bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Congress 2025-09-29

Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - lasting a short amount of time
  2. - a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and report its finds to the House or Senate
  3. - a government security
  4. - an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature
  5. - to commit to an activity
  6. - powers the government requires to carry out its expressed constitutional powers
  7. - a proposed law
  8. - the Speaker’s top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party’s legislative program and to steer important bills through the House
  9. - the president’s refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program
  10. - the power of an executive to reject one or more items in a bill without vetoing the entire bill
  11. - the action or process of inheriting a title or office
  12. - capable of readily adapting to change
  13. - a series of events, as in time
  14. - an important topic or problem for debate or discussion
  15. - prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree
  16. - a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  17. - to make up, form, compose
  18. - the yearly financial plan for the federal government
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  1. - the Senate member who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the vice president
  2. - corresponding to
  3. - a committee that consists of members from both the House and Senate, formed to act as a study group that reports back to the House and Senate on a topic or bill
  4. - powers directly stated in the Constitution
  5. - to correct or improve
  6. - a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and consider a bill from the calendar
  7. - a system that gives the members of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee
  8. - a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
  9. - when one party controls the White House and the other controls the House and Senate
  10. - having distinct or particular characteristics
  11. - a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
  12. - a motion placed on a bill in the Senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object

30 Clues: - a proposed law • - corresponding to • - a government security • - to correct or improve • - to commit to an activity • - to make up, form, compose • - lasting a short amount of time • - a series of events, as in time • - capable of readily adapting to change • - powers directly stated in the Constitution • - having distinct or particular characteristics • ...

Government Unit 2012-10-22

Government Unit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An assembly to conduct judicial business
  2. Bill passed to a house of congress; bill gets majority of votes in both houses; president can then pass bill into law or veto it. If vetoed, bill must attain 2/3 majority in both houses to become law.
  3. The central government the unties the states today.
  4. The power to execute, enforce, and administer law.
  5. The upper house of the Untied States Congress
  6. Vote against
  7. of the Untied States Head of state
  8. The way in which changes are added to the constitution
  9. A member of the democratic Party
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  1. Law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
  2. The lower Legislative house of the Untied States Congress
  3. Representatives
  4. The government of a local area
  5. The branch of Untied States Government that has power over legislating
  6. The act of officially naming a candidate
  7. Election in which voters choose the candidates from each party who will run in the General Election
  8. Not dependent on or conditions by or relative to anything else

17 Clues: Vote against • Representatives • The government of a local area • A member of the democratic Party • of the Untied States Head of state • An assembly to conduct judicial business • The act of officially naming a candidate • The upper house of the Untied States Congress • The power to execute, enforce, and administer law. • The central government the unties the states today. • ...

Final Review - Civic Literacy 2023-05-22

Final Review - Civic Literacy crossword puzzle
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  1. The process in which a government official is removed from office.
  2. The group the President holds exclusive rights to command (Commander & Chief)
  3. The branch of government in charge of interpreting laws.
  4. The presidential power to overturn a potential law.
  5. The branch of government in charge of making new laws.
  6. The amount of time a government official stays in office.
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  1. The jurisdiction held by the second+ court to hear a court case.
  2. The jurisdiction held by the first court to hear a court case.
  3. A potential law.
  4. The title of a head of a district, appellate, or Supreme Court.
  5. The head of the Executive Branch
  6. The branch of government in charge of enforcing the law.

12 Clues: A potential law. • The head of the Executive Branch • The presidential power to overturn a potential law. • The branch of government in charge of making new laws. • The branch of government in charge of interpreting laws. • The branch of government in charge of enforcing the law. • The amount of time a government official stays in office. • ...

Legislative Branch Vocabulary Puzzle 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch Vocabulary Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. rejection of a bill by the president
  2. to argue about a subject (bill) in a formal matter
  3. elected official who is already in office
  4. an annual set of meeting in Congress that usually has two sessions beginning on the 3rd of January on every odd-ending year
  5. the House's presiding officer, party leader, and the institution's administrative head
  6. a proposed law
  7. a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar
  8. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  9. a vote of formal approval of a member's actions
  10. a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  11. to set up new district lines after appointment is complete
  12. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  13. a group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy
  14. the Speaker's top assistant whose job is to help plan the minority party's legislative program and to steer important bills through the House
  15. a person whom a member or Congress has been elected to represent
  16. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  17. a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
  18. a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  19. the second ranking members of each party's leadership; main function is to gather up votes of their respective parties on major issues
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  1. the process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
  2. an essential part of the legislative branch that monitors ongoing governmental operations
  3. to change, alter
  4. a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate
  5. considers all bills reported and determines which to debate on in the floor of the House
  6. a two-chamber legislative
  7. the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence if the vice president
  8. a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  9. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  10. a motion placed on a bill in the Senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object
  11. a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
  12. to draw a district's boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
  13. to make direct contact by lobbyist to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest groups favor
  14. a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
  15. the president of the Senate
  16. the action or process of inheriting a title or office
  17. the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action

36 Clues: a proposed law • to change, alter • a two-chamber legislative • the president of the Senate • rejection of a bill by the president • elected official who is already in office • a proposed law to authorize spending money • a vote of formal approval of a member's actions • to argue about a subject (bill) in a formal matter • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • ...

Civics Vocabulary Crossword 2026-03-19

Civics Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. principles or goals of party or individual
  2. to disagree with something
  3. branch determines constitutionality
  4. veto the president ignores the passed bill
  5. branch enforce the laws
  6. having traditional values
  7. states the purpose of the constitution
  8. having progressive social views
  9. a person considered for an elected office
  10. President of the United States
  11. group of people who determine guilt or innocence
  12. a political organization whose members have similar views
  13. reason for the Revolutionary War
  14. Branch consists of the President, VP and cabinet
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  1. largest political conservative party
  2. branch write and pass laws
  3. plead the fifth
  4. a written suggestion for a law that hasn't been passed
  5. really long speech to delay a vote
  6. consists of both the Senate and the House of Representatives
  7. to reject a bill
  8. largest liberal political party
  9. commander-in-chief of military

23 Clues: plead the fifth • to reject a bill • branch enforce the laws • having traditional values • to disagree with something • branch write and pass laws • President of the United States • commander-in-chief of military • having progressive social views • largest liberal political party • reason for the Revolutionary War • really long speech to delay a vote • ...

democracy crossword 2020-02-26

democracy crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you can do this when you 18
  2. this is of the levels of Australia
  3. there are 3 levels in Australia
  4. this is a law before its official
  5. rights you have the right to be an Australia citizen
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  1. minister you become the leader of the whole of Australia
  2. this is in your local area where you have the permission to add something
  3. this is what 2 people do to become the prime minister
  4. i have the right to do something
  5. this is something you can not brake or you could get a big fine

10 Clues: you can do this when you 18 • there are 3 levels in Australia • i have the right to do something • this is a law before its official • this is of the levels of Australia • rights you have the right to be an Australia citizen • this is what 2 people do to become the prime minister • minister you become the leader of the whole of Australia • ...

democracy crossword 2020-02-26

democracy crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you can do this when you 18
  2. this is of the levels of Australia
  3. there are 3 levels in Australia
  4. this is a law before its official
  5. rights you have the right to be an Australia citizen
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  1. minister you become the leader of the whole of Australia
  2. this is in your local area where you have the permission to add something
  3. this is what 2 people do to become the prime minister
  4. i have the right to do something
  5. this is something you can not brake or you could get a big fine

10 Clues: you can do this when you 18 • there are 3 levels in Australia • i have the right to do something • this is a law before its official • this is of the levels of Australia • rights you have the right to be an Australia citizen • this is what 2 people do to become the prime minister • minister you become the leader of the whole of Australia • ...

Ameerika 2024-11-21

Ameerika crossword puzzle
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  1. Mis valiku tegi kongress mis põhjustas kolooniate lahkulöömist Suurbritanniast
  2. Kes tulid kolonistidele appi
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  1. Mis on põhiseadus teise nimega
  2. Kuidas nime tatakse Bill Of Rights Eesti keeles
  3. Kes oli vägede ülemjuhatajaks märatu
  4. Millise riigivormi valisit ameeriklased

6 Clues: Kes tulid kolonistidele appi • Mis on põhiseadus teise nimega • Kes oli vägede ülemjuhatajaks märatu • Millise riigivormi valisit ameeriklased • Kuidas nime tatakse Bill Of Rights Eesti keeles • Mis valiku tegi kongress mis põhjustas kolooniate lahkulöömist Suurbritanniast

R & R Unit 7 2023-02-24

R & R Unit 7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. approve is what?
  2. or power is what?
  3. are people who invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit?
  4. is a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body?
  5. is the term for: A mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two ?
  6. college:What is a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.?
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  1. is having the authority to administer justice in a certain area?
  2. is a proposed law?
  3. sovereignty:What is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power
  4. The name of the group of people who supported the new Constitution
  5. is use of legislative authority to reject a veto of a bill by voting again to get a two-thirds majority?
  6. is to charge a public official with misconduct?
  7. Bill of Rights:What is the name of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship
  8. tax on foreign trade items?
  9. deficit:What is it called when a country has more imports than exports?

15 Clues: approve is what? • or power is what? • is a proposed law? • tax on foreign trade items? • is to charge a public official with misconduct? • is having the authority to administer justice in a certain area? • The name of the group of people who supported the new Constitution • deficit:What is it called when a country has more imports than exports? • ...

White Fang 2014-06-05

White Fang crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who saved White Fang?
  2. Mother of White Fang
  3. Indian Owner of White Fang
  4. White Fang's bully
  5. _____ Smith.
  6. White Fang looked to people as ___.
  7. What killed White Fang's father?
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  1. What did White Fang never do, unlike most dogs.
  2. How many bullets did Bill have?
  3. Tribe of Gray Beaver
  4. Fort that Bill and Henry were trying to reach
  5. What type of dog was Cherokee?
  6. Father of White Fang
  7. _____.
  8. How many dogs did Henry and Bill start with?

15 Clues: _____. • _____ Smith. • White Fang's bully • Tribe of Gray Beaver • Mother of White Fang • Father of White Fang • Who saved White Fang? • Indian Owner of White Fang • What type of dog was Cherokee? • How many bullets did Bill have? • What killed White Fang's father? • White Fang looked to people as ___. • How many dogs did Henry and Bill start with? • ...

Chapter 13 Review 2022-11-09

Chapter 13 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Title waves are caused by an earthquake under the ocean.
  2. Designated
  3. The bill that limited African American voting rights in Oklahoma.
  4. Actual, if not legal
  5. A local law
  6. - The tendency to prefer one person or thing over another
  7. A required enrollment for military service
  8. - A temporary stop to the fighting
  9. - A nation, state, or other political units
  10. An amount of money charged to citizens and businesses by their government - federal, state, local - to pay for services provided.
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  1. Laws that will protect the environment
  2. Something that occurs over a wide geographic area; in this case, the world
  3. Low carts that carry heavy loads
  4. An interest for each tribal member in the funds collected from mineral leases sales of lands, etc.
  5. The process of redrawing voting to give an unfair advantage to one political party.
  6. The process of charging a public official with wrongdoing while that official is still in office.
  7. Laborers

17 Clues: Laborers • Designated • A local law • Actual, if not legal • Low carts that carry heavy loads • - A temporary stop to the fighting • Laws that will protect the environment • A required enrollment for military service • - A nation, state, or other political units • Title waves are caused by an earthquake under the ocean. • ...

Alex's Canadian Government 2013-01-29

Alex's Canadian Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When candidates in the riding convince voters why he or she is the best choice
  2. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  3. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  4. Made up of the following three parts: the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons
  5. When voters do not tell who they are voting for
  6. Appointed by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's recommendation
  7. An incorrectly marked ballot
  8. The candidate who gets the most votes
  9. Represents his or her chamber when dealing with the other parts of Parliament
  10. The valid age to vote
  11. Must be held at least once every five years to decide who will represent Canadians in the House of Commons.
  12. means to choose
  13. The leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
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  1. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  2. The place where voters vote
  3. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  4. The elected law-making body in Parliament
  5. The party with the most number of elected MPs across the country usuall forms this
  6. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting
  7. A king or queen of a country
  8. Incharge of national defense, foreign affairs, banking, fedral taxes, and criminal laws
  9. Another word for constituency or electoral district
  10. Takes collective responsibility for government policies
  11. in an elction means that you are competing with other candidates to represent your riding

24 Clues: means to choose • The valid age to vote • The place where voters vote • A king or queen of a country • An incorrectly marked ballot • The candidate who gets the most votes • The elected law-making body in Parliament • When voters do not tell who they are voting for • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • Another word for constituency or electoral district • ...

Reform movement `2 2024-03-27

Reform movement `2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights to improve working conditions
  2. Anthony Activist for women's right to vote
  3. Abolitionist who attacked Harper's Ferry
  4. ban drinking
  5. American writer and activist
  6. American nurse
  7. Rights Equal rights
  8. Anti-Slavery Society
  9. Rights improve the conditions in prisons
  10. Underground railroad
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  1. American journalist printed a newspaper The Liberator
  2. the right for women to vote
  3. Ain't I a Woman
  4. to create more Equal learning
  5. Rights to improve services for people who are mentally ill
  6. to end slavery
  7. end the sale of alcohol
  8. Father of Public Education
  9. Abolitionist and great speaker
  10. right to vote

20 Clues: ban drinking • right to vote • to end slavery • American nurse • Ain't I a Woman • Rights Equal rights • Anti-Slavery Society • Underground railroad • end the sale of alcohol • Father of Public Education • the right for women to vote • American writer and activist • to create more Equal learning • Abolitionist and great speaker • Rights to improve working conditions • ...

Government 2015-10-12

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  2. the city where a country's legislature carries out its business
  3. a rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General
  4. a group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  5. the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  6. another word for constituency or electoral district
  7. one of two large rooms in the centre block of the Parliament Buildings
  8. to choose a representative in an election
  9. a king or queen of a country
  10. the set of rules that a country follows to work as a nation
  11. the person that directs the discussion of business in a Senate or a House of commons committee meeting
  12. of two chambers or rooms; for example the Senate and the House of Commons
  13. the bringing to an end of a Parliament
  14. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  15. a special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life
  16. the process of choosing a representative by vote
  17. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  18. the periods into which a Parliament is divided
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  1. a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
  2. a group of all Ministers who make decisions about governmental issues
  3. a change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report
  4. formed by the political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons
  5. a person who speaks for you
  6. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party that meet up regularly
  7. the daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French
  8. bills that are passed by Parliament
  9. a member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  10. to change or improve something; a law or an act of Parliament
  11. to place a document before the Senate, House of Commons or a committee for consideration
  12. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country

30 Clues: a person who speaks for you • a king or queen of a country • bills that are passed by Parliament • the bringing to an end of a Parliament • to choose a representative in an election • the periods into which a Parliament is divided • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • the process of choosing a representative by vote • ...

Alex's Canadian Government 2013-01-31

Alex's Canadian Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Appointed by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's recommendation
  2. Takes collective responsibility for government policies
  3. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and vot
  4. Made up of the following three parts: the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons
  5. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  6. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  7. A king or queen of a country
  8. Incharge of national defense, foreign affairs, banking, federal taxes, and criminal laws
  9. The party with the most number of elected MPs across the country usually forms this
  10. An incorrectly marked ballot
  11. The leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
  12. Another word for “choose” a candidate
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  1. Another word for constituency or electoral district
  2. The elected law-making body in Parliament
  3. Must be held at least once every five years to decide who will represent Canadians in the House of Commons.
  4. When voters do not tell who they are voting for
  5. The valid age to vote
  6. When candidates in the riding convince voters why he or she is the best choice
  7. The candidate who gets the most votes
  8. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  9. The place where voters vote
  10. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  11. Represents his or her chamber when dealing with the other parts of Parliament

23 Clues: The valid age to vote • The place where voters vote • A king or queen of a country • An incorrectly marked ballot • The candidate who gets the most votes • Another word for “choose” a candidate • The elected law-making body in Parliament • When voters do not tell who they are voting for • Another word for constituency or electoral district • ...

The Civil Rights Movement 2024-05-11

The Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. On Washington where King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech
  2. Campaign against segregation in Alabama
  3. Ins at segregated lunch counters
  4. Rock Nine, students who integrated Central High School
  5. Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
  6. Southern Christian Leadership Conference led by King
  7. Evers, NAACP leader assassinated in Mississippi
  8. Bus Boycott protesting segregated buses
  9. Lou Hamer, activist who fought for voting rights
  10. Till, teenager whose murder galvanized the movement
  11. activist who refused to give up her bus seat
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  1. Meredith, first African American student at the University of Mississippi
  2. Rights Act of 1964 banning discrimination based on race
  3. activist who advocated for black empowerment
  4. To Montgomery marches for voting rights
  5. Luther King Jr., prominent civil rights leader
  6. Rights Act of 1965 prohibiting racial discrimination in voting
  7. V Board of Education, Supreme Court case desegregating schools
  8. Congress of Racial Equality, civil rights organization
  9. Riders who challenged segregated bus terminals

20 Clues: Ins at segregated lunch counters • Campaign against segregation in Alabama • To Montgomery marches for voting rights • Bus Boycott protesting segregated buses • Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee • activist who advocated for black empowerment • activist who refused to give up her bus seat • Luther King Jr., prominent civil rights leader • ...

CROSSWORD 2021-08-03

CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. : father of Indian constitution.
  2. : one of the key feature of our constitution
  3. : the derivation of the bill of rights of the indian constitution.
  4. : a short statement for a constitution to depict its basic value
  5. : written rules and regulations of a country .
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  1. : freedom of following any religion .
  2. : the indian constitution is the ________ written constitution in the world .
  3. : A state without Constitution would not be a state but a regime of
  4. : no one has the right to treat anyone as an inferior .
  5. : the derivation of socialist revolutions for the making of Indian constitution
  6. : one of the two terms which were added in the 42th constitutional amendment act in 1976

11 Clues: : father of Indian constitution. • : freedom of following any religion . • : one of the key feature of our constitution • : written rules and regulations of a country . • : no one has the right to treat anyone as an inferior . • : a short statement for a constitution to depict its basic value • : the derivation of the bill of rights of the indian constitution. • ...

Crystal 2016-11-14

Crystal crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Boone was one of the earliest American settlers in what state
  2. people who opposed the Constitution were called what?
  3. bill of rights what became know as the ten amendments?
  4. the first four state conventions to ratify the Convention were?
  5. one of the ablest delegates
Down
  1. what was the trial that Daniel Boone helped build called?
  2. mason who is the most influential Virginian aside Washington
  3. what discribed how the
  4. how many delegates were at the constitutional convention?

9 Clues: what discribed how the • one of the ablest delegates • people who opposed the Constitution were called what? • bill of rights what became know as the ten amendments? • what was the trial that Daniel Boone helped build called? • how many delegates were at the constitutional convention? • mason who is the most influential Virginian aside Washington • ...

FIRST AMENDMENT/GEOGRAPHY 2020-09-29

FIRST AMENDMENT/GEOGRAPHY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. state that borders Mexico
  2. total number of amendments to the Constitution
  3. means people have the right to come together, meet and protest by having rallies and marches (three words)
  4. means government cannot stop people from SAYING what they think (three words)
  5. ocean on the East Coast of the US
  6. ocean on the West Coast
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  1. number of stripes on the US flag
  2. means freedom to request or demand the government to make changes (three words)
  3. protects newspaper and other writers(three words)
  4. means you can practice any religion you want or none at all(three words)
  5. Bill of _______- first ten amendments to the Constitution
  6. change or addition to the Constitution
  7. main writer of the Constitution (last name
  8. name of harbor the Statue of Liberty is in (two words)

14 Clues: ocean on the West Coast • state that borders Mexico • number of stripes on the US flag • ocean on the East Coast of the US • change or addition to the Constitution • main writer of the Constitution (last name • total number of amendments to the Constitution • protects newspaper and other writers(three words) • name of harbor the Statue of Liberty is in (two words) • ...

A CONSTITUTION FOR THE UNITED STATES 2026-01-14

A CONSTITUTION FOR THE UNITED STATES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the gathering of state representatives on May 25, 1787 to revise the Articles of Convention
  2. to give up
  3. the plan at the Constitutional Convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two-chamber legislature
  4. money
  5. a 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes
  6. the first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states
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  1. a 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory
  2. a British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights
  3. a plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states
  4. a document that sets out the laws; principles, organization, and processes of government
  5. the plan at the Constitutional Convention, favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a single-chamber legislature
  6. the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
  7. a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them
  8. a government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority

14 Clues: money • to give up • the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution • a 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory • a 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes • a government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority • ...

Industrial Revolution Review 2025-10-07

Industrial Revolution Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. TEXT BY KARL MARX AND FRIEDRICH ENGELS DESCRIBING PROPER COMMUNISM
  2. STAR OF HAPPY GILMORE
  3. THE COUNTRY WHERE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION STARTED
  4. THE TOPIC OF THIS UNIT
  5. STATE TAKEOVER OF COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES
  6. WHEN PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES OWN THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION
  7. TEXT BY THOMAS MORE ABOUT IDEAL SOCIALISM
  8. FIRST ENGLISH BILL TO ACTUALLY GIVE WORKERS RIGHTS
  9. LAND, LABOR, CAPITAL
  10. WHEN WORKERS RISE UP TO SEIZE THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION
  11. TINY APARTMENTS IN CITIES FOR THE WORKING CLASS
  12. PEOPLE WHOSE JOB WAS TO BREAK UP STRIKING WORKERS
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  1. COMPANY THAT HAD A HORRIBLE FIRE WITH MANY DEATHS CAUSED BY LOCKED EXITS
  2. AUTHOR OF THE WEALTH OF NATIONS, ONE OF THE MAIN TEXTS EXPLAINING CAPITALISM
  3. SITE OF A LABOR PROTEST AND RIOT IN CHICAGO THAT LED TO 4 MEN BEING EXECUTED
  4. WHEN THE PEOPLE/GOVERNMENT OWN THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION
  5. PEOPLE MOVING FROM FARMS TO THE CITIES
  6. GROUPS OF WORKERS FIGHTING FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS

18 Clues: LAND, LABOR, CAPITAL • STAR OF HAPPY GILMORE • THE TOPIC OF THIS UNIT • PEOPLE MOVING FROM FARMS TO THE CITIES • STATE TAKEOVER OF COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES • TEXT BY THOMAS MORE ABOUT IDEAL SOCIALISM • TINY APARTMENTS IN CITIES FOR THE WORKING CLASS • PEOPLE WHOSE JOB WAS TO BREAK UP STRIKING WORKERS • FIRST ENGLISH BILL TO ACTUALLY GIVE WORKERS RIGHTS • ...

Government 2025-08-10

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. part of Constitution that establishes the Legislative Branch
  2. first President
  3. a statute in draft before it becomes law
  4. form of government in which all citizens exercise political power
  5. set of fundamental laws and principles of a nation, state, or group
  6. document that declare the colonies as independent from British rule
  7. a vote that blocks a decision
  8. Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
  9. small group of people holds all the power; type of government
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  1. a country where power is held by the people or the representatives they elect; a representative government
  2. rights that are inherent to all humans/born with
  3. branch that controls the justice system
  4. opening statement of the constitution
  5. the right to a speedy and public trial
  6. name for the group of men who help lead the colonies to independence
  7. fair treatment through the justice system
  8. the first constitution of the United States
  9. a system of government where power is divided between a national government and state government

18 Clues: first President • a vote that blocks a decision • opening statement of the constitution • the right to a speedy and public trial • branch that controls the justice system • a statute in draft before it becomes law • fair treatment through the justice system • the first constitution of the United States • rights that are inherent to all humans/born with • ...

Parliament 2020-09-29

Parliament crossword puzzle
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  1. After a Bill is approved by both Houses of Parliament it goes the the Governor or Governor General for Royal...
  2. The party with the most seats in the lower house
  3. The name of the Victorian upper house is the Legislative...
  4. The current Victorian Premier is called Dan...
  5. Represents the Crown at state level.
  6. A member of Parliament in charge of a portfolio.
  7. The Federal lower house is called the House of...
  8. What members of Parliament do during the Second Reading of a Bill.
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  1. The process through which Australians vote for their representatives in Parliament
  2. Law made by Parliament is called .... Law
  3. Where is Federal Parliament?
  4. Australia's Prime Minister is called Scott...
  5. The Federal upper house.
  6. The name of the Victorian lower house is the Legislative...
  7. The name of an idea for a law.
  8. The number of readings that a Bill must go through to become Law

16 Clues: The Federal upper house. • Where is Federal Parliament? • The name of an idea for a law. • Represents the Crown at state level. • Law made by Parliament is called .... Law • Australia's Prime Minister is called Scott... • The current Victorian Premier is called Dan... • The party with the most seats in the lower house • A member of Parliament in charge of a portfolio. • ...

Big social movements 2024-05-03

Big social movements crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "Concern for nature and conservation."
  2. "Empowerment and pride in black identity."
  3. "Societal upheaval and change." ____ Revolution
  4. "Embrace of love, peace, and psychedelia." ___ Movement
  5. "Struggle for LGBTQ+ rights." ___ Rights Movement
  6. "Campaign for women's rights." ____ Movement
  7. "Advocacy for non-violence and harmony." ___ Movement
  8. "Struggle for racial equality." Civil ____ Movement
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  1. "Rejection of mainstream values."
  2. "Rights and empowerment of disabled individuals." ___ Rights Movement
  3. "Rights and empowerment of the elderly. ___ Citizens Movement
  4. "Activism on college campuses." ___ Protests
  5. "Advocacy for labor rights in agriculture." __ Workers Movement
  6. "Opposition to Vietnam conflict." Anti ___ Movement
  7. "Advocacy for freedom of expression." Free ___ Movement

15 Clues: "Rejection of mainstream values." • "Concern for nature and conservation." • "Empowerment and pride in black identity." • "Activism on college campuses." ___ Protests • "Campaign for women's rights." ____ Movement • "Societal upheaval and change." ____ Revolution • "Struggle for LGBTQ+ rights." ___ Rights Movement • "Opposition to Vietnam conflict." Anti ___ Movement • ...

Einstein Words for A New Nation 2013-02-12

Einstein Words for A New Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Powers/ A political power not expressly named in a constitution but that is inferred because it is necessary to the performance of an enumerated power.
  2. meeting held by a political party
  3. inconsistant with the Constitution
  4. debt/the amount the Nation is in debt
  5. cancel or make ineffective
  6. notes promising to repay money
  7. a group of advisers to the President
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  1. who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living
  2. tradition
  3. strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
  4. or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch
  5. who risk money in order to make a larger profit
  6. tax on imports
  7. official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals
  8. position to not take sides in a conflict
  9. of Rights/ 10 Amendments added to the Constitution

16 Clues: tradition • tax on imports • cancel or make ineffective • notes promising to repay money • meeting held by a political party • inconsistant with the Constitution • a group of advisers to the President • debt/the amount the Nation is in debt • position to not take sides in a conflict • strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. • ...

Birds 2022-12-14

Birds crossword puzzle
Across
  1. colorful cavity nester
  2. the snake bird
  3. warbler named for the yellow robes of clergymen
  4. smaller cousin of the long billed curlew
  5. horned or pied-billed
  6. latin name means many tongued mimic
  7. colored by high carotenoid diet
  8. most colorful bird in North America
  9. pelican, pelicanus erythrorynchos
  10. shorebird with thin upturned bill
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  1. large Corvid common at bird feeders
  2. common shorebird known for chasing waves
  3. diving seabird with totipalmate feet
  4. tridactyl feet
  5. cinnamon plumage with a pink bill
  6. common shorebird
  7. D-curved pink bill

17 Clues: the snake bird • tridactyl feet • common shorebird • D-curved pink bill • horned or pied-billed • colorful cavity nester • colored by high carotenoid diet • cinnamon plumage with a pink bill • pelican, pelicanus erythrorynchos • shorebird with thin upturned bill • large Corvid common at bird feeders • latin name means many tongued mimic • most colorful bird in North America • ...

Government 2015-10-05

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

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

Rights 2023-10-03

Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. A collection of laws one one topic together under a single stature
  2. The Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) protects people's rights
  3. 'Beyond the powers'
  4. Unfavourable treatment of a person based on a certain attribute (age)
  5. A criminal offence that has been proved.
  6. Victorian Human Rights Statute
  7. A principle established in common law that must be followed by lower courts
  8. A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
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  1. Being free to move between one state and another
  2. Free or low-cost legal representation
  3. A limited right to say what you want
  4. To cancel or abolish a court-made law by passing an act of parliament
  5. Confirmation by a nations parliament that enacts its obligations under a treaty
  6. Signing an international treaty
  7. Are rights permanently protected by legislation?
  8. Laws made by parliament
  9. Judge made law

17 Clues: Judge made law • 'Beyond the powers' • Laws made by parliament • Victorian Human Rights Statute • Signing an international treaty • A limited right to say what you want • Free or low-cost legal representation • A criminal offence that has been proved. • Being free to move between one state and another • Are rights permanently protected by legislation? • ...

Ethics 2024-11-28

Ethics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. For Kant a moral action is not based upon_______ or pity.
  2. Natural Rights=
  3. It Can be understand as legal and moral claim to do something and can also be rational.
  4. Right Is a right that requires that others do not hinder or impede your ability to do.
  5. Debt of ___________involves the concept of reciprocity of returning the received favor back.
  6. Rights This kind of rights are established by legal systems or social agreement and are not inherent like natural rights. This also created by human.
  7. Rights Kind of rights that ensure individuals’ access to resources and opportunities for economic well-being.
  8. Refers to the feeling that pushes us to select a particular option or make a
  9. For Linda Gambrell and Brian Rowan (2015) Moral Courage is _______.
  10. Courage This demonstrate when standing up for what is right, even when it involves personal risk or sacrifice?
  11. This means giving each other person what he or she deserves or in more traditional terms, giving each person his or her due.
  12. Rights This kind of rights is considered as inalienable?
  13. According to Linda Gambrell and Brian Rowan (2015) The ______ enables a person to act deliberately and courageously.
  14. Rights Kind of rights that enable individual to participate in the governance of their country?
  15. This is moral courage in action.
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  1. Right Is a right that requires others to do something to see that the right is fulfilled.
  2. It is the faculty of the mind that chooses a desire among different desires present.
  3. According to Kant, this is the concept of the most important factor in determining what is ethical.
  4. Kant ethical theory bases on ___________.
  5. This theory claims that a certain distribution is just if every member of a group receives an equal share of the distribution.
  6. He argued that moral action is one that is performed out of a “sense of duty” or an “obligation”
  7. Propio This translated as self-esteem or self-respect or sense of pride.
  8. Rights Kind of rights that protect individuals’ freedom and equality under the law?
  9. Rights It is rights granted and protected by law.
  10. It is a principle of justice holding that decision should be based on objective criteria, rather than on the basis of bias, self-interest, prejudice, or preferring the benefit to one person over another for improper reason.
  11. It is the capability for logical thought with the ability to reason towards sound conclusions based on facts and evidence.
  12. Hospitality This innate ability and trait of Filipinos to be courteous and entertaining to their guests.
  13. decision.
  14. Kant Don’t agree in many ethicists that happiness is summum bonum or the highest good.
  15. This requires impartiality with regard to those moral agents affected by a violation of moral rule.
  16. It is also identified with the capacity that enables us to identify “reasons”, the particular considerations that count in favor of belief or action.

31 Clues: decision. • Natural Rights= • This is moral courage in action. • Kant ethical theory bases on ___________. • Rights It is rights granted and protected by law. • Rights This kind of rights is considered as inalienable? • For Kant a moral action is not based upon_______ or pity. • For Linda Gambrell and Brian Rowan (2015) Moral Courage is _______. • ...

Topic 2 2022-01-12

Topic 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a tropical plant of the pea family, which was formerly widely cultivated as a source of dark blue dye.
  2. prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
  3. people of good social position, specifically (in the UK) the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth.
  4. a person or institution that owes a sum of money.
  5. bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
  6. meeting, a meeting of the voters of a town for the transaction of public business.
  7. colony, a colony governed directly by the crown through a governor and council appointed by it — compare charter colony, proprietary colony.
  8. of Toleration,________ Act, (May 24, 1689), act of Parliament granting freedom of worship to Nonconformists (i.e., dissenting Protestants such as Baptists and Congregationalists). It was one of a series of measures that firmly established the Glorious Revolution (1688–89) in England.
  9. Awakening, The Great Awakening stemmed the tide of Enlightenment rationalism among a great many people in the colonies. One of its results was division within denominations, for some members supported the revival and others rejected it.
  10. a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
  11. a written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which a body such as a company, college, or city is founded and its rights and privileges defined.
  12. a member of a black people living on the coast of South Carolina and nearby islands.
  13. school, small private school for young children run by women; such schools were the precursors of nursery, or infant, schools in England and colonial America.
  14. of rights, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  15. send (goods or services) to another country for sale.
  16. code, It was this fear of rebellion that led each colony to pass a series of laws restricting slaves' behaviors. The laws were known as slave codes. Although each colony had differing ideas about the rights of slaves, there were some common threads in slave codes across areas where slavery was common.
  17. an inhabitant of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
  18. Acts, in English history, a series of laws designed to restrict England's carrying trade to English ships, effective chiefly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Various fish imports and exports were entirely reserved to English shipping, as was the English coastal trade.
  19. Government, That means it's a system of government in which citizens elect representatives who propose and vote on legislation or policy initiatives on their behalf. It's a form of indirect democracy, as opposed to direct democracy, in which people vote directly on policy initiatives.
  20. Court, The general court, which functioned as a legislature, administrative agency, and judicial body, served as the central governing body of Massachusetts Bay from the colony's inception.
  21. class, Pew defines “_____ class” as a person earning between two-thirds and twice the median American household income, which in 2019 was $68,703, according to the United States Census Bureau. That puts the base salary to be in the middle class just shy of $46,000.
  22. legislative body of a country or state.
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  1. tolerance, refers to the ability to appreciate spiritual values, beliefs, and practices that are different from your own. This goal is a complex one due to the great diversity of religions and spiritual beliefs existing in the world today. Religion is also a very emotional topic.
  2. a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
  3. a member of a group of English Protestants of the late 16th and 17th centuries who regarded the Reformation of the Church of England under Elizabeth as incomplete and sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship
  4. colony, in British American colonial history, a type of settlement dominating the period 1660–90, in which favorites of the British crown were awarded huge tracts of land in the New World to supervise and develop.
  5. an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states.
  6. hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.
  7. trade,a multilateral system of trading in which a country pays for its imports from one country by its exports to another.used to refer to the trade in the 18th and 19th centuries that involved shipping goods from Britain to West Africa to be exchanged for slaves, these slaves being shipped to the West Indies and exchanged for sugar, rum, and other commodities which were in turn shipped back to Britain.
  8. the economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances, which a government should encourage by means of protectionism.
  9. a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
  10. Dutch, the German-speaking inhabitants of Pennsylvania, descendants of 17th- and 18th-century Protestant immigrants from the Rhineland.
  11. a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement founded by George Fox c. 1650 and devoted to peaceful principles. Central to the Quakers' belief is the doctrine of the “Inner Light,” or sense of Christ's direct working in the soul. This has led them to reject both formal ministry and all set forms of worship.
  12. Revolution, The Glorious Revolution refers to the events of 1688–89 that saw King James II of England deposed and succeeded by one of his daughters and her husband. ... James's support dwindled, and he fled to France. William and Mary were then crowned joint rulers.
  13. passage, historical sea passage of the North American continent. It represents centuries of effort to find a route westward from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through the Arctic Archipelago of what became Canada.
  14. de bois, a woodsman or trader of French origin
  15. Compact,was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower.
  16. Rebellion, The rebellion is significant in that it was the first to unite black and white indentured servants with black slaves against the colonial government, and, in response, the government established policies to ensure nothing like it would happen again.
  17. Bill of Rights, The English Bill of Rights was an act signed into law in 1689 by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers in England after the overthrow of King James II. The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy.
  18. crop, a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
  19. a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
  20. the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.

42 Clues: legislative body of a country or state. • de bois, a woodsman or trader of French origin • a person or institution that owes a sum of money. • send (goods or services) to another country for sale. • an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states. • the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened. • ...

Bill and Tam: The Early Years 2022-06-30

Bill and Tam: The Early Years crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The potato potage served at their wedding dinner
  2. The state they lived in briefly after returning from overseas missions
  3. The name of the woman who asked TamiSue if Bill made her bones melt
  4. What Tamisue suffered from during their wedding ceremony
  5. The name of the woman who warned Tami Sue that she might lose Bill if she didn’t act soon
  6. The name of the best man at their wedding
  7. The name of the chef (Bill’s friend) who prepared Bill and Tami Sue's wedding dinner
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  1. Where Tami Sue worked when they got married
  2. The name of the missionary ship they travelled on
  3. The surname of the priest who performed the wedding ceremony
  4. The name of the first street the lovebirds lived on immediately after marrying
  5. Where Bill worked after they got married: The __ Room
  6. What TamiSue kept handing Allyson while standing at the altar during the wedding ceremony
  7. Three letter acronym for where Bill worked while they were dating
  8. The state in which their children were born

15 Clues: The name of the best man at their wedding • Where Tami Sue worked when they got married • The state in which their children were born • The potato potage served at their wedding dinner • The name of the missionary ship they travelled on • Where Bill worked after they got married: The __ Room • What Tamisue suffered from during their wedding ceremony • ...

Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-14

Final Exam Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. senators being elected by popular vote
  2. the holding of an office
  3. a body composed of the senate and the house of reps
  4. chief tax-writing committee
  5. other actions congress can pass besides bills
  6. procedure used to keep the senate going during a filibuster
  7. who introduces a bill in the senate
  8. permits some amendments but not others
  9. which rule allows for the right to filibuster?
  10. who originally chose our senators?
  11. leader of our country
  12. an action taken to prolong speeches
  13. old nickname for the senate
  14. what is a two chamber legislature called?
  15. which bills control how much money is spent
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  1. who introduces a bill in the house of reps
  2. determines which bills should be sent to the floor
  3. an electoral district which is fully secure
  4. lower house of a legislative body
  5. political district where candidates win in close elections
  6. rule that permits amendments on the floor
  7. permits no amendments on the floor
  8. a bill that has a lot of riders
  9. the minimum number of senators that must be present to conduct business
  10. asks to bring a bill to the floor

25 Clues: leader of our country • the holding of an office • chief tax-writing committee • old nickname for the senate • a bill that has a lot of riders • lower house of a legislative body • asks to bring a bill to the floor • permits no amendments on the floor • who originally chose our senators? • who introduces a bill in the senate • an action taken to prolong speeches • ...

Chapter 3 Crossword 2020-09-07

Chapter 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People who opposed the ratifications.
  2. The idea that each enslaved person was considered this amount of a person instead of a full one for each state.
  3. This was governed by the consent of the governed.
  4. A period where economic activity slowed and unemployment increased.
  5. A movement that promoted knowledge, reading, science, and a better society.
  6. Detailed plans for developing a new government.
  7. Some of the bill of right's rights were inspired by this and the Magna Carta.
  8. A powerful speaker and writer who wrote the final draft of the constitution.
  9. an agreement between two sides that was proposed by Roger Sherman.
  10. The lawmaking branch.
  11. philosopher, powers of government separated and balanced against each other.
  12. The lands north of the Ohio river and east to the Mississippi river.
  13. the freeing of individual enslaved people.
  14. philosopher, believed everyone had natural rights.
  15. Legislatures that were divided into two houses.
  16. People who feared disorder without a strong government.
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  1. A continental army captain who led over 1000 farmers tot he federal arsenal.
  2. This is what created the Northwest Territory.
  3. A Philadelphia merchant who pledged a lot of money for the wars.
  4. An idea proposed by Edmund Randolph for a strong national government.
  5. People who gathered in Philadelphia to discuss problems.
  6. Something that guaranteed certain laws and freedoms to the people.
  7. Legislative, executive, and judicial.
  8. A place near the Northwest Territory.
  9. A system that called for three branches of government.
  10. A Virginia planter who is considered the father of the constitution.

26 Clues: The lawmaking branch. • People who opposed the ratifications. • Legislative, executive, and judicial. • A place near the Northwest Territory. • the freeing of individual enslaved people. • This is what created the Northwest Territory. • Detailed plans for developing a new government. • Legislatures that were divided into two houses. • ...

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Vocabulary 2025-03-13

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedoms to protect people from abuses of government
  2. policy used to overcome the effects of past discrimination
  3. protected free speech that may be visual
  4. segregated by social norms rather than by law
  5. theory that everyone will not achieve the same thing all the time
  6. refusal to obey or comply with law as a means of peaceful opposition
  7. laws created to segregate people based on race.
  8. protecting the rights of all at all levels of government
  9. segregated by law
  10. the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  11. also known as "separation of church and state."
  12. the government may not deprive a person of their life, liberty and property without this
  13. says the government will not create and support an official state church
  14. the First Amendment right to practice one's religion.
  15. evidence that can not be used against a person if it was collected illegally
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  1. when the federal government is preventing material from being published
  2. a test that defines the point a which free speech loses protection
  3. the Bill of Rights are applied to state and local governments, not just federal
  4. lawsuit for the publication of false and malicious words of a person
  5. laws created to protect from discrimination
  6. help with extra education, training or services due to previous segregation laws
  7. when police have proof of evidence to that can call for a search warrant
  8. theory that access to opportunities should be given to all
  9. makes it a crime to say anything negative about the government during times of war

24 Clues: segregated by law • protected free speech that may be visual • laws created to protect from discrimination • segregated by social norms rather than by law • laws created to segregate people based on race. • also known as "separation of church and state." • the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • freedoms to protect people from abuses of government • ...

Government 2026-02-03

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Canadian document that protects rights and freedoms
  2. Branch that carries out laws
  3. Branch of government that interprets laws
  4. The right to vote
  5. A system with a king or queen as head of state
  6. A society that values diversity
  7. The head of the federal government in Canada
  8. An elected Member of Parliament (abbrev.)
  9. A system where power is shared between national and regional governments
  10. The head of a provincial government
  11. When a party wins more than half the seats
  12. A geographic area represented by an elected official
  13. When two or more parties join together to govern
  14. The written rules that organize a country’s government
  15. Legal freedoms protected by law
  16. Being responsible to the public for decisions
  17. A vote to choose political representatives
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  1. A direct vote by citizens on a specific issue
  2. A system of government where citizens vote to choose leaders
  3. The upper house of Canada’s Parliament
  4. An elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (abbrev.)
  5. The paper or digital form used to vote
  6. When a party has fewer than half the seats but still governs
  7. The elected lower house of Parliament
  8. A rule made and enforced by government
  9. A group of senior ministers who advise the prime minister
  10. Canada’s law-making body
  11. Civil liberties such as speech and religion
  12. A proposed law
  13. A plan or course of action by government
  14. A legal member of a country
  15. The monarch’s representative in Canada
  16. Parties that challenge the government
  17. Branch that creates laws

34 Clues: A proposed law • The right to vote • Canada’s law-making body • Branch that creates laws • A legal member of a country • Branch that carries out laws • A society that values diversity • Legal freedoms protected by law • The head of a provincial government • The elected lower house of Parliament • Parties that challenge the government • The upper house of Canada’s Parliament • ...

Constitution/Amendment Crossword 2024-11-10

Constitution/Amendment Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. article that creates the amendment process
  2. topic that the 12, 20, 22, and 25 amendments deal with
  3. acronym for the 1st amendment
  4. how many amendments are there?
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  1. what the 15,19, and 24 amendments deal with
  2. what the bill of rights protects for each citizen
  3. what the 5th, 6th, and 7th amendments grant citizens
  4. the 13,14, and 15 amendments are known as the ___ amendments
  5. first 10 amendments to the Constitution

9 Clues: acronym for the 1st amendment • how many amendments are there? • first 10 amendments to the Constitution • article that creates the amendment process • what the 15,19, and 24 amendments deal with • what the bill of rights protects for each citizen • what the 5th, 6th, and 7th amendments grant citizens • topic that the 12, 20, 22, and 25 amendments deal with • ...

Roman Republic 2026-03-11

Roman Republic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. were women allowed to vote in Rome?
  2. This is the river where Rome began
  3. Romulus' twin brother
  4. He wanted a third punic war, ____ the Elder
  5. any male in Rome could vote - free, enslaved, rich, or poor
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  1. Became the first emperor when the republic ended
  2. innocent until proven guilty is in the ___ tables and bill of rights
  3. rome fought carthage during these wars
  4. who rome was named after

9 Clues: Romulus' twin brother • who rome was named after • This is the river where Rome began • were women allowed to vote in Rome? • rome fought carthage during these wars • He wanted a third punic war, ____ the Elder • Became the first emperor when the republic ended • any male in Rome could vote - free, enslaved, rich, or poor • ...

November 8th Spelling 2023-11-08

November 8th Spelling crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a fraction greater than 1 where the numerator is greater than the denominator
  2. a fraction greater than 1 with a whole number and fraction combined
  3. the individual writing style of an author
  4. an exaggerated statement
  5. national
  6. of, by, twice, product, factors, and area of a few clue words that mean to multiply
  7. plan of government
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  1. the big idea, or main idea, that readers should take away from reading a text
  2. an angry dispute
  3. first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  4. an organization that has authority over a certain part of the world
  5. to examine or study something to notice the important details
  6. writing a fraction where the GCF of the numerator and denominator is 1

13 Clues: national • an angry dispute • plan of government • an exaggerated statement • the individual writing style of an author • first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • to examine or study something to notice the important details • a fraction greater than 1 with a whole number and fraction combined • an organization that has authority over a certain part of the world • ...

Unit 5 Vocabulary 2025-04-02

Unit 5 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. refusal to obey or comply with law as a means of peaceful opposition
  2. theory that access to opportunities should be given to all
  3. a test that defines the point at which free speech loses protection
  4. when the federal government is preventing material from being published
  5. policy used to overcome the effects of past discrimination
  6. freedoms to protect people from abuses of government
  7. says the government will not create and support an official state church
  8. laws created to segregate people based on race.
  9. protected free speech that may be visual
  10. when police have proof of evidence to that can call for a search warrant
  11. makes it a crime to say anything negative about the government during times of war
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  1. segregated by law
  2. the Bill of Rights are applied to state and local governments, not just federal
  3. theory that everyone will not achieve the same thing all the time
  4. the Frist Amendment right to practice one's religon.
  5. segregated by social norms rather than by law
  6. the government may not deprive a person of their life, liberty, and property without this
  7. also known as separation of church and state."
  8. the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  9. help with extra education, training or services due to previous segregation laws
  10. evidence that can not be used against a person if it was collected illegally
  11. laws created to protect from discrimination
  12. protecting the rights of all at all levels of government
  13. lawsuit for the publication of false and malicious words of a person

24 Clues: segregated by law • protected free speech that may be visual • laws created to protect from discrimination • segregated by social norms rather than by law • also known as separation of church and state." • laws created to segregate people based on race. • the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • the Frist Amendment right to practice one's religon. • ...

MLK Crossword Puzzle 2024 2023-10-30

MLK Crossword Puzzle 2024 crossword puzzle
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  1. King played a pivotal role in the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a catalyst for the civil rights movement.
  2. King's message of equality extends beyond racial lines and includes the fight for gender and LGBTQ+ rights.
  3. and Ethical Leadership King's commitment to justice and equality inspired people across the nation and the world.
  4. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, highlighting his global impact.
  5. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where King delivered his famous speech, was a historic event that furthered the cause of civil rights.
  6. King's work was instrumental in dismantling the system of legal segregation in the United States.
  7. King's leadership and dedication continue to inspire activists and leaders in various social justice movements.
  8. The holiday stands as a reminder of the universal principles of human rights, dignity, and equality that Dr. King fought for throughout his life.
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  1. Recognizing MLK Day signifies the nation's commitment to healing and reconciliation in the wake of historical injustices.
  2. The holiday allows for the celebration of African American culture, history, and achievements.
  3. He promoted nonviolent civil disobedience and resistance as a powerful tool for achieving social change.
  4. His advocacy and activism contributed to the passage of key civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, advocating for racial equality and justice.
  6. King's teachings foster an atmosphere of tolerance, respect, and understanding among diverse communities.
  7. He championed the importance of voting rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups.
  8. MLK's legacy encourages the pursuit of education and knowledge to empower individuals and communities.
  9. It brings people of various backgrounds together to commemorate and reflect on the importance of civil rights.
  10. The holiday serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and the need to address systemic inequalities.
  11. His commitment to nonviolent protest serves as a model for resolving social conflicts without resorting to violence.
  12. His iconic "I Have a Dream" speech is a symbol of his vision for a more inclusive and just society.

20 Clues: King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, highlighting his global impact. • The holiday allows for the celebration of African American culture, history, and achievements. • King's work was instrumental in dismantling the system of legal segregation in the United States. • ...

Max's Crossword week 5 2015-02-23

Max's Crossword week 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. It was created Australia in 1901.
  2. It is when people come to countries to live their.
  3. Each colony had one of them to discuss the draft constitution bill.
  4. It was created in 1901 in Australia to govern the continent.
  5. A person with a lot of power over others.
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  1. All the colonies became this in 1901.
  2. They fought for their rights to vote.
  3. It was held twice to decide if Australia would be federated.
  4. It was created in 1901 to dicier political matters.
  5. Each state has one wich is their leader.
  6. There were six of them before Australia was federated.

11 Clues: It was created Australia in 1901. • All the colonies became this in 1901. • They fought for their rights to vote. • Each state has one wich is their leader. • A person with a lot of power over others. • It is when people come to countries to live their. • It was created in 1901 to dicier political matters. • There were six of them before Australia was federated. • ...

Socials 10 Chapter 10 Crossword 2022-06-20

Socials 10 Chapter 10 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Laws of state, nation, or group that determine the powers, duties, and rights to people in it
  2. ballot A person ranks the politicians running by how much they like them
  3. Administrative jurisdiction in current or former commonwealth countries
  4. Unity and mutual agreement and support within group
  5. A strong followers of a party, cause, or perso
  6. Social democratic political party in Canada
  7. Politician who leads ministry and makes decisions with other ministers
  8. A person who receives money from companies to speak on their behalf
  9. A law or a policy voted on by the public rather than by representatives
  10. Constitution, a constitution not written on a single document but based on values and customs
  11. Clause Allows parliament to temporarily override section 2 and 7-15 of charter of rights
  12. Symbol of authority of house of representatives
  13. State of council that has shared legislative power
  14. System of government where population typically elect their representatives facism, Political system leaded by a dictator where government controls all businesses and labour
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  1. Enforcing strict authority at the expensive of personal freedom
  2. A legislative body
  3. Working towards a political goal
  4. Stalling a bill from being passed in a
  5. National socialism typically more facist and anti-semeitc
  6. A sponsorship
  7. A system in government where decisions are made by states officials instead of representatives
  8. When the state owns the means of production, and suppresses political dissidents
  9. Count, record, and list systematically
  10. Where controlling the government policy is in the hands of senior ministers

24 Clues: A sponsorship • A legislative body • Working towards a political goal • Stalling a bill from being passed in a • Count, record, and list systematically • Social democratic political party in Canada • A strong followers of a party, cause, or perso • Symbol of authority of house of representatives • State of council that has shared legislative power • ...

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. a group of all Ministers, which makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
  2. the senior official in the Senate, and the main advisor to the Speaker of the Senate's rules and procedures
  3. A group of Senators, Member Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  4. the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  5. a person who has full political and civil rights in is or her ceremony
  6. a person living in an area of Canada represented by a member of Parliament
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  1. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  2. the agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  3. the process of choosing a representative by vote.
  4. to change or improve something, e.g an Act of Parliament
  5. a group made up of all senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
  6. the member of parliament or Senator in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party members informed about the Chambers business and making sure they are present in the Chamber
  7. the specific geographic area in Canada that a member of Parliament represents in the House of Commons
  8. to choose a representative in election
  9. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament

15 Clues: to choose a representative in election • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • the process of choosing a representative by vote. • a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • to change or improve something, e.g an Act of Parliament • a person who has full political and civil rights in is or her ceremony • ...

Jerry Crossword Puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

Jerry Crossword Puzzle - Unit 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. d'etat the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.
  2. the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
  3. Bonaparte A popular general, Napoleon Bonaparte came to power after a coup d'état in 1799. A coupd’état is a sudden seizure and/or shift of power in a country. In this case, Napoleon seized control of France from the Jacobins. He ruled France under a dictatorship.
  4. L’Ouverture born a slave in the French colony of Saint Domingue (later named Haiti), was well educated and skilled in military matters and politics. He led the people of Haiti into revolution against the French.
  5. sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
  6. empire Transoceanic empires that use the ocean and technological advances that eventually led to the colonization of other land and its people.
  7. General a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm summoned by Louis XVI to propose solutions to France's financial problems. It ended when the Third Estate formed into a National Assembly, signaling the outbreak of the French Revolution.
  8. a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
  9. of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.Unalienable rights: rights that cannot be taken away from someone.
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  1. the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
  2. government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
  3. Exchange The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of diseases, ideas, food, crops, and populations between the New World and the Old World following the voyage to the Americas by Christo pher Columbus in 1492.
  4. Robespierre Robespierre led as a dictator and used fear to control the people of France. His rule became known as the Reign of Terror. Robespierre killed anyone who opposed his ideas.
  5. Contract an implicit agreement among the mems of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.
  6. Nzinga the monarch of the Mbundu people, was a resilient leader who fought against the Portuguese and their expanding slave trade in Central Africa.
  7. slave trade The transatlantic slave trade was an oceanic trade in African men, women, and children which lasted from the mid-sixteenth century until the 1860s. The trafficking was initiated by the Portuguese and Spanish especially after the settlement of sugar plantations in the Americas.
  8. of Exploration beginning in the 1400s and continuing through the 1600s, it was a period of time when the European nations began “exploring” the world. They identified new routes to India, much of the Far East, and the Americas.
  9. of terror The Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution. Between Sept. 5, 1793, and July 27, 1794, France's revolutionary government ordered the arrest and execution of thousands of people

18 Clues: d'etat the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group. • the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct. • the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area. • ...

Government 2015-10-05

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

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

Period 7 Review AP US History 2016-04-20

Period 7 Review AP US History crossword puzzle
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  1. act that prevented wrong labeling of food and helped consumers stay away from unclean food
  2. amendment that repealed prohibition of the 18th amendment
  3. amendment for direct election of senators
  4. amendment for prohibition during the Progressive Era
  5. part of voter participation and allowed voters to vote out corrupt politicians
  6. laws that were created in order to separate whites and blacks
  7. journalist who exposed the Standard Oil company
  8. a New Deal program that provided jobs to people and worked on construction
  9. economic downfall that led to the Great Depression
  10. required clean conditions in meat packing industry
  11. wrote The Jungle which described dirty meat packing industry
  12. nomination of party candidates through majority vote
  13. amendment that granted voting rights to women
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  1. disagreement in conservation which divided Republican Party
  2. a New Deal program that provided insurance to disabled people or people over age 65
  3. program of the United States that created the atomic bomb
  4. court case that allowed segregation among blacks and whites
  5. program that tried to help with recovery and unemployment
  6. president that created New Deal which funded programs in order to bring America out of the Great Depression
  7. famous for story How The Other Half Lives
  8. belief in money for expanding foreign policy
  9. march of veterans during the Great Depression demanding for money for serving in World War 1
  10. court case that advocated for the women in the workforce
  11. advocated of rights of blacks and his movement led to creation of NAACP
  12. part of voter participation and allowed for voters to vote for a bill or law

25 Clues: amendment for direct election of senators • famous for story How The Other Half Lives • belief in money for expanding foreign policy • amendment that granted voting rights to women • journalist who exposed the Standard Oil company • economic downfall that led to the Great Depression • required clean conditions in meat packing industry • ...

U.S. History 2015-03-29

U.S. History crossword puzzle
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  1. and Sedition / imposed harm to anyone interfering with or speaking against U.S.
  2. Exclusion Act / prohibited all Chinese except student teachers, merchants, tourist, and gov. officials
  3. Service Act / men registered with the gov. in order to be selected randomly
  4. / stronger nation extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations
  5. War / the state orhoslity without militaryconflict
  6. Crow Laws / separation of whites and blacks i public and private places
  7. Act / laws enchanted in 1935-1936 to prevent U.S. sales and loans to nation at war
  8. Plan / plan used to subdue enemy supplies and reinforcements
  9. Stick Diplomacy / Roosevelt policy with intimidated countries without having to harm them
  10. Plan / act intended to "Americanize"
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  1. Antitrust Act / legal free trust to trade between states or countries
  2. / movement of people seeking to restore trust in farmers and laborers
  3. Act / offered 160 acres to head of household or any free citizen
  4. Act / law passed to allow U.S to ship arms and supplies to other nations without immediate payment
  5. Machines / organised group that controlled the activities of political parties
  6. Rights Act Of 1964 / law that banned discrimination
  7. Plan / an arrangement of payment of purchase over time
  8. Bill Of Rights / laws that provided financial and educational benefits for WWII veterans
  9. / the development of organised forces and leader diplomacy
  10. Bonds / debt securities increased by a gov. to fiance military operation and their expansion in time of war
  11. Of Nations / organization an association of nations established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace

21 Clues: Plan / act intended to "Americanize" • Rights Act Of 1964 / law that banned discrimination • War / the state orhoslity without militaryconflict • Plan / an arrangement of payment of purchase over time • / the development of organised forces and leader diplomacy • Plan / plan used to subdue enemy supplies and reinforcements • ...

The US Government Crossword 2024-11-13

The US Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The current government of the United States.
  2. The ____________ Court is the highest court in America.
  3. The system of ___________ and balances makes sure no part of government is too powerful in the United States.
  4. The branch of government that makes laws.
  5. Supreme court justices are _____________ for life.
  6. The large government that rules over the entire country.
  7. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the ___________ of Rights.
  8. The Legislative Branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the ______________.
  9. The first sentence to the Constitution.
  10. No illegal search and seizure is in this amendment.
  11. A law making body with two branches.
  12. When something is fair and unbiased.
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  1. The right to bear arms is in this amendment.
  2. This person breaks a tie in the Senate.
  3. A jury that is unable to reach a decision.
  4. I plead the _________ means you don't have to speak against yourself.
  5. The branch of government that decides if laws are constitutional or not.
  6. A rule or law that directs peoples' actions.
  7. This amendment deals with fair trials.
  8. Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and voting are all examples of ________ duties.
  9. The branch of government that enforces the laws.
  10. The head of the Executive Branch is the _________.
  11. Rights to free speech, assembly, press, religion are in this Amendment.
  12. To change something.
  13. There are _____ Senators per state.
  14. The number of representatives in the House is based on _______________.
  15. You need 270 votes to win the ____________ College and become President.

27 Clues: To change something. • There are _____ Senators per state. • A law making body with two branches. • When something is fair and unbiased. • This amendment deals with fair trials. • This person breaks a tie in the Senate. • The first sentence to the Constitution. • The branch of government that makes laws. • A jury that is unable to reach a decision. • ...

Constitution 2023-10-24

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. this group wanted to add the bill of rights to the constitution
  2. a change to the constitution
  3. this amendment gives you a right to a fair and speedy trial
  4. these powers are shared between the state and federal government
  5. this plan benefitted smaller states
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  1. this plan benefitted larger states
  2. A major source of income for the government
  3. powers that are given to the states
  4. this is where power was held under the articles of confederation

9 Clues: a change to the constitution • this plan benefitted larger states • powers that are given to the states • this plan benefitted smaller states • A major source of income for the government • this amendment gives you a right to a fair and speedy trial • this group wanted to add the bill of rights to the constitution • ...

Government 2015-10-05

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

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

Aiden's Italian Number Crossword 2022-10-06

Aiden's Italian Number Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. What dollar bill is Andrew Jackson on?
  2. What dollar bill is George Washington on?
  3. How Many Letters In The Word Halloween
  4. What dollar bill is Benjamin Franklin on?
  5. What dollar bill is Secretary Hamilton on?
  6. What dollar bill is Abraham Lincoln on?
  7. The Date Of Halloween
  8. Friday The ----
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  1. Days In October
  2. How Many Days In A Week
  3. Full Day In Hours
  4. Half A Day
  5. Total Amount Of Halloween (Michael Myers) Movies
  6. Total Amount Of Friday The 13th Movies
  7. What dollar bill is President Grant on?

15 Clues: Half A Day • Days In October • Friday The ---- • Full Day In Hours • The Date Of Halloween • How Many Days In A Week • What dollar bill is Andrew Jackson on? • How Many Letters In The Word Halloween • Total Amount Of Friday The 13th Movies • What dollar bill is Abraham Lincoln on? • What dollar bill is President Grant on? • What dollar bill is George Washington on? • ...

enlightenment and revolution-noah rager 2025-01-10

enlightenment and revolution-noah rager crossword puzzle
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  1. gave colonies rights
  2. belief in god
  3. wrote most of decleration of independince
  4. establishing education reform
  5. fought for womens rights
  6. He is well known for his work On the Social Contract
  7. Belives we have certain rights and ability to overthrow goverment
  8. Earth as center of solar system
  9. when a group of people agree to give up certain rights and accept a authority in order to protect their other rights
  10. time of learning and reason
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  1. protects rights of people
  2. simple but elegant style
  3. ruled with great reason
  4. Came up with basics of gravity
  5. government split in 3 parts
  6. age of reason
  7. Each branch checks the other
  8. Socal gatherings where people talk about important things
  9. sun as center of solar system
  10. grand and fancy style
  11. idea that everyone has free speech
  12. French enlightenment thinkers
  13. influenced the constitution greatly
  14. ideas based on reason
  15. Use reason to understand things
  16. theory suns at the center

26 Clues: age of reason • belief in god • gave colonies rights • grand and fancy style • ideas based on reason • ruled with great reason • simple but elegant style • fought for womens rights • protects rights of people • theory suns at the center • government split in 3 parts • time of learning and reason • Each branch checks the other • sun as center of solar system • French enlightenment thinkers • ...

Unit 3-Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-10-19

Unit 3-Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. a written change to the Constitution
  2. a system in which the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or limit, the power of the other branches
  3. powers the federal and state governments share
  4. consent of the governed
  5. to give or provide the meaning of
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  1. powers set aside by the Constitution for the states or for the people
  2. when people disagree, everyone accepts the decision of the majority (more than half the people)
  3. powers the Constitution gives to the federal government
  4. a system of government in which the powers or government are divided between the national government and the state governments
  5. to revoke

10 Clues: to revoke • consent of the governed • to give or provide the meaning of • a written change to the Constitution • powers the federal and state governments share • powers the Constitution gives to the federal government • powers set aside by the Constitution for the states or for the people • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06

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

8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally requested • established as true • complaints about unfair actions • limited beyond established boundaries

Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-05-04

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

9 Clues: highest court • nations top court • how many senates are in each state • An expression of individual freedoms • what court comes after the supreme court • the legislative branch is ran by this group. • holds all power to make laws for the country. • what month was the constitution finally signed • congress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?

Government Vocab 2022-01-06

Government Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. judges that stick to the constitution
  2. free lawyers
  3. reject bill
  4. wars that are fought using other people to fight them
  5. reject just one part of the bill
  6. a statement from the president on how agencies will use their resources
  7. when presidents try to fill courts with judges of their own court
  8. money given to the court so that you can go free until the date of your trial
  9. president succession
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  1. a case with a person or a private party
  2. the highest court in america
  3. when judge candidates are tested on their ideology
  4. when the president uses their influence to sway public opinion
  5. reject bill by not signing the bill for 10 days
  6. making a deal to plea guilty, even if free, to get a reduced sentence
  7. the relationship between the congressional committees,the bureaucracy and interest groups
  8. person representing america
  9. Latin for friend of the court
  10. judges that see the constitution as a living document
  11. A case with the public, a person, or the state

20 Clues: reject bill • free lawyers • president succession • person representing america • the highest court in america • Latin for friend of the court • reject just one part of the bill • judges that stick to the constitution • a case with a person or a private party • A case with the public, a person, or the state • reject bill by not signing the bill for 10 days • ...

The Constitution of the United States of America 2023-10-03

The Constitution of the United States of America crossword puzzle
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  1. The Senate and the House of Representatives is what we call ___.
  2. The____ on the United States flag represent the original 13 states.
  3. A change to the United States Constitution is called an ___.
  4. How many stripes are on the United States flag?
  5. The first president of the United States was George ____.
  6. How many branches are there in the government of the United States?
  7. It is the duty of Congress to make ___.
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  1. The ___ is the supreme law of the United States.
  2. Before the constitution, the 13 colonies had the ________ of Confederation.
  3. The Constitution was written in the state of ____________. (P)
  4. The stars on the United States flag are ____.
  5. The Bill of Rights has ___ amendments.
  6. The constitution is divided into _____ parts.
  7. The stripes on the United States flag is ___ and white.

14 Clues: The Bill of Rights has ___ amendments. • It is the duty of Congress to make ___. • The stars on the United States flag are ____. • The constitution is divided into _____ parts. • How many stripes are on the United States flag? • The ___ is the supreme law of the United States. • The stripes on the United States flag is ___ and white. • ...

24 2022-06-28

24 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Nixon's former attorney general
  2. A day set aside for environmental education, celebrated annually on April 22
  3. An economic condition marked by both inflation and high unemployment
  4. The Watergate trial's presiding judge who believed that the men had not acted alone
Down
  1. A person who works to protect the environment from destruction and pollution
  2. A scandal arising from the Nixon administration's attempt to cover up its involvement in the 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate apartment complex
  3. A foreign policy advocated by Henry Kissinger in the Nixon administration based on consideration of a nation's power rather than its ideals or moral principles
  4. The process of accusing a public official of wrongdoing and being removed from position
  5. The rights and freedoms, such as those named in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, to which all people are entitled
  6. flexible policy, involving a willingness to negotiate and an easing of tensions, that was adopted by President Richard Nixon and his adviser Henry Kissinger in their dealings with communist nations

10 Clues: Nixon's former attorney general • An economic condition marked by both inflation and high unemployment • A person who works to protect the environment from destruction and pollution • A day set aside for environmental education, celebrated annually on April 22 • The Watergate trial's presiding judge who believed that the men had not acted alone • ...

Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-05-04

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

9 Clues: highest court • nations top court • how many senates are in each state • An expression of individual freedoms • what court comes after the supreme court • the legislative branch is ran by this group. • holds all power to make laws for the country. • what month was the constitution finally signed • congress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?

Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-05-04

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

9 Clues: highest court • nations top court • how many senates are in each state • An expression of individual freedoms • what court comes after the supreme court • the legislative branch is ran by this group. • holds all power to make laws for the country. • what month was the constitution finally signed • congress can vote to impeach the president of what branch?

Bill Of Rights Emma.R And Rowan.S 2022-05-12

Bill Of Rights Emma.R And Rowan.S crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a shield that protects the citizens
  2. describes how government would work
  3. In may 1787 delegates from 12 of the 13 states met in philadelphia
  4. fought against british government for rights
  5. when was the constitution completed
Down
  1. make the laws
  2. the government could pay continental army
  3. ratified it

8 Clues: ratified it • make the laws • a shield that protects the citizens • describes how government would work • when was the constitution completed • the government could pay continental army • fought against british government for rights • In may 1787 delegates from 12 of the 13 states met in philadelphia

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-06

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

8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally requested • established as true • complaints about unfair actions • limited beyond established boundaries

Gov. Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-05

Gov. Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a Proposed law.
  2. interprets laws.
  3. The US is one of these.
  4. Carry out/enforce laws.
  5. Someone running for office
  6. A freedom that the government cannot take away.
  7. The person who represents the country.
  8. When a bill is discussed
Down
  1. 50% + 1
  2. They make laws.
  3. They make sure that the laws are constitutional.
  4. the head of the legislative branch
  5. A power one branch has over another.
  6. small groups within each chamber that decide which bill goes to the floor.
  7. Chamber of congress made up of 100 of these.
  8. US is made up of 50 of these.

16 Clues: 50% + 1 • a Proposed law. • They make laws. • interprets laws. • The US is one of these. • Carry out/enforce laws. • When a bill is discussed • Someone running for office • US is made up of 50 of these. • the head of the legislative branch • A power one branch has over another. • The person who represents the country. • Chamber of congress made up of 100 of these. • ...

Government 2015-10-02

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a change that is made to a bill with the intention of improving it
  2. bills that are passed by Parliament
  3. the person in charge of a meeting
  4. a group or Senators, MPs or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill
  5. the political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons forms this
  6. the city where a country's legislature is located
  7. a group of all Ministers and makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
  8. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
  9. the specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represents in the House of Commons
  10. a meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session
  11. a king or queen of a country
  12. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  13. a large silver and gold-covered staff that represents the power and authority of Parliament
  14. the Upper House of Parliament
  15. to change or improve something
  16. all political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party
  17. a person who has full political and civil rights
  18. a rule for all Canadians made by Senators, MPs and the Governor General through discussion and voting
  19. a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented
Down
  1. a Senator or a Member of the House of Commons
  2. a persona living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  3. to choose a representative in an election
  4. the process of choosing a representative by vote
  5. the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  6. one of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings
  7. (verb) to place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration
  8. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  9. another word for constituency or electoral district
  10. the daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French
  11. (noun) the MP of Senator in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party Members informed about the Chamber's business

30 Clues: a king or queen of a country • the Upper House of Parliament • to change or improve something • the person in charge of a meeting • bills that are passed by Parliament • to choose a representative in an election • a Senator or a Member of the House of Commons • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • the process of choosing a representative by vote • ...

U.S. History Kassius Maynard 2024-12-10

U.S. History Kassius Maynard crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and report its findings to the House or Senate
  2. The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
  3. Trade among the states
  4. A legal order that a person appear or produce requested documents
  5. The work a lawmaker dose to help constituents with problems
  6. The power of an executive to reject one or more items in a bill without vetoing the entire
  7. a resolution adopted by both houses of a legislative assembly that does not require the signature of the chief executive and that does not have the force of law
  8. Laws that are passed by congress to appropriate money for local federal projects
  9. A resolution that cover matters requiring the action of the house and senate but on which a law is not needed
  10. Rule that forbids members of congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
  11. A member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who runs the lawmaker's office, supervises the schedule, and gives advice
  12. A bill dealing with individual people or places
  13. A proposal law
  14. A private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
  15. A paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  16. A motion placed on a bill in the senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object.
  17. The speaker’s top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party’s legislative program and to steer important bills through the House
  18. The exclusive right to publish and sell a literary, musical, or artistic work for a specified period of time.
  19. Approval of government spending
  20. Direct contact made by lobbyist to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors
  21. Powers directly stated in the constitution
  22. Willful obstruction of justice
  23. A population count
  24. Rejection of a bill by the president
  25. A required government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
  26. A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
  27. A provision that Congress wrote into some laws that allowed it to review and cancel actions of executive agencies
  28. The money that people and businesses pay to support the activities of the government
  29. A group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
  30. A statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house
  31. Lying under oath
  32. Powers that government requires to carry out its expressed powers
  33. Authority shared by two or more committees
  34. A bill that establishes a program and says how much can be spent on the program
  35. A proposed law to authorize spending money
Down
  1. When a president kills a bill passed during the last 10 days congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
  2. The president’s refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program
  3. meeting
  4. A proposed law to authorize spending money
  5. session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
  6. A member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who makes a certain that the lawmaker is well informed about proposed legislation
  7. A system that gives the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee
  8. The exclusive right to an inverter to manufacture, use, and sell his or her invention for a specific period, currently 20 years
  9. To set up new district lines after reappointment is complete
  10. The formal accusation of misconduct in office
  11. The yearly financial plan for the federal government
  12. Part of a funding bill that will go to a certain purpose
  13. A provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered on the bill
  14. When one party controls the White House and the other controls the House and the other controls the House and Senate
  15. Power of the legislative branch to review the policies, programs, and activities of the executive branch on an ongoing basis
  16. Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, which gives congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties
  17. A bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program
  18. A motion by all members of the senate who are present to set aside formal rules and consider a bill from the calendar
  19. The process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
  20. An agreement by 2 or more lawmakers to support each other's bills
  21. A two chamber legislature
  22. To draw a district’s boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
  23. As a whole
  24. A resolution passed in the same form by both house
  25. The people who work directly for individual senators and representatives
  26. The people who work for house and senate
  27. A method of defeating a bill in the senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  28. The senate member, elected by the senate, who stands in as president of the senate in the absence of the vice president
  29. A procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  30. Rule that permits floor debate and the addition of amendments to the bill
  31. A permanent committee in congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  32. A temporary joint committee set up when the house and the senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  33. A law for raising money
  34. A group of people who share common goals
  35. An assistant to the party floor leader in the legislative
  36. A member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who handles request for help from constituents
  37. A vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions
  38. Elected official who is already in office
  39. A bill dealing with general matters and applying to the nation
  40. A schedule that lists the order in which bills will be considered in congress
  41. Freedom from prosecution for witnesses whose testimony ties them to illegal acts

76 Clues: meeting • As a whole • A proposal law • Lying under oath • A population count • Trade among the states • A law for raising money • A two chamber legislature • Willful obstruction of justice • Approval of government spending • Rejection of a bill by the president • The people who work for house and senate • A group of people who share common goals • ...

Civics Review: Vlaminck 2023-04-12

Civics Review: Vlaminck crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2nd amendment
  2. 2nd to President
  3. Current U.S. President
  4. Legislative
  5. Head of State
  6. MN Governor
  7. Land of a Thousand Lakes
  8. Cruel and unusual punishments
  9. three
  10. First ten amendments
  11. Lowest court level
Down
  1. Highest court level
  2. Say no to a bill
  3. Take out one line
  4. Rule
  5. Head of U.S. executive branch
  6. Two houses
  7. Not yet a law
  8. No one wants to pay them
  9. Executive

20 Clues: Rule • three • Executive • Two houses • Legislative • MN Governor • 2nd amendment • Head of State • Not yet a law • Say no to a bill • 2nd to President • Take out one line • Lowest court level • Highest court level • First ten amendments • Current U.S. President • Land of a Thousand Lakes • No one wants to pay them • Head of U.S. executive branch • Cruel and unusual punishments

Cannon 2023-03-15

Cannon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Did the railroad help unite the country?
  2. A nickname for the people from the North as well as Union soldiers
  3. What were people who wanted to outlaw slavery called?
  4. Who was our first president?
  5. What law was passed in 1830 that forced the tribes out of the Southern United States?
  6. Founding Father was a diplomat who helped convince the French to join the Patriots
  7. Where was the Declaration of Independence written and signed?
  8. The people that supported the Union were from the
  9. Who was the president of the USA during the civil war?
  10. What famous general from the south surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9th 1865 ending the Civil War?
  11. What state did the gold rush take place?
  12. Who was the great Native American warrior that fought hard against the English?
  13. What was the name of the Native American who helped the pilgrims?
  14. BC stands for
  15. A rapid rise in prices is called
  16. The Native Americans fought mostly on _____ side
  17. resources that come naturally from the earth are called
  18. The people that supported the Confederacy in the war were from the
  19. What did the Homestead Act give to U.S. citizens?
  20. Who wrote the book called Common Sense
  21. Who used propaganda to get the patriots really MAD?
  22. Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
  23. The Bill of Right limits the power of the ________?
Down
  1. Who was the president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War
  2. Which group of people fled from England and settled in North America for religious freedom?
  3. AD stands for
  4. Who was the famous traitor who switched from the Continental Army's side to the British side?
  5. Which are a challenge of the early explorers?
  6. Amendment II of the bill of rights states that we have the right to _____
  7. This was the first self governing document in the colonies
  8. Culture is
  9. Where were the Native American tribes forced to march during the Trail of Tears?
  10. What was taxed that made the people of Pennsylvania so MAD?
  11. The Proclamation of 1763 was passed to prevent French settlers from moving pass the
  12. Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
  13. Colonist that supported Great Britain were called
  14. What town had witches in it during 1692?
  15. What was William Sherman's famous march called?
  16. What was it called when people raced to get the best plots of land?
  17. What document marked the END of the American Revolution
  18. the act of taking control of an area, usually in a distant land, by a powerful country is called
  19. What was the name of the new country that was formed by the southern states?
  20. WHO BECAME OVERNIGHT MILLIONAIRES DURING THE CIVIL WAR?
  21. The single biggest real-estate in history was the______
  22. Who was king of England during the American Revolution?
  23. In what state did the first fighting over slavery take place?
  24. A treaty is a
  25. Who led the raid on the Harpers Ferry arsenal?

48 Clues: Culture is • AD stands for • BC stands for • A treaty is a • Who was our first president? • Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • A rapid rise in prices is called • Who wrote the book called Common Sense • Did the railroad help unite the country? • What town had witches in it during 1692? • What state did the gold rush take place? • Which are a challenge of the early explorers? • ...

Bill of frights crossword 2022-01-25

Bill of frights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in all criminal prosecutions, who has the right to a speedy and public trial?
  2. the full value to be paid for the property taken
  3. a system of rules created and enforced by the government
  4. you have the right to remain...
  5. what does the 2nd amendment give us the right to keep?
  6. where the decision of the accused is made
  7. you can only be trialed ___ time for the same offence
  8. what is it called when you are gathering people's signatures to make a change
  9. group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case in court.
Down
  1. you have other rights not listed in the...
  2. To give permission for something to happen
  3. law enforcement need this to allow them to search for evidence
  4. the law prohibits the government to require who to stay in your home?
  5. search and...
  6. cannot be deprived of liberty, property and ____

15 Clues: search and... • you have the right to remain... • where the decision of the accused is made • you have other rights not listed in the... • To give permission for something to happen • the full value to be paid for the property taken • cannot be deprived of liberty, property and ____ • you can only be trialed ___ time for the same offence • ...

Alex's Canadian Government 2013-01-31

Alex's Canadian Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting
  2. The leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
  3. Made up of the following three parts: the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons
  4. The party with the most number of elected MPs across the country usually forms this
  5. Another word for constituency or electoral district
  6. The candidate who gets the most votes
  7. Represents his or her chamber when dealing with the other parts of Parliament
  8. Appointed by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's recommendation
  9. An incorrectly marked ballot
  10. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  11. The valid age to vote
  12. Another word for “choose” a candidate
Down
  1. Incharge of national defense, foreign affairs, banking, federal taxes, and criminal laws
  2. Takes collective responsibility for government policies
  3. When candidates in the riding convince voters why he or she is the best choice
  4. The elected law-making body in Parliament
  5. When voters do not tell who they are voting for
  6. Must be held at least once every five years to decide who will represent Canadians in the House of Commons.
  7. The place where voters vote
  8. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  9. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  10. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  11. A king or queen of a country

23 Clues: The valid age to vote • The place where voters vote • An incorrectly marked ballot • A king or queen of a country • The candidate who gets the most votes • Another word for “choose” a candidate • The elected law-making body in Parliament • When voters do not tell who they are voting for • Another word for constituency or electoral district • ...

Legislative Branch 2025-10-17

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of bill dealing with money/revenue
  2. when the senate 'talks a bill to death'
  3. membership based on state population
  4. people represented
  5. leader of senate (other than VP)
  6. means two parts
  7. population count
Down
  1. leader of house of reps
  2. private meetings based on political party
  3. refers to a majority vote
  4. the right to mail official letters & packages for free
  5. membership two per state
  6. small groups; congressional work done in these
  7. areas represented; states have one house rep for each of these
  8. a proposed law
  9. formal disapproval of an action

16 Clues: a proposed law • means two parts • population count • people represented • leader of house of reps • membership two per state • refers to a majority vote • formal disapproval of an action • leader of senate (other than VP) • membership based on state population • type of bill dealing with money/revenue • when the senate 'talks a bill to death' • ...

Government 2015-10-09

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A formal event that follows rules or traditions
  2. Of two chambers or rooms. Canada's Parliament is made up of two separate chambers. They are the Senate and the House of Commons.
  3. The process of choosing a representative by vote.
  4. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  5. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  6. The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament.
  7. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  8. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  9. To change or improve something; for example, a law
Down
  1. A group of Senators or MP selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
  2. A person who is normally a MP or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General to help govern. Usually the head of a government department.
  3. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  4. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
  5. A group of Ministers. Cabinets makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
  6. The person in charge of a meeting

15 Clues: The person in charge of a meeting • A formal event that follows rules or traditions • The process of choosing a representative by vote. • To change or improve something; for example, a law • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • To pick one person from a group of several people by voting • ...

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  2. A person who is normally a MP or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General to help govern. Usually the head of a government department.
  3. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  4. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  5. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  6. To change or improve something; for example, a law
  7. A formal event that follows rules or traditions
Down
  1. A group of Senators or MP selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
  2. The process of choosing a representative by vote.
  3. Of two chambers or rooms. Canada's Parliament is made up of two separate chambers. They are the Senate and the House of Commons.
  4. The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament.
  5. A group of Ministers. Cabinets makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
  6. The person in charge of a meeting
  7. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  8. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party

15 Clues: The person in charge of a meeting • A formal event that follows rules or traditions • The process of choosing a representative by vote. • To change or improve something; for example, a law • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • To pick one person from a group of several people by voting • ...

SamSantana - Unit 3 Crossword 2023-01-23

SamSantana - Unit 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the constitutional amendment adopted after the Civil War "equal protection of the laws."
  2. an official government restriction of speech prior to publication
  3. communication in the form of advertis-ing, which can be restricted more than many other types of speech.
  4. behavior of knowingly and deliberately causing harm
Down
  1. State laws in the South that legalized segregation.
  2. Racial segregation that occurs in schools, not as a result of the law, but as a result of patterns of residential settlement
  3. A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.
  4. nonverbal communication, such as burning a flag or wearing an armband. the Supreme Court has accorded some symbolic speech protection under the First Amendment.
  5. Institutions that connect citizens to government. The mass media, interest groups, and political parties are the three main linkage institutions.
  6. Racial segregation that occurs because of laws or administrative decisions by public agencies.
  7. A process that extended the protections of the Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments

11 Clues: State laws in the South that legalized segregation. • behavior of knowingly and deliberately causing harm • an official government restriction of speech prior to publication • A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights. • the constitutional amendment adopted after the Civil War "equal protection of the laws." • ...

Rights and responsibilities 2015-07-12

Rights and responsibilities crossword puzzle
Across
  1. harm to another's reputation
  2. protects some rights of citizens
  3. lack of duty of care
  4. entitlements or permissions
  5. a type of freedom related to being able to state your opinion
  6. this girl is in our class in 2015
  7. a breach of duty to others
  8. law created by parliament
  9. number of legal studies classes in 2015
Down
  1. rights that are not expressly stated but inferred
  2. obligations to others
  3. type of rights related to ethical values
  4. abbreviation for your centre of academic excellence
  5. another word for freedom
  6. type of law created in court by judges
  7. another word for the government
  8. a form of discrimination
  9. fundamental rights that all human beings should have
  10. Principal initials
  11. Phantom is the ruler of this
  12. a duty or responsibility that all Australians on the electoral roll have

21 Clues: Principal initials • lack of duty of care • obligations to others • another word for freedom • a form of discrimination • law created by parliament • a breach of duty to others • entitlements or permissions • harm to another's reputation • Phantom is the ruler of this • another word for the government • protects some rights of citizens • this girl is in our class in 2015 • ...

Ideas from the Past 2022-01-12

Ideas from the Past crossword puzzle
Across
  1. was the thinker that advocated the separation of powers in government.
  2. to proclaim the inherent rights of men like freedom of speech, press, and religion; including the right to reform or abolish "inadequate" government. Other rights granted in this bill of rights included no excessive bails/fines and no unreasonable searches and seizures.
  3. was the civilization that introduced the concept of a republic and they had written codified laws.
  4. wasthe civilization that introduced the concept of a democracy to the world, it worked by a raise of hands.
  5. was the thinker that advocated Freedom of speech, religion and the separation of church and state.
Down
  1. Prohibited a standing army in peacetime, except with the consent of Parliament, all parliamentary elections be free, right to a fair trial, due process, No excessive bail or fines, right to bear arms, Right to petition, no cruel punishment,
  2. was the thinker that wrote Common Sense, he did not believe that Great Britain (an island) should rule a country
  3. Protection against the arbitrary taking of life, liberty, or property. Originally, protection from the king, but it became the rights of all English people
  4. was the thinker that developed many ideas for modern criminal law and is considered the father of criminal justice.

9 Clues: was the thinker that advocated the separation of powers in government. • was the civilization that introduced the concept of a republic and they had written codified laws. • was the thinker that advocated Freedom of speech, religion and the separation of church and state. • ...

American History Chapter 1 2020-09-14

American History Chapter 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S Constitution, added in 1791 and consisting of a formal list of citizens's rights and freedoms
  2. an opponent of a strong central government
  3. the group of department heads who serve as the president's chief advisers
  4. Court House town near Appomattox , Virginia, where Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
  5. the drafting of citizens for military service
Down
  1. the Confederate States of America, a confederation formed in 1861 by the southern states after their secession from the Union
  2. Tea Party the dumping of 18,000 pounds of tea into Boston harbor by colonists in 1773 to protest the Tea Act
  3. movement to end slavery
  4. a northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War
  5. Sense a pamphlet by Thomas Paine, published in 1776, that called for separation of the colonies from Britain

10 Clues: movement to end slavery • an opponent of a strong central government • the drafting of citizens for military service • a northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War • the group of department heads who serve as the president's chief advisers • Tea Party the dumping of 18,000 pounds of tea into Boston harbor by colonists in 1773 to protest the Tea Act • ...

Bill Nye 2022-03-31

Bill Nye crossword puzzle
Across
  1. flying vehicle Bill worked on creating a part for:
  2. the university Bill went to:
  3. heat / warmth:
  4. One of the things Bill invented:
  5. study of earth:
Down
  1. Where bill lives (No Space)
  2. Bill Nye Is A Mechanical ________.
  3. Bill Nye The _______ Guy.
  4. someone who makes things:
  5. audio /

10 Clues: audio / • heat / warmth: • study of earth: • Bill Nye The _______ Guy. • someone who makes things: • Where bill lives (No Space) • the university Bill went to: • One of the things Bill invented: • Bill Nye Is A Mechanical ________. • flying vehicle Bill worked on creating a part for:

Constitution 2026-04-02

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights the first ten amendments
  2. the President's advisors
  3. a change to the Constitution
  4. making officially valid
  5. College the process used to elect the President
  6. a fixed period of time
  7. upper house of Congress
  8. the leader of the United States
  9. a form of government where the citizens have the power
  10. a member of the House of Reps
  11. Papers essays written in support of the Constitution
  12. central government with state governments
Down
  1. interprets the law
  2. formal process of accusing a government official
  3. a judge on the Supreme Court
  4. two-house system
  5. the supreme law of the land
  6. creates the laws
  7. those who created the Constitution
  8. and Balances ensures each branch does not become too powerful
  9. the opening verse of the Constitution
  10. of Reps lower house of Congress
  11. of Powers divides the power into three distinct branches
  12. Review the process to determine if actions are constitutional
  13. of Law no one is above the law
  14. Clause the Constitution is above everything else
  15. a member of the Senate
  16. enforces the laws

28 Clues: two-house system • creates the laws • enforces the laws • interprets the law • a fixed period of time • a member of the Senate • making officially valid • upper house of Congress • the President's advisors • the supreme law of the land • a judge on the Supreme Court • a change to the Constitution • a member of the House of Reps • of Law no one is above the law • ...

Understanding the US Government 2024-04-11

Understanding the US Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. law-making body with two houses
  2. US national legislature consisting of Senate and House of Representatives
  3. 435 state representatives in Congress
  4. Supreme Court's ability to find laws or actions unconstitutional
  5. group of Presidential advisers, such as the Secretary of State or Secretary of Education
  6. written plan for the US Government
  7. organization that raises money for a particular candidate or cause
  8. branch of government that makes laws
  9. first governing document of the US that gave most power to the states
  10. branch of government that enforces laws
Down
  1. someone who tries to persuade government leaders to support the goals of a special interest group
  2. first ten amendments to our Constitution that protect individual and states rights
  3. keeps any branch of governments from having too much power
  4. head of a state's executive branch
  5. branch of government that interprets laws
  6. local government (county or city)
  7. group of special voters who choose the President
  8. proposed law
  9. a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
  10. 100-member group of Congress (2 from each state)

20 Clues: proposed law • law-making body with two houses • local government (county or city) • head of a state's executive branch • written plan for the US Government • branch of government that makes laws • 435 state representatives in Congress • branch of government that enforces laws • branch of government that interprets laws • group of special voters who choose the President • ...

UCP_DOCUMENTS 2025-09-11

UCP_DOCUMENTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Date of ________ of Bill of Lading is deemed to be the date of shipment unless Bill of Lading contains an On Board notation indicating date of shipment
  2. A multimodal transport document should appear to indicate that goods have been ________________, taken in charge or shipped on Board at the place stated in the Credit
  3. If the Air transport document does not contain a specific notation of the actual date of shipment, date of issuance of air transport document is deemed to be the date of _________
  4. Commercial Invoice must appear to have been issued by the ____________
  5. Article 20 of UCP600 provides that Bill of Lading should contain no indication that it is subject to _______ Party
  6. Air Transport document should contain ________ of departure and ______ of destination as stated in the credit
Down
  1. Commercial Invoice must be made in the name of _________
  2. For the purpose of Article 20 of UCP600 ____________means unloading from one vessel and reloading to another vessel during the carriage from port of loading to the port of discharge as stated in the credit
  3. Commercial Invoice need not be _______
  4. Short Form Bill of Lading is also termed as _______ Back Bill of Lading
  5. A bill of lading must appear to indicate that the goods have been ________ on board a named vessel at the port of loading stated in the credit
  6. Transhipment in case of Air Transport means unloading from one ______ to another during carriage
  7. Article 19 of UCP600 relates to transport documents covering at least two different _______ of transport
  8. Information of _________ Number and Date will not be considered in determining the date of shipment in case of air transport
  9. When Bill of Lading contains the indication "________ vessel" in relation to name of vessel, an On Board notation indicating date of shipment and name of actual vessel is required

15 Clues: Commercial Invoice need not be _______ • Commercial Invoice must be made in the name of _________ • Commercial Invoice must appear to have been issued by the ____________ • Short Form Bill of Lading is also termed as _______ Back Bill of Lading • Transhipment in case of Air Transport means unloading from one ______ to another during carriage • ...

Vocab 1.03 Ruthee Jester 2019-02-10

Vocab 1.03 Ruthee Jester crossword puzzle
Across
  1. family, friends, or healthcare workers that are a voice for the patient and their rights
  2. restrict voluntary movement or behavior
  3. a restraint alternative that makes a noise when a patient has moved from where they are supposed to be
  4. A bill of rights for residents
Down
  1. provides opportunity for discussion about recommendations for a Long Term Care facility, includes residents, healthcare workers, and community members
  2. a complaint about a patient not receiving adequate care
  3. a facility that does not use restraints

7 Clues: A bill of rights for residents • a facility that does not use restraints • restrict voluntary movement or behavior • a complaint about a patient not receiving adequate care • family, friends, or healthcare workers that are a voice for the patient and their rights • ...

Amendment 19 - Suffrage for Women 2021-11-29

Amendment 19 - Suffrage for Women crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this amendment was passed to benefit _____
  2. the number of this amendment
  3. this document is the basis for our government
Down
  1. the first 10 amendments to the Constitution (3 words)(include spaces)
  2. this amendment gave women the right to do this
  3. 27 of these have been made to the Constitution
  4. this amendment promoted _________

7 Clues: the number of this amendment • this amendment promoted _________ • this amendment was passed to benefit _____ • this document is the basis for our government • this amendment gave women the right to do this • 27 of these have been made to the Constitution • the first 10 amendments to the Constitution (3 words)(include spaces)

March Tax Madness 2017-03-07

March Tax Madness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Taxes are Paid to Date is to be set up as XX0531 if the Realty Tax Form says the customer is paying the ____ bill.
  2. Spreading tax deficits across ____ tax collection years is subject to approval by the Escrow Department.
  3. If a client is approved to pay their own taxes and their tax account has a ____ balance, the ____ must be cleared before the tax account can be closed
  4. The tax department sends out ____ reminder letters each year.
  5. Clients in New Brunswick have thirty days to send an ____ bill otherwise the original tax bill will be paid in full.
  6. Province which has two tax relief programs called Residential Property Tax Credit & Property Tax Allowance.
  7. The tax account earns an interest rate of .10% on balances and charges ____ plus 2.00% on deficits.
  8. When a client is paying out their mortgage the tax account balance will be applied as a ____ to the mortgage balance.
  9. If the customer is responsible for taxes and has not paid for 1 to 3 years, the city will inform First National that a ____ may be placed on the property.
  10. If a client lives in British Columbia and they change their mailing address, the grant options, ____ status on the account and tax component must be reviewed and possibly adjusted.
  11. a signed agreement between the client and First National outlining that First National will administer the property taxes on the customer’s behalf.
  12. Tax components are calculated based on a collection year that runs from the current final bill date to the next ____ bill date.
  13. Clients in BC can _____ apply for the previous years homeowners grant up until December 31 of the current year.
  14. Customers who pay property taxes directly to the city are to provide proof of payment each year to First National. Follow up letters are sent to customers with a LTV of ____ percent and above only.
  15. Depending on the municipality, the cities can send anywhere from one to ____ bills annually.
  16. Upon closing the tax account this will be refunded by direct deposit, unless the client sends in a request to have the balance applied towards their mortgage principal or next mortgage payment(s)
  17. When the city or municipality does not offer PAP/TIPPS, the client must be with First National for ____ year(s) with good payment history in order to close the tax account
Down
  1. Province that does NOT offer a tax payment plan.
  2. If the client lives in British Columbia, the tax account is set up with a ____ Grant if the client is under the age of 65 and lives in the property.
  3. Another name for a supplementary bill.
  4. Clients with ____ mortgages and a LTV ratio above 80% must pay taxes through First National unless on payment plan through the city.
  5. First National does not pay ____ Taxes in Quebec
  6. If the client lives in British Columbia an ____ Grant if the client is over the age of 65 and lives in the property.
  7. When a customer receives a _____ bill, they must forward a copy to First National for payment.
  8. If the bill is due within two months from the date of _____, First National will not have enough time to collect all the funds required to pay this bill.
  9. Clients with a ____ loan or a LTV ratio below 80% can pay taxes to the municipality directly
  10. If First National is paying the customer's taxes, and the municipality splits a bill into installments the total of the bill will be paid on the ____ due date.
  11. If a homeowner fails to pay their ____ bills, the city will transfer the outstanding balance to their property tax account.
  12. If the city refuses to send copies of the bill to First National, the administrator will send Bill ____ Letters directly to the homeowners.
  13. There are no ____ of tax account funds on Not Yet Assessed accounts unless approved by management
  14. It is estimated that taxes increase by ____ percent each year due to standard inflation.

31 Clues: Another name for a supplementary bill. • Province that does NOT offer a tax payment plan. • First National does not pay ____ Taxes in Quebec • The tax department sends out ____ reminder letters each year. • It is estimated that taxes increase by ____ percent each year due to standard inflation. • ...

Politics and Governance 2025-09-06

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - System of government with division of powers
  2. - Legal member of a state
  3. - Process of choosing leaders by voting
  4. - Government’s financial plan
  5. - System of government by the people or elected representatives
  6. - Supreme authority of a state
  7. - Rule created by authority
  8. - Principle of fairness in law
  9. - One who leads or guides others
  10. - Basic law or constitution
  11. - Head of a government department
  12. - Political organization seeking power
  13. - One who casts a ballot
  14. - Formal agreement between states
  15. - Ability to influence or control
Down
  1. - Paper used to cast a vote
  2. - Head of state and government
  3. - A course of action adopted by government
  4. - Presiding officer in the House of Representatives
  5. - Legislative branch of the U.S. government
  6. - President’s power to reject a bill
  7. - Management of international relations
  8. - Head of a province
  9. - Upper chamber of the legislature
  10. - Advisory body to the head of government
  11. - Official who decides cases in court
  12. - Place where legal cases are heard
  13. - Absolute ruler with total power
  14. - Legal freedoms of citizens
  15. - Head of a city or municipality

30 Clues: - Head of a province • - One who casts a ballot • - Legal member of a state • - Paper used to cast a vote • - Rule created by authority • - Basic law or constitution • - Legal freedoms of citizens • - Government’s financial plan • - Head of state and government • - Supreme authority of a state • - Principle of fairness in law • - One who leads or guides others • ...

A new nation 2024-05-15

A new nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an agreement that settled the conflict over Missouri’s application for statehood
  2. a statement of American policy warning European nations not to interfere with the Americas
  3. the expansion of the Cumberland Road westward to Illinois
  4. a sense of pride and devotion to a nation
  5. a waterway that ran from Albany to Buffalo, New York
  6. loyalty to the interests of one region of a country ovethe intereststs of the country as a whole
  7. groups of people who organize to help elect government officials and influence government policies
Down
  1. chosen as president by the House of Representatives in 1824
  2. Jefferson's political party; feared a strong central government
  3. Supporters of the Constitution that were led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly believed the national government should be strong. They didn't want the Bill of Rights because they felt citizens' rights were already well protected by the Constitution.

10 Clues: a sense of pride and devotion to a nation • a waterway that ran from Albany to Buffalo, New York • the expansion of the Cumberland Road westward to Illinois • chosen as president by the House of Representatives in 1824 • Jefferson's political party; feared a strong central government • ...

U.S. History 2015-03-29

U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Act / offered 160 acres to head of household or any free citizen
  2. Exclusion Act / prohibited all Chinese except student teachers, merchants, tourist, and gov. officials
  3. Plan / an arrangement of payment of purchase over time
  4. Crow Laws / separation of whites and blacks i public and private places
  5. and Sedition / imposed harm to anyone interfering with or speaking against U.S.
  6. Of Nations / organization an association of nations established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace
  7. Act / law passed to allow U.S to ship arms and supplies to other nations without immediate payment
  8. / the development of organised forces and leader diplomacy
  9. Service Act / men registered with the gov. in order to be selected randomly
  10. Antitrust Act / legal free trust to trade between states or countries
Down
  1. Machines / organised group that controlled the activities of political parties
  2. / stronger nation extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations
  3. Stick Diplomacy / Roosevelt policy with intimidated countries without having to harm them
  4. Bill Of Rights / laws that provided financial and educational benefits for WWII veterans
  5. / movement of people seeking to restore trust in farmers and laborers
  6. War / the state orhoslity without militaryconflict
  7. Act / laws enchanted in 1935-1936 to prevent U.S. sales and loans to nation at war
  8. Plan / act intended to "Americanize"
  9. Plan / plan used to subdue enemy supplies and reinforcements
  10. Rights Act Of 1964 / law that banned discrimination
  11. Bonds / debt securities increased by a gov. to fiance military operation and their expansion in time of war

21 Clues: Plan / act intended to "Americanize" • Rights Act Of 1964 / law that banned discrimination • War / the state orhoslity without militaryconflict • Plan / an arrangement of payment of purchase over time • / the development of organised forces and leader diplomacy • Plan / plan used to subdue enemy supplies and reinforcements • ...

Democracy 2021-01-18

Democracy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Political party that is centered on liberty and freedom
  2. Meeting for political party members
  3. Idea that all wealth should be distributed
  4. Idea that all property should be community owned
  5. Party that uses an elephant as it's icon
  6. Someone who lawfully tries to influence politics
  7. Government funded medical care
  8. Presidential branch of power
  9. Highest judicial court in U.S.
  10. System of government where one person has all power
  11. Decides who will be in power
  12. An "amend" to the constitution
  13. a small group controlling the government
  14. Party that uses a donkey as it's icon
  15. Banks currency worth and foreign trade
  16. The idea that all humans should be treated the same
  17. Making a decision based off of two opposing views
  18. largest rules that govern the citizen and government
  19. Every citizen has the right to choose their leaders
  20. Loving your country
  21. Legislative power that hold senators votes
Down
  1. Legislative power in house of reps
  2. Bill that ensures all humans their rights
  3. Someone favoring strict government
  4. Identification with ones own nation
  5. someones fund or advertisement before an election
  6. Lack of a governing body
  7. Supreme Court branch of power
  8. An area or spread of low income and failing business
  9. someone chosen to represent a group or party
  10. The government system we have
  11. Ending a debate by taking a vote
  12. When a business controls an entire sect of an economy
  13. Right to reject a bill
  14. someone who favors federal laws over state laws
  15. Senates branch of power
  16. To be a legal citizen of a country
  17. Far-right idea of a nationalistic dictatorship

38 Clues: Loving your country • Right to reject a bill • Senates branch of power • Lack of a governing body • Presidential branch of power • Decides who will be in power • Supreme Court branch of power • The government system we have • Government funded medical care • Highest judicial court in U.S. • An "amend" to the constitution • Ending a debate by taking a vote • ...

Chapter 7: Congress at Work 2022-11-22

Chapter 7: Congress at Work crossword puzzle
Across
  1. deals with a general matter and applies to all
  2. a resolution passed by both houses of Congress dealing with unusual or temporary matters, like correcting an error in an earlier law
  3. this many trillion of dollars of U.S. debt
  4. a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
  5. when a president kills a bill passed during the last ten days Congress is in session by refusing to sign
  6. interest group representative
  7. Congress appropriates money for local projects
  8. law is passed by Congress and appropriates money for local federal projects
  9. examples like Social Security, no monetary benefits
  10. an agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills
Down
  1. powers that both the national and state governments have
  2. a bill dealing with individual people or places
  3. the work that a lawmaker does to help constituents with problems
  4. forbids members of Congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
  5. a resolution adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
  6. approval of government spending

16 Clues: interest group representative • approval of government spending • this many trillion of dollars of U.S. debt • deals with a general matter and applies to all • Congress appropriates money for local projects • a bill dealing with individual people or places • examples like Social Security, no monetary benefits • powers that both the national and state governments have • ...

Government 2015-10-02

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to change of improve something for example, a law of an Act of Parliament
  2. a senator of a member of the House of Commons
  3. a person who has full political civil rights
  4. a group made up of all Senators and members of Parliament from the same political party. ________ meet regularly
  5. A group of Senators, members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  6. a rule for all Canadians made by Senators, member of Parliament and the Governor General
  7. a proposal by a member of either the senate of the House of Commons to do something
  8. the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
Down
  1. Canada's parliament is composed of the Monarch, the Senate and the House of commons.
  2. The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons usually forms the Government
  3. the bringing to an end of a Parliament, either at the end of its four year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence, by proclamation
  4. the city where a country's legislature is located
  5. a king or queen of a country
  6. Of two chambers or rooms
  7. the cabinet is a group of all Ministers (mostly from the House of Commons and at least on from the Senate. The _____ makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
  8. a special title given to Senators and Cabinet ministers for life
  9. the person in charge of a meeting
  10. the pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  11. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament

19 Clues: Of two chambers or rooms • a king or queen of a country • the person in charge of a meeting • a person who has full political civil rights • a senator of a member of the House of Commons • the city where a country's legislature is located • a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • the pick one person from a group of several people by voting • ...

History 2016-04-19

History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the elected executive head of a state of the US
  2. having to do with the chief officer of a government
  3. a type of government in which powers and duties between the states and the national government are shared
  4. a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority
  5. a document that outlines fundamental laws and principles of law
  6. a series of laws in a constitution that protects specific rights of citizens
  7. was one of the constituent states of the newly established United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution
  8. The lower house of the United States Congress
  9. a note or guarantee issued by the government promising to repay money it borrows with interest
  10. the judicial branch of government
  11. the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries
Down
  1. elected officials who make the laws for the state
  2. the highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation
  3. the term for the fact that the powers of government are divided into three separate branches
  4. a system whereby each branch of government has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches
  5. an addition to a formal document such as a constitution

16 Clues: the judicial branch of government • The lower house of the United States Congress • the elected executive head of a state of the US • elected officials who make the laws for the state • having to do with the chief officer of a government • an addition to a formal document such as a constitution • a document that outlines fundamental laws and principles of law • ...

AP Government Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-08

AP Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protections against government actions, particularly in the Bill of Rights.
  2. A group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government.
  3. The introductory statement to the U.S. Constitution, outlining its purpose.
  4. A court order requiring authorities to bring a person held in custody before the court.
  5. Fundamental rights inherent to human beings, often referenced in the Declaration of Independence.
  6. A legislative body with two chambers, such as the U.S. Congress.
  7. Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  8. Manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party or class.
  9. The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional.
  10. The government's power to take private property for public use, with compensation.
Down
  1. Specifically listed powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
  2. Allows Congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers.
  3. The process by which people acquire their political attitudes, beliefs, and values.
  4. The process by which a legislative body formally levels charges against a high official of the government.
  5. The act of setting aside money for a specific purpose.
  6. The division of governmental powers among various branches to prevent the abuse of power.
  7. An obstructionist tactic used in the U.S. Senate to delay or block legislation.
  8. A command or instruction from the electorate to the elected officials.
  9. Seeking to influence a politician or public official on an issue.
  10. The division of powers and responsibilities between the national and state governments.

20 Clues: The act of setting aside money for a specific purpose. • A legislative body with two chambers, such as the U.S. Congress. • Seeking to influence a politician or public official on an issue. • A command or instruction from the electorate to the elected officials. • Protections against government actions, particularly in the Bill of Rights. • ...

Government Vocab Crossword 2023-11-17

Government Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to send a criminal back to the state where they are accused of committing a crime
  2. rule by the people
  3. The president has the power to _____ bills
  4. principle in the Fifth Amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals
  5. The ______________ allows congress to be flexible
  6. an agreement between two or more nations
  7. powers the government has simply because it's a government
Down
  1. a change to the constitution
  2. The constitution is the "supreme law of the land" according to what clause?
  3. powers that only states have
  4. powers not directly stated in the constitution, but needed in order for the government to carry out their tasks
  5. the founders of the USA adopted a system of separation of powers, that way, no one branch does everything and has the power to create, veto, and review laws.
  6. a system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
  7. a system in which the power of the government is limited, not absolute
  8. to approve
  9. an agreement between states
  10. these types of rights are guaranteed to citizens by the bill of rights
  11. to remove a public official from office due to misconduct
  12. the system where each branch of government exercises some control over the others
  13. the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional
  14. the constitution is split up into _______ which are then further split into sections

21 Clues: to approve • rule by the people • an agreement between states • a change to the constitution • powers that only states have • an agreement between two or more nations • The president has the power to _____ bills • The ______________ allows congress to be flexible • to remove a public official from office due to misconduct • ...

Unit 5 Review 2025-01-29

Unit 5 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The main cause of the War of 1812
  2. This branch makes laws and can impeach the president
  3. This group fought for a Bill of Rights
  4. This act made it possible to deport immigrants without a trial
  5. This group wanted to empower the national government
  6. This territory doubled the size of the country
  7. This act punished newspapers for criticizing government
  8. This is one of Washington’s strongest precedents, lasting until the 1940s
  9. This branch declares things unconstitutional and settles disputes
  10. This group decided the winner of the Election of 1800
  11. This is the amendment that requires a warrant for searches
Down
  1. The ⅗ Compromise was about counting __________
  2. The Great Compromise set up two houses of ________
  3. This former Treasury secretary was killed in an illegal duel
  4. This is the amendment that guarantees freedom of speech and religion
  5. This political leader wanted to focus on farming and rights
  6. Under the Articles, the government could not ____ to raise money
  7. This branch commands the military and collects taxes
  8. The propaganda campaign that helped convince the states to ratify the Constitution
  9. The main outcome of the XYZ Affair (Adams Administration)
  10. This rebellion clued people in to how weak the Articles were
  11. The election of 1800 was originally a _______
  12. This Amendment made people specify their votes for President and VP
  13. The __________ College was created to make a two-step process for voting for president
  14. This Act destroyed the economy and almost broke the union
  15. Under the Articles, the government could not _______ national laws

26 Clues: The main cause of the War of 1812 • This group fought for a Bill of Rights • The election of 1800 was originally a _______ • The ⅗ Compromise was about counting __________ • This territory doubled the size of the country • The Great Compromise set up two houses of ________ • This branch makes laws and can impeach the president • ...

8th Grade US History Crossword 2023-05-05

8th Grade US History Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the young native mother who was invaluable to the L&C expedition
  2. the river which marked the border of the Louisiana Territory
  3. the third president of the United States
  4. serves as the basis of the US government
  5. the man who wrote the Bill of Rights
  6. the branch of the US government that makes the law
Down
  1. the first president of the United States
  2. the young officer who led the expedition into the Louisiana Territory
  3. the French general who sold the Louisiana Territory
  4. the branch of the US government that interprets the law
  5. the country the US declared its independence from
  6. the branch of the US government that carries out the law

12 Clues: the man who wrote the Bill of Rights • the first president of the United States • the third president of the United States • serves as the basis of the US government • the country the US declared its independence from • the branch of the US government that makes the law • the French general who sold the Louisiana Territory • ...

Unit 3 Mini 2021-09-17

Unit 3 Mini crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What did Charles II restore in England?
  2. Who was in the first stage other than priests?
  3. What did Oliver Cromwell dismiss because he found it hard to work with?
  4. Who cancelled the Edict of Nantes was referred to as the Sun King and sent France into debt?
  5. Who issued the Edict of Nantes?
  6. What estate was most of the population in?
  7. Who signed the English Bill of Rights?
  8. What was the name of the hunting lodge that was built for Louis XIV?
  9. How many Estates are there?
Down
  1. Who said women should not be seen as property.
  2. Debt, three estates, and poor leadership are reasons for the French....
  3. Who was one of the greatest reformers of Russia?
  4. Who was the Puritan leader of New Model Army?
  5. What is "Age of Reason" also known as?
  6. Who made the saying life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
  7. Having absolute power-
  8. Who wrote Candide?
  9. Who had the bible translated to English?

18 Clues: Who wrote Candide? • Having absolute power- • How many Estates are there? • Who issued the Edict of Nantes? • What is "Age of Reason" also known as? • Who signed the English Bill of Rights? • What did Charles II restore in England? • Who had the bible translated to English? • What estate was most of the population in? • Who said women should not be seen as property. • ...

First National, Property Tax & You 2017-03-07

First National, Property Tax & You crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Depending on the municipality, the cities can send anywhere from one to ____ bills annually.
  2. Tax components are calculated based on a collection year that runs from the current final bill date to the next ____ bill date.
  3. a signed agreement between the client and First National outlining that First National will administer the property taxes on the customer’s behalf.
  4. If a homeowner fails to pay their ____ bills, the city will transfer the outstanding balance to their property tax account.
  5. Clients in New Brunswick have thirty days to send an ____ bill otherwise the original tax bill will be paid in full.
  6. Spreading tax deficits across ____ tax collection years is subject to approval by the Escrow Department.
  7. If the customer is responsible for taxes and has not paid for 1 to 3 years, the city will inform First National that a ____ may be placed on the property.
  8. Clients in BC can _____ apply for the previous years homeowners grant up until December 31 of the current year.
  9. Clients with ____ mortgages and a LTV ratio above 80% must pay taxes through First National unless on payment plan through the city.
  10. Province that does NOT offer a tax payment plan.
  11. Clients with a ____ loan or a LTV ratio below 80% can pay taxes to the municipality directly
  12. Upon closing the tax account this will be refunded by direct deposit, unless the client sends in a request to have the balance applied towards their mortgage principal or next mortgage payment(s)
  13. If a client lives in British Columbia and they change their mailing address, the grant options, ____ status on the account and tax component must be reviewed and possibly adjusted.
  14. If the bill is due within two months from the date of _____, First National will not have enough time to collect all the funds required to pay this bill.
  15. The tax account earns an interest rate of .10% on balances and charges ____ plus 2.00% on deficits.
  16. It is estimated that taxes increase by ____ percent each year due to standard inflation.
Down
  1. The Taxes are Paid to Date is to be set up as XX0531 if the Realty Tax Form says the customer is paying the ____ bill.
  2. If a client is approved to pay their own taxes and their tax account has a ____ balance, the ____ must be cleared before the tax account can be closed
  3. If the city refuses to send copies of the bill to First National, the administrator will send Bill ____ Letters directly to the homeowners.
  4. When a client is paying out their mortgage the tax account balance will be applied as a ____ to the mortgage balance.
  5. There are no ____ of tax account funds on Not Yet Assessed accounts unless approved by management
  6. When a customer receives a _____ bill, they must forward a copy to First National for payment.
  7. Customers who pay property taxes directly to the city are to provide proof of payment each year to First National. Follow up letters are sent to customers with a LTV of ____ percent and above only.
  8. If the client lives in British Columbia an ____ Grant if the client is over the age of 65 and lives in the property.
  9. Another name for a supplementary bill.
  10. Province which has two tax relief programs called Residential Property Tax Credit & Property Tax Allowance.
  11. If the client lives in British Columbia, the tax account is set up with a ____ Grant if the client is under the age of 65 and lives in the property.
  12. First National does not pay ____ Taxes in Quebec
  13. If First National is paying the customer's taxes, and the municipality splits a bill into installments the total of the bill will be paid on the ____ due date.
  14. The tax department sends out ____ reminder letters each year.
  15. When the city or municipality does not offer PAP/TIPPS, the client must be with First National for ____ year(s) with good payment history in order to close the tax account

31 Clues: Another name for a supplementary bill. • Province that does NOT offer a tax payment plan. • First National does not pay ____ Taxes in Quebec • The tax department sends out ____ reminder letters each year. • It is estimated that taxes increase by ____ percent each year due to standard inflation. • ...

Government and the Constitution 2021-03-30

Government and the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a part of the executive branch made up of 15 departments
  2. each state has two of these
  3. court the top court in the Judicial branch
  4. you must be a natural born ______________ of the US to run for president
  5. the number of representatives is based off a states _____________________________.
  6. to change something
  7. to sign
  8. seven the number of amendments to the constitution
  9. there are 435 of these in the house
  10. the number of Supreme Court Justices
  11. of Representatives, a part of Congress
  12. to reject
Down
  1. responsible for making laws
  2. the branch of government that includes Congress
  3. a request to do something, usually signed by many people
  4. a part of Congress
  5. of Rights the first 10 amendments to the constitution
  6. branch of government with the president
  7. Convention, what states can demand if they want an amendment made
  8. made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate
  9. the branch of government with the Supreme Court
  10. there are 27 of these made at this time
  11. president who takes over if the president can no longer lead the country

23 Clues: to sign • to reject • a part of Congress • to change something • responsible for making laws • each state has two of these • there are 435 of these in the house • the number of Supreme Court Justices • of Representatives, a part of Congress • branch of government with the president • there are 27 of these made at this time • court the top court in the Judicial branch • ...

Government 2015-10-02

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  2. a meeting of the Senate or the House of Commons within a session
  3. the Upper House of Parliament is made up of 105 Senators
  4. the person in charge of a meeting in a Senate or a House of Commons
  5. a Senator or a Member of the House of Commons
  6. to change or improve something; a law or an Act of Parliament
  7. a king or queen of a country
  8. the bringing to an end of a government
  9. all political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party
  10. to place a document before the Senate, House of Commons or a commitee for consideration
  11. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  12. another word for constituency or electoral district
Down
  1. to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  2. a person who speaks for you
  3. a large, heavy, silver and gold-covered staff that is a symbol of the power and authority of the Parliament
  4. a set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  5. the city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
  6. a university student who works for the Senate or House of commons
  7. a word used for the stages during which a bill is debated in Parliament before it is passed to become a law
  8. a member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  9. a change that is made to a bill
  10. a rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament, and the Governor General
  11. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same party
  12. the Member of Parliament or Senator in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party members informed
  13. the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  14. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  15. the periods into which a Parliament is divided
  16. to choose a representative in an election

28 Clues: a person who speaks for you • a king or queen of a country • a change that is made to a bill • the bringing to an end of a government • to choose a representative in an election • a Senator or a Member of the House of Commons • the periods into which a Parliament is divided • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • ...

Mosaic Clubhouse 2014-08-04

Mosaic Clubhouse crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where can people get sign-posted to other services in Lambeth
  2. What is our fortnightly newsletter called
  3. A social networking tool used by B&A
  4. Our NHS trust and a basketball move
  5. How members and staff work together
  6. what TEP is based on Brixton Road
Down
  1. What countries cuisine do we regularly eat on a Monday
  2. How do people get involved in work at Mosaic Clubhouse
  3. Our chief executive
  4. Name the first ever Clubhouse
  5. What happens at 1.30pm each day
  6. What is our supported employment program called
  7. What days are Policy Meetings held on
  8. What are our "bill of rights" called
  9. What time is food served
  10. Who has played the piano for our events at Mosaic
  11. It was a river it is now our road

17 Clues: Our chief executive • What time is food served • Name the first ever Clubhouse • What happens at 1.30pm each day • It was a river it is now our road • what TEP is based on Brixton Road • Our NHS trust and a basketball move • How members and staff work together • What are our "bill of rights" called • A social networking tool used by B&A • What days are Policy Meetings held on • ...

Legislative/Executive Branch Quiz 2022-10-20

Legislative/Executive Branch Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The president nominates these people to oversee embassies around the world.
  2. Unlimited debate in the Senate that is meant to kill a bill.
  3. This person is the president's chief legal advisor and oversees the department of justice.
  4. The current Speaker of the House
  5. If the president dies, this person becomes the next president.
  6. President must be this old to run for the job.
  7. This part of congress has much less rules when it comes to debating bills.
  8. The length of a presidential term
Down
  1. These people elect the president
  2. A power the president has to keep secrets from the public to protect the American people.
  3. If a bill passes the senate, it must go here to also be voted on.
  4. This is the main role of the president's cabinet
  5. A proposed idea that might eventually become a law.
  6. These agreements made between countries are part of the president's power.
  7. When a bill is passed, the president has this power to reject the bill.

15 Clues: These people elect the president • The current Speaker of the House • The length of a presidential term • President must be this old to run for the job. • This is the main role of the president's cabinet • A proposed idea that might eventually become a law. • Unlimited debate in the Senate that is meant to kill a bill. • ...