- supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government, fearing disorder without it
- Supreme law of the land
- delegates of the Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution
- Amendment guaranteeing freedom of speech, freedom, press, assembly, and petition
- Power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
- Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
- Amendment banning unreasonable searches and seizures- must have a warrant
- Amendment stating that powers not stated go to the people
- Amendment banning cruel and unusual punishments
- The sharing of powers between the national and state governments
- Amendment guaranteeing due process of law (right to a trial) and no Double Jeopardy
- Introduction to the Constitution stating GOALS
- Government of the people
- Includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme Court & federal courts)
- Executes, or carries out, the law (President & Cabinet)
- Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
- Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled to
- Amendment saying that we do not have to house soldiers
- Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
- Amendment stating the right to a public and speedy trial
- Amendment giving any power not stated in the Constitution to state governments
38 Clues: To approve • Supreme law of the land • Government of the people • Legislative, Executive, and Judicial • England's lawmaking (legislative) body • Amendment giving the right to bear arms • People rule through elected representatives • Introduction to the Constitution stating GOALS • Powers shared by state and federal governments • ...
Government Review: Congress 2016-12-05
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- / an additional provision added to a bill or other measure under the consideration by a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill.
- / a personally pen-signed or printed facsimile signature of a person.
- / Government Accountability Office is an agency of the U.S. government that monitors and audits government spending and operations.
- / a rule in the U.S. Congress by which members have their choice of committee assignments in order of rank based solely on length of service.
- Pro Tempore / a senator, usually a senior member of the majority party, who is chosen to preside over the Senate in the absence of the vice president.
- / an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.
- tree bill / a political term referring to a bill that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments.
- / a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
- President / an official or executive ranking below and deputizing for a president.
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- of the House / The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.
- / is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency.
- / a box into which a proposed legislative bill is dropped and thereby officially introduced.
- / to lay aside for use or reference at some later, indefinite time
- / a change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
- / a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
- / an official who holds an office.
- / a designation for members of a governing body who are elected or appointed to represent the whole membership of the body.
- / Collateralized Bond Obligation - An investment-grade bond backed by a pool of junk bonds.
- of Congress / the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States.
- / a form or draft of a proposed statute presented to a legislature, but not yet enacted or passed and made law.
20 Clues: / an official who holds an office. • / a writ ordering a person to attend a court. • / a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote. • / a change or addition to a legal or statutory document. • / to lay aside for use or reference at some later, indefinite time • / a personally pen-signed or printed facsimile signature of a person. • ...
Third Period Julia and Brooklyn 2022-05-16
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- To be an entrepreneur you must meet the needs of the _____
- The doctrine "Separate but Equal" established during the ____
- The southern states passed a variety of laws legalizing racial segregation and mandating separate public facilities known as ______
- The outcome of the Sibley Commission was Georgia waited several years and finally decided to _____ public schools.
- Poll taxes, literacy tests, and the grandfather clause are all examples of _______
- After WWII the population moved from rural areas to _____ areas because of agricultural technology.
- Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion,Freedom of the press are all rights guaranteed by the Georgia ____
- The court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education ruled segregation in schools was _____
- The___ was to regulate agriculture and ensure that farms were not overproducing crops
- Which court is the only one to have the power to determine constitutionality of laws?
- Which U.S. president established the New Deal programs?
- An example of Georgia’s contribution to WWI is purchasing war ____
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- Ivan Allen Jr brought professional ____ to atlanta
- The slogan "The City Too Busy to Hate" was used by William B. _____.
- Judges in trial courts serve ____ year terms
- When a Governor vetoes a bill passed by the legislature and then the Legislature overrides the governor’s veto, is an example of checks and ____
- The judges in the State Court are ______
- One benefit of being entrepreneur is that you can make a _____
- Amount of money spent
- Governor eugene talmadge didn't like that the new deal programs provided aid to _____ Americans
- The purpose of the international cotton expositions to showcase industries from the _____
- Risks associated with debt include _____ ratings can be lowered
- The ____ Amendment excluded social rights of blacks but applied to political and civil rights
- Richard russel and carl vinson both played important roles in increasing the strength of the united states ____
- Americans were encouraged to grow their own food so the government could ensure they had enough food supplies for the_____
- The group led by Martin Luther King, Jr and Southern religious leaders that organized civil rights rallies, marches, boycotts, and protests
- One risk of being an entrepreneur is that you will develop _____ devastation.
- Shipping, tourism, and film are all examples of major ______ in Georgia
- Separation of powers divides power into ____ different branches.
- Who was against the "New South" plan and wished to see Georgia stay with its old agricultural ways?
30 Clues: Amount of money spent • The judges in the State Court are ______ • Judges in trial courts serve ____ year terms • Ivan Allen Jr brought professional ____ to atlanta • Which U.S. president established the New Deal programs? • To be an entrepreneur you must meet the needs of the _____ • The doctrine "Separate but Equal" established during the ____ • ...
History Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-22
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- the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.Federal having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
- of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.
- translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language.
- (especially in the US) a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
- an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
- a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
- carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
- having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
- (in the US) a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
- Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.) This check prevents the president from blocking an act when significant support for it exists
- an article added to the US Constitution.
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- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.
- of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others.
- relating to a city or town or its governing body.
- that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
- relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations.
- a large town.
- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- the power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature by refusing to sign it into law
- of the greatest importance; principal or essential.
- choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
22 Clues: a large town. • an article added to the US Constitution. • of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge. • relating to a city or town or its governing body. • that which is morally correct, just, or honorable. • of the greatest importance; principal or essential. • carefully choose as being the best or most suitable. • ...
On Dat Gov Shiii 2022-12-19
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- interests in politics
- process of leading a group to action
- the state of being free
- orange president?
- which country are you from, mrs. glosch?
- being treating differently because of race, gender, religion, etc
- current president
- gerrymandering - slay the _____
- making (small) changes to a bill would be called an ______
- what's the opposite of disorganization?
- whos the best gov teacher ever?
- book of rules for a state
- A person to take place of the President if anything was to happen
- organized gathering in terms of voting
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- where do couples go for divorce?
- manipulating the boundaries of an election
- highest court in the USA
- the ______ Branch has the power to make laws
- a meeting for discussion with those from a political party
- a statue or building to represent someone important
- you have judicial and you have ______
- people joined to an agreement or treaty
- opposite of illegal
- the simple rights of humans such as voting, having a voice, and being treated fairly
- appropriate to a court or judge
- governing of a state
26 Clues: orange president? • current president • opposite of illegal • governing of a state • interests in politics • the state of being free • highest court in the USA • book of rules for a state • gerrymandering - slay the _____ • whos the best gov teacher ever? • appropriate to a court or judge • where do couples go for divorce? • process of leading a group to action • ...
Citizenship Chp. 5-8 2025-02-27
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- One right in the 1st Amendment is freedom of ___.
- Leader during the Civil War
- Proclamation that freed the slaves
- The Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments.
- The ______ government has the power to give the drivers license
- The supreme law of the land
- Leader during WWII
- The _____ government has the power to print money
- The first three words of the Constitution
- They represent all the people of their state.
- The 26th Amendment said that 18 year old citizens can ___.
- The US government is divided into three ____.
- Fought in WWII and became president
- A hard time in the 1930s with no jobs or food
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- State with the most representatives
- One of the current Michigan senators
- Movement that tried to end racial discrimination
- Current Speaker of the House
- Attacked the United States in 2001
- A change to the Constitution
- Divided into Senate and House of Representatives
- There are 435 of them in the US
- National holiday celebrating the end of slavery
- Number of years that a senator serves
24 Clues: Leader during WWII • Leader during the Civil War • The supreme law of the land • Current Speaker of the House • A change to the Constitution • There are 435 of them in the US • Proclamation that freed the slaves • Attacked the United States in 2001 • State with the most representatives • Fought in WWII and became president • One of the current Michigan senators • ...
Business Word 8 2019-04-16
Macsen's Government, 5th hour 2025-04-16
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- level Baldwin City Recreation center is a example
- The power to deny or bypass a law
- A job or duty
- A law that abides our constitution
- The branch of the Government that has the power to declare war
- The U.S. as a whole has 435 of these that work in the Legislative branch
- The branch of the Government that assure our laws are constitutional
- level AAS is an example
- court The main court
- A act that someone is expected to do without being asked to
- There are 9 of them on the Supreme court
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- The branch of the Government that the president works in
- First 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution
- They are the leaders of the Legislative and Executive branch
- Each state has 2 of these
- He has "The Toughest Job in America"
- A law that disobeys our constitution
- level Schools are a example
- A nickname role of the president to meet other countries leaders
- The right to vote in political elections
20 Clues: A job or duty • court The main court • level AAS is an example • Each state has 2 of these • level Schools are a example • The power to deny or bypass a law • A law that abides our constitution • He has "The Toughest Job in America" • A law that disobeys our constitution • The right to vote in political elections • There are 9 of them on the Supreme court • ...
CONSTITUTION 2025-10-29
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- the Declaration of Independence was signed on ___ 4, 1776
- the capital of the USA is ___
- the western border of Illinois is the ___ RIver
- the American flag is red, white & ___
- the Declaration of Independence guarantees the right to life, liberty & the pursuit of ___
- there are ___ branches of government
- the president can say no, or ___, a law
- since it does not say in the Constitution, Illinois has the right to issue ___ licenses
- the president of the US is Donald ___
- the people do not technically elect the president; the ___ College does
- every state has two ___ in Congress
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- the first American government was the ___ of Confederation
- the right to bear arms is the right to own a ___
- the president is only allowed to be elected ___ times
- the head of the military is the ___
- the president's advisers are called the ___
- the first ten amendments are known as the ___ of Rights
- the capital of Illinois is ___
- the legislative branch ___ laws
- the US flag has fifty stars, one for each ___
- an ___ is the animal on the Illinois flag
21 Clues: the capital of the USA is ___ • the capital of Illinois is ___ • the legislative branch ___ laws • the head of the military is the ___ • every state has two ___ in Congress • there are ___ branches of government • the American flag is red, white & ___ • the president of the US is Donald ___ • the president can say no, or ___, a law • an ___ is the animal on the Illinois flag • ...
Constitutional Convention 2024-05-01
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- Person who presided over Constitutional Convention in 1787
- Plan the proposed 3 branches of government
- Compromise that allowed for a House and Senate both
- Was the governing document of US at time of Const. Convention
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- Opposed creation of a stronger federal govt.
- Believed states should share control with a central govt.
- Person who fought for a bill of rights
7 Clues: Person who fought for a bill of rights • Plan the proposed 3 branches of government • Opposed creation of a stronger federal govt. • Compromise that allowed for a House and Senate both • Believed states should share control with a central govt. • Person who presided over Constitutional Convention in 1787 • ...
CROSSWORD B: The New Deal and Its Legacy 2025-12-03
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- Designed to lessen poverty in retirement
- Roosevelt’s effort to restore public confidence in reopened banks
- Created jobs for unemployed young men
- Reduced farm production to raise crop prices
- Long-term legacy of the New Deal’s expanded federal responsibilities
- Guaranteed bank deposits to restore trust in the banking system
- New Deal program with an enduring regulatory legacy
- Claimed the New Deal expanded federal power too far
- Focused on long-term social and economic reforms
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- Large New Deal jobs program that provided work relief
- Roosevelt’s failed attempt to add justices to the Supreme Court
- Aimed to increase production while boosting wages and prices
- When government spends more than it receives in revenue
- Bill of rights protecting workers and organized labor
- Ended forced assimilation and restored some tribal autonomy
- Supreme Court ruling that struck down the NIRA for violating separation of powers
- Huey Long’s plan to redistribute wealth from rich to poor
17 Clues: Created jobs for unemployed young men • Designed to lessen poverty in retirement • Reduced farm production to raise crop prices • Focused on long-term social and economic reforms • New Deal program with an enduring regulatory legacy • Claimed the New Deal expanded federal power too far • Large New Deal jobs program that provided work relief • ...
Weekly Crossword 2012-04-30
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- An abandoned mining town where Naomi and her family live after being deported by the Canadian government
- Naomi's musically talented brother.
- The elderly woman that lived with Naomi's family in Slocan
- The main character of the novel Obasan
- Lock Bill Saved Naomi from drowning in a lake.
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- Building Uncle's favorite passion
- The town which Naomi's mother died in.
- Emily A passionate writer about Japanese rights in Canada, this person is also related to Naomi
- Naomi's current profession
- Man Gower The man who sexually assaulted Naomi
10 Clues: Naomi's current profession • Building Uncle's favorite passion • Naomi's musically talented brother. • The town which Naomi's mother died in. • The main character of the novel Obasan • Lock Bill Saved Naomi from drowning in a lake. • Man Gower The man who sexually assaulted Naomi • The elderly woman that lived with Naomi's family in Slocan • ...
THe Constitution 2011-09-11
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- another term for principle of limited government
- power to decide if what gov't does is constitutional
- change Const. without changing words
- an action that violates a principle of the Constitution
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- 1st ten amendments
- a pact made by the president with head of foreign state
- division of power among central gov't and states
7 Clues: 1st ten amendments • change Const. without changing words • another term for principle of limited government • division of power among central gov't and states • power to decide if what gov't does is constitutional • a pact made by the president with head of foreign state • an action that violates a principle of the Constitution
Letter from Birmingham Jail 2025-04-15
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- City where the letter was written
- King distinguishes between just and unjust types
- King appeals to this moral guide
- Peaceful demonstration for rights
- King says it must drive nonviolent resistance
- Recipients of the letter
- King redefines this label as potentially positive
- Goal of the civil rights movement
- King's method of protest
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- A central theme King appeals to
- System challenged by civil rights activists
- King criticizes its silence and inaction
- What the clergymen urged, but King argued against
- Tone of King’s appeal for civil rights
- King writes that this anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
- As in civil rights
- What King and others were resisting
- King's appeal beyond legality
- The format of King's famous response
- King's vision for all people
20 Clues: As in civil rights • Recipients of the letter • King's method of protest • King's vision for all people • King's appeal beyond legality • A central theme King appeals to • King appeals to this moral guide • City where the letter was written • Peaceful demonstration for rights • Goal of the civil rights movement • What King and others were resisting • ...
Bill & Yareth 2024-11-25
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- Waar werkte Yareth in Disney World toen ze elkaar ontmoetten?
- In welke stad wonen Bill & Yareth nu (het is niet wat je denkt...)?
- Wat is de favoriete attractie van Bill in het Magic Kingdom?
- Wat is Bill's favoriete Nederlandse koekje?
- In welke stad gaan Bill & Yareth trouwen?
- Wat is Yareth's favoriete snoep?
- Wie fotografeert het huwelijk?
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- Waar zagen ze elkaar weer nadat Yareth terug was gegaan naar Nederland?
- Waar hadden Bill & Yareth hun eerste date?
- Wat is Yareth's favoriete drankje in Oga’s Cantina?
- Welk kinderfeest heeft Bill dit jaar meegemaakt in Nederland?
- Een werknemer is geen werknemer in Disney World maar een ….
- Waar is Bill opgegroeid?
- Wat is Bill & Yareth's favoriete kleur?
- Waar studeert Bill (het is een afkorting van de volledige naam)?
15 Clues: Waar is Bill opgegroeid? • Wie fotografeert het huwelijk? • Wat is Yareth's favoriete snoep? • Wat is Bill & Yareth's favoriete kleur? • In welke stad gaan Bill & Yareth trouwen? • Waar hadden Bill & Yareth hun eerste date? • Wat is Bill's favoriete Nederlandse koekje? • Wat is Yareth's favoriete drankje in Oga’s Cantina? • ...
Mini-Crossword Puzzle 1763-1800 2025-02-24
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- 1765 tax on paper goods that angered colonists
- First U.S. government, which was weak and later replaced
- 1786 uprising that showed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
- 1794 protest against a federal tax, crushed by Washington
- Agreement at the Constitutional Convention creating a two-house legislature
- British laws passed to punish Boston after the Tea Party
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- 1773 protest where colonists dumped British tea into the harbor
- 1776 document written primarily by Thomas Jefferson
- Pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating independence
- Group that organized protests against British policies
- Group that opposed the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- Political group that supported a strong national government
12 Clues: 1765 tax on paper goods that angered colonists • Pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating independence • 1776 document written primarily by Thomas Jefferson • Group that organized protests against British policies • First U.S. government, which was weak and later replaced • British laws passed to punish Boston after the Tea Party • ...
Chapter 12 Vocab 2015-12-08
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- a limiting debate
- majority of the full membership
- divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues
- when passed have the force of law
- bill is printed in it's final form
- enables members to force a bill that has remained in committee for 30 days
- permanent panels
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- deal with matters in which the House and Senate must act jointly
- deal with matters concerning the house alone and take up only that house
- to refuse to sign
- to "talk a bill to death"
- a temporary joint body created to iron out differences in a bill
- deals with an unrelated matter
- composed of members in both houses
14 Clues: permanent panels • a limiting debate • to refuse to sign • to "talk a bill to death" • deals with an unrelated matter • majority of the full membership • when passed have the force of law • bill is printed in it's final form • composed of members in both houses • deal with matters in which the House and Senate must act jointly • ...
Victoria era 2025-06-03
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- very hungry
- She is killed by Bill.
- Dodger's friend
- name of the family that makes coffins
- She was a nurse.
- Bill falls in it.
- with many people
- precious objects
- very dirty
- invented by Alexander Graham Bell
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- rich
- last name of the author
- She became queen on June 20, 1837.
- opposite of rich
- Fagin dies like this.
- synonym of insensitive, hard
- Oliver is one
- synonym of mask
- kidnapping
- killing some people
20 Clues: rich • kidnapping • very dirty • very hungry • Oliver is one • Dodger's friend • synonym of mask • opposite of rich • She was a nurse. • with many people • precious objects • Bill falls in it. • killing some people • Fagin dies like this. • She is killed by Bill. • last name of the author • synonym of insensitive, hard • invented by Alexander Graham Bell • She became queen on June 20, 1837. • ...
Puzzle of Yonairy 2020-06-05
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- the Great: ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May
- Theory: superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center.
- II: King of Spain, King of Portugal, King of Naples and Sicily, and jure uxoris King of England and Ireland.
- Jefferson: American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809.
- despot:form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment.
- the Terrible: was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547 and the first Tsar of Russia from 1547 to 1584.
- of Independence: the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776.
- Exchange: the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries.
- characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms,
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- Revolution: series of events that marked the emergence of modern science during the early modern period, when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature.
- right: God's mandate is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy.
- a grant by the Spanish Crown to a colonist in America conferring the right to demand tribute and forced labour from the Indian inhabitants of an area.
- solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says.
- Cortes: Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of what is now mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century.
- Assembly: an elected legislature in various countries.
- an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
- slave trade: involved the transportation by slave traders of enslaved African people, mainly to the Americas.
- Passage: the sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies.
- of Rights: The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
- system: is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state and local governments.
20 Clues: Assembly: an elected legislature in various countries. • characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, • Theory: superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center. • the Great: ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May • ...
Betty Art 2023-06-05
20 Clues: bill son • pete son • your name • petes wife • bills wife • leslie son • youngest son • middle child • pete daughter • husbands name • bill daughter • your last name • farm equipment • your cats name • your first born • henrey daughter • town you live in • state you live in • a place to grow crops • state you were born in
The Constitutional Convention 1787 2022-01-14
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- an agreement in which each side gives up part of its demands in order to reach a solution to a problem
- divides a government's power between the national government and the state governments.
- James __________. The "father" of the US Constitution for his role in drafting and getting it ratified.
- the lawmaking body of England. Has two houses. Basis for two house system of the US.
- approval
- made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate
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- ___________ Compromise. Gave smaller states equal representation in the Senate and the larger states representation based on population in the House of Representatives.
- added to the Constitution after it was ratified to protect the freedoms of the American people.
- the "Great Charter" that gave free Englishmen the right to trial by a jury of their peers
- supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong national government
- __________ Bill of Rights of 1689. Gave rights to citizens to request the government change or improve laws. Also gave the right to fair punishment for a crime.
- thought the constitution gave too much power to the national government. Feared it would not protect people's freedoms.
12 Clues: approval • made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate • supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong national government • the lawmaking body of England. Has two houses. Basis for two house system of the US. • divides a government's power between the national government and the state governments. • ...
Chapter 13 terms 2025-04-03
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- legal basis for racial segregation tax
- Pivotal civil rights organization led by MLK jr focused on achieving racial equality through non violence
- legal separation of individuals based on race,enforced by laws and government policies
- Jr Pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights movement
- Enforced separation of people particularly based on race
- figure in the us civil rights movement(known for refusing to give up her seat)
- pivotal event in Us civil rights movement whee African Americans refused to ride city buses to protest segregated seating
- 14 year old boy boy that was brutally murded by white men
- Americas oldest and largest civil rights organization(fight for racial equality)
- tax levied as a fixed sum on every liable individual
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- assessment of a persons ability to read & write to restrict voting rights
- Rule that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
- Form of nonviolent protest
- racial separation that exits in reality even though it isn’t mandated by law
- Rights gurenteed rights and protections for all citizens
- laws in the south enforcing racial segregation
- belief that humans must be divided by race
- Legal doctrine that allowed racial segregation as long as they are equal
- pivotal civil rights organization that coordinated non violent protests against racial segregation(sit ins)
19 Clues: Form of nonviolent protest • legal basis for racial segregation tax • belief that humans must be divided by race • laws in the south enforcing racial segregation • tax levied as a fixed sum on every liable individual • Jr Pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights movement • Rights gurenteed rights and protections for all citizens • ...
The Children’s Rights Challenge 2020-11-25
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- Abbreviation for the main United Nations instrument that protects the rights of children
- One type of human rights is ... and political rights
- Section which provides children's rights in the Constitution of Zimbabwe
- Children have responsibilities to their ...communities, society and the State
- Article...(6-3) of the African Children's Charter provides for the responsibilities of children
- One of the five characteristics of human rights
- Parents and the family should provide ... to the child
- Every Zimbabwean child has the right to a ...
- Every boy and girl under the age of eighteen years
- Every Zimbabwean child has a right to be provided promptly with a birth...
- The discipline of children should respect the human ... of children
- One word to describe the State's duty not to interfere with the enjoyment of rights by its citizens
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- This means that no right can be treated in isolation from other rights
- Basic education is from early childhood education up to the ... form
- Basic entitlements for all human beings (5-6)
- Besides their parents, children should also respect superiors and ...
- The...(4-9)of the child is the primary consideration in all matters that concern children
- The rights of children include the right to ...
- The Constitution of Zimbabwe protects children from being forced to participate in ... activities
- The High Court of Zimbabwe is the upper... of all children in Zimbabwe
- A child found to be in violation of the law should be detained ... from adults
- Parents who deny their child access to basic state funded education can be ...
22 Clues: Basic entitlements for all human beings (5-6) • Every Zimbabwean child has the right to a ... • The rights of children include the right to ... • One of the five characteristics of human rights • Every boy and girl under the age of eighteen years • One type of human rights is ... and political rights • Parents and the family should provide ... to the child • ...
Study Guide Midterm Civics 2023-12-18
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- It can also remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances
- Protect security and limit voting
- The Constitution sets three qualifications for service in the U.S. Senate: age (at least thirty years of age), U.S. citizenship (at least nine years)
- Rights in civil cases
- At least 18 years old and have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years (or 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen)
- advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office
- powers of a federal state that are shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unitpowers of a federal state that are shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unit
- powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution
- the government cannot take away rights of the American people that are not specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution
- Bail, fines, punishment
- It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal law generally, take precedence over state laws
- The study of the rights and duties of citizens
- Search and arrest
- community service
- the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution
- to lay and collect taxes
- freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press,
- power granted to the federal government
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- To amend the Articles of Confederation
- Defend the constitution
- a political power reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority
- something your required to do by law
- Uses of obstructive tactics by a senator to prevent voting on a bill
- Right to bear arms
- Made three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
- To ensure a separation of powers
- paying taxes
- Enables Congress to pass special laws to require other departments of the government
- President in the executive branch can veto a law, but the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes
- Step 1: Application for Naturalization,Step 2: Biometrics Appointmen,Step 3: Citizenship Interview and Exam,Step 4: Oath of Allegiance
- obey laws,
- Rights in criminal cases
- Something you can do but is not forced by law
- Quartering of soldiers
- Right to a fair trial
- *gov Democracy
- a form of redistricting in which electoral districts are manipulate for one political party
- equal representation
- Defending our nation
39 Clues: obey laws, • paying taxes • *gov Democracy • Search and arrest • community service • Right to bear arms • equal representation • Defending our nation • Rights in civil cases • Right to a fair trial • Quartering of soldiers • Defend the constitution • Bail, fines, punishment • Rights in criminal cases • to lay and collect taxes • To ensure a separation of powers • ...
Article 5 2015-01-08
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- The Moral Militia's answer to women's liberation
- Ember's roommate at Girls' Reformatory and Rehabilitation Center
- A group of soldiers put in place to ensure the Articles
- Ember's favorite book that is banned because of the FBR
- FEET How tall was the fence keeping Ember in rehab
- 5 Articles that replaces the Bill of Rights
- The number of children taken by the Moral Militia
- The soldier that beat both Ember and Rosa
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- Headmistress of the Girls' Reformatory and Rehabilitation Center
- A torture chamber were Ember was brought
- Author of "Article 5"
- SCARBORO President at this time
- Ember's childhood friend who now is a soldier for the government
- Government group that wrote the Moral Statutes
- Soldier who had tried to help Ember escape
- Font all of Ember's memories and dreams are written in
- The Moral Statutes Ember was convicted of
- The kind of flower left as a trail to Chase in Ember's dream
- Ember's red headed friend
- A friend Ember made on the bus on the way to rehab
20 Clues: Author of "Article 5" • Ember's red headed friend • SCARBORO President at this time • A torture chamber were Ember was brought • The Moral Statutes Ember was convicted of • The soldier that beat both Ember and Rosa • Soldier who had tried to help Ember escape • 5 Articles that replaces the Bill of Rights • Government group that wrote the Moral Statutes • ...
Rights of the Accused 2024-12-18
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- in serious cases a judge may _________ to set bail
- a person who represents the accused
- the 7th amendment provides for a trial by jury in a _________ case
- the 8th amendment prevents ________ and unusual punishment
- the 5th amendment give people "the right to remain ________"
- Who must provide an attorney if a person cannot afford one?
- protects the accused ;have to be treated fairly
- the sixth amendment gives the right to a _________ trial
- Double ______________- cannot be tried twice for the same crime
- to keep from testifying a person need only "take the _______
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- the accused has a guarantee the trial will be open to the ________
- a person can ______ or seek justice in a civil court
- the 6th amendment provides for a trial by jury in a _________ case
- the 5th, 6th and 7th amendments are known as the rights of the ___________
- the accused person has a right to confront the ________ testifying against him/her
- means to be fair or not have chosen a side
- to formally accuse or charge a person
- type of jury that listens to evidence and decides if there is enough to put a person on trial
- witnesses testify under _________
- money that is paid in exchange for release from jail before the trial begins
20 Clues: witnesses testify under _________ • a person who represents the accused • to formally accuse or charge a person • means to be fair or not have chosen a side • protects the accused ;have to be treated fairly • in serious cases a judge may _________ to set bail • a person can ______ or seek justice in a civil court • ...
Civil Rights Activists of the 1960s 2023-06-07
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- - Ella __, African-American civil rights activist and Freedom Rider.
- - Ruby __, first African-American student to attend an all-white school in the South.
- - Stokely __, leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
- - Bayard __, gay civil rights activist and organizer of the March on Washington.
- - Fred __, minister and co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
- - Martin Luther __, iconic leader of the civil rights movement.
- - Julian __, civil rights leader, politician, and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
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- - Fannie __, voting rights activist and co-founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
- - __ X, influential civil rights activist and advocate for Black empowerment.
- - Medgar __, NAACP field secretary who was assassinated for his civil rights work.
- - John __, prominent civil rights leader and congressman.
- - Rosa __, African-American woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.
- - Amelia __, civil rights activist known for her role in the Selma to Montgomery marches.
- - Diane __, leader in the Nashville Student Movement and Freedom Rider.
- - Dorothy __, women's rights and civil rights activist.
15 Clues: - Dorothy __, women's rights and civil rights activist. • - John __, prominent civil rights leader and congressman. • - Martin Luther __, iconic leader of the civil rights movement. • - Ella __, African-American civil rights activist and Freedom Rider. • - Diane __, leader in the Nashville Student Movement and Freedom Rider. • ...
Absolutism Test 2024-02-22
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- Sent the Armada to attack England
- The Bourbons believed in the ___ right of kings
- Royal family that included Louis XIV
- Royal family in Spain known for their prominent chin
- Spanish fleet that attempted to invade England
- Created the Church of England
- A Russian Czar known as the "Great"
- Group that wanted to "purify" the Church of England
- Besides a king and queen, this political body governed England
- Last name of the Lord Protector of England
- First English colony in America
- English king beheaded at the end of the English Civil War
- ___ and Mary agreed to the English Bill of Rights
- First king of the Stuart dynasty
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- Small German kingdom that would grow to dominate Germany
- Known as the "Virgin Queen"
- Capital of New France
- The Sun King
- Supporters of the king during the English Civil War
- Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War
- Martin ___ began the Protestant Reformation
- Crowned king at the Stuart restoration
- Powerful female Russian Czar
- The ___ Passage was the Slave Passage
- Protestants and ___ battled for religious supremacy in England
25 Clues: The Sun King • Capital of New France • Known as the "Virgin Queen" • Powerful female Russian Czar • Created the Church of England • First English colony in America • First king of the Stuart dynasty • Sent the Armada to attack England • A Russian Czar known as the "Great" • Royal family that included Louis XIV • The ___ Passage was the Slave Passage • ...
It Was A Pleasure Gentlemen! 2023-03-17
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- A line that touches any 2 spots on the circumference
- A way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
- word preceding a noun/pronoun to indicate location, time, or direction
- What is 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?
- Hottest planet in this solar system
- 24x + 9 = 225, what is the value of x?
- Animal that lives on land and in water
- The reason why we have ocean tides
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- A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator
- The study of rocks
- A figure of speech where seemingly contradictory terms appear together. For example, “the dumbest genius I know.”
- The trait that can appear at any point of genealogy
- How your instructor feels about you
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- The number of topics tested in the GED exam
- Where 1 company controls the market
- A 180-degree angle is called a what?
- The feature of the Earth that creates seasons
- A figure of speech that communicates the opposite of what is said
- Solve:7x + 10 − 6x + 3 = 5
20 Clues: The study of rocks • What is 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ? • Solve:7x + 10 − 6x + 3 = 5 • The reason why we have ocean tides • How your instructor feels about you • Hottest planet in this solar system • Where 1 company controls the market • A 180-degree angle is called a what? • 24x + 9 = 225, what is the value of x? • Animal that lives on land and in water • ...
Participation in Government 2025-05-22
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- The process of redrawing district boundaries for legislative bodies, like the US House of Representatives or state legislatures, after the decennial census.
- Is a fundamental legal principle ensuring fairness and equal treatment under the law, both in civil and criminal proceedings.
- Protects individuals from self-incrimination, guarantees due process, and addresses the right to a grand jury indictment
- An organization that collects funds from members and uses them to support or oppose political candidates or ballot measures.
- A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election.
- Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
- The main means of mass communication
- No person or group will be denied the protection under the law that is enjoyed by similar persons or groups.
- A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
- Individuals chosen by voters through a democratic process to hold public office and represent the interests of their constituents
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- Requires the government to follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
- A regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election.
- Addresses citizenship, civil rights, and the application of the Bill of Rights to the states.
- Is a group of individuals who share a common interest and aim to influence public policy decisions.
- Protects fundamental rights from government interference, going beyond just procedural fairness.
- Organized groups of people who share similar political beliefs and aims, seeking to influence government policy by getting their candidates elected to public office.
- A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
- Legal protections that ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics
18 Clues: The main means of mass communication • A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election. • Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. • A regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election. • Addresses citizenship, civil rights, and the application of the Bill of Rights to the states. • ...
constitution Crossword Viera period 3 2018-12-05
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- rights not given to the government are given to the states or the
- the bill of right give us the first what?
- Amendment seven gives the right to
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- Amendment three protects us from quartering who?
- Amendment four limits search and
- Amendment two gives the right to own a
- The first amendment gives us the right of
7 Clues: Amendment four limits search and • Amendment seven gives the right to • Amendment two gives the right to own a • The first amendment gives us the right of • the bill of right give us the first what? • Amendment three protects us from quartering who? • rights not given to the government are given to the states or the
Legal Foundations 2024-08-30
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- A system of rules that regulate the conduct of a community.
- The philosophy of law.
- A declaration that a deed or other instrument purporting to affect property rights is invalid because it lacks a sufficiently clear description of the property.
- A principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are equally enforced.
- A court decision that is considered an authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts, or similar legal issues.
- A summary of fundamental rights and privileges guaranteed to a people against violation by the government.
- The practice of a judge traveling to a judicial district to preside over court cases.
- The law that pertains to persons, things, and relationships that develop among them.
- Crimes or acts that are inherently immoral, such as murder, arson, or rape.
- Law that imposes criminal liability or increases criminal punishment retroactively
- The way humans interactions and relationships transform cultural and social institutions over time, and have a profound impact on society.
- Whether or not something is in accordance with the law.
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- The legal case, on February 24, 1803, the US Supreme Court first declared an Act of Congress unconstitutional, establishing the doctrine of judicial review.
- A requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles and that individuals be treated fairly.
- If a punishment is significantly harsher than traditional punishments given to the same or similar crimes.
- The process of a group regulating itself according to its beliefs, principles, and values.
- Actions that are illegal simply because laws forbid them.
- The right of a person to be free from intrusion into or publicity concerning matters of a personal nature.
- Conduct that is perceived as threatening to, harmful to, or otherwise endangering the property, health, safety, and welfare of people.
- A violation of a law where there is injury to the public or a member of a public.
20 Clues: The philosophy of law. • Whether or not something is in accordance with the law. • Actions that are illegal simply because laws forbid them. • A system of rules that regulate the conduct of a community. • Crimes or acts that are inherently immoral, such as murder, arson, or rape. • A violation of a law where there is injury to the public or a member of a public. • ...
Semester 2 Review 2023-04-20
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- Caesar, Last leader of the Roman Republic
- another name for “peasant” in the feudal system
- Father of the United States Constitution
- Carta, English document that forced the king to give up some power and give the noble some rights
- Northern state with a “hook,” where the Revolutionary War began; includes Boston and Plymouth
- _______________ Tables; posted in the Roman forum so everyone could read the laws
- head of the executive branch in the states government
- father of his country; Roman who said “the people's good is the highest law”
- of Rights, 1st 10 amendments to the United States Constitution; detail citizens’ liberties
- what Europeans brought from Africa to sell in the Americas in triangle trade
- general of the American forces during the Revolutionary War
- moved the capital to the eastern Roman Empire to Byzantium and became the first Christian emperor
- each state sends two people to this government body
- first emperor of Rome
- The legislative branch of the United States government
- natural rights enlightenment thinker
- an official “no”; to not allow an idea to become a law
- the wealthy and powerful and roman society
- group of English representatives that shared power with the king
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- branch of government that interprets the laws
- main author of the Declaration of Independence
- social contract enlightenment thinker
- Rome's enemy during the Punic wars
- Wrote a pamphlet stating that it made sense for the colonies to become independent
- branch of government that enforces laws
- an age after the Renaissance that changed how people view the world
- the second “unalienable right” in the Declaration of Independence
- Carthaginian general who surprised Rome by crossing the alps with elephants
- mythical twin who killed his brother to rule Rome
- excellent sea traders who are known for purple dye, the alphabet, and tin
- a government system in which elected representatives make decisions for the people
- location of England’s first successful settlement in America
- last Egyptian pharaoh; influenced 2 roman rulers
- large farms in the southern colonies
- “Rule of __________,” the idea that all people are held accountable to the rules of society
35 Clues: first emperor of Rome • Rome's enemy during the Punic wars • large farms in the southern colonies • natural rights enlightenment thinker • social contract enlightenment thinker • branch of government that enforces laws • Father of the United States Constitution • Caesar, Last leader of the Roman Republic • the wealthy and powerful and roman society • ...
AP Gov/Macro Final Word Search Assignment 2021-01-14
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- Bigger house of congress with 435 members(full name)
- Proposed to skip steps in Senate (_______ Consent)
- The nickname for the senate (_______ Club)
- A vote that can be used to end a filibuster
- Usually used to express a house's approval/disapproval to something that can't be voted on.
- A new bill is presented by a sponsor
- Most powerful Committee in the house, "Ways and ____ Committee.
- The combined House of Reps. and Senate
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- Committee in the house referred to as the Committee of the "_____"
- Amendment that Allowed for direct election of senators
- The committee comprised of members of the house and senate when both houses can't agree on parts of a bill (________ Committee)
- A Petition that brings a bill out of committee and on the floor (_________ petition)
- "Having two branches or Chambers"
- The Committee that is responsible for Fillibusters not being allowed in the House of reps. House _____ Committee)
- When the president rejects a bill
- The candidate who had the position previously
- The upper house of congress
- A vote taken to determine what will be done in a Committee *Committee _____*
- Subunits of congress with specific duties
- When a senator rejects a unanimous consent offer
- Counts the number of people and reapportions politicians based on population.
- The body of voters who elect a representative.
- A stalling technique used in the senate that "talks a bill to death"
- Stalling technique that forces a count to make sure enough people are present.
- Amendment That granted citizenship to all born in the USA
- the type of district in which the candidate wins by over 55% (____ district)
26 Clues: The upper house of congress • "Having two branches or Chambers" • When the president rejects a bill • A new bill is presented by a sponsor • The combined House of Reps. and Senate • Subunits of congress with specific duties • The nickname for the senate (_______ Club) • A vote that can be used to end a filibuster • The candidate who had the position previously • ...
Buffalo Bill 2020-05-27
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- post
- existence
- protected zone
- bring or provide
- grandfather and earlier generations
- strong, resistant
- fight or battle
- open space
- have says he
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- to ready to or prepared to
- person colonizing new territory
- employ
- imitate or play
- action
- buy
- man who runs a show
- organized fight between two people
- zone
- most important moment
19 Clues: buy • post • zone • employ • action • existence • open space • have says he • protected zone • imitate or play • fight or battle • bring or provide • strong, resistant • man who runs a show • most important moment • to ready to or prepared to • person colonizing new territory • organized fight between two people • grandfather and earlier generations
Lorena & Bill 2025-04-25
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- Couples favorite ice cream spot.
- Lorena's favorite coffee order.
- Lorena's hometown.
- Couple's first concert together.
- Couples first vacation location.
- Bill's birth month.
- Who is older.
- First date spot.
- Couple's favorite snack.
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- The season the couple met.
- Where the couple got engaged.
- Couple's favorite cocktail.
- First dance song.
- Month of their anniversary.
- Years the couples have been together.
- Honeymoon destination.
- Couple's apartment number.
- Bill's favorite coffee order.
- Lorena's birth month.
- The proposal month.
20 Clues: Who is older. • First date spot. • First dance song. • Lorena's hometown. • Bill's birth month. • The proposal month. • Lorena's birth month. • Honeymoon destination. • Couple's favorite snack. • The season the couple met. • Couple's apartment number. • Couple's favorite cocktail. • Month of their anniversary. • Where the couple got engaged. • Bill's favorite coffee order. • ...
Amendment 2 crossword 2013-01-10
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- _______ Illinois is one place that makes it difficult to own a handgun because of certain laws
- The highest court in the U.S.A.
- Are not legal to own for any reason
- The right to bear arms
- You must be ______ to legally own a gun
- The plaintiff in the McDonald vs.Chicago case
- The Second Amendment is the right to _______ arms
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- May be legally owned for protection only
- A group of people who can use guns without breaking rules
- If you have one you cannot have a gun license
- There are ten of these in the Bill of Rights
- The name of the person who comes after the plaintiff's in a court case name
12 Clues: The right to bear arms • The highest court in the U.S.A. • Are not legal to own for any reason • You must be ______ to legally own a gun • May be legally owned for protection only • There are ten of these in the Bill of Rights • If you have one you cannot have a gun license • The plaintiff in the McDonald vs.Chicago case • The Second Amendment is the right to _______ arms • ...
Amendment 2 crossword 2013-01-10
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- The plaintiff in the McDonald vs.Chicago case
- Are not legal to own for any reason
- The right to bear arms
- You must be ______ to legally own a gun
- The highest court in the U.S.A.
- The name of the person who comes after the plaintiff's in a court case name
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- If you have one you cannot have a gun license
- There are ten of these in the Bill of Rights
- _______ Illinois is one place that makes it difficult to own a handgun because of certain laws
- A group of people who can use guns without breaking rules
- The Second Amendment is the right to _______ arms
- May be legally owned for protection only
12 Clues: The right to bear arms • The highest court in the U.S.A. • Are not legal to own for any reason • You must be ______ to legally own a gun • May be legally owned for protection only • There are ten of these in the Bill of Rights • The plaintiff in the McDonald vs.Chicago case • If you have one you cannot have a gun license • The Second Amendment is the right to _______ arms • ...
Principles of American Democracy 2025-01-27
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- A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
- of Law The principle that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law.
- of Religion The right to practice any religion or no religion at all.
- of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
- The supreme law of the land.
- Economy The economic system of the United States.
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- of Independence – The document that announced U.S. independence from Great Britain.
- A system of government ruled by the people.
- of Happiness A right listed in the Declaration of Independence.
- A right in the Declaration of Independence representing freedom.
10 Clues: The supreme law of the land. • A system of government ruled by the people. • A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. • Economy The economic system of the United States. • of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • of Happiness A right listed in the Declaration of Independence. • A right in the Declaration of Independence representing freedom. • ...
USA IMPORTANT PEOPLE 2025-01-10
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- Last name of the First President of the United States and leader during the American Revolution.
- First name of Entrepreneur and founder of Disneyland and the Disney brand.
- Last name of a key figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S.
- First name of the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code.
- Last name of the 16th President of the United States, known for abolishing slavery.
- First name of First person to walk on the moon.
- First name of 26th President, known for his progressive policies and conservation efforts.
- First name of the 37th President, who resigned due to the Watergate scandal.
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- Last name of the legendary baseball player known as "The Sultan of Swat."
- Last name of the Founding Father, inventor, and diplomat who helped secure French support during the American Revolution.
- First name of the woman who is credited with sewing the first American flag.
- First name of the legendary actor known for his roles in The Godfather and A Streetcar Named Desire.
- Last name of the famous author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
- First name of Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist.
- Last name of the civil rights leader famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Last name of the famous inventor known for the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Last name of the founder of the Ford Motor Company and pioneer of the assembly line.
- Last name of the civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
- First name of the "First Lady of Song," a famous jazz and scat singer.
- First name of Third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
20 Clues: First name of First person to walk on the moon. • First name of Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist. • First name of the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code. • Last name of a key figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. • First name of the "First Lady of Song," a famous jazz and scat singer. • ...
13th, 14th, 15th Amendment Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-06
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- / The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution.
- / Programs that offer job training to those who've dealt with discrimination in the past.
- / Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits all states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
- / An act that allowed anyone willing to commit to a full-time job, to get employed.
- / An organization set up by republicans to protect African Americans.
- / The enacting of laws.
- / A law issued by Abraham Lincoln that guaranteed the freedom of enslaved people from all States.
- / A phrase that meant people of all races could vote.
- / The first ten amendments made to the constitution until it was ratified for others to be added.
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- / The first United States federal law to define equal U.S. citizenship
- / Northern people who traveled to the South during Reconstruction to make money
- / The man who was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln as President after he got assassinated.
- / A test of reading comprehension and writing skills that people were required to take to vote in southern states.
- To get rid of Slavery.
- / A war fought over Slavery between the North and the South.
- / A clan that had goals of achieving racial segregation and white supremacy.
- / Laws that kept African Americans from going about their daily lives in a normal manner.
- / The person who introduced a bill that supported the abolishment of slavery.
- / A legislation that ended racial discrimination in voting.
- / The process by which the supreme court applied the bill of rights to the states, through the 14th amendment.
20 Clues: To get rid of Slavery. • / The enacting of laws. • / A phrase that meant people of all races could vote. • / A legislation that ended racial discrimination in voting. • / A war fought over Slavery between the North and the South. • / An organization set up by republicans to protect African Americans. • ...
13th, 14th, 15th Amendment Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-06
Across
- / An organization set up by republicans to protect African Americans.
- / A legislation that ended racial discrimination in voting.
- / The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution.
- / A war fought over Slavery between the North and the South.
- / The enacting of laws.
- / A test of reading comprehension and writing skills that people were required to take to vote in southern states.
- / The process by which the supreme court applied the bill of rights to the states, through the 14th amendment.
- To get rid of Slavery.
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- / A clan that had goals of achieving racial segregation and white supremacy.
- / Northern people who traveled to the South during Reconstruction to make money
- / Programs that offer job training to those who've dealt with discrimination in the past.
- / The first ten amendments made to the constitution until it was ratified for others to be added.
- / The man who was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln as President after he got assassinated.
- / The first United States federal law to define equal U.S. citizenship
- / The person who introduced a bill that supported the abolishment of slavery.
- / A law issued by Abraham Lincoln that guaranteed the freedom of enslaved people from all States.
- / An act that allowed anyone willing to commit to a full-time job, to get employed.
- / Laws that kept African Americans from going about their daily lives in a normal manner.
- / Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits all states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
- / A phrase that meant people of all races could vote.
20 Clues: To get rid of Slavery. • / The enacting of laws. • / A phrase that meant people of all races could vote. • / A legislation that ended racial discrimination in voting. • / A war fought over Slavery between the North and the South. • / An organization set up by republicans to protect African Americans. • ...
13th, 14th, 15th Amendments Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-06
Across
- / The man who was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln as President after Lincoln got assassinated.
- / An organization set up by republicans to protect African Americans.
- / A clan that had goals of achieving racial segregation and white supremacy.
- / A war fought over Slavery between the North and the South.
- / The process by which the supreme court applied the bill of rights to the states, through the 14th amendment.
- / The first United States federal law to define equal U.S. citizenship
- / The enacting of laws.
- / To get rid of Slavery.
- / Northern people who traveled to the South during Reconstruction to make money
- / The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution.
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- / The person who introduced a bill that supported the abolishment of slavery.
- / A law issued by Abraham Lincoln that guaranteed the freedom of enslaved people from all States.
- / Programs that offered job training to those who’ve dealt with discrimination in the past.
- / Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits all states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
- / An act that allowed anyone willing to commit to a full-time job, to get employed.
- / Laws that kept African Americans from going about their daily lives in a normal manner.
- / A phrase that meant people of all races could vote.
- / The first ten amendments made to the constitution until it was ratified for others to be added.
- / A legislation that ended racial discrimination in voting.
- / A test of reading comprehension and writing skills that people were required to take to vote in southern states.
20 Clues: / The enacting of laws. • / To get rid of Slavery. • / A phrase that meant people of all races could vote. • / A legislation that ended racial discrimination in voting. • / A war fought over Slavery between the North and the South. • / An organization set up by republicans to protect African Americans. • ...
AP GOVERNMENT 2022-05-03
Across
- A position given for political reasons not merit
- The United States is a Democratic ______
- theory of democracy where wealthy hold power
- document replaced Articles of Confederation
- Bill Clinton was the second President to be
- work along side majority and minority leader
- a proposed law
- collected every 10 years to track demographics
- the liberal political party
- type of government where 2+ bodies share power
- health insurance for elderly added in 1965
Down
- Scandal that led to Nixon's resignation
- known as the "GOP"
- Joe Biden
- government does not intervene in economy
- Avril Haines is a member of Biden's _____
- Senator Strom Thurmond holds the record
- Right of President to send a bill back to Congress
- these events can be open or closed
19 Clues: Joe Biden • a proposed law • known as the "GOP" • the liberal political party • these events can be open or closed • Scandal that led to Nixon's resignation • Senator Strom Thurmond holds the record • government does not intervene in economy • The United States is a Democratic ______ • Avril Haines is a member of Biden's _____ • health insurance for elderly added in 1965 • ...
Congress 2023-01-22
Across
- Congress makes these
- to formally charge an official with a crime
- a congressional committee rewrites legislation to incorporate changes to discusses during hearing on a bill
- number of votes in each chamber to override a veto
- senators must be this old to run
- end debate on a bill
- permanent committee
- formed to make compromises over bills
- representation in the House is based on
- plan for raising and spending money
- presidential check on the legislature
- cannot be suspended unless in times of invasion an civil war
- a group of people that work together towards a common goal
- lower chamber
- drawing districts to favor one party over another
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- the use of long speeches to prevent a vote on a bill
- presides over the Senate
- representatives must be this old to run
- proposed laws
- upper chamber
- survey used to determine congressional districts
- Congress has the power of the
- length of senate terms
- length of representative terms
- people Congressmembers represent
- leader in the House of Representatives
- committee made for a specific purpose
- made up of members from both chambers of Congress
- only Congress can declare this
- organization of people who share certain ideas about what government should do
- 2 house legislature
31 Clues: proposed laws • upper chamber • lower chamber • permanent committee • 2 house legislature • Congress makes these • end debate on a bill • length of senate terms • presides over the Senate • Congress has the power of the • length of representative terms • only Congress can declare this • senators must be this old to run • people Congressmembers represent • ...
GOV - Unit 7 Review - Legislative Branch 2023-11-15
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- Compromise bill to iron out differences
- Committee appointed by the presiding officers of each chamber to adjust differences on a particular bill passed by each in different form.
- a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government
- representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making
- A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society.
- First President to be impeached by the House of Representatives
- president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days
- Second President to be impeached by the House of Representatives
- a proposed law
- A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses; Senate and House of Representatives
- 435 members
- Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
- A congressional committee created for a specific purpose, sometimes to conduct an investigation.
- A permanent committee established in a legislature, usually focusing on a policy area
- the person who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not present
- At least 25 years of age, citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the State/district from which they are chosen.
- A committee composed of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate
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- Division of existing committee that is formed to address specific issues
- Refers to action by the entire house or the entire senate to debate, amend, and vote on legislation
- Third President to be impeached by the House of Representatives (he was impeached twice)
- Leader of a congressional committee. Usually the longest serving member of the majority party on that committee (seniority rule). A very powerful position - Controls the committee calendar, agenda, and hearings. Can pigeonhole (table) a bill by refusing to schedule debate on it.
- Kamala Harris; the presiding officer of a senate; in Congress, the vice president of the United States
- The principal leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives or in the Senate.
- 100 members
- At least 30 years of age, citizen for at least 9 years, and live in the State from which they are chosen.
- A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
- After a bill is introduced, it is referred to a committee for consideration, it holds hearings and rewrites it, if committee approves the bill, it then goes to the full House or Senate for consideration
- the legislative leader elected by party members holding the majority of seats in the House or Senate
- A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote on a controversial issue.
- House passes articles of impeachment by majority, next Senate hold trial and 2/3 must co crimes and misdemeanors Circumstances under which the president can by impeached by the House and removed from office by the Senate.
- Mike Johnson; the leader of the majority party who serves as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives
- Established the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures)
- Party leaders who work with the majority leader or minority leader to count votes beforehand and lean on waverers whose votes are crucial to a bill favored by the party.
33 Clues: 100 members • 435 members • a proposed law • Compromise bill to iron out differences • First President to be impeached by the House of Representatives • Second President to be impeached by the House of Representatives • Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature • A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office • ...
branches 2024-12-11
Across
- the ______ branch decides if laws fit the rules of the Constitution
- the "head" of the executive branch
- the principle that separated different powers between the 3 branches of the government
- AKA "The Senate". There are 100 Senators in this
- AKA "The Bill of Rights"
- AKA "The House". There are 435 Representatives in this
- there are 7 of these in the Constitution
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- the people in the Executive _____ support & assist the President & Vice President
- this concept keeps the entire government from having too much control
- the 3 branches of the government make sure one another are doing their jobs properly (Hint: they check one another)
- is the President's "right hand man"
- Every _____ has 2 Senators
- the _____ is the first part of the Constitution
- the _____ branch makes laws
- this principle means that the government gets it's power from the citizens
- the highest court in the U.S.
- this principle that ALL citizens (including the government) need to follow the same rules
- the _____ branch has the President & Vice President
18 Clues: AKA "The Bill of Rights" • Every _____ has 2 Senators • the _____ branch makes laws • the highest court in the U.S. • the "head" of the executive branch • is the President's "right hand man" • there are 7 of these in the Constitution • the _____ is the first part of the Constitution • AKA "The Senate". There are 100 Senators in this • ...
Politics and Governance Crossword 2025-01-30
Across
- The process of charging a government official with misconduct.
- A speech delivered by a head of state (such as a president) outlining the government's achievements, challenges, and future plans
- An agreement between two or more nations.
- the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
- A body of high-ranking officials advising the head of government.
- The practice of managing international relations and negotiations.
- The branch of government responsible for making laws.
- The act of misusing power for personal gain.
- The status of being a legally recognized member of a state.
- The power of an executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature
- A person appointed or elected to represent others
- A set of fundamental principles that govern a state or organization
- The activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power
- A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
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- The highest court in a judicial system
- A formal change or addition to a constitution or law.
- The process by which people choose their leaders through voting.
- A document that states the fundamental rights of individuals in a country.
- A ranked list of candidates nominated by a political party to fill the seats allocated in proportion to the party's share of the overall vote
- The introductory statement of a constitution, law, or official document that outlines its purpose, principles, and guiding values.
- A government controlled by a single leader with absolute power.
- Political parties or individuals who challenge those in power.
- The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
- The system of rules and regulations created and enforced by governments to regulate society, maintain order, and protect rights.
- The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.
- A legislative body, often the upper chamber of a bicameral system.
- Branch of government whose task is the authoritative adjudication of controversies over the application of laws in specific situations
- A draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature for enactment.
- A form of government where a monarch rules
- A formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or labor union or from within a particular discipline
30 Clues: The highest court in a judicial system • An agreement between two or more nations. • A form of government where a monarch rules • The act of misusing power for personal gain. • A person appointed or elected to represent others • The governing body of a nation, state, or community. • A formal change or addition to a constitution or law. • ...
B I L L O F R I G H T S 2022-05-07
Across
- a proposing law waiting for acceptance
- enforces an state or country guidelines or jail
- the power to act, speak or think freely
- divided power in goverment
- the authority to do an action
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
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- the first ten amendments
- an add on to the constitution
8 Clues: the first ten amendments • divided power in goverment • an add on to the constitution • the authority to do an action • a proposing law waiting for acceptance • the power to act, speak or think freely • enforces an state or country guidelines or jail • ...
World History Crossword Exam Review 1 2023-05-17
Across
- Religion which established a strict Caste System
- People who voted directly on all issues
- Time when people began to question their rulers and hold them accountable for their actions
- Belief that stresses the importance of each person
- The English Bill of Rights made this part of government superior
- Marco Polo's advice led to increased trade between Europe and
- America had several revolutions due to Colonial rule by European countries
- Economist who believed colonization was immoral and that smaller countries should have control over their resources
- French Leader who failed to defeat Russia
- Man who could paint, sculpt, do science, etc.
- Gold, God, and Glory summarizes the reasons for this Age
- Tool which calculated latitude so that explorers could map and navigate
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- Emperor who built the Hagia Sophia and established a modern set of laws
- Government where the voters/citizens have more power
- Person who believed every person is born with natural rights
- Revolution led to unsanitary living conditions and increased child labor
- Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics were early forms of
- The expansion and glorification of a nation’s military
- Exemplified by religions getting along together in the same area
- Theory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and Galileo
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are examples of a ___ religion
- Russo-Japanese War challenged the notion of white superiority because ____ won
- The Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid were ____ empires
- Migration, Governance, Location, Change, etc. are examples of World History ___
- Empire which protected the Silk Road
- The reason that Henry VIII separated from the Catholic Church
26 Clues: Empire which protected the Silk Road • People who voted directly on all issues • French Leader who failed to defeat Russia • Man who could paint, sculpt, do science, etc. • Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics were early forms of • Religion which established a strict Caste System • Belief that stresses the importance of each person • ...
Semester 2 Review 2023-04-20
Across
- Caesar, Last leader of the Roman Republic
- another name for “peasant” in the feudal system
- Father of the United States Constitution
- Carta, English document that forced the king to give up some power and give the noble some rights
- Northern state with a “hook,” where the Revolutionary War began; includes Boston and Plymouth
- _______________ Tables; posted in the Roman forum so everyone could read the laws
- head of the executive branch in the states government
- father of his country; Roman who said “the people's good is the highest law”
- of Rights, 1st 10 amendments to the United States Constitution; detail citizens’ liberties
- what Europeans brought from Africa to sell in the Americas in triangle trade
- general of the American forces during the Revolutionary War
- moved the capital to the eastern Roman Empire to Byzantium and became the first Christian emperor
- each state sends two people to this government body
- first emperor of Rome
- The legislative branch of the United States government
- natural rights enlightenment thinker
- an official “no”; to not allow an idea to become a law
- the wealthy and powerful and roman society
- group of English representatives that shared power with the king
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- branch of government that interprets the laws
- main author of the Declaration of Independence
- social contract enlightenment thinker
- Rome's enemy during the Punic wars
- Wrote a pamphlet stating that it made sense for the colonies to become independent
- branch of government that enforces laws
- an age after the Renaissance that changed how people view the world
- the second “unalienable right” in the Declaration of Independence
- Carthaginian general who surprised Rome by crossing the alps with elephants
- mythical twin who killed his brother to rule Rome
- excellent sea traders who are known for purple dye, the alphabet, and tin
- a government system in which elected representatives make decisions for the people
- location of England’s first successful settlement in America
- last Egyptian pharaoh; influenced 2 roman rulers
- large farms in the southern colonies
- “Rule of __________,” the idea that all people are held accountable to the rules of society
35 Clues: first emperor of Rome • Rome's enemy during the Punic wars • large farms in the southern colonies • natural rights enlightenment thinker • social contract enlightenment thinker • branch of government that enforces laws • Father of the United States Constitution • Caesar, Last leader of the Roman Republic • the wealthy and powerful and roman society • ...
1960s civil rights crossword for school. 2024-06-09
Across
- promoted black pride
- African American students who challenged segregation in public schools
- famous white supremacists who committed many crimes
- first African American Supreme Court Judge
- this act of protest was started by RosaParks
- didn't give up her seat to a white man on a bus
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- many young African American students protested by staging a sit in
- this era last for 87 years and mistreated African American
- this president hugely supported equal rights for African Americans
- pushed the bill that helped end segregation
- inspired millions with his "I have a dream" speech
- took the board of education to court to end segregation in schools
12 Clues: promoted black pride • first African American Supreme Court Judge • pushed the bill that helped end segregation • this act of protest was started by RosaParks • didn't give up her seat to a white man on a bus • inspired millions with his "I have a dream" speech • famous white supremacists who committed many crimes • ...
B I L L O F R I G H T S 2022-05-07
Across
- a proposing law waiting for acceptance
- enforces an state or country guidelines or jail
- the power to act, speak or think freely
- divided power in goverment
- the authority to do an action
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Down
- the first ten amendments
- an add on to the constitution
8 Clues: the first ten amendments • divided power in goverment • an add on to the constitution • the authority to do an action • a proposing law waiting for acceptance • the power to act, speak or think freely • enforces an state or country guidelines or jail • ...
The US Constitution 2021-10-26
Across
- Jersey This plan wanted equal congress.
- Where the convention was held.
- This stops one branch from acquiring too much power.
- This government branch makes laws.
- Washington The man who led the convention
- In this month it was signed.
- The document that preceded the Constitution.
- Franklin This man argued for a strong state government
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- This person would be the head of the executive branch.
- This plan wanted congress based on state population
- Signed in this state.
- These are the first three words of the document.
- This government branch interprets laws.
- of rights Many people believed the document lacked this.
- The man who transcribed the document.
- hall This is what the building where it was written is now called.
- The man who proved that the preamble wasn’t enough with a failed revolution.
- Madison This man is considered the father of the constitution.
- This government branch enforces laws.
- Hamilton This man argued for a strong national government
20 Clues: Signed in this state. • In this month it was signed. • Where the convention was held. • This government branch makes laws. • The man who transcribed the document. • This government branch enforces laws. • Jersey This plan wanted equal congress. • This government branch interprets laws. • Washington The man who led the convention • The document that preceded the Constitution. • ...
Semester 2 Review 2023-04-20
Across
- Caesar, Last leader of the Roman Republic
- another name for “peasant” in the feudal system
- Father of the United States Constitution
- Carta, English document that forced the king to give up some power and give the noble some rights
- Northern state with a “hook,” where the Revolutionary War began; includes Boston and Plymouth
- _______________ Tables; posted in the Roman forum so everyone could read the laws
- head of the executive branch in the states government
- father of his country; Roman who said “the people's good is the highest law”
- of Rights, 1st 10 amendments to the United States Constitution; detail citizens’ liberties
- what Europeans brought from Africa to sell in the Americas in triangle trade
- general of the American forces during the Revolutionary War
- moved the capital to the eastern Roman Empire to Byzantium and became the first Christian emperor
- each state sends two people to this government body
- first emperor of Rome
- The legislative branch of the United States government
- natural rights enlightenment thinker
- an official “no”; to not allow an idea to become a law
- the wealthy and powerful and roman society
- group of English representatives that shared power with the king
Down
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- main author of the Declaration of Independence
- social contract enlightenment thinker
- Rome's enemy during the Punic wars
- Wrote a pamphlet stating that it made sense for the colonies to become independent
- branch of government that enforces laws
- an age after the Renaissance that changed how people view the world
- the second “unalienable right” in the Declaration of Independence
- Carthaginian general who surprised Rome by crossing the alps with elephants
- mythical twin who killed his brother to rule Rome
- excellent sea traders who are known for purple dye, the alphabet, and tin
- a government system in which elected representatives make decisions for the people
- location of England’s first successful settlement in America
- last Egyptian pharaoh; influenced 2 roman rulers
- large farms in the southern colonies
- “Rule of __________,” the idea that all people are held accountable to the rules of society
35 Clues: first emperor of Rome • Rome's enemy during the Punic wars • large farms in the southern colonies • natural rights enlightenment thinker • social contract enlightenment thinker • branch of government that enforces laws • Father of the United States Constitution • Caesar, Last leader of the Roman Republic • the wealthy and powerful and roman society • ...
2 2023-12-15
Across
- _____ include property attached to a structure but used in the course of business
- _____ rights belong to owners of land along a flowing body of water
- _____ is the right to ownership of real property and the evidence of ownership provided by a written document, called a deed
- A truckload of lumber that a homeowner purchased has been left in the driveway for use in building a porch. The lumber is considered ______ property
- ______ rights include mineral rights and other natural resources that can be leased or sold separately from surface rights
- The ______ rights includes the rights of possession, control, enjoyment, exclusion, and disposition
- ______ rights can be held by owners of land adjacent to rivers, lakes, or oceans
- The doctrine of _____ is followed in some states and provides that water use, aside from limited domestic use, is controlled by the state rather than the landowner adjacent to the water; to use water, the landowner must demonstrate a beneficial use of the water, such as for irrigation of crops
- A ____ is personal property that has been affixed to the land or to a building so that by law it becomes part of the real property
- ____ characteristics of land include scarcity, improvements, permanence of the investment, and area preference (situs)
- _____ describes the act by which real property can be converted into personal property
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- The term "Nonhomogeneity" refers to ____
- An _____ is a right or privilege associated with real property in some way, such as a parking space in a multiunit building, an easement, or water rights, and is normally conveyed to the new owner when the property is sold
- Another term for "personal property" is _____
- ______ includes the land as well as all things permanently attached or annexed to the land, both by nature and by humans
- Personal property generally includes____
- ______ includes the interests, benefits, and rights that are automatically included in the ownership of unimproved land and real estate
- _____ rights belong to owners of land that borders a commercially navigable lake, sea, or ocean
- The legal tests for a fixture include _____: the method of attachment, adaptability of the thing for the land's ordinary use, relationship of the parties, intent in placing the item on the land, and agreement of the parties
- ______ rights can be sold separately from surface rights and have limitations to enable air travel
- ______ characteristics of land include immobility, indestructibility, and nonhomogeneity (uniqueness)
21 Clues: The term "Nonhomogeneity" refers to ____ • Personal property generally includes____ • Another term for "personal property" is _____ • _____ rights belong to owners of land along a flowing body of water • ______ rights can be held by owners of land adjacent to rivers, lakes, or oceans • ...
Kaitlyn Brennan's crossword puzzle 2022-02-22
Across
- Special conventions are cold in the states to approve or reject the new constitution?
- How did they celebrate the birth of a free goverment?
- In what state is the question debate of how powerful should the government be?
- What did James Maddison think about the Articles of Confederation?
- How many years can the senate serve with the new constitution?
- Who are those who apose the constitution?
- What were they mostly celebrating for?
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- Who drafted the bill of rights?
- When was the constitution written?
- What does Shay's rebellion do to people's beliefs?
- What did George Washington's expressions show about the delegates?
- After how many months of exhausting debates did it take to make a final decision?
12 Clues: Who drafted the bill of rights? • When was the constitution written? • What were they mostly celebrating for? • Who are those who apose the constitution? • What does Shay's rebellion do to people's beliefs? • How did they celebrate the birth of a free goverment? • How many years can the senate serve with the new constitution? • ...
CCH Crossword 2024-08-01
Across
- This Ombudsman investigates complaints about landlords
- A financial product bought with a lump sum of money that converts that lump sum into a regular income
- Type of bond that is a debt security issued by a company in order for it to raise capital
- What we assess in every call
- Set up this type of business complaint using an individual profile
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- Types of student loans under our jurisdiction
- Our values
- UK Insurance Limited is the underwriter for policies held with this business
- Deals with information rights and data privacy for individuals
- What type of insurance is outside our jurisdiction
- Signpost consumers to this organisation for water bill issues
- Rules we follow
12 Clues: Our values • Rules we follow • What we assess in every call • Types of student loans under our jurisdiction • What type of insurance is outside our jurisdiction • This Ombudsman investigates complaints about landlords • Signpost consumers to this organisation for water bill issues • Deals with information rights and data privacy for individuals • ...
Civil War Amendment Crossword 2021-11-28
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- the time period in which these amendments were made
- a civil right given to african americans by the 14th amendment
- signed the 13th amendment
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- when an amendment is approved by at least 3/4 of the states
- contains the bill of rights
- something that is added to the constitution
- outlawed by the 24th amendment
7 Clues: signed the 13th amendment • contains the bill of rights • outlawed by the 24th amendment • something that is added to the constitution • the time period in which these amendments were made • when an amendment is approved by at least 3/4 of the states • a civil right given to african americans by the 14th amendment
Legislative Branch 2021-04-14
Across
- Member who leads a standing committee in a legislative body. (online glossary)
- Veto when the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so. (online glossary)
- Representative of their political party. (collinsdictionary.com)
- The process by which each chamber of Congress votes on a bill vetoed by the President. (senate.gov)
- Spokesperson chosen by the leading majority party in the legislation. (senate.gov)
- Chair of the legislation. (online glossary)
- The power to coin money and regulate the value of it. (consitution.congress.gov)
- Issue a formal condemnation (online glossary)
- Procedure that can be used to limit or end a floor debate in a legislative body. (online glossary)
- The direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters of the states. (textbook)
- The exclusive power of Congress to regulate trade. (online glossary)
- Spokesperson of the minority party in the legislation. (senate.gov)
- Various tactics that try to defeat a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote. (online glossary)
- A measure relating to the business of either house, or expressing an opinion; does not have the force of law and does not require the President’s signature. (online glossary)
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- An adjective that describes a legislative body composed of two chambers. (online glossary)
- a way to bring a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration without a report from the committee by "discharging" the committee from further consideration of a bill or resolution. (norton.house.gov)
- A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration. (online glossary)
- Membership is divided into specialized groups for purposes such as holding hearings, preparing bills for the consideration of the entire House, and regulating House procedure. (britannica.com)
- An unwritten rule in Congress that reserves the top posts in each chamber for members with the longest records of service. (online glossary)
- The presiding officer of a committee or subcommittee. (senate.gov)
- An unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will “ride” through the legislative process. (online glossary)
- The distribution of seats in a legislative body. (online glossary)
- Congressional Committee chairperson can kill a bill assigned to his/her committee simply by ignoring it. (senate.gov)
- Assistants to the floor leaders who are also elected by their parties. (senate.gov)
- The power of government to take private property for public use. (online glossary)
- Any money that a creditor must, by law, accept in payment for debts. (online glossary)
- A review by legislative committees of the policies and programs of the executive branch. (online glossary)
- To bring formal charges against a public official; only the House of Representatives has the power to impeach civil officers of the United States. (online glossary)
- A provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization. (merriam-webster.com)
29 Clues: Chair of the legislation. (online glossary) • Issue a formal condemnation (online glossary) • Representative of their political party. (collinsdictionary.com) • The presiding officer of a committee or subcommittee. (senate.gov) • The distribution of seats in a legislative body. (online glossary) • ...
the fifth amendment 2024-04-11
6 Clues: gives you the right to a _____ • you have the right to remain ____ • the fifth amendment limits ______ • the fifth amendment prevents a _____ • the fifth amendment protects you from ___ • the fifth amendment is a part of the _____
B I L L O F R I G H T S 2022-05-07
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- a proposing law waiting for acceptance
- enforces an state or country guidelines or jail
- the power to act, speak or think freely
- divided power in goverment
- the authority to do an action
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
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- the first ten amendments
- an add on to the constitution
8 Clues: the first ten amendments • divided power in goverment • an add on to the constitution • the authority to do an action • a proposing law waiting for acceptance • the power to act, speak or think freely • enforces an state or country guidelines or jail • ...
Civics Review 2023-05-25
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- a lesser level of crime
- a product originating from your own country
- a more serious level of crime
- a congress with two houses
- the Introduction to the Constitution
- an earlier decision in a similar case being used as a basis for a new decision
- a tangible product you can buy
- donating time and effort to a cause, without compensation
- branch of government that creates laws
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- redistricting areas to benefit a certain political party or alternative motive
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- being denied a right, usually the right to vote
- opinion how the general public feels about an issue, topic, or person
- a product originating from another country other than your own
- of Rights first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
- branch of government that enforces laws
- type of government where the people give the government their power
- someone doing something for you and you pay them for it
18 Clues: a lesser level of crime • a congress with two houses • a more serious level of crime • a tangible product you can buy • the Introduction to the Constitution • branch of government that creates laws • branch of government that enforces laws • a product originating from your own country • branch of government that interprets the laws • ...
Ben Toy 2019-12-18
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- of Orange He was invited to rule England
- The Indigenous people from North America
- II Was forced off the throne when William of Orange became king
- of Liberty his group of people threw tea into the Boston Harbor
- Act Taxed the colonist on tea
- George III Taxed the colonies
- The religion the king and queen of England had to be
- of Rights The basis of today's British constitution
- Washington Was recognized for his skills at rallying up defeated troops
- Necessity A famous fort in the French and Indian war
- Alliance In 1689 William III transformed Augsburg into this
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- Was stated to be forever superior
- Right This was consider dead after William and Mary became King and Queen
- XIV William's rival
- Harbor 342 chests of tea were thrown in here
- The East Indian Co. became this in response of the tea act
- Act Forced the colonists to house and feed 1,500 redcoats
- Act Taxed the colonies on all legal documents
- William's wife died because of this
- Act Forbidden the colonists to trade with other nations
20 Clues: XIV William's rival • Act Taxed the colonist on tea • George III Taxed the colonies • Was stated to be forever superior • William's wife died because of this • of Orange He was invited to rule England • The Indigenous people from North America • Harbor 342 chests of tea were thrown in here • Act Taxed the colonies on all legal documents • ...
Natalie Wilt-Pd4 Prologue 2020-09-15
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- comandments- 10 rules god made people to follow through the bible
- word founded by Jesus meaning "savior"
- england's national legisature
- 2 officals commanded armies and directed them to the government
- process of law- kings cant kill or damage his servants
- government ruled by few powerful people
- reform movent
- law- made laws for citizens to rule
- monarchy- power of the ruler
- rich people rule
- a type of religion ruled by the Israelites and Jews
- right- man who said " monarchs were chosen by god and his responsible only to god
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- democracy- citizens makes rules
- form of rulership through a group of people
- head of the state for live till death or givin to family
- the ruleing of people
- rebirth
- or rights- does not allow the monarchy's power, protested free in punishment
- series of kings in the 509 B.C making their own government
- revolution- english constatuntional history
- catholic church- roman christans created these churches
- teachinngs of Muhammad that revealed the word of god
- carta- a man who filled in after King Henry II died
23 Clues: rebirth • reform movent • rich people rule • the ruleing of people • monarchy- power of the ruler • england's national legisature • democracy- citizens makes rules • law- made laws for citizens to rule • word founded by Jesus meaning "savior" • government ruled by few powerful people • form of rulership through a group of people • revolution- english constatuntional history • ...
Revolutionary Characters Puzzle 2019-07-03
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- Helped gain French involvement in Revolutionary war
- An Uneducated but athletic president.
- This person was believed to be the most neglected leader.
- Thomas Paine.
- Where Alexander Hamilton was born.
- Secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson.
- This is a person who supports a system of government in which multiple states unite over a main authority.
- Politician, oldest founder, and Scientist.
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- Free-thinking, free-spending, and most always on the edge of bankruptcy.
- Thomas Jefferson
- Alexander Hamilton's wife.
- This compromise allowed each state to have two senators.
- The start of the revolutionary war.
- 2nd President.
- Joined the revolutionary war at age 19.
- Arron Burr.
- Supposedly had kids with mulatto slave Sally Hemings
- When was the period of time Samuel Morison and Harold Laski believed to be the richest in political ideas.
- Appointed by Washington as first secretary of the treasury.
- Father of the bill of rights.
20 Clues: Arron Burr. • Thomas Paine. • 2nd President. • Thomas Jefferson • Alexander Hamilton's wife. • Father of the bill of rights. • Where Alexander Hamilton was born. • The start of the revolutionary war. • An Uneducated but athletic president. • Joined the revolutionary war at age 19. • Secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson. • Politician, oldest founder, and Scientist. • ...
Patriotism Crossword 2016-05-16
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- Section 10 of the first article set limitations on the ______
- A draft of a proposed law
- This is based on the population of a state
- Federal courts mostly deal with "______ law"
- Shows the individual rights of citizens
- The census or population count
- The president must be a citizen of the US, must be 35 years old, and a resident of the US for 14 years. These are all _____________
- This is an advisory body, and its power depends on the president
- Another word for charging a person with an offense
- Another word for tax
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- A change to the constitution
- Article II lists the powers and duties of the _________ Branch
- Article I talks about this branch
- A rebellion
- The procedure by which a person becomes a citizen of the U.S.
- The 17th amendment allows ________ to be elected
- The beginning of the constitution that introduces it
- The process by which an amendment is approved
- Congress can accuse government of wrongdoing, which is called this.
- Another word for a court
20 Clues: A rebellion • Another word for tax • Another word for a court • A draft of a proposed law • A change to the constitution • The census or population count • Article I talks about this branch • Shows the individual rights of citizens • This is based on the population of a state • Federal courts mostly deal with "______ law" • The process by which an amendment is approved • ...
Era 7 Review 2023-04-18
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- THE REFORMING OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE 15TH CENTURY
- PETER THE GREAT'S IDEAS FOR RUSSIA
- SMITH LIKES...
- EUROPEANS' RESPONSIBILITY TO "CIVILIZE" THE WORLD
- GREAT CHANGE IN ART, RELIGION, GOVERNMENT, AND THOUGHT
- GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM WHERE KING/QUEEN RULES ALL ASPECTS OF SOCIETY
- GOVERNMENT FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE
- MOVING OF PEOPLE INTO THE CITIES
- ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS GROUP
- SEPARATION OF POWERS THINKER
- AN INCREASE IN MACHINE MADE GOODS
- GOVERNMENTALLY CONTROLLED ECONOMY
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- BEGINNER OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
- PERIOD OF LOGIC AND REASON TO ANSWER SOCIETAL QUESTIONS
- ECONOMY BASED ON CUSTOMS AND TRADITION
- MARX LIKES...
- ABSOLUTIONISM IS THE BEST GOVERNMENT
- UNITED STATES FOR EXAMPLE
- NEEDED FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION/CAUSE FOR IMPERIALISM
- KINGS/QUEENS BEING SENT FROM HEAVEN TO RULE
- INFLUENCED UNITED STATES AND FRENCH DOCUMENTS
- 3RD ESTATE PAID MOST OF THESE
- COLONIES ARE MARKETS AND A SOURCE FOR RAW MATERIALS
- COUNTRIES DEPENDING ON EACH OTHER FOR PROGRESS
- THE MAKE UP OF FRENCH SOCIETY PRE-REVOLUTION
- PROFIT AND PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESSES
- THE TAKING OVER OF WEAKER COUNTRIES BY STRONGER COUNTRIES
27 Clues: MARX LIKES... • SMITH LIKES... • UNITED STATES FOR EXAMPLE • ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS GROUP • SEPARATION OF POWERS THINKER • 3RD ESTATE PAID MOST OF THESE • MOVING OF PEOPLE INTO THE CITIES • AN INCREASE IN MACHINE MADE GOODS • GOVERNMENTALLY CONTROLLED ECONOMY • PETER THE GREAT'S IDEAS FOR RUSSIA • ABSOLUTIONISM IS THE BEST GOVERNMENT • BEGINNER OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION • ...
Rome Crossword 2023-04-28
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- A Professional soldier in ancient Rome
- Stories about famous people and events in the past
- An upper class that is richer and more powerful than the rest of society
- War A war between groups in the same country
- A wealthy landowner in Ancient Rome
- A representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in Ancient Rome
- A type of government in which citizens vote for their leaders
- And Remus Twin brothers; founders of rome
- A type of society in which men have all of the power
- Two chief leaders elected yearly in Ancient Rome
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- The gods of a group of people or a civilization
- To reject a bill
- A common person in Ancient Rome
- North African city that had immensely become rich
- Land surrounded by water on three sides
- Of Plebs The plebeian's representative assembly
- A person who rules with total authority
- An administrative district of an enormous empire or country
- River River that provided fresh water to ancient Rome
- Change to make things better
20 Clues: To reject a bill • Change to make things better • A common person in Ancient Rome • A wealthy landowner in Ancient Rome • A Professional soldier in ancient Rome • Land surrounded by water on three sides • A person who rules with total authority • And Remus Twin brothers; founders of rome • War A war between groups in the same country • ...
Constitution of the United States 2023-12-18
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- the executive branch can do this to laws from the legislative branch(send the law back)
- the executive branch is the president, the vice president and the _____
- group that wrote the federalist papers
- written in 1215 and influenced the constitution
- to approve or agree
- The ________ plan, wanted representation to be equal for all states
- the supreme court has nine(9) of them
- 3/5 _________, 3 of 5 slaves counted for representation
- The ________ compromise, also known as The Connecticut Compromise
- ________ of powers, no one branch has all the power
- popular _________, the government gets its power from the people
- group that wanted a Bill of Rights added to the constitution
- states and national government share power
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- checks and _________
- The ________ plan, wanted representation based on state population
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- the Senate and House of Representatives together are called...
- branch of government that makes the laws
- a change to the constitution
- people get to vote on laws and leaders
- last name of the father of the constitution
- branch of government that enforces the laws
22 Clues: to approve or agree • checks and _________ • a change to the constitution • the supreme court has nine(9) of them • group that wrote the federalist papers • people get to vote on laws and leaders • branch of government that makes the laws • states and national government share power • last name of the father of the constitution • branch of government that enforces the laws • ...
Women's Rights 2024-04-11
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- Where was the first women's rights convention held?
- Opposite of Men.
- What famous founding document was the famous declaration written at the first women's rights convention inspired by?
- What did women gain in the 19th amendment?
- One of the leaders of the women's rights convention
- What is God-given to everyone?
- Right that is given by whom?
- What was signed at the first women's rights convention?
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- An orator for the Women's Rights Movement
- a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
- First women's rights convention.
- Opposite of Women.
- Who wrote the famous document at the first women's rights convention?
- One of the most famous leaders of the women's rights movement.
- Young woman.
15 Clues: Young woman. • Opposite of Men. • Opposite of Women. • Right that is given by whom? • What is God-given to everyone? • First women's rights convention. • An orator for the Women's Rights Movement • What did women gain in the 19th amendment? • Where was the first women's rights convention held? • One of the leaders of the women's rights convention • ...
Constitution crossword puzzle 2020-09-10
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- to remove a president from office
- a body of elected representatives make decisions for the general population
- person who takes office if the president is unfit to continue serving as president or has died
- a change to the US constitution
- a form of government in which the people vote on political issues and candidates
- 2 house legislator
- introduction to the constitution
- branch of government that oversees court matters
- general population
- branch of government that holds the president
- someone who represents others
- Signed or made official
- freedom
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- the leader of a country
- division of power between the federal and state governments
- relating to the central government of the US
- a country
- two parties giving up something to reach an agreement
- people representing the US states who cast votes for the election of the president
- a native or naturalized member of a state or country
- the power of a president to reject a bill
- independent and self-governing
- to owe money
- principles of freedom
- a tax
- a court
26 Clues: a tax • freedom • a court • a country • to owe money • 2 house legislator • general population • principles of freedom • the leader of a country • Signed or made official • someone who represents others • independent and self-governing • a change to the US constitution • introduction to the constitution • to remove a president from office • the power of a president to reject a bill • ...
On Dat Government Shii 2022-12-19
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- people joined to an agreement or treaty
- interests in politics
- where do couples go for divorce?
- process of leading a group to action
- governing of a state
- gerrymandering - slay the _____
- making (small) changes to a bill would be called an ______
- the simple rights of humans such as voting, having a voice, and being treated fairly
- opposite of illegal
- what's the opposite of disorganization?
- you have judicial and you have ______
- being treating differently because of race, gender, religion, etc
- whos the best gov teacher ever?
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- the ______ Branch has the power to make laws
- the state of being free
- highest court in the USA
- manipulating the boundaries of an election
- which country are you from, mrs. glosch?
- a meeting for discussion with those from a political party
- appropriate to a court or judge
- A person to take place of the President if anything was to happen
- organized gathering in terms of voting
- orange president?
- a statue or building to represent someone important
- book of rules for a state
- current president
26 Clues: orange president? • current president • opposite of illegal • governing of a state • interests in politics • the state of being free • highest court in the USA • book of rules for a state • gerrymandering - slay the _____ • appropriate to a court or judge • whos the best gov teacher ever? • where do couples go for divorce? • process of leading a group to action • ...
How Much Do You Know 2024-09-16
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- The branch of government established to make laws
- The war fought by the American colonies to gain independence from Britain
- The first President under the U.S. Constitution
- of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the _____________
- He proposed the Great Compromise, leading to a two-house Congress
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- The Constitutional Convention took place in this city
- The group responsible for formally electing the U.S. President
- The President of the Constitutional Convention
- The document that formally declared America's independence
- The group of 13 colonies declared independence from this country
- The main author of the Declaration of Independence
- The introduction to the U.S. Constitution is known as the ___________
12 Clues: The President of the Constitutional Convention • The first President under the U.S. Constitution • The branch of government established to make laws • The main author of the Declaration of Independence • The Constitutional Convention took place in this city • The document that formally declared America's independence • ...
Executive Branch Puzzle 2022-03-23
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- 4 years.
- House.
- Budget.
- Congress creates.
- Symbolic face of the nation.
- Indirect popular participation.
- Succession act of 1947.
- State, treasury, defense.
- Refusal to spend funds.
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- Senate.
- Administers the law.
- Spokesmen/advisors.
- Not signing a bill.
- Forgiveness of crime.
- Ignored bill for 10 days.
- More time to prepare for court.
- Political pardon.
- Agreement approved by senate.
18 Clues: House. • Senate. • Budget. • 4 years. • Congress creates. • Political pardon. • Spokesmen/advisors. • Not signing a bill. • Administers the law. • Forgiveness of crime. • Succession act of 1947. • Refusal to spend funds. • Ignored bill for 10 days. • State, treasury, defense. • Symbolic face of the nation. • Agreement approved by senate. • More time to prepare for court. • ...
Tracy, Bill... and Baby Makes Three! 2013-05-16
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- If the baby is born in the expected month, what will be her birthstone?
- If the baby is born on the due date, what will be her zodiac sign?
- What is the color of the baby's bedroom?
- When the baby is born, who will weigh more, the baby or Lily the dog?
- For what football team will the baby root?
- When Bill was born, he weighed ____ pounds, 2 ounces.
- In what month were Tracy and Bill born?
- The baby already has a hat. What sports team is on it?
- Tracy and Bill met in the year 199__.
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- In what month is the baby due?
- What sport did Bill and Tracy do in college?
- Where did Bill and Tracy meet?
- What is the date the baby is due? (Just the date, not the month)
- For how many years have Tracy and Bill been married?
- When Tracy was born, she weighed ____ pounds, 2 ounces.
15 Clues: In what month is the baby due? • Where did Bill and Tracy meet? • Tracy and Bill met in the year 199__. • In what month were Tracy and Bill born? • What is the color of the baby's bedroom? • For what football team will the baby root? • What sport did Bill and Tracy do in college? • For how many years have Tracy and Bill been married? • ...
Bill Evans 2022-05-02
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- what instrument did bill evens play?
- how old was he when he played in a high school band
- when was Bill Evans born?
- what college did he go to?
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- what type of music did he play?
- what building did he die in?
- One of his famous songs
- One of his other famous songs
- How old was bill evans when he died?
- when did Bill Evans die?
- what sport did Bill evans play?
11 Clues: One of his famous songs • when did Bill Evans die? • when was Bill Evans born? • what college did he go to? • what building did he die in? • One of his other famous songs • what type of music did he play? • what sport did Bill evans play? • what instrument did bill evens play? • How old was bill evans when he died? • how old was he when he played in a high school band
Unit #1 mini project 1 2021-09-14
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- what month did the civil war begin
- What battle was the first win for the north
- Who made the Bill of Rights
- who ran against Abraham Lincoln in 160
- who was the American the patriot general during the revolutionary war
- Who was appointed the first President of the Confederate States of America at Montgomery, Alabama.
- what was the first land battle in the civil war
- What month did the civil war end
- Who was opposed to the ratification of the constitution
- who was not against slavery
- What are the 10 Amendments called
- who was against slavery
- What were the northern states called?
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- what was the first battle during the civil war
- who was the union general in the civil war
- What were the southern states called?
- Who was the vice president during the civil war
- Who did John Wilkes booth kill
- who was the president during the reconstruction era
- which battel was the first major batttel in Tennssee during the civil war
- who were the Americans up against during the revolution
21 Clues: who was against slavery • Who made the Bill of Rights • who was not against slavery • Who did John Wilkes booth kill • What month did the civil war end • What are the 10 Amendments called • what month did the civil war begin • What were the southern states called? • What were the northern states called? • who ran against Abraham Lincoln in 160 • ...
Congress and Actions 2016-03-24
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- limiting debate
- by far the more important and more powerful within the halls of congress
- vice presidents is not a member but can break a tie
- serves in senate if vice president is absent
- those members who head the standing committees in each chamber
- a proposed law presented to the house or senate for consideration
- sometimes called special committee
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- composed of members of both houses
- the bill is printed in its final form
- an attempt to "talk a bill to death"
- created to iron out the differences in the bill
- in the house and senate are the most important officers in congress
- divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues
- closed meeting of the members of each party in each house
- Will make Merica great
15 Clues: limiting debate • Will make Merica great • composed of members of both houses • sometimes called special committee • an attempt to "talk a bill to death" • the bill is printed in its final form • serves in senate if vice president is absent • created to iron out the differences in the bill • vice presidents is not a member but can break a tie • ...
Unit 5- Revolutions Vocabulary Crossword 2024-05-24
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- New belief system which didn’t deny the existence of God, but rather, believed that God had created everything on Earth and then left it alone
- Philosophy and way of government based on abolishing classes and private property
- First women’s rights convention
- Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen
- Enlightenment philosophy that focused on the basic rights of every individual
- Enlightenment feminist; leader in women’s suffrage, Seneca Falls Convention
- Leader of the Haitian revolution following the capture of Toussaint L’Ouverture
- Seized power in the October Revolution; communist party in the Soviet Union
- Proposed a laissez-faire economics
- First modern nationalist movement in Asia
- Enlightenment philosophy that focused on the relationship between government and its citizens
- Group of people who explored and wrote about social, political, and economical theories
- War between Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire
- Founder of utopian socialism
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- Vindication of the Rights of Woman
- Haitian general and prominent leader during the Haitian Revolution
- Movement for the rights of women equal to rights of man
- French philosopher appreciated for civil rights and constitutional monarchy
- French emperor and military commander; reverted reforms
- Believed that a population had a general will and the sovereign power had an obligation to follow that will
- Revolutionary socialist; wrote the Communist Manifesto
- Philosophy based on collective ownership of businesses; government ownership and regulation
- Military and political leader; helped many Latin American colonies gain independence
- Leviathan
- Enlightenment philosopher; argued for natural rights of life, liberty, and property, inspired the Declaration of Independence
25 Clues: Leviathan • Founder of utopian socialism • First women’s rights convention • Vindication of the Rights of Woman • Proposed a laissez-faire economics • First modern nationalist movement in Asia • War between Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire • Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen • Revolutionary socialist; wrote the Communist Manifesto • ...
Declaration of Human Rights 2013-02-24
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- Notion
- ex. Red,Blue,Purple,Yellow,etc.
- Matching;Parallel
- Song by George Michael
- opp.Left
- The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
- Freedom of...
- def. Pertaining to, or concerned with politics
- Commitment of love
- School;Teachers
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- Value
- Ethnicity
- Liberty;Sovereign;Independent
- opp. Kind
- def.A state or nation
- def.Nobility or Elevation of character
- Labour; servitude
- exp. Life is like a box of chocolate you never know what your gonna get
- Anything done, being done, or to be done
- def. To protect
- def. A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
- ex. English,French,Spanish,etc.
- Show on NBC
- opp. War-like
- ex. Catholic,Muslim,Jewish,etc.
25 Clues: Value • Notion • opp.Left • Ethnicity • opp. Kind • Show on NBC • Freedom of... • opp. War-like • def. To protect • School;Teachers • Matching;Parallel • Labour; servitude • Commitment of love • def.A state or nation • Song by George Michael • Liberty;Sovereign;Independent • ex. Red,Blue,Purple,Yellow,etc. • ex. English,French,Spanish,etc. • ex. Catholic,Muslim,Jewish,etc. • ...
The Bill of Rights By Samantha Wilkes 2022-03-29
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- Guarantees people 5 basic freedoms and rights
- gives you the right to worship any way you want
- The powers that are not given to the national government in the Constitution are given to the states and the people.
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- Guarantees the right to a quick and public trial by a jury of your peers.
- says thegovernment cannot search your home without a warrant
- the first ten amendments of the constitution
- Stops the government from making you house troops in your home during times of peace
- important document written in 1787
- the year the ten amendments were born
- You have the right to a jury trial in civil cases, as well as criminal cases.
10 Clues: important document written in 1787 • the year the ten amendments were born • the first ten amendments of the constitution • Guarantees people 5 basic freedoms and rights • gives you the right to worship any way you want • says thegovernment cannot search your home without a warrant • Guarantees the right to a quick and public trial by a jury of your peers. • ...
Civil Rights Activists of the 1960s 2023-06-07
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- - Stokely __, leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
- - __ X, influential civil rights activist and advocate for Black empowerment.
- - Rosa __, African-American woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.
- - Julian __, civil rights leader, politician, and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
- - John __, prominent civil rights leader and congressman.
- - Bayard __, gay civil rights activist and organizer of the March on Washington.
- - Fred __, minister and co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
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- - Fannie __, voting rights activist and co-founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
- - Medgar __, NAACP field secretary who was assassinated for his civil rights work.
- - Martin Luther __, iconic leader of the civil rights movement.
- - Ella __, African-American civil rights activist and Freedom Rider.
- - Ruby __, first African-American student to attend an all-white school in the South.
- - Dorothy __, women's rights and civil rights activist.
- - Amelia __, civil rights activist known for her role in the Selma to Montgomery marches.
- - Diane __, leader in the Nashville Student Movement and Freedom Rider.
15 Clues: - Dorothy __, women's rights and civil rights activist. • - John __, prominent civil rights leader and congressman. • - Martin Luther __, iconic leader of the civil rights movement. • - Ella __, African-American civil rights activist and Freedom Rider. • - Diane __, leader in the Nashville Student Movement and Freedom Rider. • ...
Legislative Branch Review Crossword 2025-12-05
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- Chamber of Congress where each state has two members, no matter its population.
- Gerrymandering tactic that squeezes the opposing party’s voters into one or a few districts to limit their influence elsewhere.
- A proposed law being debated in Congress.
- Senate tactic where a senator talks at length to delay or block a vote on a bill.
- Congress’s power to pass a bill into law despite a presidential veto (with enough votes).
- Two-house structure of Congress (House + Senate).
- Top leader of the House of Representatives.
- Small group of members that reviews, edits, and works on bills.
- A current officeholder running for re-election.
- When a committee chair sets a bill aside and never schedules it, so it effectively dies.
- Party with fewer seats in a chamber of Congress.
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- A person who lives in a district and is represented by an elected official.
- Geographic area a member of the House represents.
- Leader of the majority party on the floor; in the Senate the top leader, in the House second to the Speaker.
- Drawing election districts to give one party an unfair advantage.
- Length of one term in the Senate;
- Idea that elected officials speak and vote for the people back home.
- Chamber of Congress where representation is based on a state’s population.
- The process of turning ideas and bills into official public policy.
- Official count of a country’s population, done in the U.S. every ten years.
- Length of one term in the House of Representatives;
- Political party that holds more than half the seats in a chamber of Congress.
- Party leader who counts votes and tries to keep members in line.
- President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
24 Clues: Length of one term in the Senate; • A proposed law being debated in Congress. • Top leader of the House of Representatives. • A current officeholder running for re-election. • Party with fewer seats in a chamber of Congress. • Geographic area a member of the House represents. • Two-house structure of Congress (House + Senate). • ...
Government System Crossword Puzzle 2014-10-04
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- An object in the House of Commons
- This branch deals with laws
- This person picks out a certain portfolio of people, representing their party
- Due to good behaviour, a person may get released after their one third of the sentence, while still on sentence
- A proposed law
- This is where people discuss about a bill and whether or not make that bill a law
- This person is also referred to as the Upper House of Parliament
- A sanction that's been ordered by the court system, but that person still gets to stay in their community, as long as he or she is getting supervised
- The action where the Governor General signs a bill to make it a law
- Rules of the land
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- Related to ordinary citizens and their concerns
- In the executive branch
- The guy who does bad things
- This person has 3 important roles such as deciding what the government policy should be
- The head of government of a province or territory
- One of the three government level
- This is held every 5 years (Sometimes 4 years)
- Any people who work together in order to win elections and have control of the government system
- The elected head of a municipal level
- To elect
20 Clues: To elect • A proposed law • Rules of the land • In the executive branch • This branch deals with laws • The guy who does bad things • An object in the House of Commons • One of the three government level • The elected head of a municipal level • This is held every 5 years (Sometimes 4 years) • Related to ordinary citizens and their concerns • ...
The Crossword of the Triffids 2024-04-26
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- The name of the place in which Bill finds Josella with three blind people.
- (First name) Person that joins Bill in his journey after this person's plan fails.
- The novel ends with Bill's group on the ____ __ _____ determined on day...
- Last name of the person who runs a group that Coker and Bill want to find throughout the book.
- Name of the little girl who's family was killed by Triffids.
- What Bill and the Beadley's group fall into right after Beadley announces his plan.
- Name of the place that Bill finds out everyone is blind.
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- A word used a lot to define something that is strange/odd. First letter is "q".
- (All one word) Name of the book that Josella made.
- The last name of the author of the day of the Triffids.
- (Plural) Releases debri that causes everyone to go blind.
- The day of the week the book starts on.
- City in which the beginning of the story takes place.
- Name of the person who runs Tynsham Manor.
14 Clues: The day of the week the book starts on. • Name of the person who runs Tynsham Manor. • (All one word) Name of the book that Josella made. • City in which the beginning of the story takes place. • The last name of the author of the day of the Triffids. • Name of the place that Bill finds out everyone is blind. • ...
How the State Government Works? 2023-01-14
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- If both the houses pass the bill, it is sent to the governor for his assent and the bill becomes a _________.
- It is passed to dissolve an assembly of the state government.
- Money bill can be introduced or originated in the legislative assembly by a minister with the prior consent of the _____________.
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- Vidhan Parishad is also known as legislative _______________.
- _____________ bill can originate in any house.
- Changes or suggestions in the bill.
- The __________ reading consists of a general discussion on the proposed bill.
- Bill regarding income and expenditure of the government is called _____________ bill.
- Only one house in the state legislature.
- Member of Legislative Assembly.
10 Clues: Member of Legislative Assembly. • Changes or suggestions in the bill. • Only one house in the state legislature. • _____________ bill can originate in any house. • Vidhan Parishad is also known as legislative _______________. • It is passed to dissolve an assembly of the state government. • ...
Sip and Solve 2022-08-12
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- Number 17
- Where do Cat and Bill live
- favorite football team
- where we are getting married
- The name of Bill's dog
- What are their astrological sign
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- What is the age gap between Cat and Bill
- Brand of bass boat
- The city Bill is from
- Where are we honey-mooning
- location of the first Bill's game they went to together
- Which cat did Bill get Cat
12 Clues: Number 17 • Brand of bass boat • The city Bill is from • favorite football team • The name of Bill's dog • Where do Cat and Bill live • Where are we honey-mooning • Which cat did Bill get Cat • where we are getting married • What are their astrological sign • What is the age gap between Cat and Bill • location of the first Bill's game they went to together
vocad crossword 2022-01-07
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- locke; believed in natural rights-life,liberty and property.
- contract theory; in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some of his freedom.
- who feared the new government created by the constitution.
- washington; chosen to president at the constitutional convention; became 1st president of the U.S
- supporters of the new constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited.
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- system; power is held at the national level, with very little power.
- monarchy;a form of monarchy in which the monarch is the only one to decide and therefore rules on his own.
- jefferson; third president of the united states and author of the declaration of independence.
- madison; father of the constitution' 4th president of the u.s. essential to writing and ratification.
- and Balances; each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restrains.
- of right; first ten amendments to the constitution, added by the first congress in 1791.
- rights of kings; belief that monarchs were chosen by god, gave the monarchy unlimited authority.
- government; the government is not all powerful, its powers are limited, and the acts of governments are those willed by the people.
13 Clues: who feared the new government created by the constitution. • locke; believed in natural rights-life,liberty and property. • system; power is held at the national level, with very little power. • of right; first ten amendments to the constitution, added by the first congress in 1791. • ...
Katelyn Econ & gov crossword 2021-01-13
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- the branch of government that includes the president
- permits amendments to be made on a bill
- forbids any amendments to be made on a bill
- the process in which a legislative body addresses charges against a government official
- Donald trump was an _____ in the 2020 election because he had already ran before
- needs 16 senators to sign a petition
- a voter who believes all of one parties beliefs
- based on the population of the state Each is given a share of the 435_______ total
- the branch that includes the house of reps and congress
- they would be the next president if the current one died
- this is when a bill has many riders
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- is the government body that is responsible with reviewing and making recommendations for government budgets.
- having two branches of legislature
- wasting time by talking on and on
- ending a debate and taking a vote.
- A ______ can be added to a bill even when its directly the bills purpose
- allowing people to vote for their senators
- the name for the election that happens every 4 years
- happens every 10 years, used to keep track of statistics
- the name of the election happens two years after the presidential election
- permits some amendments to be made on a bill
- the branch that includes federal and state courts
- where the US congressional committee change proposed laws
- used to determine if a quorum is present.
- comonly the voting strategy depicted in movie, use "yae" or "nay"
- 100 members total, 2 from each state.
26 Clues: wasting time by talking on and on • having two branches of legislature • ending a debate and taking a vote. • this is when a bill has many riders • needs 16 senators to sign a petition • 100 members total, 2 from each state. • permits amendments to be made on a bill • used to determine if a quorum is present. • allowing people to vote for their senators • ...
Women's Rights 2024-04-11
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- Where was the first women's rights convention held?
- Opposite of Men.
- What famous founding document was the famous declaration written at the first women's rights convention inspired by?
- What did women gain in the 19th amendment?
- One of the leaders of the women's rights convention
- What is God-given to everyone?
- Right that is given by whom?
- What was signed at the first women's rights convention?
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- An orator for the Women's Rights Movement
- a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
- First women's rights convention.
- Opposite of Women.
- Who wrote the famous document at the first women's rights convention?
- One of the most famous leaders of the women's rights movement.
- Young woman.
15 Clues: Young woman. • Opposite of Men. • Opposite of Women. • Right that is given by whom? • What is God-given to everyone? • First women's rights convention. • An orator for the Women's Rights Movement • What did women gain in the 19th amendment? • Where was the first women's rights convention held? • One of the leaders of the women's rights convention • ...
Tanay shelar crossword 2021-07-20
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- was the vice chairman of the constituant assembly
- aparthied divided the people and labelled them on the basis of their
- was the prime minister of interim government
- was the colour of the people of south africa
- due to aparthied system there were lots of
- has the largest written constitution in the world
- was the place were nelson mandela was prisoned
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- was in prison of robben island for 28 years
- was the chairman of the drafting committee that drafted the indian constitution
- was the title of the autobiography written by nelson mandela
- is the short begining of indian constitution
- was the national leader who first tried to draft a constitution for india
- was the president of th constituent assembly
- was the name of a system of racial discrimination
- country which inspired the indian leaders to associate with ' bill of rights'
15 Clues: due to aparthied system there were lots of • was in prison of robben island for 28 years • is the short begining of indian constitution • was the president of th constituent assembly • was the prime minister of interim government • was the colour of the people of south africa • was the place were nelson mandela was prisoned • ...
Rome Crossword 2023-04-28
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- A Professional soldier in ancient Rome
- Stories about famous people and events in the past
- An upper class that is richer and more powerful than the rest of society
- War A war between groups in the same country
- A wealthy landowner in Ancient Rome
- A representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in Ancient Rome
- A type of government in which citizens vote for their leaders
- And Remus Twin brothers; founders of rome
- A type of society in which men have all of the power
- Two chief leaders elected yearly in Ancient Rome
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- The gods of a group of people or a civilization
- To reject a bill
- A common person in Ancient Rome
- North African city that had immensely become rich
- Land surrounded by water on three sides
- Of Plebs The plebeian's representative assembly
- A person who rules with total authority
- An administrative district of an enormous empire or country
- River River that provided fresh water to ancient Rome
- Change to make things better
20 Clues: To reject a bill • Change to make things better • A common person in Ancient Rome • A wealthy landowner in Ancient Rome • A Professional soldier in ancient Rome • Land surrounded by water on three sides • A person who rules with total authority • And Remus Twin brothers; founders of rome • War A war between groups in the same country • ...
Constitution Words 2012-04-10
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- Referring to another country that is not the one you live in
- To change; To improve
- The people who run the government; the organization that protects our natural rights
- Referring to your country
- A form of government in which the people vote directly on laws
- The people who elect the president
- Rights that all people have
- Government branch that includes the courts
- When people put their personal interests aside for the common good of the country
- Theory that the people get to decide how to run their government
- Agreement in which both sides meet in the middle so that both are satisfied but they also give up some of the things that they want
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- The amount of money the government owes to other governments or its people
- A form of government in which people rule indirectly through elected representatives
- A written document that explains the foundation of a government
- A form of government in which states have more power than a national government
- Favoring a republic
- Person who is elected by the people to represent them in congress
- Government branch with the president
- Government branch that includes congress
- To ask for a review of a case
- Term used to refer to the national government
- The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
- A law stating that a person is guilty even though the act committed was legal when it was done
- The first 10 amendments to the constitution
- When the president rejects bill
25 Clues: Favoring a republic • To change; To improve • Referring to your country • Rights that all people have • To ask for a review of a case • When the president rejects bill • The people who elect the president • The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments • Government branch with the president • Government branch that includes congress • Government branch that includes the courts • ...
Unit 3 Test Preview 2017-07-12
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- Entertainment venues, department stores, and cultural landmarks are called commercial _.
- a piece of land designated by the Canadian government for FN to live and stay on
- landed at Nootka sound in 1778
- supplies the mother country
- the process of forcing FN to adopt Western culture and lifestyle
- governor of BC that built the Selkirt Settlement and Cariboo Road
- The province that Red River Colony turned into in 1870
- gold rush town named after Billy Barker
- monetary system based on trade of goods
- a "give and take" agreement negotiated between FN and the government
- group of people who pool money together to do business
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- an urban city center
- The border between US and Canada was established in the 1846 _ Treaty.
- A name of British Columbia marketed to Chinese immigrants
- Downtown Vancouver is also known as a _ sector.
- Type of gun used by Canadian government during the North West Uprising
- Drafted the Metis Bill of Rights
- monetary system based on what is best or what is the cheapest
- means "mixed" in French
- a piece of paper that certified possession of land
20 Clues: an urban city center • means "mixed" in French • supplies the mother country • landed at Nootka sound in 1778 • Drafted the Metis Bill of Rights • gold rush town named after Billy Barker • monetary system based on trade of goods • Downtown Vancouver is also known as a _ sector. • a piece of paper that certified possession of land • ...
Era 7 Review 2021-03-07
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- THE REFORMING OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE 15TH CENTURY
- PETER THE GREAT'S IDEAS FOR RUSSIA
- SMITH LIKES...
- EUROPEANS' RESPONSIBILITY TO "CIVILIZE" THE WORLD
- GREAT CHANGE IN ART, RELIGION, GOVERNMENT, AND THOUGHT
- GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM WHERE KING/QUEEN RULES ALL ASPECTS OF SOCIETY
- GOVERNMENT FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE
- MOVING OF PEOPLE INTO THE CITIES
- ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS GROUP
- SEPARATION OF POWERS THINKER
- AN INCREASE IN MACHINE MADE GOODS
- GOVERNMENTALLY CONTROLLED ECONOMY
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- BEGINNER OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
- PERIOD OF LOGIC AND REASON TO ANSWER SOCIETAL QUESTIONS
- ECONOMY BASED ON CUSTOMS AND TRADITION
- MARX LIKES...
- ABSOLUTIONISM IS THE BEST GOVERNMENT
- UNITED STATES FOR EXAMPLE
- NEEDED FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION/CAUSE FOR IMPERIALISM
- KINGS/QUEENS BEING SENT FROM HEAVEN TO RULE
- INFLUENCED UNITED STATES AND FRENCH DOCUMENTS
- 3RD ESTATE PAID MOST OF THESE
- COLONIES ARE MARKETS AND A SOURCE FOR RAW MATERIALS
- COUNTRIES DEPENDING ON EACH OTHER FOR PROGRESS
- THE MAKE UP OF FRENCH SOCIETY PRE-REVOLUTION
- PROFIT AND PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESSES
- THE TAKING OVER OF WEAKER COUNTRIES BY STRONGER COUNTRIES
27 Clues: MARX LIKES... • SMITH LIKES... • UNITED STATES FOR EXAMPLE • ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS GROUP • SEPARATION OF POWERS THINKER • 3RD ESTATE PAID MOST OF THESE • MOVING OF PEOPLE INTO THE CITIES • AN INCREASE IN MACHINE MADE GOODS • GOVERNMENTALLY CONTROLLED ECONOMY • PETER THE GREAT'S IDEAS FOR RUSSIA • ABSOLUTIONISM IS THE BEST GOVERNMENT • BEGINNER OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION • ...
