bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Harry Potter characters 2020-04-26

Harry Potter characters crossword puzzle
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  1. 4th year DADA teacher
  2. the father of delphini
  3. godfather to Harry
  4. son of Ron and Hermione
  5. 5th year DADA teacher
  6. werewolf and a father and husband
  7. daughter of George and Angelina
  8. husband to Lily and father of harry
  9. daughter of Ron and Hermione
  10. mother of 7
  11. father of 3 kids and a godfather
  12. the only daughter of Harry and Ginny
  13. son of remus and Tonks
  14. father of 7
  15. Mother of 3 and a sister to 6 brothers
  16. husband to Hermione and father of 2
  17. middle child of Harry and Ginny
  18. only son of Bill and Fleur
  19. son of draco and Astoria
  20. daughter of Percy and Audrey
  21. 6th year DADA teacher
  22. lost his twin
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  1. dragon handler
  2. husband of bellatrix
  3. middle child of Bill and Fleur
  4. mother of harry and wife to James
  5. wife to Ron and mother of 2
  6. oldest son of Molly and Arthur
  7. son of George and Angelina
  8. oldest son of Harry and Ginny
  9. wife to Remus and mother of teddy
  10. died in the war
  11. the mother of delphini
  12. 3rd child of Molly and Arthur
  13. daughter of Percy and Audrey
  14. wife to Lucius
  15. brother of rodolphus
  16. son to lucius and Narcissa
  17. friends with Fred and george
  18. husband to Narcissa
  19. oldest daughter of Bill and Fleur
  20. married a half wolf
  21. wife to Percy and mother of 2 kids

43 Clues: mother of 7father of 7lost his twindragon handlerwife to Luciusdied in the wargodfather to Harryhusband to Narcissamarried a half wolfhusband of bellatrixbrother of rodolphus4th year DADA teacher5th year DADA teacher6th year DADA teacherthe father of delphinithe mother of delphinison of remus and Tonksson of Ron and Hermioneson of draco and Astoria...

Civil Rights Activists of the 1960s 2023-06-07

Civil Rights Activists of the 1960s crossword puzzle
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  1. - Stokely __, leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
  2. - __ X, influential civil rights activist and advocate for Black empowerment.
  3. - Rosa __, African-American woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.
  4. - Julian __, civil rights leader, politician, and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
  5. - John __, prominent civil rights leader and congressman.
  6. - Bayard __, gay civil rights activist and organizer of the March on Washington.
  7. - Fred __, minister and co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
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  1. - Fannie __, voting rights activist and co-founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
  2. - Medgar __, NAACP field secretary who was assassinated for his civil rights work.
  3. - Martin Luther __, iconic leader of the civil rights movement.
  4. - Ella __, African-American civil rights activist and Freedom Rider.
  5. - Ruby __, first African-American student to attend an all-white school in the South.
  6. - Dorothy __, women's rights and civil rights activist.
  7. - Amelia __, civil rights activist known for her role in the Selma to Montgomery marches.
  8. - Diane __, leader in the Nashville Student Movement and Freedom Rider.

15 Clues: - Dorothy __, women's rights and civil rights activist.- John __, prominent civil rights leader and congressman.- Martin Luther __, iconic leader of the civil rights movement.- Ella __, African-American civil rights activist and Freedom Rider.- Diane __, leader in the Nashville Student Movement and Freedom Rider....

Government Vocab 2024-02-27

Government Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. The power of the president to organize foreign policies and treaties
  2. A part of the bill process that only the house goes through
  3. Where the house and senate create bills to be presented
  4. Apart of U.S. congress
  5. When a bill receives public hearing
  6. Where the house and senate meet
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  1. A lower part of U.S. congress where each person represents a state
  2. Someone who can veto a bill
  3. The power of president to affect and monitor the economy
  4. The representative of the country
  5. The power of president to veto laws
  6. A law before it's finalized
  7. The leader of the country
  8. An important U.S. Document
  9. The power of the president to grant pardons and carry out laws

15 Clues: Apart of U.S. congressThe leader of the countryAn important U.S. DocumentSomeone who can veto a billA law before it's finalizedWhere the house and senate meetThe representative of the countryThe power of president to veto lawsWhen a bill receives public hearingWhere the house and senate create bills to be presented...

Tanay shelar crossword 2021-07-20

Tanay shelar crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. was the vice chairman of the constituant assembly
  2. aparthied divided the people and labelled them on the basis of their
  3. was the prime minister of interim government
  4. was the colour of the people of south africa
  5. due to aparthied system there were lots of
  6. has the largest written constitution in the world
  7. was the place were nelson mandela was prisoned
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  1. was in prison of robben island for 28 years
  2. was the chairman of the drafting committee that drafted the indian constitution
  3. was the title of the autobiography written by nelson mandela
  4. is the short begining of indian constitution
  5. was the national leader who first tried to draft a constitution for india
  6. was the president of th constituent assembly
  7. was the name of a system of racial discrimination
  8. country which inspired the indian leaders to associate with ' bill of rights'

15 Clues: due to aparthied system there were lots ofwas in prison of robben island for 28 yearsis the short begining of indian constitutionwas the president of th constituent assemblywas the prime minister of interim governmentwas the colour of the people of south africawas the place were nelson mandela was prisoned...

Legislative Branch 2021-04-14

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. Congressional Committee chairperson can kill a bill assigned to his/her committee simply by ignoring it. (senate.gov)
  2. Veto when the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so. (online glossary)
  3. a way to bring a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration without a report from the committee by "discharging" the committee from further consideration of a bill or resolution. (norton.house.gov)
  4. the legislative process. (online glossary)
  5. Membership is divided into specialized groups for purposes such as holding hearings, preparing bills for the consideration of the entire House, and regulating House procedure. (britannica.com)
  6. Procedure that can be used to limit or end a floor debate in a legislative body. (online glossary)
  7. for members with the longest records of service. (online glossary)
  8. The power to coin money and regulate the value of it. (consitution.congress.gov)
  9. Various tactics that try to defeat a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote. (online glossary)
  10. To bring formal charges against a public official; only the House of Representatives has the power to impeach civil officers of the United States. (online glossary)
  11. Issue a formal condemnation (online glossary)
  12. An unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will “ride”
  13. A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration. (online glossary)
  14. Any money that a creditor must, by law, accept in payment for debts. (online glossary)
  15. branch. (online glossary)
  16. Member who leads a standing committee in a legislative body. (online glossary)
  17. Spokesperson chosen by the leading majority party in the legislation. (senate.gov)
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  1. A review by legislative committees of the policies and programs of the
  2. The presiding officer of a committee or subcommittee. (senate.gov)
  3. The distribution of seats in a legislative body. (online glossary)
  4. have the force of law and does not require the President’s signature. (online glossary)
  5. Chair of the legislation. (online glossary)
  6. The direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters of the states. (textbook)
  7. The power of government to take private property for public use. (online glossary)
  8. The exclusive power of Congress to regulate trade. (online glossary)
  9. Representative of their political party. (collinsdictionary.com)
  10. The process by which each chamber of Congress votes on a bill vetoed by the President. (senate.gov)
  11. Spokesperson of the minority party in the legislation. (senate.gov)
  12. A measure relating to the business of either house, or expressing an opinion; does
  13. Assistants to the floor leaders who are also elected by their parties. (senate.gov)
  14. A provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization. (merriam-webster.com)
  15. An unwritten rule in Congress that reserves the top posts in each
  16. An adjective that describes a legislative body composed of two chambers. (online glossary)

33 Clues: branch. (online glossary)the legislative process. (online glossary)Chair of the legislation. (online glossary)Issue a formal condemnation (online glossary)Representative of their political party. (collinsdictionary.com)An unwritten rule in Congress that reserves the top posts in eachThe presiding officer of a committee or subcommittee. (senate.gov)...

Government Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-13

Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A program added to the Social Security system in 1965 that provides hospitalization insurance for the elderly and permits older Americans to purchase inexpensive coverage for doctor fees and other health expenses
  2. A model of democracy in which a small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well-educated, influence political decision-making
  3. The only procedure by which the Senate can vote to place a time limit on consideration of a bill or other matter, and thereby overcome a filibuster
  4. powers exercised by Congress that are not expressly granted to it by the Constitution, but are deemed “necessary and proper"
  5. Allows the powers not specifically given to the federal government to be given to the states and people of the states.
  6. The pen name of an Anti-Federalist in a series of essays designed to encourage New Yorkers to reject the proposed Constitution.
  7. The distribution of tax money to the state governments
  8. A procedural rule in the House of Representatives that prohibits any amendments to bills or provides that only members of the committee reporting the bill may offer amendments.
  9. The Constitution grants the president 10 days to review a measure passed by the Congress. If the president has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature
  10. The supreme law of the United States that establishes the framework of the federal government and lays out the rights and responsibilities of citizens
  11. "Two chambers," and in practice refers to a government structure involving two houses, or two legislative bodies, that are separate in deliberation from one another
  12. The fundamental rights to which all humans are entitled without interference
  13. A conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to
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  1. Gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nation
  2. Social insurance that provides economic assistance to persons faced with unemployment, disability, or old age
  3. Grants issued by the United States Congress which may be spent only for narrowly defined purposes
  4. Prohibits the federal government from imposing unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants
  5. Clause McCulloch v. Maryland used this clause
  6. A party leader who is the liaison between the leadership and the rank-and-file in the legislature.
  7. A requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds
  8. Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same government
  9. An annual sum of money that is awarded by the federal government to a state or local government body to help fund a specific project or program
  10. A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official.
  11. The power of the government to take private property for public use
  12. In late 1786, farmers in western Massachusetts—facing high land taxes (and growing debt) and feeling that the economic (and governing) class in Boston didn’t represent them—took matters into their own hands

25 Clues: Clause McCulloch v. Maryland used this clauseThe distribution of tax money to the state governmentsA formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official.Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same governmentThe power of the government to take private property for public use...

I'm only a Bill 2022-03-24

I'm only a Bill crossword puzzle
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  1. The place where the bill has to wait for approval
  2. The president is able to _____ a bill if he disagrees
  3. The final person that decides if the bill becomes a law is the ____
  4. The ____ is the proposal before a law
  5. When the house and senate ____ and discuss about the bill
  6. The idea is then written by a senate or a _____
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  1. The bill has to ____ in committee.
  2. The bill starts off as a ____
  3. Both the house and the senate can try to _____ the veto by getting 2/3 majority votes
  4. The _____ consists of the Senate and House of representatives.
  5. The president makes the final ____ on whether the bill should become a law

11 Clues: The bill starts off as a ____The bill has to ____ in committee.The ____ is the proposal before a lawThe idea is then written by a senate or a _____The place where the bill has to wait for approvalThe president is able to _____ a bill if he disagreesWhen the house and senate ____ and discuss about the bill...

Legal Terms by Riley Winckel and Rexanne Trautmann 2018-09-21

Legal Terms by Riley Winckel and Rexanne Trautmann crossword puzzle
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  1. a written ruling
  2. A written summary, rhymes with thiefs
  3. Not a ruling, an interpretation
  4. Murder or robbery
  5. laws Controlling relations between individuals
  6. When you don’t like the last ruling so you choose to go to a higher court
  7. of powers Division of law making powers
  8. We watched a sketch about these
  9. Laws duties owed to societies
  10. hearings When you can go into a trial
  11. Power between states and country
  12. I was accused of committing a crime
  13. Study of law + legal philosophy
  14. A pact
  15. An examination of clues for a case in front of a judge
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  1. Doubt is he really guilty?
  2. government Limited power in the government
  3. review Highest U.S. court goes over acts
  4. of rights There are 10 of them
  5. Guides future cases with similar questions
  6. Against the rules
  7. clause Article VI
  8. Lawyer conducting the case
  9. The person harmed
  10. Deciding if the complaint is true
  11. intent Intention of the lawmakers
  12. Minor theft
  13. and balances Not more powerful and not less powerful
  14. President saying yes or no

29 Clues: A pactMinor thefta written rulingAgainst the rulesclause Article VIMurder or robberyThe person harmedDoubt is he really guilty?Lawyer conducting the casePresident saying yes or noLaws duties owed to societiesof rights There are 10 of themNot a ruling, an interpretationWe watched a sketch about theseStudy of law + legal philosophy...

US Regents Review (Presidents) 2024-06-10

US Regents Review (Presidents) crossword puzzle
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  1. Dollar diplomacy, income tax, bathtub
  2. Fourteen points, league of nations, Federal reserve
  3. Atomic bombs, desegregation of military
  4. Stay out of European Affairs, Era of Good Feelings
  5. Vietnam, Tonkin Gulf, Kent State
  6. "No new taxes," Persian Gulf War
  7. Corrupt Bargain, Son, 1824
  8. Teapot Dome, Heart Attack "Return to Normalcy"
  9. Reconstruction, Scandals, Union General
  10. 10% plus plan, impeachment, Reconstruction Acts
  11. Took over for Harding, pro-business, "silent"
  12. No direct relief, Stock market Crash, Bonus Army
  13. Annexes Texas, Oregon, Expansionist
  14. Trickle down, Star Wars, Iran Contra Affair
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  1. Democratic-Republican, Embargo, Louisiana
  2. President during the Trail of Tears, VP to Jackson
  3. Father of Constitution, War of 1812, Bill of Rights
  4. Watergate, China, Gold Standard Executive Privilege
  5. First trust-buster, Conservationist, Square Deal
  6. XYZ affair, Alien and Sedition Acts
  7. Pardons Nixon
  8. Precedents, neutrality, farewell address
  9. Interstate Highway act, D-day, Little Rock
  10. Camp David Accords, Oil Crisis, Iranian Hostage crisis
  11. defeats William Jennings Bryan, assassinated, Roosevelt
  12. New Deal, Court packing, WWII
  13. 1860, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address
  14. Democrat, Bank War, Indian Removal
  15. Peace Corps, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis

29 Clues: Pardons NixonCorrupt Bargain, Son, 1824New Deal, Court packing, WWIIVietnam, Tonkin Gulf, Kent State"No new taxes," Persian Gulf WarDemocrat, Bank War, Indian RemovalXYZ affair, Alien and Sedition ActsAnnexes Texas, Oregon, ExpansionistDollar diplomacy, income tax, bathtubAtomic bombs, desegregation of military...

US Regents Review (Presidents) 2024-06-10

US Regents Review (Presidents) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Dollar diplomacy, income tax, bathtub
  2. Fourteen points, league of nations, Federal reserve
  3. Atomic bombs, desegregation of military
  4. Stay out of European Affairs, Era of Good Feelings
  5. Vietnam, Tonkin Gulf, Kent State
  6. "No new taxes," Persian Gulf War
  7. Corrupt Bargain, Son, 1824
  8. Teapot Dome, Heart Attack "Return to Normalcy"
  9. Reconstruction, Scandals, Union General
  10. 10% plus plan, impeachment, Reconstruction Acts
  11. Took over for Harding, pro-business, "silent"
  12. No direct relief, Stock market Crash, Bonus Army
  13. Annexes Texas, Oregon, Expansionist
  14. Trickle down, Star Wars, Iran Contra Affair
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  1. Democratic-Republican, Embargo, Louisiana
  2. President during the Trail of Tears, VP to Jackson
  3. Father of Constitution, War of 1812, Bill of Rights
  4. Watergate, China, Gold Standard Executive Privilege
  5. First trust-buster, Conservationist, Square Deal
  6. XYZ affair, Alien and Sedition Acts
  7. Pardons Nixon
  8. Precedents, neutrality, farewell address
  9. Interstate Highway act, D-day, Little Rock
  10. Camp David Accords, Oil Crisis, Iranian Hostage crisis
  11. defeats William Jennings Bryan, assassinated, Roosevelt
  12. New Deal, Court packing, WWII
  13. 1860, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address
  14. Democrat, Bank War, Indian Removal
  15. Peace Corps, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis

29 Clues: Pardons NixonCorrupt Bargain, Son, 1824New Deal, Court packing, WWIIVietnam, Tonkin Gulf, Kent State"No new taxes," Persian Gulf WarDemocrat, Bank War, Indian RemovalXYZ affair, Alien and Sedition ActsAnnexes Texas, Oregon, ExpansionistDollar diplomacy, income tax, bathtubAtomic bombs, desegregation of military...

Manar Hameed 2016-11-14

Manar Hameed crossword puzzle
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  1. what were the people who opposed the constitution call
  2. who was the most inflevential viginian aside from washiton
  3. who was also part of the virgians conivernion
  4. what has a system of goverment in which power is shared to the central government
  5. of the officers of their own appointment in
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  1. is of the society it self the other by
  2. of rights what was one of the first acts of the new government
  3. federalist paper these eassays first appeared as letters in new yourk newspapers
  4. who are the people that suppored the constitution
  5. in what month, when the nine state had voted

10 Clues: is of the society it self the other byof the officers of their own appointment inin what month, when the nine state had votedwho was also part of the virgians conivernionwho are the people that suppored the constitutionwhat were the people who opposed the constitution callwho was the most inflevential viginian aside from washiton...

8 H Q 11 7.1-7.4 2025-10-14

8 H Q 11 7.1-7.4 crossword puzzle
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  1. The _____ Era was the name were Federalists held political power.
  2. The ______ Affair intended to stop France from capturing American Ships.
  3. James Madison help ____ the power of the Government.
  4. Shay's ______ in 1787 proved the weakness of th Articles of Confederation.
  5. The ______ of Rights is another name for the first ten amendments.
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  1. The _______ Convention in 1787 changed the Articles of Confederation.
  2. Thomas _______ was the third president.
  3. Henry ______ said of Washington, "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen"
  4. John ______ was remembered as the Father of Conservation.
  5. The nations first capital under the Constitution was New ______ city.

10 Clues: Thomas _______ was the third president.James Madison help ____ the power of the Government.John ______ was remembered as the Father of Conservation.The _____ Era was the name were Federalists held political power.The ______ of Rights is another name for the first ten amendments.The nations first capital under the Constitution was New ______ city....

Texas Constitution of 1836 2024-11-21

Texas Constitution of 1836 crossword puzzle
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  1. The Mexican Constitution of 1824 played a crucial role in _____________ the Texas Constitution.
  2. The government is divided into _____________ branches.
  3. The Texas Constitution included a Bill of _________.
  4. The Constitution can be __________ to adapt to the changing times and needs.
  5. The President of Texas could ___________ government officials.
  6. the Texas Constitution established the __________ of Texas.
  7. The President of Texas had __________ powers.
  8. The Mexican Constitution divided powers between the central government and individual ________.
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  1. The Texas Constitution recognized the importance of ___________ and required that all officers acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being.
  2. Congress is part of the __________ branch.
  3. The Texas Constitution of 1836 was adopted shortly after Texas declared independence from _____________.
  4. The President is part of the ___________ branch.
  5. The Supreme Court is part of the _________ branch.
  6. The U.S. Constitution was __________ in 1787.
  7. Both the U.S. and Mexican constitutions emphasize the separation of __________.

15 Clues: Congress is part of the __________ branch.The U.S. Constitution was __________ in 1787.The President of Texas had __________ powers.The President is part of the ___________ branch.The Supreme Court is part of the _________ branch.The Texas Constitution included a Bill of _________.The government is divided into _____________ branches....

Government Crossword 2015-10-09

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting
  2. the process of choosing a representative by vote
  3. the person in charge of a meeting
  4. of two chambers, or rooms
  5. a change that is made to a bill a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it
  6. the agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  7. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  8. the bringing to an end of a Parliament
  9. a member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  10. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
  11. a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
  12. the specific geographic area in Canada that a Member of Parliament represents in the House of Commons
  13. the political party with the most members elected to the house of Commons usually forms the Government
  14. a king or queen of a country
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  1. a special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speraker of the House of Commons as long as he or she is the Speaker
  2. all political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party
  3. a large, heavy, silver- and gold-covered staff that is a symbol of the power and authority of Parliament
  4. a proposal by a Member for either the Senate or the House of Commons to do something, to order something to be done, or to express an opinion on a matter
  5. bill that are passed by Parliament
  6. one of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings
  7. a group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  8. to change or improve something;for example a law or an Act of Parliament
  9. the daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French
  10. a person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  11. the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  12. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  13. the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  14. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  15. to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  16. a group of all who make decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
  17. the city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business

31 Clues: of two chambers, or roomsa king or queen of a countrythe person in charge of a meetingbill that are passed by Parliamentthe bringing to an end of a Parliamenta formal event that follows rules or traditionsthe process of choosing a representative by votea proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament...

Women's Rights 2024-04-11

Women's Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Where was the first women's rights convention held?
  2. Opposite of Men.
  3. What famous founding document was the famous declaration written at the first women's rights convention inspired by?
  4. What did women gain in the 19th amendment?
  5. One of the leaders of the women's rights convention
  6. What is God-given to everyone?
  7. Right that is given by whom?
  8. What was signed at the first women's rights convention?
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  1. An orator for the Women's Rights Movement
  2. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
  3. First women's rights convention.
  4. Opposite of Women.
  5. Who wrote the famous document at the first women's rights convention?
  6. One of the most famous leaders of the women's rights movement.
  7. Young woman.

15 Clues: Young woman.Opposite of Men.Opposite of Women.Right that is given by whom?What is God-given to everyone?First women's rights convention.An orator for the Women's Rights MovementWhat did women gain in the 19th amendment?Where was the first women's rights convention held?One of the leaders of the women's rights convention...

Black History Month 2024-02-20

Black History Month crossword puzzle
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  1. Helped free slaves after escaping
  2. American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker
  3. American investigative journalist
  4. First black women to be elected to the United States Congress
  5. American voting and women's rights activist
  6. Coleman First African-American women to hold a pilot license
  7. American civil rights activist and the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi
  8. American professional boxer and activist
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  1. Was a professional basketball player
  2. American writer, professor, philosopher
  3. American memolrist, poet, and civil right activist
  4. African-American civil rights and women rights activists
  5. Made the I have a dream speech
  6. Refused to give up her seat on the bus
  7. First black women to graduate from Yale law school
  8. American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.
  9. African-American civil rights and human rights activist
  10. Was an american Muslim human rights activist
  11. American naval cook who was the black recipient of the navy cross
  12. American civil rights activist

20 Clues: Made the I have a dream speechAmerican civil rights activistHelped free slaves after escapingAmerican investigative journalistWas a professional basketball playerRefused to give up her seat on the busAmerican writer, professor, philosopherAmerican professional boxer and activistAmerican voting and women's rights activist...

Civil Rights Era in Utah 2023-04-13

Civil Rights Era in Utah crossword puzzle
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  1. Controversial civil rights leader
  2. City where a wide scale bus boycott took place
  3. A source written at the time of the event
  4. The March on __________ became the largest civil rights protests
  5. A textbook is an example of a _______ source
  6. A grassroot organization that had a branch in Utah
  7. Set of laws enforcing segregation
  8. The forced seperation of two groups
  9. The state we live in
  10. Brown v. Board ended segregation in what location
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  1. A person who tries to create political change
  2. Civil rights leader who preached peaceful protests
  3. African- American female Civil Rights leader in Utah
  4. Refusing to buy or do something to create political change
  5. Treating a group negatively because of a difference such as race
  6. Civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat
  7. Movement starting from everyday people
  8. Separate, but ________: Ruling in Plessy vs. Ferguson which legalized segregation
  9. Native American Civil Rights leader in Utah

19 Clues: The state we live inControversial civil rights leaderSet of laws enforcing segregationThe forced seperation of two groupsMovement starting from everyday peopleA source written at the time of the eventNative American Civil Rights leader in UtahA textbook is an example of a _______ sourceA person who tries to create political change...

Causes of the Civil War 2023-11-01

Causes of the Civil War crossword puzzle
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  1. The act of the states trying to prevent something happening within their territory
  2. a bill to organize the Territory of Nebraska
  3. when the United States Supreme Court upheld slavery in United States territories
  4. an act to authorize the people of Missouri getting territory
  5. Ideas about the injustices of slavery
  6. It dealt with the issue of slavery and territorial expansion
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  1. Southern states began to secede, forming the Confederate States of America
  2. captured prominent citizens and seized the federal armory and arsenal
  3. established Georgia's conditional acceptance of the Compromise of 1850
  4. a political philosophy that emphasizes the rights of individual states

10 Clues: Ideas about the injustices of slaverya bill to organize the Territory of Nebraskaan act to authorize the people of Missouri getting territoryIt dealt with the issue of slavery and territorial expansioncaptured prominent citizens and seized the federal armory and arsenalestablished Georgia's conditional acceptance of the Compromise of 1850...

English Revolution 2022-02-02

English Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. death started the revolution
  2. translated bible & spoke about divine right
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  1. war over absolute rule of Charles 1
  2. made a republican then became dictator
  3. last name of man who fought for religious toleration and beheaded King Charles 1
  4. Mary and William signed bill of rights to make a constitutional monarchy which protected citizens
  5. at war, signed petition of right, dissolved parliament

7 Clues: death started the revolutionwar over absolute rule of Charles 1made a republican then became dictatortranslated bible & spoke about divine rightat war, signed petition of right, dissolved parliamentlast name of man who fought for religious toleration and beheaded King Charles 1...

Become a U.S citizen! 2022-12-17

Become a U.S citizen! crossword puzzle
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  1. Not civil liberties but _____ _________
  2. Political party who has a donkey as their logo
  3. Explains the ratification process
  4. President’s office
  5. Regulates relations between the states
  6. Branch that doesn’t evaluate or carry out laws
  7. Opposite of federalist
  8. Opposite of the majority party
  9. Political party who has an elephant as their logo
  10. Absolute authority over the people
  11. The party with the most members in each house
  12. Evaluate laws
  13. Authority needs a warrant to search you house
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  1. Part of congress that has a term for 2 years
  2. Didn’t want a bill of rights
  3. President has the power to ____ laws
  4. Powers clearly stated in the constitution
  5. Freedom of speech
  6. Opposite of expressed powers
  7. ”We the people…”
  8. Redrawing the district lines of a state in favor of one party to win more seats in house and more
  9. Government in which a single person holds unlimited political power
  10. The _________ has to be 35 years told to run.
  11. 10 amendments in the ____ __ ______
  12. Part of congress that has a term for 6 years

25 Clues: Evaluate laws”We the people…”Freedom of speechPresident’s officeOpposite of federalistDidn’t want a bill of rightsOpposite of expressed powersOpposite of the majority partyExplains the ratification processAbsolute authority over the peoplePresident has the power to ____ laws10 amendments in the ____ __ ______Regulates relations between the states...

civics 2017-12-09

civics crossword puzzle
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  1. to accuse an office holder of misconduct
  2. first ten 10 amendments to the u.s constitution
  3. refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
  4. are formal documents that allow u.s. citizens to travel abroad
  5. is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
  6. also known as a law
  7. is any behavior that is illegal because society
  8. is the governments plan for interacting with other countries of the world
  9. forgives a person for his or her crime and eliminates punishments
  10. a policy requiring men to serve in the military
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  1. is the authority of a court to hear and decide a case for the first time
  2. u.s. written agreements
  3. allow foreigners to come to the United States
  4. citizens must report to serve as members of a jury
  5. is an act that betrays or endangers one's country
  6. postpones the carrying out of a person's sentence
  7. a proposed law
  8. the title of most cabinet members
  9. rights guaranteed to all u.s. citizens
  10. is a type of law that comes from judges decisions cases

20 Clues: a proposed lawalso known as a lawu.s. written agreementsthe title of most cabinet membersrights guaranteed to all u.s. citizensto accuse an office holder of misconductallow foreigners to come to the United Statesfirst ten 10 amendments to the u.s constitutionis any behavior that is illegal because society...

Rights of the Colonists 2014-11-20

Rights of the Colonists crossword puzzle
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  1. What was the Manga Carta?
  2. Parliament is what?
  3. English colonists saw themselves as __________.
  4. The Bill of Rights is a what?
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  1. English colonists saw the ______ as a victory not only for parliament...
  2. The Puritans were constantly on watch for signs of _______.

6 Clues: Parliament is what?What was the Manga Carta?The Bill of Rights is a what?English colonists saw themselves as __________.The Puritans were constantly on watch for signs of _______.English colonists saw the ______ as a victory not only for parliament...

Due Process 2021-12-13

Due Process crossword puzzle
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  1. v. Jefferson County (1996), The court held that plaintiffs who did not participate in the suit, nor be represented by a party, may be given a hearing regarding a similar case. Res Judicata applies only to those who were involved with a previous decision.
  2. v. Arizona (1966), The Miranda Rights were created.
  3. v. Parker (1945), Congress is able to seize private property with just compensation.
  4. Due Process - The constitutional requirement that when the federal government acts in such a way that denied a citizen life, liberty, or property interest, the person must be given notice, the opportunity to be heard, and a decision by a neutral decision maker.
Down
  1. v. Rumsfeld (2006), Set a precedent that American citizens, regardless of enemy status, are entitled to Due Process rights and may challenge their enemy status.
  2. Due Process - Due process not only protect certain legal procedures, but also protects certain rights unrelated to procedure. May include things such as the right to work in an ordinary kind of job, marry, and to raise one’s child as a parent.
  3. v. United States (1972), This case determined that the governments grant of immunity from prosecution can compel a witness to testify over and assertion of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination.
  4. v. Baltimore (1833), The Constitution's Bill of Rights restricts only the power of the federal government and not those of the state governments.
  5. v. McDonnell (1974), Gave prisoners some due process rights and required disciplinary proceedings to include a written statement of evidence, as well as the ability for an inmate to present evidence.
  6. v. Din (2015), which held that no Constitutional rights were violated by denying a full explanation of why an alien’s visa was denied.

10 Clues: v. Arizona (1966), The Miranda Rights were created.v. Parker (1945), Congress is able to seize private property with just compensation.v. Din (2015), which held that no Constitutional rights were violated by denying a full explanation of why an alien’s visa was denied....

Legal Terms by Riley Winckel and Rexanne Trautmann 2018-09-21

Legal Terms by Riley Winckel and Rexanne Trautmann crossword puzzle
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  1. a written ruling
  2. A written summary, rhymes with thiefs
  3. Not a ruling, an interpretation
  4. Murder or robbery
  5. laws Controlling relations between individuals
  6. When you don’t like the last ruling so you choose to go to a higher court
  7. of powers Division of law making powers
  8. We watched a sketch about these
  9. Laws duties owed to societies
  10. hearings When you can go into a trial
  11. Power between states and country
  12. I was accused of committing a crime
  13. Study of law + legal philosophy
  14. A pact
  15. An examination of clues for a case in front of a judge
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  1. Doubt is he really guilty?
  2. government Limited power in the government
  3. review Highest U.S. court goes over acts
  4. of rights There are 10 of them
  5. Guides future cases with similar questions
  6. Against the rules
  7. clause Article VI
  8. Lawyer conducting the case
  9. The person harmed
  10. Deciding if the complaint is true
  11. intent Intention of the lawmakers
  12. Minor theft
  13. and balances Not more powerful and not less powerful
  14. President saying yes or no

29 Clues: A pactMinor thefta written rulingAgainst the rulesclause Article VIMurder or robberyThe person harmedDoubt is he really guilty?Lawyer conducting the casePresident saying yes or noLaws duties owed to societiesof rights There are 10 of themNot a ruling, an interpretationWe watched a sketch about theseStudy of law + legal philosophy...

American as Apple Pie (Mackenzy Williams) 2019-01-11

American as Apple Pie (Mackenzy Williams) crossword puzzle
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  1. The only Indians in the Niitsitapitribes named __ or Siksika
  2. The tribe of Florida and a Team
  3. The fort built to defend the port of Baltimore
  4. A national park located in the U.S state of Wyoming
  5. The home of the Kentucky derby
  6. This rock is the traditional site of the mayflower pilgrims
  7. Also known as Socs or Saukies
  8. Bill of ___ is the ten commandments of the U.S
  9. The only president to own a patent and saloon
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  1. Standing in New York City was a gift from France
  2. ___ Yeager was the first man to travel faster than sound
  3. ____ Fisherman envisioned building a speedway to test cars
  4. ___ workers wore hard hats that were invented in 1933
  5. An enduring symbol of Americas 3rd president
  6. Indians constantly known as socially and culturally advanced
  7. ___ Anderson invented the windshield wiper around 1913
  8. Jacksonville's international airport in Atlanta
  9. Invented by Frank Henry Fleer in 1906 but failed
  10. Purchased from Russia in 1867 and its the largest state
  11. The most enduring symbol of Texas independence

20 Clues: Also known as Socs or SaukiesThe home of the Kentucky derbyThe tribe of Florida and a TeamAn enduring symbol of Americas 3rd presidentThe only president to own a patent and saloonThe fort built to defend the port of BaltimoreBill of ___ is the ten commandments of the U.SJacksonville's international airport in Atlanta...

Ch. 5 Sec. 3 Crossword The U.S. Constitution 2020-04-06

Ch. 5 Sec. 3 Crossword The U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. A permanent change in the Constitution.
  2. To be accused of serious wrongdoing.
  3. Job of the executive branch is to _______laws.
  4. Article 5 designs the __________ process.
  5. Number of goals of gov't. listed in intro to Constitution.
  6. The most important shared power.
  7. Elastic Clause is its' "nick name".
  8. Article dealing with the legislative branch.
  9. Article two designs this branch.
  10. Powers given to the federal government.
  11. The President is the head of this branch.
  12. Congress' over-ride of veto is an example.
  13. Powers shared by both the state & federal government.
  14. Presidential power used to reject a proposed law.
  15. Montesquieus' idea to prevent abuse of power.
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  1. Article designing the Judicial Branch.
  2. Article 7 deals with the _____of the Constitution.
  3. Division of power between state and federal gov't.
  4. Branch which makes laws.
  5. Article of Constitution declaring its' supremacy.
  6. Makes up the legislative branch.
  7. Article which deals with the states.
  8. The goal of maintaining peace in government.
  9. Number of amendments since the Bill of Rights.
  10. Makes up the judicial branch.
  11. Constitution is divided into seven _________.
  12. Branch which interprets laws.
  13. First ten amendments to the Constitution.
  14. Introduction to the Constitution.
  15. Powers kept by the states.

30 Clues: Branch which makes laws.Powers kept by the states.Makes up the judicial branch.Branch which interprets laws.Makes up the legislative branch.The most important shared power.Article two designs this branch.Introduction to the Constitution.Elastic Clause is its' "nick name".To be accused of serious wrongdoing.Article which deals with the states....

Become a U.S citizen! 2022-12-17

Become a U.S citizen! crossword puzzle
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  1. Not civil liberties but _____ _________
  2. Political party who has a donkey as their logo
  3. Explains the ratification process
  4. President’s office
  5. Regulates relations between the states
  6. Branch that doesn’t evaluate or carry out laws
  7. Opposite of federalist
  8. Opposite of the majority party
  9. Political party who has an elephant as their logo
  10. Absolute authority over the people
  11. The party with the most members in each house
  12. Evaluate laws
  13. Authority needs a warrant to search you house
Down
  1. Part of congress that has a term for 2 years
  2. Didn’t want a bill of rights
  3. President has the power to ____ laws
  4. Powers clearly stated in the constitution
  5. Freedom of speech
  6. Opposite of expressed powers
  7. ”We the people…”
  8. Redrawing the district lines of a state in favor of one party to win more seats in house and more
  9. Government in which a single person holds unlimited political power
  10. The _________ has to be 35 years told to run.
  11. 10 amendments in the ____ __ ______
  12. Part of congress that has a term for 6 years

25 Clues: Evaluate laws”We the people…”Freedom of speechPresident’s officeOpposite of federalistDidn’t want a bill of rightsOpposite of expressed powersOpposite of the majority partyExplains the ratification processAbsolute authority over the peoplePresident has the power to ____ laws10 amendments in the ____ __ ______Regulates relations between the states...

8 H Q 11 7.1-7.4 2025-10-14

8 H Q 11 7.1-7.4 crossword puzzle
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  1. Shay's ______ in 1787 proved the weakness of th Articles of Confederation.
  2. James Madison help ____ the power of the Government.
  3. The nations first capital under the Constitution was New ______ city.
  4. The ______ of Rights is another name for the first ten amendments.
  5. The _______ Convention in 1787 changed the Articles of Confederation.
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  1. The _____ Era was the name were Federalists held political power.
  2. Henry ______ said of Washington, "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen"
  3. Thomas _______ was the third president.
  4. The ______ Affair intended to stop France from capturing American Ships.
  5. John ______ was remembered as the Father of Conservation.

10 Clues: Thomas _______ was the third president.James Madison help ____ the power of the Government.John ______ was remembered as the Father of Conservation.The _____ Era was the name were Federalists held political power.The ______ of Rights is another name for the first ten amendments.The nations first capital under the Constitution was New ______ city....

Article 1 2025-10-27

Article 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Congress regulates this between states and nations
  2. Nickname for the Necessary and Proper Clause
  3. Most votes needed to pass a bill
  4. A section or statement in a legal document
  5. Term meaning “two houses” in the legislature
  6. A bill becomes this when approved by Congress and the President
  7. The second part of the clause giving Congress flexibility
  8. Leader of the House of Representatives
  9. Type of powers specifically listed in Article I, Section 8
  10. Congress, not the President, has the power to declare this
  11. Members of the House are called this
  12. The chamber based on population representation
  13. Congress has the power to collect these to raise money
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  1. The chamber that holds impeachment trials
  2. The House has the power to do this to federal officials
  3. The branch of government created by Article I
  4. A body that makes laws
  5. Congress can do this to a veto with a two-thirds vote
  6. One of the two chambers of Congress
  7. The President’s power to reject a bill
  8. The companion concept that limits government power
  9. Period of time an elected member serves
  10. Article I gives Congress powers that act as these on other branches
  11. The clause allowing Congress to make laws that are "____ and Proper"
  12. A proposed law

25 Clues: A proposed lawA body that makes lawsMost votes needed to pass a billOne of the two chambers of CongressMembers of the House are called thisLeader of the House of RepresentativesThe President’s power to reject a billPeriod of time an elected member servesThe chamber that holds impeachment trialsA section or statement in a legal document...

Reform Movements Crossword 2021-03-25

Reform Movements Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Fought for women's rights, was penalized for attempting to vote, and a well-known reformer.
  2. Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
  3. abolitionist, freed slave, a fighter for women's rights.
  4. Founded the newspaper The Liberator, abolitionist.
  5. American Philosopher.
  6. Poet and transcendentalist.
  7. To obtain equal rights, personal freedoms and opportunities for women.
  8. Quakers, educators, abolitionists, and supporters of women's rights.
  9. Escaped slave,conductor of the Underground Railroad.
  10. Abolitionist, freed slave,fought for voting rights for blacks and women, founded The North Star newspaper.
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  1. organized the Seneca Falls Convention, abolitionist, wrote the Declaration of Sentiments, and a fighter for women's rights.
  2. The practice of saving the mentally ill from being imprisoned.
  3. To give young children what they need to succeed.
  4. Quaker, went to the Seneca Falls Convention, abolitionist, and fought for women's rights.
  5. Fought for the mentally ill and prison reform.
  6. Artist who painted American landscapes and was a part of the Hudson River School.
  7. Author, wrote a book called Walden, refused to pay taxes and support the Mexican War.
  8. fighter for public education.
  9. Artist who documented every bird species in North America.
  10. The effort to free slaves.

20 Clues: American Philosopher.The effort to free slaves.Poet and transcendentalist.Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.fighter for public education.Fought for the mentally ill and prison reform.To give young children what they need to succeed.Founded the newspaper The Liberator, abolitionist.Escaped slave,conductor of the Underground Railroad....

Due Process 2021-12-13

Due Process crossword puzzle
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  1. , __________________ Due Process - The constitutional requirement that when the federal government acts in such a way that denied a citizen life, liberty, or property interest, the person must be given notice, the opportunity to be heard, and a decision by a neutral decision-maker.
  2. v. Din (2015), which held that no Constitutional rights were violated by denying a full explanation of why an alien’s visa was denied.
  3. , ___________________Due Process - Due process not only protect certain legal procedures, but also protects certain rights unrelated to procedure. May include things such as the right to work in an ordinary kind of job, marry, and raise one’s child as a parent.
  4. v. Rumsfeld (2006), Set a precedent that American citizens, regardless of enemy status, are entitled to Due Process rights and may challenge their enemy status.
  5. v. Parker (1945), Congress is able to seize private property with just compensation.
Down
  1. v. Jefferson County (1996), The court held that plaintiffs who did not participate in the suit, nor be represented by a party, may be given a hearing regarding a similar case. Res Judicata applies only to those who were involved with a previous decision.
  2. v. McDonnell (1974), Gave prisoners some due process rights and required disciplinary proceedings to include a written statement of evidence, as well as the ability for an inmate to present evidence.
  3. v. the United States (1972), This case determined that the government's grant of immunity from prosecution can compel a witness to testify over an assertion of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.
  4. v. Arizona (1966), The Miranda Rights were created.
  5. v. Baltimore (1833), The Constitution's Bill of Rights restricts only the power of the federal government and not those of the state governments.

10 Clues: v. Arizona (1966), The Miranda Rights were created.v. Parker (1945), Congress is able to seize private property with just compensation.v. Din (2015), which held that no Constitutional rights were violated by denying a full explanation of why an alien’s visa was denied....

Legislative Branch Voc. Puzzle 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch Voc. Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. that period of time during which, each year, Congress assembles and conducts business
  2. the point where amendments can be added to a bill unless the House has adopted a closed rule
  3. serves as spokespersons for their party's positions on issues
  4. the order in which government officials replace the president of the United States if the president leaves office before an elected successor is inaugurated
  5. process of dividing the 435 memberships, or seats, in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states
  6. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  7. the consider and refine legislative bills that fall under the committee's subject matter
  8. a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  9. a person who authorizes another to act in his or her behalf, as a voter in a district represented by an elected official
  10. direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors
  11. temporary, joint panels formed to create a compromise bill when each house has passed a different version of a bill.
  12. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  13. considers all bills reported from policy and fiscal committees and determines whether, and in what order, to schedule their consideration on the floor of the House
  14. motions placed on a bill in the Senate that alert party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object
  15. serve as presiding officer in the absence of the vice president
  16. a situation in which no member present objects to a proposal
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  1. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  2. a legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty
  3. manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class
  4. to revise the legislative districts
  5. serve as spokesmen for their parties' positions on the issues
  6. termcode-amend-29-1917
  7. person currently in office
  8. the number of members of a decision-making body
  9. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  10. a group of members of the United States Congress that meets to pursue common legislative objectives
  11. groups of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy
  12. a congressional committee appointed to perform a special function that is beyond the authority or capacity of a standing committee.
  13. a committee composed of some members of a larger committee, board, or other body and reporting to it.
  14. the political and parliamentary leader of the House of Representatives
  15. the practice of having two houses of parliament
  16. a legislative proposal before Congress
  17. rejection of a bill by the president
  18. duty is to preside over the Senate
  19. a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
  20. a formal, and public, group condemnation of an individual, often a group member, whose actions run counter to the group's acceptable standards for individual behavior

36 Clues: termcode-amend-29-1917person currently in officeduty is to preside over the Senateto revise the legislative districtsrejection of a bill by the presidenta legislative proposal before Congressa proposed law to authorize spending moneythe number of members of a decision-making bodythe practice of having two houses of parliament...

Government 2 2015-10-02

Government 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Person with full political and civil rights in his or her country
  2. Another word for electoral district
  3. The person in charge of a meeting
  4. Large staff that is a symbol of the power and authority of Parliament
  5. All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing body
  6. Formal event that follows traditions
  7. Senator or Member of the House of Commons
  8. City where a country's legislature is located and where the government's business is carried out
  9. Specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represent in the House of Commons
  10. Period into which a Parliament is divided
  11. Agreement by the provinces to join together to form Canada and make a federal Parliament
  12. The bringing to an end of a Parliament which is followed by a general election
  13. Political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons form this group
  14. Rule for all Canadians made by Senators MPs and the Governor General through discussion and voting
  15. Word used for the stages during when a bill is debated
  16. Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  17. King or queen of a country
  18. One of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings
  19. Upper House of Parliament
  20. Discussion in which arguments for and against a subject are presented
  21. To place a document for consideration before the senate, House or committee
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  1. Person appointed to the Upper House by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's advice
  2. Group of Senators, MPs or both selected to study a specific bill and write a report about it
  3. To pick one person from a group of people by voting
  4. MP or Senator who gives information about the Chamber's business
  5. Two chambers or rooms
  6. Person who speaks for you
  7. Set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  8. Special title given to Senators and Cabinet Minister for life.
  9. Group of the same political party of Senators and MPs
  10. Student in university who works for the Senate or House of Commons
  11. Meeting of the Senate or House of Commons within a session
  12. Person living in an area in Canada represented by a MP
  13. Bills passed by Parliament
  14. Proposal by a Member for either the Senate or the House of Commons
  15. A change made to a bill with the intent to improve it
  16. Process of choosing a representative by vote
  17. To choose a representative in an election
  18. Daily official record of debates in the Senate and House of Commons in English and French
  19. Group of all the Ministers
  20. Proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  21. Government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  22. Change or improve something

43 Clues: Two chambers or roomsPerson who speaks for youUpper House of ParliamentBills passed by ParliamentKing or queen of a countryGroup of all the MinistersChange or improve somethingThe person in charge of a meetingAnother word for electoral districtFormal event that follows traditionsSenator or Member of the House of Commons...

60's crossward 2023-05-11

60's crossward crossword puzzle
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  1. A DEBAT ABOUT FLAG
  2. AN CANADIAN BILL
  3. a wireless telecommunications device that receives and displays alphanumeric or voice messages.
  4. A WALL IN GERMANY
  5. A PRESIDENT DURING THE 60's.
  6. A CONFLICT THROUGHOUT 1960's
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  1. A CRISIS IN CUBA
  2. A RACE BETWEEN THE SOVIET UNION AN THE UNITED STATES
  3. AN INFLUENTIAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
  4. A prime minister during the '60s

10 Clues: A CRISIS IN CUBAAN CANADIAN BILLA WALL IN GERMANYA DEBAT ABOUT FLAGA PRESIDENT DURING THE 60's.A CONFLICT THROUGHOUT 1960'sA prime minister during the '60sA RACE BETWEEN THE SOVIET UNION AN THE UNITED STATESAN INFLUENTIAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY...

Module 3 Nationalism 2021-12-02

Module 3 Nationalism crossword puzzle
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  1. Was ratified in 1781
  2. The abusive use of power
  3. The amendment that abolished slavery
  4. Name given to the men who built the new plan of government(constitution)
  5. First 10 amendments to the Constitution
  6. How many votes are necessary in the electoral college to win the presidential election. ___votes
  7. Group of people who supported ratifying the constitution
  8. A person who was chosen to represent others
  9. The amendment that protects your right to deny people access to your home
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  1. Event resulting in John Adams defending British Soldiers in court
  2. Act causing colonists to pay for stamps and paper
  3. Laws restricting foreign born residents
  4. Branch of government that interprets the law
  5. A group of farmers banded together and caused a riot in 1786
  6. The state that wanted all states to have equal representation in congress
  7. How much a slave was worth in the count for representation
  8. Year the Bill of Rights was ratified
  9. Preference toward a specific belief or attitude

18 Clues: Was ratified in 1781The abusive use of powerThe amendment that abolished slaveryYear the Bill of Rights was ratifiedLaws restricting foreign born residentsFirst 10 amendments to the ConstitutionA person who was chosen to represent othersBranch of government that interprets the lawPreference toward a specific belief or attitude...

27 Amendments 2022-12-19

27 Amendments crossword puzzle
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  1. Prohibition
  2. Congressional Compensation
  3. Jury Trial
  4. Rights Reserved to States
  5. Federal Income Tax
  6. Search and Seizure
  7. Repeal of the 18th Amendment
  8. Voting Rights to all races
  9. Protections against Excessive Bail, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  10. Women's Right to Vote
  11. Protections against Excessive Bail, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  12. Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, Due Process
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  1. Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions: Rights to Jury Trial, to Confront Opposing Witnesses, and to Counsel
  2. Rights to Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
  3. Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
  4. Election of President and Vice-President
  5. Abolition of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude
  6. Two-Term Limitation on President
  7. Right to Vote at Age 18
  8. Election of Senators
  9. Suits Against a State
  10. Quartering of Soldiers
  11. Right to Bear Arms
  12. District of Columbia Presidential Vote
  13. Protects rights against state infringements, defines citizenship, prohibits states from interfering with privileges and immunities, requires due process and equal protection, punishes states for denying vote, and disqualifies Confederate officials and debts
  14. Commencement of the Presidential Term and Succession
  15. Presidential Vacancy, Disability and Inability

27 Clues: Jury TrialProhibitionRight to Bear ArmsFederal Income TaxSearch and SeizureElection of SenatorsSuits Against a StateWomen's Right to VoteQuartering of SoldiersRight to Vote at Age 18Rights Reserved to StatesCongressional CompensationVoting Rights to all racesRepeal of the 18th AmendmentTwo-Term Limitation on President...

unit 1b vocab 2026-01-26

unit 1b vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. the belief that governments should operate according to an agreed set of principles, which are usually spelled out in a written constitution
  2. a clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to regulate trade with other nations and among the states
  3. guarantees of equal rights and equal treatment under the law, such as trial by jury and voting rights
  4. a political system in which the powers exercised by the government are restricted, usually by a written constitution
  5. speech or other forms of expression considered offensive to conventional standards of decency
  6. basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion
  7. the right to keep internal discussions and documents of the White House private
  8. the imposition of the death penalty on a person by the state
  9. a political system in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments
  10. powers shared by the federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution
  11. a written grant of authority
  12. the process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
  13. a system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches
  14. the principle that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures and safeguards
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  1. a formal charge of wrongdoing against the president or other public official; the first step in removal from office
  2. the ancient Roman idea that citizens should serve their country
  3. publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm
  4. supporters of ratification of the U.S. Constitution, who favored the creation of a strong federal government that shared power with the states
  5. powers granted to the national government rather than to the states under the U.S. Constitution
  6. a clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to stretch its lawmaking powers to include laws that are “necessary and proper” for carrying out its duties; also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause
  7. made up of two houses, as in a bicameral legislature
  8. the right of accused persons to be brought before a judge to hear the charges against them
  9. a body of electors from each state who cast votes to elect the president and vice president
  10. the prosecution of a person a second time for a crime for which the defendant has already been tried once and found not guilty; prohibited under the Fifth Amendment
  11. the rights and liberties that can be claimed by individuals by virtue of being human; also called natural rights or human rights
  12. a clause in the Fourteenth Amendment declaring that no state may deny “equal protection of the laws” to any person within that state
  13. an attempt by government to prevent the publication or broadcast of material considered harmful
  14. opponents of ratification of the U.S. Constitution, who favored the loose association of states established under the Articles of Confederation
  15. money given over to a court in exchange for a criminal suspect's release from jail until his or her trial begins
  16. a written agreement between two or more parties or nations to perform some action

30 Clues: a written grant of authoritymade up of two houses, as in a bicameral legislaturethe imposition of the death penalty on a person by the statethe ancient Roman idea that citizens should serve their countrypublishing false information about someone with intent to cause harmpowers shared by the federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution...

Bill Of what? 2022-01-27

Bill Of what? crossword puzzle
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  1. Right to bear arms
  2. freedom from unsual punishments
  3. everyone has the right to have the freedom of speech,Press,religion,petition,peaceful assembally
  4. No quatering soldiers
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  1. Free from illegal search and seizure
  2. right to a public and speedy trial
  3. state power
  4. rights of others
  5. Free from double Jeopardy
  6. People in a jury that say guilty or not guilty

10 Clues: state powerrights of othersRight to bear armsNo quatering soldiersFree from double Jeopardyfreedom from unsual punishmentsright to a public and speedy trialFree from illegal search and seizurePeople in a jury that say guilty or not guiltyeveryone has the right to have the freedom of speech,Press,religion,petition,peaceful assembally

BILL OF MATERIALS 2021-03-26

BILL OF MATERIALS crossword puzzle
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  1. consists of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site
  2. is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings
  3. is the concluding stage of construction;
  4. includes the following basic processes: preparation of the concrete mix; delivery of the mix to the construction site; feeding, distribution, and compaction of the mix in the formwork (molds)
  5. consists of the assembly of steel components into a frame on site.
  6. it entails laying down the system that will power your home
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  1. system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the distribution and use of potable water and the removal of waterborne wastes
  2. is a type of raw material which is commonly used for walls of buildings and retaining walls.
  3. they involve the processing of large quantities of soil with the aim of creating holes or for levelling the ground
  4. is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used as a tension device in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures to strengthen and aid the concrete under tension.

10 Clues: is the concluding stage of construction;it entails laying down the system that will power your homeconsists of the assembly of steel components into a frame on site.is a type of raw material which is commonly used for walls of buildings and retaining walls....

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-11

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The 19th ammendment gave ___________ the right to vote.
  2. Constitution states the U.S. is a _______
  3. This word means to accept or apporve an amendment to the constitution.
  4. _______ of Confederatio was the name of our countries first constitution
  5. Branch of government that declares laws constitutional or not.
  6. ______ of the house fills the position if the vice-president and president are unavailable?
  7. The official title for a member of a city, state or nation.
  8. The constitution is also known as the "law of the _________"
  9. The 13th ammendment outlawed _________
  10. The bill of rights is the first ______ ammendments
  11. Branch of government that contains the House and senate
  12. How many branches of government do we have in the united states?
  13. The constitution allows for freedom of ___________ allowing Americans to speak freely.
  14. people that are accused of crimes have a right to a ____________in court
  15. The president can _____ a law passed by congress.
  16. makes laws
  17. The president is part of this branch of government.
  18. _______ Randoph was the man who presented the Virginia Plan
  19. _____ Adams was our nation's first vice-president
  20. _____ Madison is the "Father" of the constitution
  21. _________Franklin was an Inventor and a man who signed the constitution.
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  1. Official document that provides the introduction for the constitution.
  2. The constitution states the use of _____ and balances.
  3. Sharing power between federal, state and local governments
  4. The constitution is currently kept in the National ________ museum.
  5. Madison, He wrote the original Bill of Rights and introduced it to congress.
  6. Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
  7. How many articles are there in the constitution?
  8. ______ Washington was the first person to sign the constitution.
  9. secretary of ________ deals with foreign countries
  10. _________ Hamilton was an Immigrant from the West Indies who signed the constitution.
  11. The 15th ammendment gave African-Americans the right to_________
  12. Popular_____ is the idea that government authourity comes from the people.
  13. Branch of government chosen by the president to help run the executive branch.
  14. Seperation of _______ divides the government into branches.
  15. The president acts as the commander-in-_______ of the armed forces.
  16. The constitution allows for freedom of ___________ allowing Americans to worship how they please.
  17. _____ Hancock has the biggest signature on the constitution.
  18. A name for a change or addition to the constitution.
  19. ______ Dayton was the youngest member of the Constitutional Convention at age 26.
  20. First line of the constitution is we the _______

41 Clues: makes lawsThe 13th ammendment outlawed _________Constitution states the U.S. is a _______How many articles are there in the constitution?First line of the constitution is we the _______The president can _____ a law passed by congress._____ Adams was our nation's first vice-president_____ Madison is the "Father" of the constitution...

Chapter 13 Section 4 "The Struggle for England and France" 2014-03-21

Chapter 13 Section 4 "The Struggle for England and France" crossword puzzle
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  1. These people are the settlers in Northern france. A mixture of Germanic and Merovingian
  2. (two words) the name for the peoples who were a mixture of Angles and Saxons
  3. (two words) a book created under William the Conqueror that counted everything in the land. Homes, people, animals, ect. The first modern Census.
  4. (two words) a collection of verdicts; used in the study of cases
  5. the most powerful governmental district in early England
  6. This is a collection of 12 people, considered a defendant's peers, who will choose a verdict of guilty or not guilty in a case
  7. Another name for England, based off her Roman name "Britannia Province"
  8. (two words) A governing body of people in France, all classes are allowed to join
  9. a "decision" in a court of law
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  1. A governing body in England created under Henry III
  2. (two words) The inclusion of Norman rulers, ideas and customs into Anglo-Saxon England is known as this
  3. a governmental district in early England
  4. an emerging leading class in the middle ages, able to be in English Parliament
  5. these are what the Anglo-Saxons called the Vikings
  6. A count of everything in a country. We had one in the United States in 2010.
  7. An emrging class in the middle ages of merchants, day laborers and skilled workers not tied to the land
  8. (two words) The "Great Charter" signed by King John, protects certain rights to the people. Similar to the US Bill of Rights
  9. This literally means "land of the Angles"
  10. (two words) literally the sherrif of a shire

19 Clues: a "decision" in a court of lawa governmental district in early EnglandThis literally means "land of the Angles"(two words) literally the sherrif of a shirethese are what the Anglo-Saxons called the VikingsA governing body in England created under Henry IIIthe most powerful governmental district in early England...

Vocab Crossword 2021-10-28

Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete.
  2. elected official who is already in office.
  3. an event held before an election at which members of a political party select delegates to send to the national party convention, at which they will also vote to nominate a candidate; a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
  4. a bill that approves government spending.
  5. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
  6. the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action.
  7. a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate.
  8. complete count of a population, including place of residence.
  9. motions placed on a bill in the Senate that alert party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object.
  10. the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the vice president.
  11. a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions.
  12. 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.
  13. a meeting of congress, last for one year.
  14. a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar.
  15. argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.
  16. an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature.
  17. groups within the house and congress dedicated to a specific task.
  18. A committee which determines the flow of legislation to the house. It can stop, hold back, or move forward bills.
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  1. the action or process of inheriting a title or office.
  2. a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues.
  3. a two-chamber legislature.
  4. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses.
  5. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  6. a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill.
  7. rejection of a bill by the president.
  8. a proposed law.
  9. a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups.
  10. a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent.
  11. a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill.
  12. to draw a district’s boundaries to gain an advantage in elections.
  13. presides over the Senate but cannot vote except to break a tie.
  14. the process of reassigning representation based on population after every decade.
  15. The house's presiding officer and its most powerful leader.
  16. to make direct contact by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest groups favor.
  17. a group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy.
  18. a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility.
  19. to change, alter .

37 Clues: a proposed law.to change, alter .a two-chamber legislature.rejection of a bill by the president.a bill that approves government spending.a meeting of congress, last for one year.elected official who is already in office.a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions.a resolution passed in the same form by both houses....

Bill Evans 2022-05-02

Bill Evans crossword puzzle
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  1. what instrument did bill evens play?
  2. how old was he when he played in a high school band
  3. when was Bill Evans born?
  4. what college did he go to?
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  1. what type of music did he play?
  2. what building did he die in?
  3. One of his famous songs
  4. One of his other famous songs
  5. How old was bill evans when he died?
  6. when did Bill Evans die?
  7. what sport did Bill evans play?

11 Clues: One of his famous songswhen did Bill Evans die?when was Bill Evans born?what college did he go to?what building did he die in?One of his other famous songswhat type of music did he play?what sport did Bill evans play?what instrument did bill evens play?How old was bill evans when he died?how old was he when he played in a high school band

Reconstruction Era 2022-10-24

Reconstruction Era crossword puzzle
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  1. Tried to encourage people to rejoin the union
  2. A bill where white men declare their allegiance to the bill or they will not be able to vote.
  3. When congress passed the fifteenth amendment which allowed anyone to vote without discrimination to race.
  4. also known as Congressional Reconstruction
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  1. _______ Republicans in the U.S. Congress took control of the Reconstruction from Pres.Andrew Johnson.
  2. Who was upset because the south had equal voting rights
  3. _______ believed that African Americans were unable to manage their own lives and were unable to vote.
  4. all who voted in 1860 they took oath to the U.S. they then would be elected officials to be sent to congress.

8 Clues: also known as Congressional ReconstructionTried to encourage people to rejoin the unionWho was upset because the south had equal voting rightsA bill where white men declare their allegiance to the bill or they will not be able to vote._______ Republicans in the U.S. Congress took control of the Reconstruction from Pres.Andrew Johnson....

Constitutional Vocabulary 2021-11-16

Constitutional Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Assign a job
  2. Charging an official
  3. Branch that makes laws
  4. Carrying out
  5. Suitable
  6. Something that goes against the constitution
  7. Rejecting a bill
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  1. To pass a bill despite a veto
  2. To go against
  3. Branch that interprets laws
  4. A possible law
  5. Branch that enforces laws
  6. To believe that one event caused another
  7. Advisors of the president
  8. SC power to judge laws

15 Clues: SuitableAssign a jobCarrying outTo go againstA possible lawRejecting a billCharging an officialBranch that makes lawsSC power to judge lawsBranch that enforces lawsAdvisors of the presidentBranch that interprets lawsTo pass a bill despite a vetoTo believe that one event caused anotherSomething that goes against the constitution

Unit Test Review 2024-12-17

Unit  Test Review crossword puzzle
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  1. less than 170 seats in House of Commons
  2. Ontario premier
  3. voting system..rank the candidates
  4. law called this before it becomes a law
  5. branch that makes the laws
  6. controls debates in House of Commons
  7. MP's to help PM run the country
  8. where provincial laws are passed
  9. Kings rep at Provincial level
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  1. our voting system in Canada
  2. system based on percentage of votes received
  3. person that signs bills into law
  4. branch that interprets the law
  5. vote on a new bill taken during this stage
  6. bill passed by HofC then it goes here
  7. branch that enforces the laws
  8. leader of provincial governments called this
  9. over 170 seats in H of C gives a govt this...

18 Clues: Ontario premierbranch that makes the lawsour voting system in Canadabranch that enforces the lawsKings rep at Provincial levelbranch that interprets the lawMP's to help PM run the countryperson that signs bills into lawwhere provincial laws are passedvoting system..rank the candidatescontrols debates in House of Commons...

Congress 2021-01-14

Congress crossword puzzle
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  1. A smaller group of senators or representatives that discusses bills of specific topics
  2. A legislative body with 1 branch
  3. Delaying a vote on a bill
  4. A vote to move straight to voting on a bill
  5. Delays a vote because a senator is not present
  6. Committee that deals with taxes
  7. In full agreement
  8. Barack Obama was this in the 2012 election
  9. In charge of the senate
  10. A vote done to override a veto
  11. "I'm just a ___ up on Capitol Hill"
  12. Someone who works in the Senate
  13. Congress can pass bills and ____
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  1. A legislative body with 2 branches
  2. A call that delays a vote but is really to see if enough people are present
  3. Someone who works in the House
  4. 100 reps in this
  5. Rules that govern the people
  6. The people that a representative represents
  7. When the president declines a bill
  8. This is taken every 10 years and decides how many reps a state gets
  9. The bin that bills are placed in before being discussed
  10. More than 50%
  11. The section of Congress with 100 senators
  12. The section of Congress that has 435 reps

25 Clues: More than 50%100 reps in thisIn full agreementIn charge of the senateDelaying a vote on a billRules that govern the peopleSomeone who works in the HouseA vote done to override a vetoCommittee that deals with taxesSomeone who works in the SenateA legislative body with 1 branchCongress can pass bills and ____A legislative body with 2 branches...

Life, Law, and Justice 2026-01-27

Life, Law, and Justice crossword puzzle
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  1. Minimum number of members needed to conduct business
  2. A proposed law before it becomes official
  3. The member of Congress who introduces a bill
  4. The lawmaking branch of the U.S. government
  5. When the president rejects a bill passed by Congress
  6. One chamber of Congress with 2 members per state
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  1. A change added to a bill or to the Constitution
  2. The supreme law that sets up the U.S. government
  3. A Senate tactic used to delay or block a vote
  4. When Congress can still pass a bill after a presidential veto
  5. One chamber of Congress with members based on population
  6. Smaller group that reviews and edits bills

12 Clues: A proposed law before it becomes officialSmaller group that reviews and edits billsThe lawmaking branch of the U.S. governmentThe member of Congress who introduces a billA Senate tactic used to delay or block a voteA change added to a bill or to the ConstitutionThe supreme law that sets up the U.S. government...

Final exam crossword 2021-01-14

Final exam crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the condition of running for a position you already have
  2. the difference between the results of random samples taken at the same time.
  3. A model of democracy in which citizens determine public policy either directly or through their elected representatives who serve their interests
  4. politicians who are trying to get reelected to the position they already have
  5. an attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action to the bill.
  6. The theory that a small group of
  7. final place for a bill
  8. individuals (like the ultra-wealthy) control public policy
  9. the nickname the Senate had
  10. What fraction of both houses is necessary to override a presidential veto so that the bill will still become law?
  11. A democracy in which citizens determine citizens direct policy by directly voting for the laws.
  12. A democracy in which citizens determine policy by voting for representatives who make the laws.
  13. government with one legislative house or chamber
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  1. bills that have a lot of riders
  2. lawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.
  3. rather than scheduling further action on a bill, Committee chairs may simply set it aside and it dies.
  4. randomly selecting voters for polls on election days
  5. A theory democracy which holds that various interests group team up to form form coalitions that control the government and public policy.
  6. the place that has few formal rules when debating and passing a law
  7. rules used by the senate to end or limit debate.
  8. method of selecting from a population in which each person has an equal probability of being selected.
  9. members of constitutent
  10. How people think or feel about particular things.
  11. person who represents a group of
  12. to find out whether the necessary minimum number of members are present

25 Clues: final place for a billmembers of constitutentthe nickname the Senate hadbills that have a lot of ridersThe theory that a small group ofperson who represents a group oflawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.rules used by the senate to end or limit debate.government with one legislative house or chamber...

AP Gov Congress Vocab 2023-04-10

AP Gov Congress Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. predict economic outcomes of bills
  2. two house legislature
  3. supporting a colleague's bill in return for future support
  4. presidents allow senators to block judicial nominations
  5. vote how constituents want
  6. formal gathering of all party members
  7. review spending of exec branch and federal agencies
  8. vote to cut off a filibuster
  9. party leader who keeps close contact with all members of their party
  10. temporary committee for a specific purpose
  11. redrawing district lines to reflect changed # of seats in a state
  12. choosing how to vote depends on the issue
  13. alloting congressional seats to states based on population
  14. drawing congressional districts to produce an electoral outcome
  15. provide info, studies, and research in support of bills and track their progress
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  1. committee to iron out differences in bills between Senate and House of Reps
  2. committee where bills are considered; continue from one Congress to the next
  3. proposed law
  4. party in each house with the 2nd most members
  5. long speeches/debate to delay a bill
  6. one party controls presidency; other party controls Congress
  7. charging pres, vice pres, or other civil officers with high crimes/misdemeanors
  8. head of party controlling most seats in a house
  9. determine scheduling and conditions of debate for all bills in the House
  10. listen to constituents but vote how they see fit
  11. vetoing a bill without a signature
  12. head of party with 2nd most seats in a house
  13. committee with ppl from both houses to conduct investigations/studies
  14. already holding an office
  15. party in each house of Congress with the most members
  16. presidential rejection of a bill

31 Clues: proposed lawtwo house legislaturealready holding an officevote how constituents wantvote to cut off a filibusterpresidential rejection of a billpredict economic outcomes of billsvetoing a bill without a signaturelong speeches/debate to delay a billformal gathering of all party memberschoosing how to vote depends on the issue...

Legislative Key Vocab Terms 2022-02-10

Legislative Key Vocab Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. when members of legislature prolong the debate on a bill to prevent or delay a decision
  2. a list of bills that need to be reviewed in order to become a law
  3. when a person is disobedient towards the judicial branch or obstructs the work of a Congress member (bribery)
  4. Assistants to the majority/minority leaders that round up party members for voting
  5. The act of manipulating boundaries of a county etc. so voting favors a particular political party
  6. Minimum number of representatives needed from an assembly to make a meeting valid
  7. bill the ability to set aside government funds by the legislative branch for specific spending
  8. when members bring a debate to close quickly by voting
  9. A person who currently holds a position in a government office
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  1. When the House or the Senate vetoes a bill without consulting other branches
  2. The meeting of Congress and/or the houses
  3. A type of legislature that has two branches or houses
  4. Members of a political party nominate a candidate to represent their party in elections
  5. charging a public official with misconduct or doing something that’s unconstitutional
  6. when legislators trade votes to make sure that certain bills are passed
  7. lying in court after taking the oath to tell the truth
  8. The process of recounting the population of each state to determine how many representatives the House gets
  9. A type of legislature that has only one branch or house
  10. an amendment that is added to a bill even though it has little in common with the bill
  11. a written summons that forces a person to testify before court on a specific case
  12. A strong disapproval to a person who has acted badly, but their powers aren’t revoked

21 Clues: The meeting of Congress and/or the housesA type of legislature that has two branches or houseslying in court after taking the oath to tell the truthwhen members bring a debate to close quickly by votingA type of legislature that has only one branch or houseA person who currently holds a position in a government office...

Crossword by Colton Jessen 2012-02-23

Crossword by Colton Jessen crossword puzzle
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  1. of proof - the duty of proving a disputed charge
  2. jepardy - The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense
  3. - A person, esp. a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone
  4. -A formal written or spoken statement, esp. one given in a court of law
  5. rights - The miranda warning (also referred to as Miranda rights), is a warning that is required to be given by police in the United States to criminal suspects in police custody
  6. order - A judge's order that a case may not be discussed in public
  7. - A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death
  8. Jury - a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)
  9. - A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
  10. - An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
  11. assault - a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)
  12. - A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
  13. - A writ ordering a person to attend a court
  14. examination -(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
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  1. - An order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing it
  2. - A worker, esp. a man, who supervises and directs other workers
  3. cause - (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house"
  4. homicide - when you kill someone but you plan it out
  5. fifth amendment - which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure. Its guarantees stem from English common law
  6. - (of two or more people) Fully in agreement
  7. - A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged
  8. - The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation

22 Clues: - (of two or more people) Fully in agreement- A writ ordering a person to attend a courtof proof - the duty of proving a disputed charge- A formal charge or accusation of a serious crimehomicide - when you kill someone but you plan it outjepardy - The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-10-17

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The highest law of land
  2. Amendment Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  3. amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
  4. Amendment Protects the right to peacefully.
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  1. Amendment Protects the right to a fair trial.
  2. The right to bear these
  3. Amendment Guarentees the freedom of the press.
  4. of rights The first ten amendments to the constitution.

8 Clues: The highest law of landThe right to bear theseAmendment Protects the right to peacefully.Amendment Protects the right to a fair trial.Amendment Guarentees the freedom of the press.of rights The first ten amendments to the constitution.Amendment Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-10-17

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The highest law of land
  2. Amendment Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  3. amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
  4. Amendment Protects the right to peacefully.
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  1. Amendment Protects the right to a fair trial.
  2. The right to bear these
  3. Amendment Guarentees the freedom of the press.
  4. of rights The first ten amendments to the constitution.

8 Clues: The highest law of landThe right to bear theseAmendment Protects the right to peacefully.Amendment Protects the right to a fair trial.Amendment Guarentees the freedom of the press.of rights The first ten amendments to the constitution.Amendment Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures...

March 21st - Bill of Rights 2024-03-21

March 21st - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
  2. How many amendments does the Constitution have? (Spell the number)
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  1. In what month do we vote for president?
  2. Name one right only for United States citizens.
  3. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
  4. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

6 Clues: In what month do we vote for president?Who is in charge of the executive branch?Name one right only for United States citizens.How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?How many amendments does the Constitution have? (Spell the number)

Unit 12- Civil Liberties and The Bill of Rights vocab 2020-11-19

Unit 12- Civil Liberties and The Bill of Rights vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. life, liberty,pursuit of happiness
  2. considers; discusses
  3. justified; authorized
  4. examine the validity of an accusation
  5. example that may serve as a basis
  6. to surrender a claim
  7. include with a certain group or class
  8. agreement, harmony
  9. serious; dignified; formal
  10. offensive
  11. urging resistance to lawful authority
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  1. obliged to warn you
  2. tells how to do something
  3. Change over time
  4. acting without apparent reason
  5. to rouse, stir up, urge on
  6. Religion, Speech, Press
  7. having a solid basis
  8. random choice or personal whim
  9. will appear in court
  10. Nativity scenes allowed
  11. being in complete agreement
  12. narrow-minded
  13. three-part test Establishment Clause

24 Clues: offensivenarrow-mindedChange over timeagreement, harmonyobliged to warn youconsiders; discusseshaving a solid basiswill appear in courtto surrender a claimjustified; authorizedReligion, Speech, PressNativity scenes allowedtells how to do somethingto rouse, stir up, urge onserious; dignified; formalbeing in complete agreement...

How Laws Are Made-U.S. Government #1 2020-12-09

How Laws Are Made-U.S. Government #1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Each law must be agreed upon by the President and whom?
  2. Each Law starts an IDEA from interest groups, the President, Regular Citizens and whom?
  3. The percentage of bills that dies in the committee.
  4. For example, if the bill has to do with the classroom size in public schools then it would be sent here.
  5. Are smaller groups of congress that are experts in certain areas.
  6. The bill needs a member of Congress to sponsor.
  7. The sponsor can either be a member of the House of Representatives or who?
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  1. Committees often reject bills by simply not acting on them.
  2. Once the bill has been introduced, it is assigned this and officially recorded as a bill.
  3. The sponsor introduces the bill either to the Senate or who?
  4. Large and important bills often have many sponsors called.
  5. The 1st draft of the idea.
  6. The next step is that the idea must be written down and what?

13 Clues: The 1st draft of the idea.The bill needs a member of Congress to sponsor.The percentage of bills that dies in the committee.Each law must be agreed upon by the President and whom?Large and important bills often have many sponsors called.Committees often reject bills by simply not acting on them....

Physics Club 2013-12-04

Physics Club crossword puzzle
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  1. MLK was a
  2. Slave who brought the case of his freedom to court
  3. Abraham Lincoln was a member of the _________ Party
  4. white supremacy group
  5. First African American supreme court judge
  6. Assassinated MLK
  7. African americans wanted
  8. Legislation designed to overcome loopholes on the enforcement of desegregation laws
  9. Slavery abolished with this amendment
  10. Period in 1870s was
  11. Inaugurated in 1861
  12. Rhymes with hennesy
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  1. Segregation laws
  2. Rhymes with boating fights
  3. broke out after MLK's assassination
  4. First female African to become secretary of state
  5. First African American to receive votes
  6. John Brown was a
  7. American _____ of rights
  8. Martin Luther King had a
  9. act that prohibited slawveryr in region North of Ohio river
  10. people who wanted slavery abolished
  11. First Black President of USA
  12. alias for El-Haijj Malik El-Shabazz
  13. African Americans were to sit at the ____ of buses
  14. when some slaves are freed
  15. Civil liberties have been protected in English tradition through _________ law
  16. little rock _____
  17. Classical liberals ______ slavery
  18. led to compromise of 1833

30 Clues: MLK was aSegregation lawsJohn Brown was aAssassinated MLKlittle rock _____Period in 1870s wasInaugurated in 1861Rhymes with hennesywhite supremacy groupAmerican _____ of rightsMartin Luther King had aAfrican americans wantedled to compromise of 1833Rhymes with boating fightswhen some slaves are freedFirst Black President of USA...

Chapter 6 Vocab 2015-04-17

Chapter 6 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. un simbolo de un pais; es rojo, blanco, y azul en los EEUU.
  2. Mr. Silva tuvo que cerrar CCHS porque era una _______ de bomba
  3. El Bill of Rights promete algunas ________, como religion y expresion
  4. Seleccionar del gobierno
  5. El presidente es el lider del ________ de los EEUU
  6. Reagan era un __________; no le gusta impuestos (taxes)
  7. Una persona que toma cosas de la tienda sin pagar.
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  1. Cuando dos paises no estan peleando
  2. Monica Lewinsky y Watergate son ________ muy famosos.
  3. No se puede leer o escribir
  4. Una sistema de gobierno donde todas las personas tienen un voz
  5. escapar
  6. Muchas persona tiene ______ de alturas (heights)
  7. La persona en el tribunal que defiende otras personas.
  8. una accion que viola un ley

15 Clues: escaparSeleccionar del gobiernoNo se puede leer o escribiruna accion que viola un leyCuando dos paises no estan peleandoMuchas persona tiene ______ de alturas (heights)El presidente es el lider del ________ de los EEUUUna persona que toma cosas de la tienda sin pagar.Monica Lewinsky y Watergate son ________ muy famosos....

New Nation 2021-08-26

New Nation crossword puzzle
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  1. leader of federalists, supported businesses
  2. division of land with certain power
  3. those who supported the government
  4. first president of the United States, lied to the British about gunpowdwer
  5. helped the articles of confederation, divided the western land into townships
  6. legislative branch of U.S., makes laws
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  1. leader of the anti-federalists/republicans, spoke for the farmers and agriculture
  2. farmers rebel because they did not want to give up their land.
  3. farmers rebel again because they did not want to pay taxes for whiskey.
  4. person know for writing first draft of constitution and bill of rights

10 Clues: those who supported the governmentdivision of land with certain powerlegislative branch of U.S., makes lawsleader of federalists, supported businessesfarmers rebel because they did not want to give up their land.person know for writing first draft of constitution and bill of rights...

A More Perfect Union 2023-02-09

A More Perfect Union crossword puzzle
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  1. Branch created in article 1 of the constitution
  2. After the Articles of Confederation were scrapped what government document was made?
  3. The first three words of the constitution
  4. Article seven states that ___ states must ratify the Constitution
  5. People who wanted the Articles of Confederation to change into a constitution
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  1. Branch created in Article 3 of the constitution
  2. The branch that the president is in
  3. Changes made to the Constitution
  4. People who wanted to add a bill of rights and the rest of the Articles to stay the same
  5. The first ten amendments of the constitution

10 Clues: Changes made to the ConstitutionThe branch that the president is inThe first three words of the constitutionThe first ten amendments of the constitutionBranch created in Article 3 of the constitutionBranch created in article 1 of the constitutionArticle seven states that ___ states must ratify the Constitution...

Test Crossword 2026-02-03

Test Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. majority party leaders determine the importance of the bills
  2. __ of the senate is reelected every two years
  3. step __ an idea is written and proposed as a bill
  4. house is based on ___
  5. two, senate,house
  6. president can call these when congress needs to deal with an emergency situation
  7. this lasts as long as congress wants
  8. president has to make a decision a bill within 10 days or else the law becomes a law without his signature
  9. members of the congress as a whole
  10. the individual currently holding a special position
  11. a formal accusation of misconduct in office by the house
  12. in the ___ representation is equal
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  1. ___ has four hundred thirty five members
  2. in congress you get __ medical clinic, gym, salon, and resterants
  3. drawing district lines that favor one political party
  4. unique rule for the senate, lasted 24 hours and 18 minutes
  5. both the president of the senate and president pro Tempro is __
  6. all legislative powers herein granted... congress... senate and house of reps
  7. second in line for the presidential succession of V.P.
  8. Step___ approved bill sent to the president
  9. step__ committee's take action on each bill
  10. the number of years people in the house of reps serve
  11. Missouri's representative

23 Clues: two, senate,househouse is based on ___Missouri's representativemembers of the congress as a wholein the ___ representation is equalthis lasts as long as congress wants___ has four hundred thirty five membersStep___ approved bill sent to the presidentstep__ committee's take action on each bill__ of the senate is reelected every two years...

American Government Unit 1 2024-01-03

American Government Unit 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. The right of the people to overthrow a government that acts against their common interests.
  2. No quartering of soldiers
  3. The idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  4. Powers shared by the state and federal governments
  5. 1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
  6. No cruel or unusual punishment
  7. The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
  8. A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
  9. No one is above the law
  10. Opponents of the American Constitution who wanted a Bill of Rights so the people had more rights.
  11. Government structure in which government actions are limited by law (the Constitution)
  12. A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
  13. The document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain
  14. The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
  15. The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
  16. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  17. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
  18. (Consent of the governed) Rule by the people
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  1. English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights
  2. Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
  3. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
  4. The document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of the U.S. government and the tasks these institutions perform. It replaced the Articles of Confederation.
  5. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
  6. Right to bear arms
  7. The belief that the people agree to set up rulers for certain purposes and thus have the right to resist or remove rulers who act against those purposes.
  8. Article VI of the Constitution, which makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limits.
  9. believed that people are born selfish and need a strong central authority
  10. A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution.
  11. Right to a speedy trial
  12. Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
  13. for example, the authority to print money.
  14. (10th Amendment) The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
  15. Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US
  16. The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

34 Clues: Right to bear armsRight to a speedy trialNo one is above the lawNo quartering of soldiersNo cruel or unusual punishmentRight to a trial by jury in civil casesfor example, the authority to print money.The first ten amendments to the Constitution(Consent of the governed) Rule by the peopleFreedom from unreasonable searches and seizures...

Early Rock 'N' Roll Review 2013-09-18

Early Rock 'N' Roll Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Elvis’ bass player.
  2. Artists associated with this style of music include Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Elvis Presley, and Bill Haley and His Comets.
  3. Performed a "cleaned-up" cover versions of rock ‘n’ roll for mainstream audiences not quite yet ready for the real thing.
  4. Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, and Big Mama Thornton are associated with this style of early R & B.
  5. This record company bought the rights to Elvis Presley from Sun.
  6. Robert Johnson and Leadbelly are associated with this style of music.
  7. “Cross Road Blues”
  8. Chess, Atlantic, and Sun were the most important ___________________ record companies of the 1950’s.
  9. “Rock Around the Clock”
  10. Sun Records was founded by _______________________.
  11. “Hound Dog” (1952)
  12. Which Elvis hit was originally written by Big Mama Thornton?
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  1. “That’ll Be the Day”, “Oh, Boy”, “Peggy Sue”
  2. This movie featured Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock”.
  3. 3 new developments in the 1940’s and 1950’s that allowed for the rise of R & B and led to emerging rock ‘n’ roll styles.
  4. “I Got My Mojo Workin’”
  5. “Caldonia”
  6. For a brief time, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis were signed to this label.
  7. Record label based in New York had Big Joe Turner, The Coasters, and Ray Charles.
  8. “Shake, Rattle and Roll”
  9. “Blue Moon of Kentucky”, “Heartbreak Hotel”
  10. Country-Swing artist, sang “Hey, Good Lookin’”.
  11. Elvis Presley’s manager
  12. Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, and Howlin’ Wolf were artists on this Chicago-based record label.
  13. “Roll Over Beethoven”, “Rock and Roll Music”
  14. “TuttiFrutti”, “Lucille”, “Ready Teddy”
  15. “Ain’t That a Shame”, “Blue Monday”
  16. Elvis Presley was born in _______________, Mississippi.
  17. Elvis’ guitar player.

29 Clues: “Caldonia”“Cross Road Blues”“Hound Dog” (1952)Elvis’ bass player.Elvis’ guitar player.“I Got My Mojo Workin’”“Rock Around the Clock”Elvis Presley’s manager“Shake, Rattle and Roll”“Ain’t That a Shame”, “Blue Monday”“TuttiFrutti”, “Lucille”, “Ready Teddy”“Blue Moon of Kentucky”, “Heartbreak Hotel”“That’ll Be the Day”, “Oh, Boy”, “Peggy Sue”...

Civil Rights 2025-05-07

Civil Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. tests – Used to block African Americans from voting.
  2. but equal – Policy upheld in Plessy v. Ferguson.
  3. v. Board of Education – Court case that made school segregation illegal.
  4. F. Kennedy – Signed the Equal Pay Law.
  5. – Quality of Black facilities under segregation.
  6. on Washington – Event where MLK gave his famous speech.
  7. – Protests where students sat at lunch counters to demand service.
  8. – People who work for social change.
  9. taxes – Fees that kept Black citizens from voting.
  10. integration – Process of ending school segregation.
  11. Rock Nine – Group of students who integrated a white high school.
  12. Pay Law – Law signed by JFK to ensure fair wages.
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  1. Bus Boycott – Protest against segregated buses.
  2. – Separation of people based on race.
  3. protests – Nonviolent actions taken to oppose injustice.
  4. rights – Main goal of the 1957 Civil Rights Act.
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. – Leader of peaceful civil rights protests.
  6. Eisenhower – Sent troops to protect Black students.
  7. places – Where segregation was banned in 1964.
  8. Rights Act of 1957 – Law that aimed to protect voting rights.
  9. Crow Laws – Laws enforcing racial segregation.
  10. Parks – Refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery.
  11. v. Ferguson – Case that supported "separate but equal."
  12. B. Johnson – Signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  13. Rights Act of 1964 – Law that outlawed segregation in public places.
  14. disobedience – Nonviolent resistance to unfair laws.
  15. Court – Body that ruled on civil rights cases.
  16. change – What civil rights activists worked to achieve.
  17. Amendment – Gave African American men the right to vote.
  18. students – Those protected by federal troops in Little Rock.

30 Clues: – People who work for social change.– Separation of people based on race.F. Kennedy – Signed the Equal Pay Law.places – Where segregation was banned in 1964.Crow Laws – Laws enforcing racial segregation.Court – Body that ruled on civil rights cases.Bus Boycott – Protest against segregated buses.rights – Main goal of the 1957 Civil Rights Act....

Kalis cross puzzle 2025-04-23

Kalis cross puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, typically exclusively "researching local history"
  2. A formal change or addition made to a law document or agreement (law)
  3. Body of principal to a country and state
  4. having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs
  5. A national legislative branch
  6. The state of being a citizen of a state
  7. common to or characteristic of a whole nation
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  1. The right to reject made by the government
  2. a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth,
  3. Democracy A system of government where we elect
  4. of government The national or federal state and local
  5. the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
  6. A right to vote
  7. of rights The first 10 amendments of the constitution

14 Clues: A right to voteA national legislative branchThe state of being a citizen of a stateBody of principal to a country and stateThe right to reject made by the governmentcommon to or characteristic of a whole nationDemocracy A system of government where we electthe governing body of a nation, state, or community....

Chapter 9 2023-05-23

Chapter 9 crossword puzzle
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  1. An example that becomes the standard practice
  2. This treaty between Spain and U.S. opened up the Miss. River
  3. Hamilton was named the Secretary of what?
  4. The Democratic-Republicans were formed by Jefferson and which other founding father
  5. This group wore powdered wigs, bow ties and buckled shoes
  6. A tax placed on imported goods
  7. Henry Knox was appointed the Secretary of which department.
  8. The Federalists were formed by supporters of which individual
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  1. What city did Washington go to to be sworn in as President?
  2. Which state was Washington born in
  3. This product was taxed by Hamilton, leading to a rebellion.
  4. this event resulted in the U.S. being allowed to raid French ships
  5. John Jay was appointed the head of which branch of the government
  6. The Bill of Rights is a collection of 10 of these items.
  7. The Alien and Sedition Acts targeted this group of individuals
  8. Last name of the Secretary of State
  9. The last name of the first Vice President of the U.S.

17 Clues: A tax placed on imported goodsWhich state was Washington born inLast name of the Secretary of StateHamilton was named the Secretary of what?An example that becomes the standard practiceThe last name of the first Vice President of the U.S.The Bill of Rights is a collection of 10 of these items....

Historical Documents 2023-07-31

Historical Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. Telling a story or describing a series of events
  2. A document that outlines how a government is formed and set up
  3. An announcement, often one that is written and official
  4. So obvious that it does not need proof or reasoning
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  1. A statement about the character or qualities of someone or something
  2. An official announcement
  3. The process of giving people social or political freedom and rights
  4. Something (like a paper) that serves as evidence or proof
  5. A law or decision made by a government
  6. A set of laws or rules
  7. A planned new law that is discussed before being voted on:
  8. A separate part in a written document such as a legal agreement

12 Clues: A set of laws or rulesAn official announcementA law or decision made by a governmentTelling a story or describing a series of eventsSo obvious that it does not need proof or reasoningAn announcement, often one that is written and officialSomething (like a paper) that serves as evidence or proof...

Congressional Powers Puzzle 2023-09-29

Congressional Powers Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Sometimes called enumerated powers; powers directly stated in the constitution
  2. The exclusive right of an inventor to manufacture, use, and sell his or her invention for a specific period, currently 20 years
  3. When one party controls the White House and the other controls the House and Senate
  4. A resolution that covers matters requiring the action of the House and Senate but on which a law is not needed
  5. The exclusive right to publish and sell a literary, musical, or artistic work for a specified period of time
  6. A provision that Congress wrote into some laws that allowed it to review and cancel actions of executive agencies
  7. Powers the government requires to carry out its expressed constitutional powers
  8. Laws proposed to authorize spending money
  9. The formal accusation of misconduct in office
  10. When a president kills a bill passed during the last 10 days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
  11. Arequired government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
  12. A legal order that a person appear or produce requested documents
  13. Keeps the government open and operating under previous levels of appropriation during times the House and Senate are controlled by different parties and cannot agree on an appropriation bill
  14. A statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
  15. The largest political subdivision of a state
  16. A provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
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  1. A form of government wherein citizens rule themselves rather than electing representatives to govern on their behalf
  2. Rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
  3. How many presidents have been impeached since 1789?
  4. A bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
  5. A bill dealing with individual people or places
  6. Approval of government spending
  7. Authorizes the activities of the various agencies and programs that are part of the federal government of the United States
  8. A resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  9. An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other’s bills
  10. 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
  11. A proposed law for raising money; Start in the House then go to the Senate
  12. A single-chamber legislature
  13. A paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups

29 Clues: A single-chamber legislatureApproval of government spendingLaws proposed to authorize spending moneyThe largest political subdivision of a stateThe formal accusation of misconduct in officeA bill dealing with individual people or placesHow many presidents have been impeached since 1789?A resolution passed in the same form by both houses...

Chapter 11: Texas Government 2025-03-17

Chapter 11: Texas Government crossword puzzle
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  1. To give one's time
  2. One of the sections into which state is divided
  3. Something you must do
  4. Of a city or town
  5. The branch of governement that makes laws
  6. A member of a city, state, or town who has legal rights and responsibilites
  7. Something that a person should do
  8. The branch of governement that enforces laws
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  1. To refuse to sign a bill into law
  2. An organized group of people who share similiar ideas about how to run a government
  3. A form of governement in which representatives get their authority from the people, serve terms, and uphold the Constitution
  4. The branch of governement made up of courts and judges
  5. An official request to the government signed by many citizens
  6. A group of people who listen to evidence and decide the outcome of a trial

14 Clues: Of a city or townTo give one's timeSomething you must doTo refuse to sign a bill into lawSomething that a person should doThe branch of governement that makes lawsThe branch of governement that enforces lawsOne of the sections into which state is dividedThe branch of governement made up of courts and judges...

World History Crossword Exam Review 4a 2024-05-14

World History Crossword Exam Review 4a crossword puzzle
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  1. Person who believed every person is born with natural rights
  2. Tool which calculated latitude so that explorers could map and navigate
  3. Belief in many gods
  4. Spread Greek culture as he conquered Egypt and Persia
  5. The English Bill of Rights made this part of government superior
  6. Age when exploration sought new territories and trade routes
  7. Time when people began to question their rulers and hold them accountable for their actions
  8. Great philosopher who stresses obeying the rules of society
  9. Revolution led to unsanitary living conditions and increased child labor
  10. Economist who believed colonization was immoral and that smaller countries should have control over their resources
  11. He unified Asia by conquering land and promoting religious tolerance
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  1. Christian attempts during the Middle Ages to control the Holy Lands
  2. Theory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and Galileo
  3. The expansion and glorification of a nation’s military
  4. Religion which expects alms-giving and prayer five times per day
  5. Writer who claimed a person should do whatever is necessary to stay in power
  6. Person who opposed the sale of indulgences in his 95 Thesis
  7. Russo-Japanese War challenged the notion of white superiority because ____ won
  8. Empire which fell due to economics, politics, and weakening military
  9. Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas had advanced civilizations before the arrival of
  10. America had several revolutions due to Colonial rule by European countries
  11. French Leader who failed to defeat Russia
  12. Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox split due to this Great
  13. Society with Knights, Peasants, and Lords during the Medieval Times

24 Clues: Belief in many godsFrench Leader who failed to defeat RussiaTheory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and GalileoSpread Greek culture as he conquered Egypt and PersiaThe expansion and glorification of a nation’s militaryPerson who opposed the sale of indulgences in his 95 ThesisGreat philosopher who stresses obeying the rules of society...

Reconstruction (Selene & Addy) 2023-05-30

Reconstruction (Selene & Addy) crossword puzzle
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  1. Gave African Americans the right to vote
  2. People that wanted southern states to change even more before returning to the Union
  3. Defined people born or naturalized within the United States except American Indians, as U.S citizens
  4. Admitting Southerners back into the Union to form a new government by doing pledges
  5. Born free slave that served as a Chaplain for the Union and became the first African American in the U.S. Senate
  6. Democrats that became control again of the states governments
  7. Person that shot and killed Abraham Lincoln
  8. Grew up in slavery in Virginia
  9. Act that allowed African Americans the same legal rights as everyone else
  10. An official pardon
  11. Black americans with ancestry from Africa
  12. Allowed former Confederates, except those who had held high ranks, to hold public office
  13. One leader of the Radical Republicans from Pennsylvania
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  1. Created by a group of white southerners in Tennessee
  2. Made slavery illegal in the United States
  3. Northern-born Republicans that moved to the south after the war
  4. Laws that limited freedom rights for African Americans
  5. Process of reuniting the nation and adding back the southern states without having slavery
  6. Gave the poor people (Black or White) of the south food and assistance
  7. Economic downturn that made 2 million people lose their jobs
  8. The bill that the people of the congress that wanted the access to allowing states back into the union
  9. Acts that divided the South in 5 districts until they rejoined the Union
  10. Southern Democrats that cared even less for white southern Republicans
  11. Vice President of president Lincoln

24 Clues: An official pardonGrew up in slavery in VirginiaVice President of president LincolnGave African Americans the right to voteMade slavery illegal in the United StatesBlack americans with ancestry from AfricaPerson that shot and killed Abraham LincolnCreated by a group of white southerners in Tennessee...

Hispanic History Month. 2021-09-13

Hispanic History Month. crossword puzzle
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  1. the first Hispanic woman to go to space
  2. brought her Cuban musical heritage to the masses
  3. best known for her landmark bill transforming Texas higher education
  4. first Hispanic American to serve on the high court.
  5. he revolutionized music through his seamless fusion of various influences
  6. American folksinger and political activist who interested young audiences in folk music during the 1960s.
  7. an astrophysicist and the 14th director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  8. Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association
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  1. she helped popularize salsa music in the United States
  2. helped bring about the passage of Argentinas women's suffrage law.
  3. she was the highest paid woman in the United States.
  4. known for her self portraits
  5. a public health expert and women rights activist
  6. the first internationally successful female Latin American author.
  7. olympic gold medalist

15 Clues: olympic gold medalistknown for her self portraitsthe first Hispanic woman to go to spacebrought her Cuban musical heritage to the massesa public health expert and women rights activistCo-founder of the United Farm Workers Associationfirst Hispanic American to serve on the high court.she was the highest paid woman in the United States....

Women's Rights 2024-04-11

Women's Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Where was the first women's rights convention held?
  2. Opposite of Men.
  3. What famous founding document was the famous declaration written at the first women's rights convention inspired by?
  4. What did women gain in the 19th amendment?
  5. One of the leaders of the women's rights convention
  6. What is God-given to everyone?
  7. Right that is given by whom?
  8. What was signed at the first women's rights convention?
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  1. An orator for the Women's Rights Movement
  2. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
  3. First women's rights convention.
  4. Opposite of Women.
  5. Who wrote the famous document at the first women's rights convention?
  6. One of the most famous leaders of the women's rights movement.
  7. Young woman.

15 Clues: Young woman.Opposite of Men.Opposite of Women.Right that is given by whom?What is God-given to everyone?First women's rights convention.An orator for the Women's Rights MovementWhat did women gain in the 19th amendment?Where was the first women's rights convention held?One of the leaders of the women's rights convention...

World History Crossword Exam Review 4 2023-05-17

World History Crossword Exam Review 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. Economist who believed colonization was immoral and that smaller countries should have control over their resources
  2. Time when people began to question their rulers and hold them accountable for their actions
  3. Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas had advanced civilizations before the arrival of
  4. Christian attempts during the Middle Ages to control the Holy Lands
  5. Person who believed every person is born with natural rights
  6. Empire which fell due to economics, politics, and weakening military
  7. Religion which expects alms-giving and prayer five times per day
  8. The expansion and glorification of a nation’s military
  9. America had several revolutions due to Colonial rule by European countries
  10. Writer who claimed a person should do whatever is necessary to stay in power
  11. He unified Asia by conquering land and promoting religious tolerance
  12. Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox split due to this Great
  13. French Leader who failed to defeat Russia
  14. Age when exploration sought new territories and trade routes
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  1. The English Bill of Rights made this part of government superior
  2. Russo-Japanese War challenged the notion of white superiority because ____ won
  3. Person who opposed the sale of indulgences in his 95 Thesis
  4. Great philosopher who stresses obeying the rules of society
  5. Theory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and Galileo
  6. Revolution led to unsanitary living conditions and increased child labor
  7. Tool which calculated latitude so that explorers could map and navigate
  8. Belief in many gods
  9. Society with Knights, Peasants, and Lords during the Medieval Times
  10. Spread Greek culture as he conquered Egypt and Persia

24 Clues: Belief in many godsFrench Leader who failed to defeat RussiaTheory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and GalileoSpread Greek culture as he conquered Egypt and PersiaThe expansion and glorification of a nation’s militaryPerson who opposed the sale of indulgences in his 95 ThesisGreat philosopher who stresses obeying the rules of society...

civics 1 2022-02-11

civics 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. a lengthy process before a trial of a person in power
  2. to no longer debate on a bill
  3. trying to influence government action
  4. a meeting with house of representatives and senate
  5. veto when the legislative branch has the final say in a debate
  6. for someone to have to testify as a witness
  7. lying in court
  8. limits debate to 30 hours
  9. unintentionally vetoing a bill
  10. the ability to regulate trading with other countries
  11. he person in office before election
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  1. prevent a vote or change for a bill or amendment
  2. a nation's expected income
  3. money for campaigns
  4. enforces party rules
  5. money government gets from citizens
  6. power to stop a political action
  7. something that only applies to the legislative branch
  8. minimum amount of members needed
  9. annual meeting of congress

20 Clues: lying in courtmoney for campaignsenforces party ruleslimits debate to 30 hoursa nation's expected incomeannual meeting of congressto no longer debate on a billunintentionally vetoing a billpower to stop a political actionminimum amount of members neededmoney government gets from citizenshe person in office before election...

Murica 2023-12-17

Murica crossword puzzle
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  1. What language Obama’s dog would speak
  2. Oregon state tree
  3. Oregon state bird is Western ______
  4. The units classification for the stated or face value of financial instruments such as currency notes or coins, as well as for securities, bonds, and other investments.
  5. What language Biden’s dog would speak
  6. President on $50 bill
  7. President on $10 bill
  8. most spoken language in the US
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  1. richest moid in the US
  2. California state tree
  3. $5000 or up to year imprisonment for killing this
  4. colors of security fibers in US notes
  5. 50th US state
  6. 49th US state
  7. catch phrase on California state seal
  8. President on $2 bill
  9. US federal reserve notes are made of a blend of cotton and ___
  10. What do the 13 stripes on American flag represent
  11. Highest agricultural import source to US
  12. California state bird

20 Clues: 50th US state49th US stateOregon state treePresident on $2 billCalifornia state treeCalifornia state birdPresident on $50 billPresident on $10 billrichest moid in the USmost spoken language in the USOregon state bird is Western ______colors of security fibers in US notesWhat language Obama’s dog would speakcatch phrase on California state seal...

The Us Constitution 2024-04-12

The Us Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The three branches of government are: Legislative, Executive, and _______
  2. James ______ is known as "the father of the Constitution
  3. The ____ of Rights is the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  4. The Constitution has ____ amendments
  5. The _____ amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press
  6. Congress is made up of the ______ of Representatives and the Senate
  7. The fourth article of the Constitution defines the works of ______ government
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  1. The Constitutional Convention began on _____ 25th, 1787
  2. George Washington was the father of the Constitutional _________
  3. The Legislative branch makes the _____
  4. _______ and Balances is the system of accountability to ensure each branch of the govt runs as it's supposed to
  5. The Executive branch ______ the laws and includes the President
  6. The Judicial branch _______ the laws to makes sure they are constitutional

13 Clues: The Constitution has ____ amendmentsThe Legislative branch makes the _____The Constitutional Convention began on _____ 25th, 1787James ______ is known as "the father of the ConstitutionThe Executive branch ______ the laws and includes the PresidentGeorge Washington was the father of the Constitutional _________...

Final exam crossword 2021-01-14

Final exam crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the condition of running for a position you already have
  2. bills that have a lot of riders
  3. What fraction of both houses is necessary to override a presidential veto so that the bill will still become law?
  4. randomly selecting voters for polls on election days
  5. method of selecting from a population in which each person has an equal probability of being selected.
  6. A theory democracy which holds that various interests group team up to form form coalitions that control the government and public policy.
  7. A democracy in which citizens determine citizens direct policy by directly voting for the laws.
  8. government with one legislative house or chamber
  9. rules used by the senate to end or limit debate.
  10. the difference between the results of random samples taken at the same time.
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  1. A democracy in which citizens determine policy by voting for representatives who make the laws.
  2. person who represents a group of
  3. lawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.
  4. final place for a bill
  5. an attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action to the bill.
  6. A model of democracy in which citizens determine public policy either directly or through their elected representatives who serve their interests
  7. The theory that a small group of powerful individuals (like the ultra-wealthy) control public policy
  8. rather than scheduling further action on a bill, Committee chairs may simply set it aside and it dies.
  9. members of constitutent
  10. to find out whether the necessary minimum number of members are present
  11. How people think or feel about particular things.
  12. politicians who are trying to get reelected to the position they already have
  13. the place that has few formal rules when debating and passing a law
  14. the nickname the Senate had

24 Clues: final place for a billmembers of constitutentthe nickname the Senate hadbills that have a lot of ridersperson who represents a group oflawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.government with one legislative house or chamberrules used by the senate to end or limit debate.How people think or feel about particular things....

Theme 1 Grammar and Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2015-10-06

Theme 1 Grammar and Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Is awesome
  2. ful
  3. To carry something to a particular place or person.
  4. To say something suddenly.
  5. ''make your bed.'' said Mom.
  6. It's raining cats and dogs.
  7. ''That is really cool!'' said Bill.
  8. Bill
  9. Dis
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  1. The cost of a ride on a bus,train,or taxi.
  2. ran away
  3. ''Do you have my book?'' asked Bill.
  4. A definite or clear expression of something in reading or writing.
  5. Grasped or close tightly.
  6. Location

15 Clues: fulDisBillran awayLocationIs awesomeGrasped or close tightly.To say something suddenly.It's raining cats and dogs.''make your bed.'' said Mom.''That is really cool!'' said Bill.''Do you have my book?'' asked Bill.The cost of a ride on a bus,train,or taxi.To carry something to a particular place or person....

The Constitution 2023-09-05

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The Constitution was written and signed in the state of ________.
  2. Jonathan _______ was the youngest person to sign the Constitution.
  3. George _________ was the first person to sign the Constitution.
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  1. The Constitution was signed on _________ 17th, 1787.
  2. The Founding _______ gathered to create the Constitution.
  3. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 ______.
  4. Ben ______ was the oldest person to sign the Constitution.
  5. "We the _______" are the first words of The Constitution.

8 Clues: The Bill of Rights is the first 10 ______.The Constitution was signed on _________ 17th, 1787.The Founding _______ gathered to create the Constitution."We the _______" are the first words of The Constitution.Ben ______ was the oldest person to sign the Constitution.George _________ was the first person to sign the Constitution....

Annual Meeting 2021-02-09

Annual Meeting crossword puzzle
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  1. how many board members are there?
  2. Who is the manager of United Credit Union
  3. who is on the fifty dollar bill
  4. who is on the penny and five dollar bill
  5. served on the board of directors for 30 years.
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  1. how United Credit Union treats their members
  2. who is on the ten dollar bill
  3. who is on the hundred dollar bill
  4. who is on the one dollar bill
  5. is what time the drive thru opens in the morning
  6. people helping people is our
  7. borrow your money with United Credit Union

12 Clues: people helping people is ourwho is on the ten dollar billwho is on the one dollar billwho is on the fifty dollar billwho is on the hundred dollar billhow many board members are there?who is on the penny and five dollar billWho is the manager of United Credit Unionborrow your money with United Credit Unionhow United Credit Union treats their members...

Midterm Review 2025-09-03

Midterm Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Act – A British tax on paper goods that angered the colonists.
  2. – Period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South.
  3. Gin – Eli Whitney’s invention that expanded slavery.
  4. – Group that opposed a strong central government and wanted a Bill of Rights.
  5. – Movement emphasizing individualism and nature.
  6. Exchange – The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and the Americas.
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  1. – Economic theory that colonies existed to enrich the mother country.
  2. – The final major battle of the American Revolution.
  3. Tea Party – Protest where colonists dumped tea into the harbor.
  4. – Group that supported a strong central government.
  5. Awakening – Religious revival movement in the early 1800s.
  6. Slave Act – Law requiring the return of escaped enslaved people.

12 Clues: – Movement emphasizing individualism and nature.– Group that supported a strong central government.– The final major battle of the American Revolution.Gin – Eli Whitney’s invention that expanded slavery.Awakening – Religious revival movement in the early 1800s.– Period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South....

Concept 1.1 Modern American - Grace Ernst 2024-09-05

Concept 1.1 Modern American - Grace Ernst crossword puzzle
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  1. In 1864 Congress passed this Bill, rejecting Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan
  2. Foorbidded any state from denying suffrage on the grounds of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
  3. Charge with wrongdoing in office
  4. Congress sought to overturn the black codes by passing this
  5. Goal was to provide food, clothing, health care, and education for both African Americans and white refugees in the South
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  1. To protect freedmen's rights from presidential vetoes, southern state legislatures, and federal court decisions, Congress passed this
  2. Members of Lincoln's own party opposed his plan, insisted that the Confederate had committed crimes by enslaving African Americans and by entangling the nation in war
  3. Vice President of Lincoln, came into presidency after Lincoln was killed
  4. 1865-1877,Government struggled with how to return the eleven southern states to the Union
  5. laws that sought to limit the rights of African Americans and keep them as landless workers

10 Clues: Charge with wrongdoing in officeCongress sought to overturn the black codes by passing thisIn 1864 Congress passed this Bill, rejecting Lincoln's Ten Percent PlanVice President of Lincoln, came into presidency after Lincoln was killed1865-1877,Government struggled with how to return the eleven southern states to the Union...

Texas Constitution Crossword Quiz 2025-02-03

Texas Constitution Crossword Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. In Texas, the decision of what actions can lead to impeachment lies with the _____.
  2. The Texas founders placed the Bill of Rights first in the Constitution because they believed it was the most _________ part of the Constitution and the reason for government.
  3. The 10th, 12th, 13th, and 14th amendments are highly _______ in what they regulate.
  4. What is the term for the power of the executive branch being split between many offices?
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  1. The final way to get an amendment to pass is to have a majority vote from the ______.
  2. True or False: The term for which Texas can guarantee more rights than the U.S. Constitution provides for is “Independent State Grounds.”
  3. The Sixteenth Amendment is meant to be a “________” for specific concerns.
  4. The Constitutional amendments have ______ in recent years.
  5. Texas Constitution makes it _________ to remove judges compared to at the national level.
  6. What fraction of the Senate must vote to convict the official for impeachment to occur?

10 Clues: The Constitutional amendments have ______ in recent years.The Sixteenth Amendment is meant to be a “________” for specific concerns.In Texas, the decision of what actions can lead to impeachment lies with the _____.The 10th, 12th, 13th, and 14th amendments are highly _______ in what they regulate....

1990s Crossword 2022-02-15

1990s Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. fighting/combat in the name of securing or protecting an area or element
  2. Lorena Bobbitt severed her husband's _______
  3. Unacceptable or improper behavior
  4. The Civil Rights Act prevented workplace ______________
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  1. A press secretary was ________ in the aftermath of an assassination attempt
  2. To voluntarily give up a position
  3. The act of avoiding something
  4. A story or report of uncertain truth
  5. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear ____, shall not be infringed"
  6. Bill Clinton ______ all allegations of a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky

10 Clues: The act of avoiding somethingTo voluntarily give up a positionUnacceptable or improper behaviorA story or report of uncertain truthLorena Bobbitt severed her husband's _______The Civil Rights Act prevented workplace ______________fighting/combat in the name of securing or protecting an area or element...

Constitution Review 2021-11-30

Constitution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. proposed a single legislature
  2. amendment that guarantees a right to a trial by jury
  3. protected by the 1st Amendment in the Bill of Rights
  4. a strength of the Articles of Confederation
  5. Example: Congress represents the people
  6. compromise House of Representatives is based on population, but the Senate is equal
  7. legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  8. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
  9. counted a portion of the slave population
  10. 1st government under which the U.S. fought a war and negotiated treaties
  11. supported a strong national government
  12. a change to the Constitution due to various circumstances
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  1. the President needs the consent of the Senate
  2. believed the central government was too strong
  3. government principle reflected in the 10th amendment
  4. written in 1787
  5. proposed a bicameral legislature based on population
  6. stated the U.S. needed a strong federal government
  7. showed the Articles of Confederation needed to be revised
  8. thought the Constitution did not protect people from the government
  9. right to a speedy trial, no searches and seizures, no cruel and unusual punishment

21 Clues: written in 1787proposed a single legislatureCommander-in-Chief of the armed forcessupported a strong national governmentExample: Congress represents the peoplecounted a portion of the slave populationa strength of the Articles of Confederationthe President needs the consent of the Senatelegislative, executive, and judicial branches...

Australian Parliamentary System 2024-09-09

Australian Parliamentary System crossword puzzle
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  1. The number of successful referendums
  2. This body makes delegated legislation
  3. A rule that if broken you will receive a sanction
  4. Marriage would come under this power
  5. Used when the law is ambiguous or unclear
  6. A direction that does not need to be followed by all members of society
  7. S51 outlines this
  8. A form of demonstration
  9. The party with the most seats
  10. The division who can make laws on lighthouses
  11. Two Chambers
  12. A precedent made by the High Court of Australia is ______ over other courts
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  1. Referendums are difficult to pass because of this
  2. Protector of Australian Constitutional rights
  3. This precedent is influential but does not need to be followed
  4. The name of a proposed law
  5. A law made by parliament
  6. The branch where the Prime Minister Sits
  7. The branch that holds the courts
  8. The person who gives royal assent
  9. This house has 151 members
  10. A characteristic of an effective law
  11. You have an express right to practice this
  12. The state's House
  13. The powers left to the state

25 Clues: Two ChambersS51 outlines thisThe state's HouseA form of demonstrationA law made by parliamentThe name of a proposed lawThis house has 151 membersThe powers left to the stateThe party with the most seatsThe branch that holds the courtsThe person who gives royal assentThe number of successful referendumsMarriage would come under this power...

Constitution 2026-02-03

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Liberties,Basic freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution
  2. Powers, Powers kept by the states
  3. Process, Fair treatment under the law
  4. Sovereignty, The people are the source of government power
  5. Branch, Makes the laws
  6. law-making body made of the House and Senate
  7. Clause, Allows Congress to make laws needed to do its job
  8. Branch,Interprets the laws
  9. Power is shared between national and state governments
  10. Branch, Enforces the laws
  11. The president’s power to reject a law
  12. The introduction that explains the Constitution’s purpose
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  1. The supreme law of the United States
  2. Powers, Powers shared by state and national governments
  3. A government where citizens elect representatives
  4. of Powers,Government power is divided into branches
  5. Powers,Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
  6. of Religion,The right to practice any religion or none
  7. of Rights, The first 10 amendments protecting freedoms
  8. A change or addition to the Constitution
  9. and Balances,Each branch can limit the power of the others
  10. of Speech, The right to express ideas openly
  11. of Law,Everyone must obey the law, including leaders

23 Clues: Branch, Makes the lawsBranch, Enforces the lawsBranch,Interprets the lawsPowers, Powers kept by the statesThe supreme law of the United StatesProcess, Fair treatment under the lawThe president’s power to reject a lawA change or addition to the Constitutionlaw-making body made of the House and Senateof Speech, The right to express ideas openly...

World History Crossword Exam Review 4 2023-05-17

World History Crossword Exam Review 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. The English Bill of Rights made this part of government superior
  2. Empire which fell due to economics, politics, and weakening military
  3. French Leader who failed to defeat Russia
  4. Society with Knights, Peasants, and Lords during the Medieval Times
  5. Writer who claimed a person should do whatever is necessary to stay in power
  6. Revolution led to unsanitary living conditions and increased child labor
  7. Theory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and Galileo
  8. America had several revolutions due to Colonial rule by European countries
  9. Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas had advanced civilizations before the arrival of
  10. Age when exploration sought new territories and trade routes
  11. Person who opposed the sale of indulgences in his 95 Thesis
  12. Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox split due to this Great
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  1. Spread Greek culture as he conquered Egypt and Persia
  2. Economist who believed colonization was immoral and that smaller countries should have control over their resources
  3. Great philosopher who stresses obeying the rules of society
  4. Time when people began to question their rulers and hold them accountable for their actions
  5. Russo-Japanese War challenged the notion of white superiority because ____ won
  6. He unified Asia by conquering land and promoting religious tolerance
  7. Tool which calculated latitude so that explorers could map and navigate
  8. Religion which expects alms-giving and prayer five times per day
  9. Christian attempts during the Middle Ages to control the Holy Lands
  10. Person who believed every person is born with natural rights
  11. Belief in many gods
  12. The expansion and glorification of a nation’s military

24 Clues: Belief in many godsFrench Leader who failed to defeat RussiaTheory supported by Kepler, Copernicus, and GalileoSpread Greek culture as he conquered Egypt and PersiaThe expansion and glorification of a nation’s militaryGreat philosopher who stresses obeying the rules of societyPerson who opposed the sale of indulgences in his 95 Thesis...

Period 3.9 Crossword 2025-12-08

Period 3.9 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Chief Justice sent to negotiate with Britain
  2. College System for formally electing the president and vice president
  3. Resolutions Declared federal laws like the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional
  4. Resolutions Claimed states could nullify unconstitutional federal laws
  5. Timbers Battle that secured U.S. control over the Northwest Territory
  6. Laws regulating how immigrants could become U.S. citizens
  7. of Rights The first ten amendments protecting individual and state freedoms
  8. Treaty Treaty with Spain granting U.S. navigation rights on the Mississippi River
  9. The party led by John Adams favoring a strong central government
  10. Rebellion Frontier protest against a federal excise tax
  11. General who defeated American Indian forces at Fallen Timbers
  12. Secretary of Treasury who established the national bank and financial plan
  13. Treaty forcing major land cessions from American Indian nations in the Northwest
  14. Acts Laws that restricted criticism of the government
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  1. Undeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and France
  2. of the United States The institution created to manage federal finances and stabilize the economy
  3. The party led by Jefferson opposing Federalist policies
  4. Motherhood The idea that women should educate their sons in civic virtue and republican ideals
  5. Address Washington’s warning against political parties and foreign alliances
  6. A political philosophy promoting an agrarian republic and limited federal power
  7. Affair Diplomatic incident in which French agents demanded bribes from American diplomats
  8. Taxes on imports to generate revenue for the federal government
  9. Washington’s policy of staying out of foreign wars
  10. Acts Laws that limited immigration and allowed deportation of foreigners
  11. Treaty Agreement requiring Britain to leave U.S. territory and repay debts
  12. The document establishing the federal government and its branches

26 Clues: Chief Justice sent to negotiate with BritainWashington’s policy of staying out of foreign warsUndeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and FranceActs Laws that restricted criticism of the governmentThe party led by Jefferson opposing Federalist policiesRebellion Frontier protest against a federal excise tax...

Economic Station Review Crossword 2024-04-16

Economic Station Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The introduction to the U.S Constitution
  2. The 1st Amendment includes, Assembly, Speech, Religion, Press, and ???
  3. If a President does not like a bill they have this power to try and "kill" it
  4. Form of government where the people rule
  5. These types of states are often fought over in the Presidential Election
  6. These types of rights cannot be given or taken away
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  1. This type of organization can donate unlimited money to a campaign
  2. Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the ???
  3. Money you pay to get out of jail before your trial
  4. The collection of a candidate or party's beliefs/views
  5. False or misleading information
  6. Powers that are literally mentioned in the U.S Constitution are called ??? Powers
  7. The process of becoming a U.S Citizen
  8. There are 27 of these in the U.S Constitution
  9. Name for a Supreme Court Judge

15 Clues: Name for a Supreme Court JudgeFalse or misleading informationThe process of becoming a U.S CitizenThe introduction to the U.S ConstitutionForm of government where the people ruleThere are 27 of these in the U.S ConstitutionMoney you pay to get out of jail before your trialThese types of rights cannot be given or taken away...

Legislative Branch 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. The act or process of inheriting a title or office.
  2. When legislators argue on and make comments on a proposed bill.
  3. Paid representatives of an interest group who contact government officials on behalf of these interest groups.
  4. A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent.
  5. A method of defending a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
  6. A permanent committee that meets regularly.
  7. A process where each state's population determines the number of representatives it will have for the next 10 years
  8. A small legislative committee appointed for a special purpose,
  9. The presiding officer of the House.
  10. A motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar.
  11. Direct contact made by to lobbyists to persuade the government officials to support the policies that their interest group favors.
  12. Motions placed on a bill in the Senate that alert party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object.
  13. A vote of disapproval of a member's actions.
  14. A resolution passed in the same form in both houses.
  15. The process of redrawing district lines after reapportionment has been completed.
  16. A proposed law to authorize spending money.
  17. A committee composed of a larger committee, board, or other body and reporting to it.
  18. Groups of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy.
  19. A temporary committee that is composed of the House and Senate conferees that reconciles differences in legislation that has passed through both chambers.
  20. Two house legislature.
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  1. Two sessions in a congressional term.
  2. Majority whip watches how majority party intends to vote on bills and the responsibilities of the minority whip parallel the majority whip, except that it holds no power over scheduling work in the House.
  3. Members who were already in office.
  4. The person who must preside when the Vice President is absent.
  5. The Senate's president, but not the same role or power as the Speaker of the House.
  6. A committee that divides its legislature, oversight, and internal administrative tasks among 200 committees and subcommittees.
  7. The speaker's top assistant whose job is to help steer important bills through the House.
  8. A procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate.
  9. To change by adding, subtracting, or substituting.
  10. Rejection of a bill by the President.
  11. A legislation proposal before congress.
  12. A closed meeting.
  13. A "traffic officer", helps direct the flow of major legislation.
  14. The drawing of district lines to give one political party an electoral advantage.
  15. The minimum number of members needed for official legislative action.
  16. A session where committees listen to testimony from people interested in the bill.

36 Clues: A closed meeting.Two house legislature.Members who were already in office.The presiding officer of the House.Two sessions in a congressional term.Rejection of a bill by the President.A legislation proposal before congress.A permanent committee that meets regularly.A proposed law to authorize spending money....

crossword puzzle 2023-05-17

crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the right to vote for representatives
  2. the first ten amendments
  3. is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law
  4. president can go to jail and has the same rights as citizens
  5. The president controls it
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  1. division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another
  2. makes sure that laws are followed correctly
  3. The group within a government that makes the laws
  4. sharing of power between the national,state governments.
  5. wrote The Federalist Papers
  6. an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution

11 Clues: the first ten amendmentsThe president controls itwrote The Federalist Papersthe right to vote for representativesmakes sure that laws are followed correctlyThe group within a government that makes the lawssharing of power between the national,state governments.president can go to jail and has the same rights as citizens...

Unit 3: Path to Democracy Crossword 2024-09-16

Unit 3: Path to Democracy Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Declaration of ___________: Break up letter from the colonists to the king
  2. Colonists revolt where they dumped the English tea
  3. Taxation without ______________
  4. When a group of people refuse to buy certain goods
  5. New laws that the colonists hated because they violated the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. War over land to the west of the colonies that left the king in debt
  2. First direct tax on the Colonists for paper goods
  3. Part of the Intolerable Acts that let soldiers live in colonists homes
  4. The people who were upset with the Kings taxes
  5. Tax on tea
  6. Pamphlet by Thomas Paine telling the colonists to fight against the king

11 Clues: Tax on teaTaxation without ______________The people who were upset with the Kings taxesFirst direct tax on the Colonists for paper goodsColonists revolt where they dumped the English teaWhen a group of people refuse to buy certain goodsWar over land to the west of the colonies that left the king in debt...

Tic-Tac-Toe 2017-05-04

Tic-Tac-Toe crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An official document
  2. to differ in sentiment or opinion
  3. is censorship imposed, usually by a government, on expression before the expression actually takes place.
  4. judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court
  5. a class of rights that protect individuals’ freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression.
  6. limitation placed upon the United States Congress preventing it from passing legislation respecting an establishment of religion.
  7. having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
  8. belonging to a foreign country or nation
  9. A body of rules and statutes that defines conduct prohibited by the government because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare
  10. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  11. the power to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, when a higher court has the power to review a lower court’s decision.
  12. exists where one court has the power to adjudicate a case to the exclusion of all other courts.
  13. any court other than the Supreme Court of Judicature have limited jurisdiction
  14. the ability to exercise judicial review by different courts at the same time, within the same territory
  15. the power of a higher court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts
  16. a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation.
  17. An official court record book which lists all the cases before the court and which may also note the status or action required for each case
  18. The person defending or denying; the party against whom relief or recovery is sought in an action or suit, or the accused in a criminal case.
Down
  1. the administration of justice and thus the due process clause acts as a safeguard from arbitrary denial of life, liberty, or property by the Government outside the sanction of law.
  2. reserves the right of American citizens to accept any religious belief and engage in religious rituals.
  3. a power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
  4. First 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties
  5. is the process by which American courts have applied portions of the U.S. Bill of Rights to the states.
  6. the ability to exercise judicial review by different courts at the same time, within the same territory
  7. A lawsuit brought to redress a private wrong such as breach of contract, encroachment, or negligence
  8. speech directed at the overthrow of government
  9. the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech
  10. conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch
  11. person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  12. the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation

30 Clues: An official documentto differ in sentiment or opinionbelonging to a foreign country or nationhaving a limited or narrow outlook or scopespeech directed at the overthrow of governmentperson who brings a case against another in a court of law.judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court...

legislative branch 2021-10-28

legislative branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is deaking with individual people or places
  2. to draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
  3. a vote of formal disapproval of a members actions
  4. a permanent committee in congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  5. a method of defeating a bill in the senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  6. they provide valuable informational services to congress by investigating and reporting about specialized subjects
  7. the speakers top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party's legislative program and to steer important bills through the house
  8. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  9. they may recognize members and put questions to a vote
  10. a person whom a member of congress has been elected to represent
  11. the process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
  12. the annual series of meetings of a congress is called a
  13. argue about a subject
  14. a temporary joint committe set up when the house and the senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  15. a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee's responsibility
  16. is a group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government
  17. elected official who is already in office
  18. a motion by all members of the senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar
  19. is important because it is a "traffic officer", helping direct the flow of major legislation
Down
  1. they are paid representatives of interest groups
  2. a temprary committee formed to study one specific issue and to report its findings to the house or senate
  3. the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
  4. the action or process of inheriting a title or office
  5. a session at which a committe listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
  6. the senate members, elected by the senate, who stands in as president of the senate in the absence of the vice president
  7. a two-chamber legislature
  8. seek to influence on an issue
  9. to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
  10. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  11. motions placed on a bill in the senate that alert party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object
  12. an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature
  13. is the presiding officer and its most powerful leader
  14. termcode-caucus-91-1970
  15. termcode-29-1917
  16. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  17. the power of the president to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law

36 Clues: termcode-29-1917argue about a subjecttermcode-caucus-91-1970a two-chamber legislatureseek to influence on an issueelected official who is already in officea proposed law to authorize spending moneyis deaking with individual people or placesthey are paid representatives of interest groupsa vote of formal disapproval of a members actions...

The American Revolution 2016-06-11

The American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The date “Declaration of Independence” was made
  2. The first permanent english colony was made in (year)
  3. Name of the event happened in 1773
  4. First american president
Down
  1. Declaration of Independence was mostly written by him
  2. The year which “Bill of Rights” is written
  3. Sugar Act increases tax on all sugar; angry reactions; threat of a boycott of english products was in?
  4. The event which the different colonies met with the slogan “No taxation without representation

8 Clues: First american presidentName of the event happened in 1773The year which “Bill of Rights” is writtenThe date “Declaration of Independence” was madeDeclaration of Independence was mostly written by himThe first permanent english colony was made in (year)The event which the different colonies met with the slogan “No taxation without representation...

The American Revolution 2016-06-11

The American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Name of the event happened in 1773
  2. Declaration of Independence was mostly written by him
  3. The year which “Bill of Rights” is written
  4. Sugar Act increases tax on all sugar; angry reactions; threat of a boycott of english products was in?
Down
  1. The event which the different colonies met with the slogan “No taxation without representation
  2. First american president
  3. The date “Declaration of Independence” was made
  4. The first permanent english colony was made in (year)

8 Clues: First american presidentName of the event happened in 1773The year which “Bill of Rights” is writtenThe date “Declaration of Independence” was madeDeclaration of Independence was mostly written by himThe first permanent english colony was made in (year)The event which the different colonies met with the slogan “No taxation without representation...

Early Rock 'N' Roll Review 2013-09-18

Early Rock 'N' Roll Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 3 new developments in the 1940’s and 1950’s that allowed for the rise of R & B and led to emerging rock ‘n’ roll styles.
  2. “Caldonia”
  3. “Rock Around the Clock”
  4. This record company bought the rights to Elvis Presley from Sun.
  5. “Cross Road Blues”
  6. Elvis’ guitar player.
  7. Robert Johnson and Leadbelly are associated with this style of music.
  8. For a brief time, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis were signed to this label.
  9. Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, and Big Mama Thornton are associated with this style of early R & B.
Down
  1. Elvis Presley was born in _______________, Mississippi.
  2. Country-Swing artist, sang “Hey, Good Lookin’”.
  3. Performed a "cleaned-up" cover versions of rock ‘n’ roll for mainstream audiences not quite yet ready for the real thing.
  4. Which Elvis hit was originally written by Big Mama Thornton?
  5. This movie featured Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock”.
  6. Elvis Presley’s manager
  7. Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, and Howlin’ Wolf were artists on this Chicago-based record label.
  8. “Hound Dog” (1952)
  9. Record label based in New York had Big Joe Turner, The Coasters, and Ray Charles.
  10. “I Got My Mojo Workin’”
  11. “Shake, Rattle and Roll”
  12. “Ain’t That a Shame”, “Blue Monday”
  13. “Blue Moon of Kentucky”, “Heartbreak Hotel”
  14. “TuttiFrutti”, “Lucille”, “Ready Teddy”
  15. Sun Records was founded by _______________________.
  16. Chess, Atlantic, and Sun were the most important ___________________ record companies of the 1950’s.
  17. Artists associated with this style of music include Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Elvis Presley, and Bill Haley and His Comets.
  18. “That’ll Be the Day”, “Oh, Boy”, “Peggy Sue”
  19. “Roll Over Beethoven”, “Rock and Roll Music”
  20. Elvis’ bass player.

29 Clues: “Caldonia”“Hound Dog” (1952)“Cross Road Blues”Elvis’ bass player.Elvis’ guitar player.Elvis Presley’s manager“I Got My Mojo Workin’”“Rock Around the Clock”“Shake, Rattle and Roll”“Ain’t That a Shame”, “Blue Monday”“TuttiFrutti”, “Lucille”, “Ready Teddy”“Blue Moon of Kentucky”, “Heartbreak Hotel”“That’ll Be the Day”, “Oh, Boy”, “Peggy Sue”...