bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Notable Events of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s 2023-06-06
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- - ___, 1963 march on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
- - ___ campaign, series of nonviolent protests against racial segregation.
- - Martin ___, prominent leader of the civil rights movement.
- - Tragic deaths of civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers.
- - ___ Rights Act of 1964, landmark legislation outlawing racial discrimination.
- - ___, desegregation of schools and public spaces.
- - Peaceful demonstrations advocating for civil rights.
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- - Montgomery Bus ___, civil rights protest against racial segregation on public transportation.
- - Activists who challenged racial segregation on interstate buses.
- - ___ X, influential figure in the Black nationalist movement.
- - Rosa ___, civil rights activist and catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- - Nonviolent protests where activists occupied segregated spaces.
- - ___ Rights Act of 1965, aimed at overcoming barriers to African American suffrage.
- - Coretta Scott ___, civil rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
- - ___ to Montgomery marches, series of protests for voting rights.
15 Clues: - ___, desegregation of schools and public spaces. • - Peaceful demonstrations advocating for civil rights. • - Martin ___, prominent leader of the civil rights movement. • - ___ X, influential figure in the Black nationalist movement. • - Nonviolent protests where activists occupied segregated spaces. • ...
Early America Crossword 2024-11-18
Canada's Government 2025-05-30
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- Number of times a bill is voted on in the House of Commons.
- Branch that applies the law and decides punishments.
- A person who brings a bill forward.
- The party Mark Carney belongs to.
- The political party of Jeremy Patzer.
- The Governor General represents the _______________.
- Canada's national leader.
- National system of communication delivery.
- When no party wins more than half the seats.
- Branch that passes laws.
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- Jeremy Patzer is MP for this area.
- Branch that decides what laws should be made.
- Final person to approve a bill into law.
- Person who represents a riding in Parliament.
- Canada's federal government meets in this city.
- Federal service responsible for public safety.
- How old you must be to vote.
- The leader of the opposition
- Political area also known as electoral districts
- Name of Canada's current Governor General.
20 Clues: Branch that passes laws. • Canada's national leader. • How old you must be to vote. • The leader of the opposition • The party Mark Carney belongs to. • Jeremy Patzer is MP for this area. • A person who brings a bill forward. • The political party of Jeremy Patzer. • Final person to approve a bill into law. • National system of communication delivery. • ...
AP GOVERNMENT PUZZLE ERIC C 2022-05-13
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- congress consists of the house of reps. and the senate.
- Polarization increasing ideological division between republicans and democrats which slows the policymaking process.
- Concentrating large numbers of voters for the opposing party into a single district to reduce their voting power in other districts.
- congress can create and passe a federal budget.
- votes on how they personally believe is the best (regardless of constituent opinion).
- argued in favor of a unitary executive.
- depends on the situation (sometimes a trustee or delegate).
- Establishes the two-term limit for presidents.
- spending that has to be authorized every year by congress and the president.
- prevents a bill from being brought to the floor.
- benefits provided to people by law, based on needs usually.
- non-germane amendment to a bill.
- congress and the president are in charge of tax and government spending policies.
- spending that does not have to be approved annually.
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- Districts of very unequal size (population). It is considered unconstitutional.
- a motion to cut off debate on a bill (ends filibuster and holds).
- veto where some parts of a bill are approved but not all.
- most powerful person in congress-influences which bills are brought to vote.
- do what the constituents want (regardless of their own opinion).
- a power implied by the president’s vested “executive power”.
- When making policy becomes slow and difficult.
- When the president doesn’t sign the bill and the session of congress ends within 10 days of receiving it.
- vote trading (“I vote for you, you vote for me”).
- Draw districts in bizarre shapes to benefit parties, protect incumbents, and increases minority representation.
- splitting voters for the opposing party to multiple districts, weakening their voting power in each.
25 Clues: non-germane amendment to a bill. • argued in favor of a unitary executive. • Establishes the two-term limit for presidents. • When making policy becomes slow and difficult. • congress can create and passe a federal budget. • prevents a bill from being brought to the floor. • vote trading (“I vote for you, you vote for me”). • ...
Congress 2023-01-31
5 Clues: 10th Amendment • two houses of Congress • a directive from the government • Gideon's letter to the Supreme Court • applying the Bill of Rights to the states
Rights of Children 2024-11-18
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- The right to relax and engage in recreational activities.
- The right to make choices.
- The right to grow up in a supportive family environment.
- The right to access healthcare and live in good health.
- The right to a name and nationality.
- Safeguarding children from exploitation and neglect.
- The right for children to express their opinions.
- Treating all children fairly and without discrimination.
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- Harmful treatment or exploitation of a child.
- Keeping children safe from harm.
- The right to learn and receive schooling.
- The ability to live without oppression or restrictions.
- The right to feel safe and secure.
- Entitlements or freedoms guaranteed to individuals.
- A young person under 18 years old.
15 Clues: The right to make choices. • Keeping children safe from harm. • The right to feel safe and secure. • A young person under 18 years old. • The right to a name and nationality. • The right to learn and receive schooling. • Harmful treatment or exploitation of a child. • The right for children to express their opinions. • Entitlements or freedoms guaranteed to individuals. • ...
legal studies 2026-02-26
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- Court – Highest court in Victoria.
- – Person bringing a civil case.
- – Person responding to a civil claim.
- stage – Detailed examination of the bill.
- – Being legally responsible for actions.
- of law – Principle that everyone is subject to the law, including government.
- – Punishment for a crime.
- – People should be able to use the legal system.
- – A proposed law.
- – Able to be applied and upheld.
- resolution – The process of settling conflicts legally.
- cohesion – When society works together in harmony.
- justice – The right to a fair hearing.
- legislation – Law made by authority given by parliament.
- Court – Handles serious criminal and civil cases.
- values – Matches society’s standards.
- Court – Lowest Victorian court.
- – Laws made by parliament.
- – Turning common law into statute law.
- – Explaining the meaning of statutes.
- interpretation – Courts interpreting Acts.
- decisis – “Let the decision stand.”
- – The supreme set of rules governing Australi
- reading – Final vote on the bill.
- – Penalties imposed for breaking the law.
- – Public is aware of the law.
- – All people are treated the same before the law.
- – A legal principle from a previous case.
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- – Review of a lower court decision.
- – The state bringing a criminal case.
- offence – A minor offence.
- reasonable doubt – Standard of proof in criminal cases.
- law – Law made by judges through cases.
- of probabilities – Standard of proof in civil cases.
- precedent – A decision that may influence but not bind.
- decidendi – The reason for the court’s decision.
- dictum – A judge’s comment not essential to the decision.
- assent – Formal approval of a bill.
- reading – Main debate on the bill.
- – Written in plain, understandable language.
- – Processes must be impartial and unbiased.
- – Does not change too frequently.
- – Decisions made without bias.
- – Failure to take reasonable care.
- – The authority of a court to hear a case.
- – Money awarded as compensation.
- offence – A serious crime.
- law – Law made by parliament.
- precedent – A decision that must be followed.
- – Rules made under an Act.
- reading – Formal introduction of a bill.
- – Parliament cancelling common law.
- law – Law developed by judges.
53 Clues: – A proposed law. • – Punishment for a crime. • offence – A minor offence. • offence – A serious crime. • – Laws made by parliament. • – Rules made under an Act. • law – Law made by parliament. • – Public is aware of the law. • – Decisions made without bias. • law – Law developed by judges. • – Person bringing a civil case. • Court – Lowest Victorian court. • ...
Governing a new nation 2021-01-22
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- The President’s official way of saying, “No!” Vetoes block or forbid a bill from becoming law
- Congress, makes laws
- When a law or action goes against the Constitution, it is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, or the Judicial Branch, decides if a law is unconstitutional
- President, runs the government and sees that laws are carried out
- Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit, the actions of the other two so that no one branch can be too powerful
- To repeal something, usually a law, is to take it back. For example if a tax is repealed, that means people don’t have to pay the tax anymore
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- he idea that powers of government must be clearly defined and divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This is explained in the Constitution so that no one branch is more powerful than the others
- Our constitution is a set of rules that guides how our country works. It explains what the government is, what powers it has, and how it works.
- An amendment is a change to the Constitution. The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights Before a law can be passed by legislators it is first written as a bill and given a number.
- Courts, interprets, or explains, laws.
- When a law is ratified, it is approved. A law or amendment must be ratified, or approved, before it becomes official
11 Clues: Congress, makes laws • Courts, interprets, or explains, laws. • President, runs the government and sees that laws are carried out • The President’s official way of saying, “No!” Vetoes block or forbid a bill from becoming law • When a law is ratified, it is approved. A law or amendment must be ratified, or approved, before it becomes official • ...
How a Bill Becomes a Law 2013-03-04
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- What the President does if he doesn't like the law
- The national legislative body of a country
- Something that may or may not become a law
- Veto When the President refuses to sign the bill, and congress goes out of session before 10 days pass
- Another place where a bill may start
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- of Representatives A place where a bill may start
- People that study the bill
- What a bill turns into if approved
- Leader of our country
- The President may ______ the bill, for it to become a law
10 Clues: Leader of our country • People that study the bill • What a bill turns into if approved • Another place where a bill may start • The national legislative body of a country • Something that may or may not become a law • of Representatives A place where a bill may start • What the President does if he doesn't like the law • ...
Civics and Citizenship Crossword 2023-10-19
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- Designed to govern the way in which people act
- Elected members of parliament who make decisions for a nation or state
- Written document that sets out rules to govern our nation
- Describes the rules or laws that govern Australia
- The good way citizens contribute or take part in society
- Can mean different things in different societies and cultures
- The study of rights and responsibilities of citizens within a community
- Entitlements and obligations associated with citizenship
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- Beliefs and ideas that are held by our society as a democracy
- The act or status of being a citizen within a society or country
- Form of parliamentary government originating in the UK
- System of government where citizen's vote
- An act that breaks an existing law
- Person who is appointed to apply laws
- Responsible for creating the law
- Responsible for approaching laws and putting them into action
- System of government run by the people
- Seen or heard an event and is called up to present their observations
- Group of people that decide whether someone is guilty or not
- A proposed law
20 Clues: A proposed law • Responsible for creating the law • An act that breaks an existing law • Person who is appointed to apply laws • System of government run by the people • System of government where citizen's vote • Designed to govern the way in which people act • Describes the rules or laws that govern Australia • Form of parliamentary government originating in the UK • ...
Civil Rights Movement 2023-08-21
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- - Freedom Riders' Mode of Travel
- - Fight for Equal ___
- - Racial Separation
- - School Integration: ___ Rock
- - Racial Hate Crimes
- - Core Civil Rights Value
- Crow - Segregation Laws
- Parks - Montgomery Bus Protester
- - Economic Protest
- - Bus Boycott City
- - Activist: ___ X
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- - Express Dissent
- - Famous Case: v. Board of Education
- - Bus __ Movement
- - Ending Segregation
- - Voting Rights Struggle Location
- - Nonviolent Protests
- - Protest Rally
- - Civil Rights Org.
- - Leader: Dr. ___ Luther King Jr.
20 Clues: - Protest Rally • - Express Dissent • - Bus __ Movement • - Activist: ___ X • - Economic Protest • - Bus Boycott City • - Racial Separation • - Civil Rights Org. • - Ending Segregation • - Racial Hate Crimes • - Fight for Equal ___ • - Nonviolent Protests • Crow - Segregation Laws • - Core Civil Rights Value • - School Integration: ___ Rock • - Freedom Riders' Mode of Travel • ...
Best Friends Unit 3 Vocabulary Review 2013-11-26
Across
- a baby dog
- this planet is between Pluto and Uranus
- The sun is a ___. (p. 40)
- a person who goes into space on a rocket
- a creature from another planet
- the closest planet to the sun
- Jack is 10 and Bill is 8. Jack is ___ than Bill.
- an instrument used to see far away things like planets and stars
- How many planets travel around the sun?
- this planet is between Saturn and Mars
- the planet we live on
- an animal doctor
- Jack is kind. Bill is very kind. Bill is ___ than Jack.
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- Mike is busy. Jeff is very busy. Jeff is ___ than Mike.
- you go see this person when you are sick
- the planet farthest from the earth
- this animal is found in Australia and has a pouch and hops
- one who studies science
- a baby cat
- How many moons does the earth have?
- This planet has 18 moons
- Jack is 10, and Bill is 8. Bill is ___ than Jack.
- this is a color and a fruit
- Earth is the ___ (number)planet from the sun.
24 Clues: a baby dog • a baby cat • an animal doctor • the planet we live on • one who studies science • This planet has 18 moons • The sun is a ___. (p. 40) • this is a color and a fruit • the closest planet to the sun • a creature from another planet • the planet farthest from the earth • How many moons does the earth have? • this planet is between Saturn and Mars • ...
Openly Straight 2021-02-26
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- 'spiky haired kid', Albie's friend
- Red fruit, Ben, Rafe, Albie, and Toby went to an orchard of this fruit
- Human rights
- opposite of closed
- 'coming out of the ________' is coming out as a part of the LGBTQ+
- Canada's Stonewall
- The sport that Rafe first played at Natick
- Rafe's hometown/a large rock
- rafe's friend
- male x female
- The all-boys school that Rafe goes to
- rafe's mom
- Rafe's Teacher
- the community that gay people are in as a whole
- the first pride was a ____
- The main sport at Natick
- Rafe's roomate
- Depression man
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- Rafe's home state
- Rafe goes to an all-boys _______ school
- the easiest way to sneak out of Natick
- Rafe's childhood friend
- the L in LGBTQ+
- the Q in LGBTQ+
- Rafe's grade at Natick
- gae
- The book's publisher
- Albie has one of these
- the drink that Ben made Rafe, Bryce's invention
- Main Character
- first name of the author
- last name of the author
- The first pride's location
33 Clues: gae • rafe's mom • Human rights • rafe's friend • male x female • Main Character • Rafe's Teacher • Rafe's roomate • Depression man • the L in LGBTQ+ • the Q in LGBTQ+ • Rafe's home state • opposite of closed • Canada's Stonewall • The book's publisher • Rafe's grade at Natick • Albie has one of these • Rafe's childhood friend • last name of the author • first name of the author • The main sport at Natick • ...
The Anatomy of the Constitution 2021-12-13
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- an ________.
- New states can be admitted to the ______ with the
- what article is about federalism.
- Article III creates the ______ _____.
- Article III creates the ______ ________ and authorizes Congress to create federal courts below the ______ _______.
- Article _______ says the Constitution could not take effect until at least nine out of the thirteen states approved it.
- This article creates the legislative branch.
- The first paragraph is called the _______.
- the main topic of chapter 6
- of Congress and the president.
- The Constitution is not set in stone, and Article ____ describes how it can be changed!
- The ________ is in charge of executing the laws
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- all of the amendments.
- Article ____ of the Constitution describes how the states should interact with each other.
- Article Seven says the Constitution could not take effect until at least ____ out of the thirteen states approved it.
- A change or addition to the Constitution is
- ______ laws are more powerful then state laws
- Legislative branch creates _____
- This branch executes, or carries out, laws.
- The preambles job is to ____ the reader.
20 Clues: an ________. • all of the amendments. • the main topic of chapter 6 • of Congress and the president. • Legislative branch creates _____ • what article is about federalism. • Article III creates the ______ _____. • The preambles job is to ____ the reader. • The first paragraph is called the _______. • A change or addition to the Constitution is • ...
Reconstruction 2022-10-16
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- Granted citizenship to former slaves
- 17th president of the U.S after Lincoln
- the radical republican answer to the 10% plan
- One who redeems someone or something
- A person who is bad but in a non harmful way
- unwritten deal that settled the presidential election of 1876
- 19th President of the U.S. Oversaw the end of the reconstruction
- Violent racist society
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- Belief that the white race is better
- a person perceived as an unscrupulous opportunist
- Principal of a Baltimore black school. First black senator
- Affirmed “equality of all men before the law”
- provided food, shelter, clothes, medical services, and land to newly freed slaves.
- Guaranteed African American men the right to vote
- The right to vote in political elections
- Jim Crow Laws
- to reject a bill or enactment
- Main purpose was to protect African American civil rights
- Something reconstructed, rebuilt, or reassembled
- southerner states can rejoin the Union when 10% of voters swear an oath of allegiance to the union.
- abolished slavery in all states and territories.
21 Clues: Jim Crow Laws • Violent racist society • to reject a bill or enactment • Belief that the white race is better • Granted citizenship to former slaves • One who redeems someone or something • 17th president of the U.S after Lincoln • The right to vote in political elections • A person who is bad but in a non harmful way • Affirmed “equality of all men before the law” • ...
Kendra McCart - Gov. Unit 1 2024-09-19
Across
- required a government tax stamp on paper goods and all legal documents
- how many states sent representatives?
- some colonist still had hope of reconciliation so colonist send one final appeal & delegates pledged continuing loyalty
- enjoy the most independence from the crown
- secured independence from Great Britain
- headed by a prime minister who is chosen by parliament
- The seeds of democracy took root here
- life liberty and property
- three-fifths of the enslaved people in a state would be counted when determining a states population
- Government is legitimate only so long as the parties to the agreement hand over their power to the state
- refused to sign the constitution because it lacked a bill of rights
- two-chamber legislature
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- King of England in 1760
- Civil War in England when the __ was signed
- series of articles defending the constitution
- to become __ nine of thirteen states had to ratify
- seek to dominate society ex. North Korea
- upper house composed of nobles
- the supreme power to act within its territory and to control its external affairs
- formally approve
20 Clues: formally approve • King of England in 1760 • two-chamber legislature • life liberty and property • upper house composed of nobles • how many states sent representatives? • The seeds of democracy took root here • secured independence from Great Britain • seek to dominate society ex. North Korea • enjoy the most independence from the crown • ...
Vocab Crossword 2022-01-06
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- A representative democracy in which a small group of leaders, elected by the citizens, represents the concerns of the people.
- Supporters of the new Constitution.
- Author of the Declaration of Independence.
- Protects the civil rights and liberties of the people.
- President on the one dollar bill.
- The people are the only source of power for any and all government actions.
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- First plan of government adopted in 1781 in the U.S. after the Revolution.
- "Father of the Constitution".
- Leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers.
- Government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens.
- The distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union.
- English political philosopher of the Social Contract Theory.
12 Clues: "Father of the Constitution". • President on the one dollar bill. • Supporters of the new Constitution. • Author of the Declaration of Independence. • Protects the civil rights and liberties of the people. • English political philosopher of the Social Contract Theory. • Government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens. • ...
The Congress 2013-11-12
Across
- listed powers of the Congress
- Senator delays Senate action by talking at great lengths
- Years of citizenship necessary to become a Senator
- The Senate confirms what?
- Which chamber of Congress must approve a bill before it goes to the President?
- Minimum age to become a Senator
- Which article in the Constitution lays out the rules for Congress?
- Bills that deal with what start in the House
- How many steps for a bill to become a law?
- limiting debate
- Minimum age to become a US Representative
- a proposal that won't pass on its own that gets attached to a bill that will pass
- proposed law
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- What political position also is the President of the Senate?
- Second in command of the US Senate
- number of members required to do business
- redistribution of Congressional seats every 10 years based on the census
- measure passed by one house that isn't actually a law
- 2 house system
- Congress has the sole power to declare what?
- single house system
- meetings of the members of each party just before Congress convenes
- the most powerful position in Congress
- clause that says Congress can do something not in the Constitution as long as it relates to something that is
- assistant floor leaders
25 Clues: proposed law • 2 house system • limiting debate • single house system • assistant floor leaders • The Senate confirms what? • listed powers of the Congress • Minimum age to become a Senator • Second in command of the US Senate • the most powerful position in Congress • number of members required to do business • Minimum age to become a US Representative • ...
Legislative Branch Review Crossword 2025-12-05
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- The process of turning ideas and bills into official public policy.
- Senate tactic where a senator talks at length to delay a vote on a bill.
- Redistribution of House seats among the states after each census.
- A current officeholder running for re-election.
- Senate vote to end a filibuster and move to a final vote.
- Idea that elected officials speak and vote for the people back home.
- Laws that are passed by Congress and signed (or overridden) into effect.
- Party with more seats in a chamber of Congress.
- Small group of members that reviews, edits, and works on bills.
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- A person who lives in a district and is represented by an elected official.
- A proposed law being debated in Congress.
- Party leader who counts votes and tries to keep members in line.
- Drawing oddly shaped districts to benefit one party.
- President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
- Two-house structure of Congress (House + Senate).
- Party with fewer seats in a chamber of Congress.
- Official population count taken every ten years.
- Top leader of the House of Representatives.
- Geographic area a member of the House represents.
- Congress’s power to pass a bill into law despite a presidential veto (with enough votes).
20 Clues: A proposed law being debated in Congress. • Top leader of the House of Representatives. • A current officeholder running for re-election. • Party with more seats in a chamber of Congress. • Party with fewer seats in a chamber of Congress. • Official population count taken every ten years. • Two-house structure of Congress (House + Senate). • ...
History project 2024-02-01
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- 13th president and last member of the Whig Party to be in office
- 16th president and president during the Civil War
- famous female author who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin
- invented vulcanized rubber and goodyear tires
- friend of Abraham Lincoln and anti-slavery pro women's rights
- famous inventor who invented who made the Tesla coil
- credited for making the lightbulb
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- famous Spanish painter and sculpture
- the country we live in
- famous brilliant person famous for e=mc squared
- we fought over slavery during this time
- First woman to win a Noble Prize and win a nobel prize in two different scientific fields
- very bad thing we did to African Americans
- famous poet who provided a bridge between real and fake
- nicknamed Buffalo Bill for his supreme bison hunting skills
15 Clues: the country we live in • credited for making the lightbulb • famous Spanish painter and sculpture • we fought over slavery during this time • very bad thing we did to African Americans • invented vulcanized rubber and goodyear tires • famous brilliant person famous for e=mc squared • famous female author who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin • ...
Ch 3 Vocab 2024-03-06
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- A meeting held for proposing and voting on amendments
- Gives congress the right to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper" to carry out powers expressed in other clauses
- A reasonable basis to believe a person or premisis are linked to a crime
- Private property for private use
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- The adding of the bill of rights protections into the state through court decisions
- Article 6 of the constitution; establishes law
- One of the 7 main divisions of the body of the constitution
- A change to the constitution
- A list of items in found in Article I, section 8 of the constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of congress
- The power to declare laws unconstitutional
- To revoke by legislative judgement
- The limits which authority can be exercised
- to formally accuse
- local group of armed citizens
14 Clues: to formally accuse • A change to the constitution • local group of armed citizens • Private property for private use • To revoke by legislative judgement • The power to declare laws unconstitutional • The limits which authority can be exercised • Article 6 of the constitution; establishes law • A meeting held for proposing and voting on amendments • ...
Lession 4.1 and 4.2 crossword 2025-02-20
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- Fifths, compromise that three-fifth of enslaved people would count in a state population
- Put private companies or individuals in charge of something
- compromise, plan that the constitutional convention that settled differences between large n small states
- Ordinance that set up a government for the northwest territory
- document that sets out the laws principles, organizations and processes of government
- Jersey, Plan that had a government with one house
- To take away
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- type of paper money
- Both sides gives up something to reach a agreement
- Convection, Meeting of representatives from states to revise the article of confederation
- Time when everything slowed and unemployment rises
- Plan that had a government with 2 houses
- of Rights, First ten Amendments of the United States
- Rebellion, Revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers due to high taxes
- of confederation, First American constitution that created a loose alliance of 13 states
15 Clues: To take away • type of paper money • Plan that had a government with 2 houses • Jersey, Plan that had a government with one house • Both sides gives up something to reach a agreement • Time when everything slowed and unemployment rises • of Rights, First ten Amendments of the United States • Put private companies or individuals in charge of something • ...
government review 2024-03-26
Across
- This group ratifies amendments to the
- Rule that prohibits debate on a bill in the
- Bill its on the Pres. desk 10 days and
- Groups who try to influence Congress
- Approves presidential appointments
- This the Constitution makes it
- 15 executive departments that advises the Pres
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- Introduces a bill in the Senate
- a...
- When the supreme Court explains the
- The Pres. erases federal criminal records
- Our dual system of government is called
- meaning of the Constitution
- Powers saved for the states are called...
- is out of session
- Introduction to the Constitution
- clause Another term for "necessary and proper
- highest law of the land
18 Clues: a... • is out of session • highest law of the land • meaning of the Constitution • Introduces a bill in the Senate • This the Constitution makes it • Introduction to the Constitution • Approves presidential appointments • When the supreme Court explains the • Groups who try to influence Congress • This group ratifies amendments to the • Bill its on the Pres. desk 10 days and • ...
Congressional Powers Puzzle 2023-09-29
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- 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
- The exclusive right to publish and sell a literary, musical, or artistic work for a specified period of time
- A bill dealing with individual people or places
- Arequired government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
- The exclusive right of an inventor to manufacture, use, and sell his or her invention for a specific period, currently 20 years
- The formal accusation of misconduct in office
- A resolution that covers matters requiring the action of the House and Senate but on which a law is not needed
- Sometimes called enumerated powers; powers directly stated in the constitution
- An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other’s bills
- A resolution passed in the same form by both houses
- When one party controls the White House and the other controls the House and Senate
- Authorizes the activities of the various agencies and programs that are part of the federal government of the United States
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- How many presidents have been impeached since 1789?
- A provision that Congress wrote into some laws that allowed it to review and cancel actions of executive agencies
- The largest political subdivision of a state
- A statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
- Laws proposed to authorize spending money
- Approval of government spending
- A paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
- Rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
- A provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
- A single-chamber legislature
- A form of government wherein citizens rule themselves rather than electing representatives to govern on their behalf
- Powers the government requires to carry out its expressed constitutional powers
- 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
- When a president kills a bill passed during the last 10 days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
- A legal order that a person appear or produce requested documents
- A bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
- A proposed law for raising money; Start in the House then go to the Senate
29 Clues: A single-chamber legislature • Approval of government spending • Laws proposed to authorize spending money • The largest political subdivision of a state • The formal accusation of misconduct in office • A bill dealing with individual people or places • How many presidents have been impeached since 1789? • A resolution passed in the same form by both houses • ...
Civil Rights Era (struggles) 2024-11-22
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- Group of nine AA students that enrolled in Little Rock central Highschool
- What people are allowed to do, what is owed to them
- 35th president of the U.S
- Protest that bough attention to rights of AA's and later led to Civil Rights Act
- unfair treatment based on the person of their group or category
- A protest against racial segregation on a bus
- Civil Rights leader that had many controversial views on race and black nationalism
- A form of non-violent protest
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- A group of civil rights activists that rode on segragated transportation vehicles to ban segragation
- ownership of a person
- Gave up her seat
- Terrorist hate group, terrorized colored people to limit rights
- March for Jobs and freedom
- act of separating races
- Prohibits discrimination based on race,religion and gender.
- prejudice towards a specific individual,group,community
- Supreme court case that later ruled racial segregation was unconstitutional
- "I have a dream speech"
- An organization that helped put an end to racism
- "Separate but equal"
20 Clues: Gave up her seat • "Separate but equal" • ownership of a person • act of separating races • "I have a dream speech" • 35th president of the U.S • March for Jobs and freedom • A form of non-violent protest • A protest against racial segregation on a bus • An organization that helped put an end to racism • What people are allowed to do, what is owed to them • ...
Trace's Crossword 2018-02-09
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- A law making body of two hours.
- Private meetings between political parties.
- When the president "ignores" a bill.
- The practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party.
- The legislative procedure for ending debate in the senate and taking a vote.
- Another word for a law.
- A bill approving the spending of money.
- Two for every term. One per year.
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- A method to prevent the senate from taking a vote.
- The necessary and proper clause.
- The powers that congress has exercised under a clause.
- How the seats are distributed.
- A proposed law.
- When the president "rejects" a bill.
14 Clues: A proposed law. • Another word for a law. • How the seats are distributed. • A law making body of two hours. • The necessary and proper clause. • Two for every term. One per year. • When the president "ignores" a bill. • When the president "rejects" a bill. • A bill approving the spending of money. • Private meetings between political parties. • ...
test 2025-04-08
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- OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
- Judicial philosophy that promotes strict adherence to the text of the Constitution
- The Michigan Marching Band’s nickname (3 words, abbr.)
- “The only thing we have to fear is ___ itself” (FDR)
- Michigan’s law school is located on the ____ Quad
- The President can ___ a bill, stopping it from becoming law
- International agreement between two or more countries
- What justices write when they disagree with the majority opinion
- The President is also known as the ____ in Chief
- A lawyer’s opening speech in court
- This landmark case established judicial review in the U.S.
- Pre-law students’ favorite TV legal drama (Hint: Harvey Specter!)
- U.S. Supreme Court building inscription: “Equal ___ Under Law”
- Type of law focused on injuries and damages
- STATE Michigan’s biggest football rival (Hint: red and white team from Ohio!)
- Famous football phrase: “Hail to the ___!”
- First female Supreme Court Justice (last name)
- ARBOR The city where U-M is located
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- HOUSE Michigan’s football stadium nickname (2 words)
- Pre-law students take this exam before law school
- What a lawyer shouts when they disagree in court!
- DEPENDS Professor’s favorite response to “Is this on the exam?” (2 words)
- Student government body at a university
- U.S. Supreme Court justice who played football at Michigan (last name)
- The first article of the U.S. Constitution establishes this branch
- The party that brings a case against another in court
- The highest law of the land in the U.S.
- U-M’s colors are maize and ___
- The mascot of the University of Michigan (unofficial but fierce!)
29 Clues: U-M’s colors are maize and ___ • A lawyer’s opening speech in court • ARBOR The city where U-M is located • Student government body at a university • The highest law of the land in the U.S. • Famous football phrase: “Hail to the ___!” • Type of law focused on injuries and damages • First female Supreme Court Justice (last name) • ...
UNHRC 2025-08-24
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- Executive arm of the United Nations led by the Secretary-General
- A formal decision or recommendation adopted by the Council
- Independent experts who monitor and report on human rights issues
- Power held by the five permanent members of the Security Council
- Basic rights and freedoms belonging to every person from birth until death
- Case study where the UNHRC investigated violence and killings in Sudan
- Process where the UNHRC reviews all UN member states’ human rights records
- Encouraging respect for human rights worldwide
- Court that UNHRC investigations sometimes support with evidence
- Non-binding human rights statement, such as the UDHR
- Main deliberative and representative organ of the United Nations
- One of the issues the UNHRC responds to when new violations emerge
- Length of term served by UNHRC member states
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- Number of member states in the UNHRC
- UN missions that deploy forces to help resolve and prevent conflicts
- Foundational treaty of the United Nations signed in San Francisco in 1945
- UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security
- Former UN organ responsible for administering trust territories, now inactive
- Seventeen global goals adopted in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda
- International organization founded in 1945 to maintain peace and security
- UN body that coordinates economic, social, and environmental issues
- Holding states responsible for human rights violations
- City where the UN Human Rights Council is based
- Mechanism that addresses serious and consistent human rights violations
24 Clues: Number of member states in the UNHRC • Length of term served by UNHRC member states • Encouraging respect for human rights worldwide • City where the UN Human Rights Council is based • Non-binding human rights statement, such as the UDHR • Holding states responsible for human rights violations • A formal decision or recommendation adopted by the Council • ...
become a citizen: a fun way - aj 2023-01-10
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- spending that is required by law
- the highest court in the country
- to decide whether to approve or reject a bill
- the courts above the trial court are called… (2 words
- the things that people should be free to do without restrictions
- the department that collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nations finances
- mostly deals with disputes about state laws
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- when there is no government at all
- a plan for spending
- the house of congress with 425 members
- a group that focuses on commercials, video games, movies anything that involves tech
- a place where a state rules applies and set boundaries
- bringing more money than it spends
- agreements between countries
- the legislative branch that passes bills into laws
15 Clues: a plan for spending • agreements between countries • spending that is required by law • the highest court in the country • when there is no government at all • bringing more money than it spends • the house of congress with 425 members • mostly deals with disputes about state laws • to decide whether to approve or reject a bill • ...
The Abolition Movement 2022-03-18
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- To End Slavery
- Bill Passed by Abe Lincoln to Abolish Slavery
- Most famous person that guided the Secret "Underground Railroad"
- Crops That Were Farmed in Plantations Extensively That Were Sold For Cash
- Large Agricultural Estates In the South That Heavily Relied On Slave Labor
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- The Concept of One Human Owning Another
- Famous Abolitionist That Created "The Liberator" Magzine To Influence Others
- Famous Female Abolitionist and Womens Rights Activist
- Secret Path To Help Slaves Escape
- A Famous Book Published by Harriet Beecher Stowe About the Cruelty of Slavery
10 Clues: To End Slavery • Secret Path To Help Slaves Escape • The Concept of One Human Owning Another • Bill Passed by Abe Lincoln to Abolish Slavery • Famous Female Abolitionist and Womens Rights Activist • Most famous person that guided the Secret "Underground Railroad" • Crops That Were Farmed in Plantations Extensively That Were Sold For Cash • ...
3 Branches Review 2012-09-13
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- The Senate is what house?
- A limit on the Judicial Branch is that Congress can _________ or (bring charges)
- The "title" of the head of the Supreme Court
- The 1st step it takes to make a Bill a Law
- A limit on the Judicial Branch is that they can only _________laws and not enforce them ?
- Executive Branch can create __________, but a limit on their power is that the Senate must approve.
- Senators serve this long
- This is military title and power of the Executive Branch
- You have to be this old to be in the Senate
- Is the Highest Law in the Land and Limits the power of Congress
- Have to be a citizen this long to be in the House of R.
- Also called Congress
- A power of the Executive Branch does what to laws?
- I am the only Power Congress has regarding defense
- The 4th step needs this Branche's check and balance
- This Branch can declare laws unconstitutional
- The Highest Court in the United States
- A Power of the Executive Branch is to appoint these people to go to other countries as representatives for the U.S..
- Head of the Military
- The 3rd step to become a Law needs this many votes from Congress
- A power of the Executive Branch is to __________ the Constitution.
- This is the number (YES, #) that can over ride a veto to make a bill a law. Can be the called the 5th step of how a bill becomes a law
- I'm a number that equals 2 per state (YES, #)
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- This is the main power of the Judicial Branch
- A Power of Congress is to do what to laws?
- - this is the systems that the Framers created to keep the Branches co-equal.
- This LIMITS the Powers of Congress
- A limit on The Judicial Branch is that they cannot be punished for _________
- You have to be this old to be in the House of Representatives
- A power of the Judicial Branch is that they can declare this on laws that are illegal
- Judaical Powers can be found in this Article.
- I'm a power of Congress that people have to pay $$
- The Number of Supreme Court Justices
- Means NO or REJECTED. This is a POWER of the Executive Branch.
- Congress can create these, but they don't use them!
- House of Representative is what house?
- The 2nd step it takes to make a Bill a Law
- Congress Cannot make these types of laws that limit rights and freedoms
- I'm the larger number of the Congress (YES, #)
- Congress can raise this to protect the people.
- A power of the Judicial Branch is that they can decide how a person is to be ______________.
- The number of Senators Arizona has
42 Clues: Also called Congress • Head of the Military • Senators serve this long • The Senate is what house? • This LIMITS the Powers of Congress • The number of Senators Arizona has • The Number of Supreme Court Justices • House of Representative is what house? • The Highest Court in the United States • A Power of Congress is to do what to laws? • ...
Gov crossword puzzle - Jayden Leonard 2026-02-03
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- Missouri senators
- a proposed idea that could become a law
- a person represented by an elected official
- 435 members, representation based on pop.
- redrawing voting districts to favor a party
- vice president, officiates over the house
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- 100 members,2 per state
- powers directly stated in the constitution
- way for a party to delay a bill
- gov't approval to spend money
- powers denied to congress (not allowed)
- powers not directly stated but necessary
- Missouri representative
- the redistribution of members of the house based on population changes
- a legislature with two separate houses
- a formal accusation of an elected official
- way for a party to combat a filibuster
- session a meeting of congress for/after and emergency
- a pop. count every 10 years
- presidents power to reject a bill
20 Clues: Missouri senators • 100 members,2 per state • Missouri representative • a pop. count every 10 years • gov't approval to spend money • way for a party to delay a bill • presidents power to reject a bill • a legislature with two separate houses • way for a party to combat a filibuster • powers denied to congress (not allowed) • a proposed idea that could become a law • ...
Freedom of Religion 2025-12-22
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- The test used to evaluate if policies interfere with the establishment clause
- The clause that allows for the practice of any religion
- The case that allows neutral aid to religious schools
- Separation of _____ and State.
- The clause that protects from a national religion
- Law passed in response to Employment Division v. Smith
- This case says public schools cannot endorse any religion
- Religious community exempted from school past the 8th grade
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- Amendment used to selectively incorporate clauses to the states
- The case that banned school-sponsored prayers
- Selective _________ applies the Bill of Rights to States.
- Native American Drug-Use Case
- Legal principle meaning government should not favor or oppose any religion
- The case that applied the free exercise clause to the states
- Freedom of religion is found in the ____ Amendment
15 Clues: Native American Drug-Use Case • Separation of _____ and State. • The case that banned school-sponsored prayers • The clause that protects from a national religion • Freedom of religion is found in the ____ Amendment • The case that allows neutral aid to religious schools • Law passed in response to Employment Division v. Smith • ...
get to know 2024-08-13
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- kayekayes least favoirte creature has red and black on it
- katherines favorite subject includes bill of rights
- kayekayes favorite dinesy movie relates to someone who goes beyond the seas
- katherines faviorte color matches a primrose
- kayekaye wants to travel to a place that has had volcanic activity
- kayeskayes least favoirte movie is somone who shoots webs
- kayekaye has a odd amount of brothers
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- kayekaye has been her abou 10 times and its connected to kingston
- kayekaye favoirte tv show includes yale and harvard
- kayeskayes favorite movie/books relate to a dystopian place
10 Clues: kayekaye has a odd amount of brothers • katherines faviorte color matches a primrose • kayekaye favoirte tv show includes yale and harvard • katherines favorite subject includes bill of rights • kayekayes least favoirte creature has red and black on it • kayeskayes least favoirte movie is somone who shoots webs • ...
United States Government 2022-09-01
The Bill of right, Emma B Hadleigh 2022-05-12
Government 2021-09-10
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- Tried to limit the power of British Monarchs.
- Reason for Shay's Rebellion
- Limits are placed on the power that government has.
- Written in 1777 by John Dickenson, a Penn. statesmen
- Who said, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
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- Imprison people illegally, force citizens to house soldiers, establish military rule during times of peace, and forced monarchs to get Parliaments permission to levy taxes
- Against the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights
- Called the "Father of the Constitution"
- Gave more voice to the people by giving more power to Parliment.
- First set of english rules to limit monarchs power.
10 Clues: Reason for Shay's Rebellion • Called the "Father of the Constitution" • Tried to limit the power of British Monarchs. • First set of english rules to limit monarchs power. • Limits are placed on the power that government has. • Written in 1777 by John Dickenson, a Penn. statesmen • Who said, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." • ...
Chapter 6 Section 1 Review Terms 2026-03-03
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- Cabinet position created for a lawyer to represent the US in court
- Executive Department to over military matters
- an example to follow
- Did not support the Constitution, mainly because it lacked a Bill of Rights
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- Executive Department created to oversee foreign affairs
- Supporter of the Constitution; believed there was a need for a strong national government
- a group of advisors
- a system of government where different levels (state and federal) govern the same group of people
- Executive Department to oversee the country's finances and economy
- a system of government where people elect representatives to govern on their behalf
10 Clues: a group of advisors • an example to follow • Executive Department to over military matters • Executive Department created to oversee foreign affairs • Cabinet position created for a lawyer to represent the US in court • Executive Department to oversee the country's finances and economy • Did not support the Constitution, mainly because it lacked a Bill of Rights • ...
5.2 Civics Crossword 2021-09-30
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- Federalist A series of essays written by supporters of the constitution.
- Supporters of the constitution.
- Opponents of the constitution.
- Jay The second governor of New York who helped write The Federalist.
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- The first secretary of the treasury.
- sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
- Henry A war hero Anti-Federalist who called the Constitution “horridly defective”.
- 4th President of the United States of America.
- of Rights The first ten amendments of the constitution.
- 1st President of the United States of America
- a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
- Known as the father of America. Wrote Poor Richard.
12 Clues: Opponents of the constitution. • Supporters of the constitution. • The first secretary of the treasury. • 1st President of the United States of America • 4th President of the United States of America. • Known as the father of America. Wrote Poor Richard. • of Rights The first ten amendments of the constitution. • ...
Constitution crossword 2022-11-17
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- Branch that enforces laws (Article II of Constitution)
- Powers set aside for other levels to do (the states)
- Branch that interprets laws (Article III of Constitution)
- Powers government do but aren't written anywhere
- A change to the constitution (there are 27 currently including Bill of Rights)
- Branch that makes the laws (Article I of Constitution)
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- Allows implied powers: government does anything that is "necessary and Proper" (a clause is a written part of the document)
- Power government can't do
- Government power shared between levels (national,State,Local)
- The approval of something (in this case, the Constitution)
10 Clues: Power government can't do • Powers government do but aren't written anywhere • Powers set aside for other levels to do (the states) • Branch that enforces laws (Article II of Constitution) • Branch that makes the laws (Article I of Constitution) • Branch that interprets laws (Article III of Constitution) • The approval of something (in this case, the Constitution) • ...
Theory-Lord Loss 2025-11-10
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- A piece of corrugated _____ lies on the ground between the mansion and the sheds.
- Grubbs see Dervish and Meera bring back a _____ to the corrugated iron.
- After seeing what Dervish and Meera was up to, Grubbs sleeps with an _____ at night.
- Grubbs learns that there is a _____ passage inside the mansion.
- Bill-E thinks that Dervish transforms _____instead of physically.
- When Grubbs went to confront Dervish, he found his room___.
- Werewolves come out when there is a ____ moon.
- Grubbs thinks that there is _______ under Dervish's nails.
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- Grubbs thinks Bill-E is ____ for thinking.
- Despite saying that he was tired, Dervish ___up the stairs.
- Dervish said he went to the pun with ______.
- Bill-E thinks that Dervish is a _____.
- Bill-E refers to Dervish as his _____.
- Bill-E tells Grubbs "You accept ____are real-why not werewolves?"
- Dervish tells Grubs that the reason why he wasn't home was because he went to the ____.
15 Clues: Bill-E thinks that Dervish is a _____. • Bill-E refers to Dervish as his _____. • Grubbs thinks Bill-E is ____ for thinking. • Dervish said he went to the pun with ______. • Werewolves come out when there is a ____ moon. • Grubbs thinks that there is _______ under Dervish's nails. • Despite saying that he was tired, Dervish ___up the stairs. • ...
Notable Events of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s 2023-06-06
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- - ___, 1963 march on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
- - ___ campaign, series of nonviolent protests against racial segregation.
- - Martin ___, prominent leader of the civil rights movement.
- - Tragic deaths of civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers.
- - ___ Rights Act of 1964, landmark legislation outlawing racial discrimination.
- - ___, desegregation of schools and public spaces.
- - Peaceful demonstrations advocating for civil rights.
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- - Montgomery Bus ___, civil rights protest against racial segregation on public transportation.
- - Activists who challenged racial segregation on interstate buses.
- - ___ X, influential figure in the Black nationalist movement.
- - Rosa ___, civil rights activist and catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- - Nonviolent protests where activists occupied segregated spaces.
- - ___ Rights Act of 1965, aimed at overcoming barriers to African American suffrage.
- - Coretta Scott ___, civil rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
- - ___ to Montgomery marches, series of protests for voting rights.
15 Clues: - ___, desegregation of schools and public spaces. • - Peaceful demonstrations advocating for civil rights. • - Martin ___, prominent leader of the civil rights movement. • - ___ X, influential figure in the Black nationalist movement. • - Nonviolent protests where activists occupied segregated spaces. • ...
Human Rights - Yr 7 Catholic Studies - Harry 2023-07-27
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- These Rights ______ to Everyone.
- The Universal ___________ of Human Rights.
- The _____ Carta.
- ________ is a special law.
- __________ is a right.
- we all have the right to ____
- Tens of ________ of people died.
- Cyrus the Great.
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- we all have the right to ____
- No Unfair __________.
- When the ___ ended in 1945.
- We have a ____ to other people.
- Your Human Rights are _________ by Law.
- Giving people new ______.
- There are _______ Human Rights.
- Every Grown up has the Right to do a ___
- Setting _________ of international law.
17 Clues: The _____ Carta. • Cyrus the Great. • No Unfair __________. • __________ is a right. • Giving people new ______. • ________ is a special law. • When the ___ ended in 1945. • we all have the right to ____ • we all have the right to ____ • We have a ____ to other people. • There are _______ Human Rights. • These Rights ______ to Everyone. • Tens of ________ of people died. • ...
geschiedenis puzzel 2016-01-06
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- mensen die vinden dat met het verstand alles kan worden verklaart, zijn aanhangers van de ....
- door middel van verstand, redelijk
- de 18e eeuw heet ook wel de....
- de Amerikaanse revolutie begon met de .... tea party
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- geweld dat is bedoelt om mensen bang te maken
- overtuiging dat er geen god bestaat
- in de bill of rights stonden de .... van de burgers
- Lodewijk XVI werd vermoord onder de ....
- driekwart van de staatinkomen, kwamenuit de .... belastingen
9 Clues: de 18e eeuw heet ook wel de.... • door middel van verstand, redelijk • overtuiging dat er geen god bestaat • Lodewijk XVI werd vermoord onder de .... • geweld dat is bedoelt om mensen bang te maken • in de bill of rights stonden de .... van de burgers • de Amerikaanse revolutie begon met de .... tea party • driekwart van de staatinkomen, kwamenuit de .... belastingen • ...
Reconstruction 2024-04-11
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- What gave the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- What was referred to any person considered worthless or disreputable?
- What brought the southern states back into full political participation in the Union, guaranteeing rights to former slaves?
- Who provided assistance to tens of thousands of formerly enslaved people?
- What Bill guaranteed that certain States whose Governments have been overthrown a Republican Form of Government?
- Who was the first black American to serve in the United States Senate?
- What was the system where the landlord/planter allows a tenant to use the land in exchange for a share of the crop called?
- What granted African American men the right to vote
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- Who was 17th President of the United States?
- Who led the call for a war that would end slavery?
- What were Northerners who moved to the South after the war, supposedly in an effort to get rich or acquire political power called?
- What got passed that severely limited the rights of Black people?
12 Clues: Who was 17th President of the United States? • Who led the call for a war that would end slavery? • What granted African American men the right to vote • What got passed that severely limited the rights of Black people? • What was referred to any person considered worthless or disreputable? • Who was the first black American to serve in the United States Senate? • ...
The U.S Constitution 2013-03-29
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- The right to freedom of ____ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
- They become president of the United States if the president should die
- The Declaration of Independence was
- How many full terms can the president of the United States serve?
- One of the 3 branches of government
- In the Senate there are two senators from each ____ to represent that state
- July 4, _____76
- What branch of government is the president in?
- One of the two houses of Congress known as the upper house
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- The number of original states
- In which month is the new president inaugurated?
- We elect each senator for a term of _____ years
- A Boston patriot, Paul _____ rode to warn Lexington and Concord that the British were marching their way
- The chief executor of the executive branch
- The first ten amendments
- Has the power to declare war
- The number of amendments in the Constitution
- The head executive of a city government
- How many branches are there in the government of the United States?
19 Clues: July 4, _____76 • The first ten amendments • Has the power to declare war • The number of original states • The Declaration of Independence was • One of the 3 branches of government • The head executive of a city government • The chief executor of the executive branch • The number of amendments in the Constitution • What branch of government is the president in? • ...
Civic Literacy Crossword Review (Third Big Test) 2025-11-25
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- Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
- Clause making federal law superior to state law
- Manipulating district boundaries for political advantage
- Member of Electoral College
- Government financial assistance
- Supreme power or authority of a state
- Opposed Constitution without bill of rights
- General increase in prices
- Formal approval of the Constitution
- Branch that enforces laws
- Branch that interprets laws
- Powers kept by the states
- Government by the people
- Separation of people by race
- Branch that makes laws
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- Exclusive right to make or sell an invention
- Exclusive control of a market
- Cost or benefit affecting third parties
- Official population count every ten years
- Supporter of strong national government during Constitution ratification
- Change or addition to the Constitution
- The right to vote
- Government by a single ruler with absolute power
- Tax on imported goods
- Unfair treatment based on characteristics
- Person favoring native-born citizens over immigrants
- Redistribution of congressional seats based on population
- Powers shared by state and federal governments
- Relating to elections or electors
- Discriminatory lending practice based on race
30 Clues: The right to vote • Tax on imported goods • Branch that makes laws • Government by the people • Branch that enforces laws • Powers kept by the states • General increase in prices • Member of Electoral College • Branch that interprets laws • Separation of people by race • Exclusive control of a market • Government financial assistance • Relating to elections or electors • ...
AP GOV Unit 1 Crossword 1 2025-01-17
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- _______ Powers: political powers deemed "Necessary and Proper" that are granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution
- ______ Clause: declares the constitution, laws, and treaties of the federal government to be the supreme law of the land to which judges in every state are bound regardless of state law to the contrary
- Those who opposed the consolidation of the states under a federal government.
- A system of government where the power is given to the national government and regional governments
- of Rights First ten Amendments of the Constitution protecting human rights
- _______ Plan: called for a three- branch system with a national executive, a judiciary, and a bicameral legislature.
- ___-______ Plan: assured states their sovereignty through a national government with limited and defined powers.
- Two- house legislature.
- ________ Powers: political powers that are shared by both the state and federal governments.
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- Those who supported the proposed constitutional structure, a strong federal government, and full ratification.
- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- the process by which the courts examine the executive and legislative branches of government
- _____ powers are expressly granted to the Federal government by the constitution.
13 Clues: Two- house legislature. • of Rights First ten Amendments of the Constitution protecting human rights • Those who opposed the consolidation of the states under a federal government. • _____ powers are expressly granted to the Federal government by the constitution. • the process by which the courts examine the executive and legislative branches of government • ...
Unit one vocab review 2020-09-30
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- / Small group of people have all the power
- / Were one person has all of the power
- theory / Elites include businessmen, the wealthy, the media, union leaders, and others.
- / The ability to rule absolutely within a state
- theory / Government grew out of a family authority
- colonies / Run like Royal Colonies, but by Proprietor
- Services / Government services given to the public
- theory / Were a group of people overthrow the government to become the government
- / Legislative body having two branches or chambers
- colonies / Colonies owned by king George
- minister / Can control parliament
- Franklin / He did the kite experiment to find out about electricity
- Locke / Created the social contract theory
- Carta / A document giving the lords rights in Britain
- / Ruled by religious leaders
- colonies / Colonists choose there own officials
- Bill of Rights / The first attempt at a government for the United States
- / Legislative body having one house or chamber
- / One person has all the power there are two type of this
- / Unitary individual states join together under a united government
- Order / Governments have to maintain this to assure that war doesn't break out
- Jefferson / Drafted the declaration of independence
- / Four basic features territory, population, sovereignty and government
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- system / A system were the checks and balances kept one group from having to much power
- / You need this if an invading country threatens you
- Democracy / Democracy were the people vote on everything
- / Small group of the wealthy rule
- rights / Rights that all people are born with
- / Another word for government
- government / System were the central government makes all the decisions
- of Independence / Document made in 1776 to tell king George about the colonists unhappiness
- elite theory / Elites are business leaders key politicians and top military officers
- system / Type of government developed in Great Britain
- George III / Monarch that ruled Britain during the revolutionary war
- theory / Government is a tool of the rich
- / A system to keep order in a country
- theory / Elites are those who work behind the scenes
- / Type of government were the people have the power
- right theory / Theory that the monarch got the right to rule from god
- contract theory / Theory that society is a contract with the government
- government / Halfway between unitary government and a confederation
- Monarchy / Type of monarchy that the dictator has all the power
- Democracy / Type of democracy that the people elect someone to vote on laws for them
- centralism / Must join one party to enter politics
44 Clues: / Ruled by religious leaders • / Another word for government • / Small group of the wealthy rule • minister / Can control parliament • / A system to keep order in a country • / Were one person has all of the power • colonies / Colonies owned by king George • / Small group of people have all the power • theory / Government is a tool of the rich • ...
Branches of Government 2022-10-04
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- Where Members of parliament meet to discuss laws.
- Most MPs belong to these (hint: Conservative, Liberal, NDP are _______?)
- The branch that puts laws into action.
- the municipal government is also called?
- The branch that creates laws.
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- this court is responsible for making sure the rights and freedoms of Canadians are maintained by Government
- The branch that interprets laws.
- The Kings representative.
- The head of the Canadian Government.
- The sober second thought for the House of Commons.
- The amount of seats in the House of Commons for each province, depends on the _________ of the province.
- The zone or area that a Member of Parliment is elected from.
- your local representation in the House of Commons
- the system of Government where people vote for people who represent their values.
- What is a law called before it is a law?
15 Clues: The Kings representative. • The branch that creates laws. • The branch that interprets laws. • The head of the Canadian Government. • The branch that puts laws into action. • What is a law called before it is a law? • the municipal government is also called? • Where Members of parliament meet to discuss laws. • your local representation in the House of Commons • ...
How a Bill Become a Law 2013-03-04
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- The President may ______ the bill, for it to become a law
- Leader of our country
- Another place where a bill may start
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- The national legislative body of a country
- Something that may or may not become a law
- People that study the bill
- of Representatives A place where a bill may start
- Veto When the President refuses to sign the bill, and congress goes out of session before 10 days pass
- What a bill turns into if approved
- What the President does if he doesn't like the law
10 Clues: Leader of our country • People that study the bill • What a bill turns into if approved • Another place where a bill may start • The national legislative body of a country • Something that may or may not become a law • of Representatives A place where a bill may start • What the President does if he doesn't like the law • ...
Honors Government Crossword 2012-11-14
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- powers that the government requires to carry out the express constitutional powers
- the yearly financial plan for the national government
- a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and report its findings to the Senate or the House
- a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions
- a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
- approval of government spending
- a statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
- member of a lawmaker’s personal staff that makes certain that the lawmaker is well informed about proposed legislation
- to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
- a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
- a system that gives the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee
- a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
- member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who runs the lawmaker’s office, supervises the schedule, and gives advice
- laws passed by Congress that appropriate money for local federal projects
- freedom from prosecution for witnesses whose testimony ties them to illegal acts
- powers directly stated in the Constitution
- the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the vice president
- a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
- an agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other’s bills
- a bill dealing with individual people or places
- the money that people and businesses pay to support the activities of the government
- a proposed law
- 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
- an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature
- a schedule that lists the order in which bills will be considered in Congress
- willful obstruction of justice
- the process of reassessing representation based on population, after every census
- the provisions Congress wrote into some laws that allowed it to review and cancel actions of executive agencies
- when a president stops a bill from being passed during the last ten days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
- the work that a lawmaker does to help constituents with problems
- the people who work for House and Senate committees
- to draw a district’s boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
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- the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
- member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who handles requests for help from constituents
- direct contact made by a lobbyist in order to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors
- a two chamber legislature
- rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendment to a bill from the floor
- a population count
- a formal accusation of misconduct in office against a public official
- elected official that is already in office
- a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
- a required government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
- a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
- a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
- a proposed law to authorize spending money
- a period of time during which a legislature meets to conduct business
- a bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program
- rejection of a bill
- as a whole; for example, statewide
- 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
- the president’s refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program
- a law proposed to raise money
- trade among the states
- the people who work directly for individual senators and representatives
- a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
- interest group representative
- lying under oath
- a committee of the House and the Senate that usually acts as a study group and reports its findings back to the House and the Senate
- a legal order that a person appear or produce requested documents
- a bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
- a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
61 Clues: a proposed law • lying under oath • a population count • rejection of a bill • trade among the states • a two chamber legislature • a law proposed to raise money • interest group representative • willful obstruction of justice • approval of government spending • as a whole; for example, statewide • elected official that is already in office • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2012-11-14
Across
- powers that the government requires to carry out the express constitutional powers
- the president’s refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program
- powers directly stated in the Constitution
- to draw a district’s boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
- the process of reassessing representation based on population, after every census
- a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
- the people who work for House and Senate committees
- the yearly financial plan for the national government
- a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
- a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
- member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who runs the lawmaker’s office, supervises the schedule, and gives advice
- a schedule that lists the order in which bills will be considered in Congress
- a proposed law to authorize spending money
- 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
- a legal order that a person appear or produce requested documents
- direct contact made by a lobbyist in order to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors
- approval of government spending
- an agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other’s bills
- a committee of the House and the Senate that usually acts as a study group and reports its findings back to the House and the Senate
- rejection of a bill
- the money that people and businesses pay to support the activities of the government
- a law proposed to raise money
- a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
- laws passed by Congress that appropriate money for local federal projects
- rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendment to a bill from the floor
- the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
- a bill dealing with individual people or places
- the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the vice president
- a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
- a bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program
- lying under oath
- freedom from prosecution for witnesses whose testimony ties them to illegal acts
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- elected official that is already in office
- a population count
- an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature
- trade among the states
- a formal accusation of misconduct in office against a public official
- member of a lawmaker’s personal staff who handles requests for help from constituents
- the people who work directly for individual senators and representatives
- a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and report its findings to the Senate or the House
- to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
- a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
- 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
- the work that a lawmaker does to help constituents with problems
- a two chamber legislature
- interest group representative
- a system that gives the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee
- the provisions Congress wrote into some laws that allowed it to review and cancel actions of executive agencies
- when a president stops a bill from being passed during the last ten days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
- member of a lawmaker’s personal staff that makes certain that the lawmaker is well informed about proposed legislation
- a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
- a required government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
- willful obstruction of justice
- a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
- a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
- as a whole; for example, statewide
- a statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
- a bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
- a proposed law
- a period of time during which a legislature meets to conduct business
- a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions
61 Clues: a proposed law • lying under oath • a population count • rejection of a bill • trade among the states • a two chamber legislature • interest group representative • a law proposed to raise money • willful obstruction of justice • approval of government spending • as a whole; for example, statewide • elected official that is already in office • ...
Constitution crossword 2022-11-17
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- A change to the constitution (there are 27 currently including Bill of Rights)
- Powers set aside for other levels to do (the states)
- Government power shared between levels (national,State,Local)
- The approval of something (in this case, the Constitution)
- Branch that enforces laws (Article II of Constitution)
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- Branch that interprets laws (Article III of Constitution)
- Power government can't do
- Powers government do but aren't written anywhere
- Allows implied powers: government does anything that is "necessary and Proper" (a clause is a written part of the document)
- Branch that makes the laws (Article I of Constitution)
10 Clues: Power government can't do • Powers government do but aren't written anywhere • Powers set aside for other levels to do (the states) • Branch that makes the laws (Article I of Constitution) • Branch that enforces laws (Article II of Constitution) • Branch that interprets laws (Article III of Constitution) • The approval of something (in this case, the Constitution) • ...
Government 2021-09-10
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- Limits are placed on the power that government has.
- Written in 1777 by John Dickenson, a Penn. statesmen
- Against the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights
- Imprison people illegally, force citizens to house soldiers, establish military rule during times of peace, and forced monarchs to get Parliaments permission to levy taxes
- Gave more voice to the people by giving more power to Parliment.
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- First set of english rules to limit monarchs power.
- Called the "Father of the Constitution"
- Who said, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
- Tried to limit the power of British Monarchs.
- Reason for Shay's Rebellion
10 Clues: Reason for Shay's Rebellion • Called the "Father of the Constitution" • Tried to limit the power of British Monarchs. • Limits are placed on the power that government has. • First set of english rules to limit monarchs power. • Written in 1777 by John Dickenson, a Penn. statesmen • Who said, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." • ...
crossword puzzle' 2023-05-08
Articles & Constitution Recap 2024-12-10
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- The last name of the first president
- This group wanted power in the states and protection against a tyrannical government
- This person is also the commander in chief of the army
- All indigenous Americans who fought in the American Revolution were told they lost their rights to their _____
- This man led a rebellion due to economic issue like unfair state tax laws and lack of pay following the Revolution
- This branch includes the Supreme Court
- This part of the Legislative Branch is based on state population
- There are ______ branches of government in the USA
- This part of the Legislative Branch includes 2 members per state
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- The side that lost the American Revolution
- This branch includes the Senate and House of Representatives
- The number of states (out of 13) needed to amend the Articles of Confederation
- This part of the government is a lifetime appointment, only includes 9 people, and determines if laws are Constitutional
- This group wanted a strong centralized government
- This was added to the Constitution as a compromise for the Anti Federalists
- The number of amendments that were included in the original Bill of Rights
- The last name of a key Federalist who also wrote many of the Federalist papers (including the one we read in class)
- The Treaty of _____ ended the American Revolution
- Under the Articles of Confederation, it was an issue that Congress could only request states to pay _____
- After the Land Ordinance of 1787, this was banned in the Northwest
- Under the Articles, this was the sole branch of government
- To sign and make valid or to put into law
- This branch includes the President
23 Clues: This branch includes the President • The last name of the first president • This branch includes the Supreme Court • To sign and make valid or to put into law • The side that lost the American Revolution • This group wanted a strong centralized government • The Treaty of _____ ended the American Revolution • There are ______ branches of government in the USA • ...
Assembly of noteables crosswords- Bill Russell and Karl Benz 2023-11-21
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- The sport that Bill Russell played
- How many MVP's did Bill Russell win.
- Where was Karl Benz born?
- In which century did Karl Benz create and unveil his first automobile
- How many years did Bill Russell play in the NBA for
- The number of championships Bill Russell won?
- The team that bill Russell played for. _____ Celtics
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- What cars were called when they were first created ( Structured _____-_____)
- ____ patent motor wagon
- What is the current name of the car Benz created?
- The assembly of ______ (A person worthy of note)
- The subject at school where we explore the things that have happened in the past
12 Clues: ____ patent motor wagon • Where was Karl Benz born? • The sport that Bill Russell played • How many MVP's did Bill Russell win. • The number of championships Bill Russell won? • The assembly of ______ (A person worthy of note) • What is the current name of the car Benz created? • How many years did Bill Russell play in the NBA for • ...
Constitution crossword 2022-11-17
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- Allows implied powers: government does anything that is "necessary and Proper" (a clause is a written part of the document)
- Powers set aside for other levels to do (the states)
- The approval of something (in this case, the Constitution)
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- Government power shared between levels (national,State,Local)
- Branch that interprets laws (Article III of Constitution)
- Powers government do but aren't written anywhere
- Branch that makes the laws (Article I of Constitution)
- Power government can't do
- Branch that enforces laws (Article II of Constitution)
- A change to the constitution (there are 27 currently including Bill of Rights)
10 Clues: Power government can't do • Powers government do but aren't written anywhere • Powers set aside for other levels to do (the states) • Branch that makes the laws (Article I of Constitution) • Branch that enforces laws (Article II of Constitution) • Branch that interprets laws (Article III of Constitution) • The approval of something (in this case, the Constitution) • ...
Bill of Right 2023-12-21
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- Right to trial involving any case involving more than $20
- Rights not listed are given to the people
- Outlaws unreasonable search and seizure
- Powers listed are given to the States
- Freedom of Speech
- Right to a fair,fast and public trial
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- Protects against self incrimination
- No quartering of Soldiers
- Right to Bear Arms
- No excessive bail,No cruel or unusual punishments
10 Clues: Freedom of Speech • Right to Bear Arms • No quartering of Soldiers • Protects against self incrimination • Powers listed are given to the States • Right to a fair,fast and public trial • Outlaws unreasonable search and seizure • Rights not listed are given to the people • No excessive bail,No cruel or unusual punishments • ...
BILL OF LADING 2022-11-28
Across
- Placed on packages for export for indentification purposes.
- Amount of money that must be paid for the provision of servicio or product.
- vehicle or means used to move goods from one place to another
- The action of delivering parcels, or goods.
- Large, topside ship of 500 tons with more than one deck.
- Portion of space, real or inmaginary, in wich something is situated.
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- Material object or immaterial service whose use produces some satisfaction of a desire or need.
- Basic process to find out how many times the unit is contained in that magnitude.
- Space where the merchandise is received.
- Objects of the same characteristics.
10 Clues: Objects of the same characteristics. • Space where the merchandise is received. • The action of delivering parcels, or goods. • Large, topside ship of 500 tons with more than one deck. • Placed on packages for export for indentification purposes. • vehicle or means used to move goods from one place to another • ...
The Legislative branch 2023-01-26
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- With this, Congress can make laws that the Constitution doesn't give authority for
- Making a long speech to prevent legislation
- Congress has power over trade activities between states and foreign countries
- The law of becoming a U.S Citizen
- The powers granted to the national government
- The legislative leader selected by the majority party
- A law sent to the legislative branch for review
- The relations between sovereign states
- Where a bill can be reviewed in more detail
- Agreements between nations
- Powers granted to the U.S government that are not specifically stated in the Constitution
- The upper chamber of Congress
- This grants Congress the right to pass all laws necessary and proper
- Someone who fills in for the vice president when they are not present
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- The leader of the house
- This is how the U.S elects it's president
- The legislative leader elected by party members with the minority of seats
- The process of attacking the accuracy of a witnesses testimony
- One of the two chambers of Congress
- Short-lasting committee created for a specific purpose
- Determines who comes into the country
- The president's powers to choose their cabinet members
- When Congress acts like a watchdog
- A yearly report to the president by Congress
- A permanent committee established in a legislature
- To reject a bill
- Committee created by the presiding officers of each chamber to make changes to a bill passed
- Congress has the power to print...
- The authority of the senate to ratify treaties, confirm cabinets, and judicial appointments
- To set a bill aside, ignoring it
- Destroying a bill, by not signing it for 10 days, while congress is not in session
- The powers granted to the federal government
- When the Senate approves of a presidential appointment
- To have two branches or chambers
- In the Constitution, Congress is made up of...
- A country's military forces
- Congress has the power to declare...
37 Clues: To reject a bill • The leader of the house • Agreements between nations • A country's military forces • The upper chamber of Congress • To set a bill aside, ignoring it • To have two branches or chambers • The law of becoming a U.S Citizen • When Congress acts like a watchdog • Congress has the power to print... • One of the two chambers of Congress • ...
Trial Terms 2012-02-16
Across
- the duty of proving a disputed charge
- When you carefully plan it and you know your going to carry out a vicious murder on a specific person. Not just some random person. That's why it's a capital offense.
- Reasonable grounds
- a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)
- A judge's order that a case may not be discussed in public
- A worker, esp. a man, who supervises and directs other workers
- Fully in agreement
- 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
- The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation
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- a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)
- A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
- The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense
- A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
- The Fifth Amendment (Amendment V) to the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure.
- A formal written or spoken statement, esp. one given in a court of law
- 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 (or in a custodial situation) before they are interrogated to inform them about their constitutional rights.
- (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
- An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
- A person, esp. a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone
- A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged
- An order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing it
- A writ ordering a person to attend a court
22 Clues: Reasonable grounds • Fully in agreement • the duty of proving a disputed charge • A writ ordering a person to attend a court • A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime • The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense • A judge's order that a case may not be discussed in public • A worker, esp. a man, who supervises and directs other workers • ...
Neerav Yerekar Constitution Crossword 2026-03-19
Across
- The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to give we the people a specific kind of rights
- The second amendment gives you the right to _________.
- What are the group of advisors called that helps the president make decisions
- How many 4-year terms does the president get before he can't get elected again
- What was the constitution often called because of its amendable or changable rights
- What were the people called who wrote the constitution
- What does the Legislative branch do
- The process of removing SUmpreme court justices from their post
- The ________ court is the highest court in the country, and the decisions they make have more power than other courts
- which amendment says that even if a right is not here deosn't mean you don't have it
- Who propose the New Jersey plan that the smaller states favored
- In May of _______, leaders from all around the United States gathered in Philadelphia to discuss the changing of the Articles fo Confederation.
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- Unlike the 5th and 6th amendment, the 7th amendment is only for _______ cases like a noise complaint
- Our First Constitution was the ____________ of _____________
- what amendment gives you the right to due process like innocent until proven guilty
- In 1787, state representatives met to discuss changing the Articles of Confederation. Many argued for starting over with a new document based on_________
- how many seats are there in the House of Representatives
- A compromise that concerned the Southern delegates about slavery
- the number of delegates that came from 12 states to meet over the summer time to decide what they would do about the failing country
- America needed support from these countries and wouldn’t get it until they regained control
- There is a system called checks and______, which checks or limits the other branches power
- The national government had ___ too and couldn’t collect taxes to repay what they owe.
- Things came to a head in 1785 farmers revolted against the government in this revolt.
- What does the police need to search your home
- The plan that James Madison has proposed in the constitutional convention
25 Clues: What does the Legislative branch do • What does the police need to search your home • The second amendment gives you the right to _________. • What were the people called who wrote the constitution • how many seats are there in the House of Representatives • Our First Constitution was the ____________ of _____________ • ...
Government 2015-10-14
Across
- To change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament.
- Bills that are passed by Parliament.
- A Senator or a Member of the House of Commons.
- Another word for constituency or electoral district.
- A person who speaks for you.
- A king or queen of a country.
- Another name for the Senate.
- The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each each.
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- A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
- The Upper House of Parliament is made up of 105 senators.
- A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
- The government of Canada that acts and speaks for the whole country.
- A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
- A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
- Another name for the House of Commons.
15 Clues: A person who speaks for you. • Another name for the Senate. • A king or queen of a country. • Bills that are passed by Parliament. • Another name for the House of Commons. • A Senator or a Member of the House of Commons. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • ...
Founding Fathers 2024-03-11
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- People like Patrick Henry opposed to ratification of the Constitution
- Method of settling disagreements. Giving up something to gain something.
- The year a new government was created under the Constitution
- Branch of government that makes laws happen. Led by president.
- Future Secretary of Treasury who wrote Federalist Papers
- Process by which a state agreed to support the Constitution.
- One branch of government under Articles. Makes law.
- Persuasive essays that helped convince people to ratify the Constitution.
- Term for the patriots who started the United States like Madison & Hamilton
- Federalist who contributed to Constitution & wrote Bill of Rights.
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- Branch of the government like Congress that makes laws
- Revolt by Massachusetts farmers over taxes that scared Founders.
- People like Hamilton who supported ratification.
- First constitution of the United States.
- Branch of the government that runs courts & explains laws
15 Clues: First constitution of the United States. • People like Hamilton who supported ratification. • One branch of government under Articles. Makes law. • Branch of the government like Congress that makes laws • Future Secretary of Treasury who wrote Federalist Papers • Branch of the government that runs courts & explains laws • ...
Jacob Carter Culminating Assignment Crossword 2022-12-20
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- The part of congress that decides the number of members based on population
- What document created in 1215 limited the powers of the king, made laws and punishment to be fair and equal, created due process of law, and protected property rights.
- The president is the head of this branch of government
- The plan that wanted equal representation no matter a states population was called ______
- what is is a law called when it is first introduced to congress
- which article of the constitution talks about amending the constitution
- Limits that keep the government power under control.
- This plan wanted representation by population
- Republicans want a ______ military
- The first part of the constitution
- The first ten amendments to the constitution
- the power of government, is limited by the constitution, and each branch is limited to what it can do
- The ______ vote takes place on the first tuesday after the second monday in november
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- The part of congress where the vice president decides ties
- A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
- This group of people fall on the right side of the political spectrum
- _______ is the government's- strategies to effectively manage its relationships with other countries.
- This court's rulings set precedents for the rest of the country
- The part of the government that makes laws.
- The max number of years a president can serve
- Liberals fall on this side of the political spectrum
- The state court that has trials, evidence, and witnesses
- What article of the constitution states the president's powers
- To amend the constitution there are two steps first is to propose the new amendment and second is to _____ the amendment
- how many limits of government are there
25 Clues: Republicans want a ______ military • The first part of the constitution • how many limits of government are there • The part of the government that makes laws. • The first ten amendments to the constitution • The max number of years a president can serve • This plan wanted representation by population • Liberals fall on this side of the political spectrum • ...
Washington and Admins 2024-02-29
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- What type of government did Federalists Want
- What type of taxes were planned to be used to fund the national bank
- What was another way Hamilton planned to fund the National Bank
- What type of government did Democratic-Republicans want
- What is a term for money a person has available for investing
- Who was Washingtons Sec. Of state
- Who wanted to create a National Bank
- Who is the drafter of the Bill of Rights
- What political party wanted a strong National Government
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- Political Party led by Jefferson and Madison
- What type of partnership/Funding did Hamilton Want the National Bank to have
- Political Party led by Hamilton and J. Adams
- What states didnt support the idea of a National Bank
- What was the last clause of Article I
- What rebellion was held in 1794 under Washingtons Admin
15 Clues: Who was Washingtons Sec. Of state • Who wanted to create a National Bank • What was the last clause of Article I • Who is the drafter of the Bill of Rights • Political Party led by Jefferson and Madison • What type of government did Federalists Want • Political Party led by Hamilton and J. Adams • What states didnt support the idea of a National Bank • ...
judicial branch crossword 2018-02-17
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- to be a member you most either be appointed by the president and approved by the ______
- article_____says that everyone has the right to a fair trial
- _________is the only way a federal judge can be removed
- the bill or rights states that you cant be tried for the same crime______
- there is _______US district courts
- current number of justices
- judges and justices do not serve ______terms
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- only about one in every _____ trials are reviewed in the supreme court
- the________ says that everyone has the right to a fair trial
- ________court is the highest court in the us
- the courts do not_____the laws
- the supreme court deals with a____ cases a year
- lowest number of justices
- the supreme court meets in _______D.C
- number of courts of appeals
- if someone can not afford a lawyer they will be _______with one
16 Clues: lowest number of justices • current number of justices • number of courts of appeals • the courts do not_____the laws • there is _______US district courts • the supreme court meets in _______D.C • ________court is the highest court in the us • judges and justices do not serve ______terms • the supreme court deals with a____ cases a year • ...
Unit 3 Review 2023-10-06
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- This Branch Makes laws
- The manipulation the boundaries of districts to favor one political party or group.
- Power the president has to stop a bill from becoming a law
- Clause that states “Congress can do what is necessary and proper for the welfare of the nation.”
- Ability of a senator to stall a bill by continuously talking
- a vote to end a Filibuster
- The reassigning representatives among the states to reflect population shifts.
- A committee made of members of both the House of Reps and the Senate
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- powers of congress not written in the constitution but need to fulfill expressed powers.
- an idea for a proposed law
- leaving a bill in committee so long that it dies
- re-drawing the boundaries of the districts.
- Powers of congress that are explicitly written in the constitution.
- A committee that always exists to discuss issues consistently facing the nation
- The combined House of Reps and the Senate.
- The legislative branch is described in this Article of the Constitution
- The counting of the national population that occurs every 10 years
17 Clues: This Branch Makes laws • an idea for a proposed law • a vote to end a Filibuster • The combined House of Reps and the Senate. • re-drawing the boundaries of the districts. • leaving a bill in committee so long that it dies • Power the president has to stop a bill from becoming a law • Ability of a senator to stall a bill by continuously talking • ...
Unit 3 Vocabulary Crossword 2022-10-24
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- formally accuse a public official of misconduct committed while in office
- a government that has a two-house legislative system
- the law or action violates the Supreme Courts' interpretation of the Constitution
- Branch created by Article III of the Constitution
- Article VI includes the ____________ Clause.
- The introduction of the Constitution
- Branch created by Article II of the Constitution
- the laws of a nation that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantees certain rights to the people
- What we call each section of the Constitution (hint: there are 7)
- supporter of the U.S. Constitution
- Article #______ explains the process to amend the Constitution
- The name of the legislative branch
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- the powers granted to the Federal government
- law-making body of a country or state
- an association (or organization) of separate states to cooperate together
- The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill
- Branch created by Article I of the Constitution
- a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
- to confirm or approve formally
19 Clues: to confirm or approve formally • supporter of the U.S. Constitution • The name of the legislative branch • The introduction of the Constitution • law-making body of a country or state • the powers granted to the Federal government • Article VI includes the ____________ Clause. • Branch created by Article I of the Constitution • ...
3 Branches Review 2012-09-13
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- Judaical Powers can be found in this Article.
- A power of the Judicial Branch is that they can decide how a person is to be ______________.
- A limit on the Judicial Branch is that Congress can _________ or (bring charges)
- I am the only Power Congress has regarding defense
- Congress can create these, but they don't use them!
- A limit on The Judicial Branch is that they cannot be punished for _________
- This Branch can declare laws unconstitutional
- A power of the Executive Branch is to __________ the Constitution.
- - this is the systems that the Framers created to keep the Branches co-equal.
- The 1st step it takes to make a Bill a Law
- This is the main power of the Judicial Branch
- House of Representative is what house?
- You have to be this old to be in the House of Representatives
- A power of the Judicial Branch is that they can declare this on laws that are illegal
- Is the Highest Law in the Land and Limits the power of Congress
- This LIMITS the Powers of Congress
- Congress can raise this to protect the people.
- A power of the Executive Branch does what to laws?
- Executive Branch can create __________, but a limit on their power is that the Senate must approve.
- This is the number (YES, #) that can over ride a veto to make a bill a law. Can be the called the 5th step of how a bill becomes a law
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- Also called Congress
- The Senate is what house?
- A limit on the Judicial Branch is that they can only _________laws and not enforce them ?
- Have to be a citizen this long to be in the House of R.
- The 2nd step it takes to make a Bill a Law
- The 4th step needs this Branche's check and balance
- The 3rd step to become a Law needs this many votes from Congress
- The Number of Supreme Court Justices
- Means NO or REJECTED. This is a POWER of the Executive Branch.
- This is military title and power of the Executive Branch
- Head of the Military
- Senators serve this long
- I'm a power of Congress that people have to pay $$
- The "title" of the head of the Supreme Court
- The number of Senators Arizona has
- You have to be this old to be in the Senate
- A Power of the Executive Branch is to appoint these people to go to other countries as representatives for the U.S..
- The Highest Court in the United States
- Congress Cannot make these types of laws that limit rights and freedoms
- I'm a number that equals 2 per state (YES, #)
- A Power of Congress is to do what to laws?
- I'm the larger number of the Congress (YES, #)
42 Clues: Also called Congress • Head of the Military • Senators serve this long • The Senate is what house? • The number of Senators Arizona has • This LIMITS the Powers of Congress • The Number of Supreme Court Justices • House of Representative is what house? • The Highest Court in the United States • The 2nd step it takes to make a Bill a Law • ...
Unit 3 Vocabulary 2017-11-13
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- to approve.
- Carta a British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights.
- Of Rights the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
- a document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government.
- a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them.
- Corpus the right not to be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime.
- a supporter of a strong federal government.
- of ordinance of 1785 a law that set up a system for settling the Northwest Territory.
- Compromise an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that three fifths of the enslaved residents in any state be counted in its population.
- Compromise a plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states.
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- of confederation the first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states.
- to change.
- Ordinance a 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory.
- Plan the plan at the Constitutional Convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two-chamber legislature.
- an opponent of a strong federal government.
- of power a principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches.
- Jersey Plan the plan at the Constitutional Convention, favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a single-chamber legislature.
17 Clues: to change. • to approve. • an opponent of a strong federal government. • a supporter of a strong federal government. • Of Rights the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. • Ordinance a 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory. • a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them. • ...
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Bill Davner...But Were Afraid To Ask 2014-05-29
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- Brand of shirt he liked, WOOF!
- Soft ____
- Another name for Betty Jo Bialosky, “Just Say No” originator
- 1940 Hitchcock Best Picture winner
- Not Garfunkel
- Bill’s high school alma mater, The Simpson’s hometown
- Beverage that Bill drove for first thing in the morning on camping trips
- Monty Python themed Broadway show (One of Bill’s favorites)
- Favorite lunch food, Bowl O’ ____
- Ms. Doolittle, with an ‘A’ instead of an ‘E’
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- Siemens group that Bill was most likely to yell at
- Goose, in the Ojibwa language
- Bill played goalie in this sport
- A festive snack food, in a plastic barrel
- Favorite programming language
- Computer ____ Center, where he learned to program
- The type of factory he worked at before SMS
- Mona ____
18 Clues: Soft ____ • Mona ____ • Not Garfunkel • Goose, in the Ojibwa language • Favorite programming language • Brand of shirt he liked, WOOF! • Bill played goalie in this sport • Favorite lunch food, Bowl O’ ____ • 1940 Hitchcock Best Picture winner • A festive snack food, in a plastic barrel • The type of factory he worked at before SMS • Ms. Doolittle, with an ‘A’ instead of an ‘E’ • ...
Extra Stuff 2023-05-12
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- The hardest bone in the human body is the ___.
- baby's first word
- Does Canada celebrate the 4th of July?
- What is the Canadian $1 currency often called
- Assistant Principal
- Generally, what is the color of a greenhouse?
- Who is on the front of a $2.00 bill?
- Mont of the nest solar eclipse
- What is the name of the character that is shaped like a banana (fortnite)
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- a two-year-old's first word
- best selling book of all time
- Is a dollar bill more or less than 6 inches?
- voice of Mario
- fastest hedgehog
- 6th grade math teacher
- Scooby's human best friend
- all compass needles point to the ___
- what is the color of the front of the dollar bill (not white)
18 Clues: voice of Mario • fastest hedgehog • baby's first word • Assistant Principal • 6th grade math teacher • Scooby's human best friend • a two-year-old's first word • best selling book of all time • Mont of the nest solar eclipse • Who is on the front of a $2.00 bill? • all compass needles point to the ___ • Does Canada celebrate the 4th of July? • ...
English Revolution Crossword 2022-02-03
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- Leader of revolutionary force attempting to overthrow King Charles I.
- The other name for the "Bloodless Rebellion".
- Problems between Parliament and Stuart Kings led to this.
- Authorized new translation of the bible.
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- This protected citizens from their government.
- Queen who died in 1603, resulting the Stuart family taking over the throne.
- Republican form of government was introduced to England during this.
- Parliament forced this person to sign English bill of rights.
- King who appointed Catholics to office which was against the law the time.
- Time period after Cromwell's death
- James' protestant daughter and her husband who were asked to overthrow King James.
11 Clues: Time period after Cromwell's death • Authorized new translation of the bible. • The other name for the "Bloodless Rebellion". • This protected citizens from their government. • Problems between Parliament and Stuart Kings led to this. • Parliament forced this person to sign English bill of rights. • ...
8-7 Vokabeln 2022-04-26
17 Clues: tip • bill • already • receipt • has made • dogs bark • to add up • has barked • has gotten • mr. waiter • outdated mrs. • has calculated • piece of paper • keep the change • outdated mr. waiter • Can I have the bill? • make yourself confortable
World History 2022-06-18
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- Just over this percent of Japanese-Canadians were uprooted during the second world war
- This Jewish symbol-although historically not limited to use by Jews- can be found on many synagogues
- Non-aggression pact signed between Hitler and Stalin
- The largest strike in Canadian history happened in this province
- The development of atomic bombs in The United States was given this name
- During this, women pushed for increased freedoms and full equality
- This celebration began in the United States in 1926
- The US dropped two atomic bombs on this country
- Commonly known as the “Green line”
- Increasing the authority of one country over other countries through political, economic, or military means
- The first concentration camps began during this war
- A social and economic system that encourages people to constantly buy new things
- Indigenous code talkers were tasked with developing a code for disguising military intelligence using this language
- This day marked the start of the Allied push back against the Germans in World War Two
- Alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia
- The first bill of rights in Canada
- These holocaust prisoners were forced to participate in many tasks involving other prisoners and their bodies before and after their deaths
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- During the Great Depression many people moved across the country looking for work by doing this
- The large scale removal of indigenous children from their homes, communities, and families of birth through the 1960s
- They were best known for their ‘boyish’ style in the 1920’s
- 7 countries formerly made up this kingdom
- By 1945 two out of three Jews in Europe were killed as a part of this
- This highly toxic chemical was used by Americans in the Vietnam War
- Cultures being shared across borders
- Typically white, upper-class women, who believed that if women gained the vote, the country would be better off
- This Canadian act has only been used once in peacetime
- Forced evacuations of concentration camp inmates where prisoners were brutally mistreated
- A series of coordinated terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people
- As a part of the ‘first killings’ this killed approximately 300,000 innocent disabled people
- A principle in international law that guarantees everyone's right to return to their country of origin or citizenship
30 Clues: Commonly known as the “Green line” • The first bill of rights in Canada • Cultures being shared across borders • 7 countries formerly made up this kingdom • The US dropped two atomic bombs on this country • Alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia • This celebration began in the United States in 1926 • The first concentration camps began during this war • ...
Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. 2022-02-16
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- What are the three branches of the government?
- What is the main job of the Legislature?
- Purposed by Sherman, House of Reps would be based on population, Senate is equal?
- People who were against the new constitution?
- What era the two houses of the Legislature called?
- Rebellion against the government (Articles of Confederation)?
- The number of representative's is based on population. Favored the big states?
- Anti-Federalists who wanted the Bill of Rights added?
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- How many branches are in the government?
- "Father of the Constitution" because of the work he put into making and ratifying the Constitution?
- Led a rebellion fighting against the government?
- Federalists, became the first president before the Constitution was even ratified?
- What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
- People who supported the new constitution. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington?
- All states had the same number of representatives. Favored the small states?
- How many times has the Constitution been amended?
- How many articles are in the constitution?
17 Clues: How many branches are in the government? • What is the main job of the Legislature? • How many articles are in the constitution? • People who were against the new constitution? • What are the three branches of the government? • Led a rebellion fighting against the government? • How many times has the Constitution been amended? • ...
USA 2024-08-11
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- Which branch of military did John F. Kennedy serve in?
- The 13 stripes on the flag represent the 13 _____.
- The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 _____.
- What day do we honor our veterans?
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- What city was the first capital of the United States?
- What president appeared on television first?
- The first man on the moon was ____.
- What is the capital of the United States
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- Who was the first president to be impeached?
- What war did the USA enter in 1917?
- What was signed on July 4th, 1776?
- Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
- ______ did not give up her bus seat, which sparked the civil rights movement.
- In 1862, the first ____ was printed.
- One of the largest rivers in the USA is?
- What was written in 1787?
- Which president signed the 1954 bill declaring November 11th as Veterans Day?
18 Clues: What was written in 1787? • What was signed on July 4th, 1776? • What day do we honor our veterans? • What war did the USA enter in 1917? • The first man on the moon was ____. • In 1862, the first ____ was printed. • One of the largest rivers in the USA is? • What is the capital of the United States • Who was the first president to be impeached? • ...
Become A Citizen 2023-01-03
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- Cases have to appeal to the blank.
- "We the people of the United States....."
- Switzerland is an example of a blank.
- The blank branch has life-long terms.
- Has 100 members.
- How The US was established.
- The US is a blank.
- The President's right-hand person.
- What strengthened the US after 9/11?
- Ensures that one branch doesn't overpower the others.
- Donald Trump's political party.
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- The opposite of the highest possible protection.
- The only branch that can declare war.
- Joe Bidens political party.
- A government involving a Prime Minister.
- The only branch that can veto laws.
- The US is also a blank government.
- Many of these are outlined in the Bill Of Rights.
- The US constitution and federal laws protect our blank.
- The blank is the first ten amendments.
- Our blank primarily comes from the first amendment.
- There are seven of these in the Constitution.
- The document that thirty-nine people signed.
- The opposite of an anti-federalist.
- Only three Presidents have been blank.
25 Clues: Has 100 members. • The US is a blank. • Joe Bidens political party. • How The US was established. • Donald Trump's political party. • Cases have to appeal to the blank. • The US is also a blank government. • The President's right-hand person. • The only branch that can veto laws. • The opposite of an anti-federalist. • What strengthened the US after 9/11? • ...
Government 2024-02-29
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- The voter requirements for Missouri are #5
- The voter requirements for Missouri are: #1
- Those who are disqualified from voting are: #3
- Only the General Assembly has the power to
- Those who are disqualified from voting are: #2
- assembly The Missouri Constitution may be amended #3
- Those exempt from taxation are #2
- There are four types of elections in Missouri #4
- source of political power and origin of government
- Representation in the General Assembly is determined by
- Those who are disqualified from voting are: #1
- The Missouri Constitution may be amended#2
- Missouri legislature is
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- Those exempt from taxation are #1
- five Bill of Rights - contains
- Missouri has had 4 constitutions - the current one was adopted in
- Missouri was admitted to the Union
- The voter requirements for Missouri are #3
- The Missouri Constitution may be amended #1
- Amendments are______
- The voter requirements for Missouri are #4
- There are four types of elections in Missouri #3
- There are four types of elections in Missouri #2
- There are four types of elections in Missouri #1
- States citizen The voter requirements for Missouri are:#2
25 Clues: Amendments are______ • Missouri legislature is • five Bill of Rights - contains • Those exempt from taxation are #1 • Those exempt from taxation are #2 • Missouri was admitted to the Union • The voter requirements for Missouri are #5 • The voter requirements for Missouri are #3 • Only the General Assembly has the power to • The voter requirements for Missouri are #4 • ...
American Revolution Crossword 2023-10-12
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- The colonists response to the tea taxes
- The attorney of Thomas Preston and his troops
- An army filled with volunteer fighters
- An official complaint
- The novel created by Thomas Preston
- The war between the colonists and Great Britain
- The name of the British government
- The captain of the British troops during the Boston Massacre
- rights such as life or liberty that a person is born with
- The law where only British Currency was allowed to be used, making colonial money useless
- the action of not buying a certain product or from a certain company
- The rule where colonists were required to house and feed British soldiers
- Synonym for spying
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- The man on the 100 dollar bill
- The ruler of england during the revolution
- The form of government in the colonies
- How the colonists assaulted the British Soldiers out of anger(Hint: Included Tar)
- Those who did not want to break free from British Rule
- British East India company was finally able to sell their product directly in the colonies
- The peace agreement between the colonists and the British
20 Clues: Synonym for spying • An official complaint • The man on the 100 dollar bill • The name of the British government • The novel created by Thomas Preston • An army filled with volunteer fighters • The form of government in the colonies • The colonists response to the tea taxes • The ruler of england during the revolution • The attorney of Thomas Preston and his troops • ...
Crossword Clues & Answers 2025-02-03
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- The amendment that gave women the right to vote
- of Confederation The first U.S. government, before the Constitution
- The right to bear arms is protected by this amendment
- The power to declare laws unconstitutional belongs to this branch
- The President belongs to this branch
- The branch of government that makes laws
- The amendment that abolished slavery
- The longest-serving term for a Supreme Court Justice
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- The amendment that limits the President to two terms
- The introduction to the Constitution
- Hundred The number of U.S. Senators
- Sovereignty The principle that government power comes from the people
- The group of advisors to the President
- The number of articles in the Constitution
- The first amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
- Court The highest court in the United States
- of Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- College The group that officially elects the President
- and Balances The system that ensures no branch becomes too powerful
- Years The term length for a U.S. President
20 Clues: Hundred The number of U.S. Senators • The introduction to the Constitution • The President belongs to this branch • The amendment that abolished slavery • The group of advisors to the President • The branch of government that makes laws • The number of articles in the Constitution • Years The term length for a U.S. President • Court The highest court in the United States • ...
Legislative Breakout 2024-11-10
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- A formal request, often signed by many, appealing to an authority for a cause
- The act of sharing information, ideas or news
- Person who receives a message
- The official meeting hall of a legislative body
- Attempting to influence a government decision, such as the passage/defeat of a bill
- The person who creates or transmits a message
- A legislative body with two houses
- Piece of cloth attached to pole & used as a symbol of a country or institution
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- The power of an executive to reject a bill passed by the legislative body
- The formal indication of a choice between candidates or course of action
- A system of government with power vested in the people
- To change, add, or remove something from a proposal
- A proposal that may be passed and signed into law
- Communication that doesn't use words/language
- A discussion of a bill following parliamentary rules
15 Clues: Person who receives a message • A legislative body with two houses • The act of sharing information, ideas or news • Communication that doesn't use words/language • The person who creates or transmits a message • The official meeting hall of a legislative body • A proposal that may be passed and signed into law • To change, add, or remove something from a proposal • ...
Chap 6 Vocabulary 2021-11-03
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- talk a bill to death
- when members of Congress act as trouble-shooters
- projects or grants that primarily benefit the home district or state
- a bill dies when Congress adjourns
- laws that are passed by both houses of Congress
- organizations made up of people with common interests
- standing in favor of a bill to pass
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- sending job-related mail without paying postage
- no one can speak for more than an hour
- when members vote verbally
- members respond to vote when called upon
- refusal to sign a bill
- people hired by private groups to influence government
13 Clues: talk a bill to death • refusal to sign a bill • when members vote verbally • a bill dies when Congress adjourns • standing in favor of a bill to pass • no one can speak for more than an hour • members respond to vote when called upon • sending job-related mail without paying postage • laws that are passed by both houses of Congress • ...
Training 104 2025-07-27
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- what is the Māori word for 3rd place
- what is the next step after an individual is refusing to go through the screening process and is starting to get aggressive
- what is section 13 of the Court Security Act ("power to ask...")
- Wellington in Māori
- What is quarter to in Māori
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- What is Sunday in Māori
- what is section 15A of Court Security act
- what do you do after you have detained someone and read them their bill of rights
- 100 in Māori
- what do you do when dealing with a heightened individual
- Māori war dance
11 Clues: 100 in Māori • Māori war dance • Wellington in Māori • What is Sunday in Māori • What is quarter to in Māori • what is the Māori word for 3rd place • what is section 15A of Court Security act • what do you do when dealing with a heightened individual • what is section 13 of the Court Security Act ("power to ask...") • ...
unit 4 vocabulary 2017-12-07
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- when a president reject a law passed by the congress.
- college a group of electors from each state who are chosen by voters every four years.
- the right to vote.
- the group of officials who head government departments and advise the president.
- to change.
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- of representatives the larger of the two bodies that make up the legislative branch of the United States government, or Congress.
- review the power of the supreme court to declare a law unconstitutional.
- of rights the first ten amendments of the united states constitution.
- to overrule.
- the smaller of the two bodies that make up the legislative branch of the United States government, or Congress.
- to bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official.
- to approve.
12 Clues: to change. • to approve. • to overrule. • the right to vote. • when a president reject a law passed by the congress. • to bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official. • of rights the first ten amendments of the united states constitution. • review the power of the supreme court to declare a law unconstitutional. • ...
The Joan Zone 2025-07-06
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- What is Joan's mother's maiden name?
- What is Joan's shoe size?
- What company did Joan work for when she met Bill?
- Farm Primary School, What primary school did Joan attend?
- What is Joan's favourite game with grandkids?
- What is the profession Joan wanted to be?
- What is Joan's maiden name?
- what is the name of Joan's close friend at time of her marriage to Bill?
- what daughter was born to Joan while Bill was in Vietnam?
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- What was Joan's first job?
- What is Joan's maternal grandfather's name?
- What was Joan's go-to cake she always made?
- What is the name of the street Joan lived on at Gordon Park?
- What day in August 1965 did Joan marry Bill?
- Where was Joan born?
- What did Joan name the family dog (Puckapunyal days)?
16 Clues: Where was Joan born? • What is Joan's shoe size? • What was Joan's first job? • What is Joan's maiden name? • What is Joan's mother's maiden name? • What is the profession Joan wanted to be? • What is Joan's maternal grandfather's name? • What was Joan's go-to cake she always made? • What day in August 1965 did Joan marry Bill? • What is Joan's favourite game with grandkids? • ...
Unit 3 Vocabulary 2021-03-05
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- official count of the population
- Powers, powers suggested but not specifically mentioned in the constitution. Elastic clause may be used to create laws "necessary and proper" based on expressed powers
- Party, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the political party to which fewer than half the members belong
- Committee, a permanent committee established in a legislature, usually focusing on a policy area
- of Attainder, a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court
- to draw a district's boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
- composed of two legislative bodies
- a representative of a special- interest group who tries to influence political decisions on the groups behalf
- a bill that is ignored by its committee
- Party, the party that holds the majority of legislative seats in either the House or the Senate
- a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
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- a senate debate procedure that permits that body to end debate and force a vote on a bill by a vote of sixty senators
- a formal decision to reject the bill passed by Congress
- Powers, powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the constitution
- Interest Group, any organization of people with policy goals who work within the political process to promote such goals
- bring an accusation against
- Post Facto Law, a law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed
- a lengthy speech designed to delay or kill the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate
- the work that a lawmaker does to help constituents with a problem
- the system under which committee chairs are awarded to members who have the longest continuous service on the committee
- of Habeas Corpus, a court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
- veto, a veto taking place when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president, who simply lets it die by neither signing nor vetoing it
22 Clues: bring an accusation against • official count of the population • composed of two legislative bodies • a bill that is ignored by its committee • a formal decision to reject the bill passed by Congress • a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent • to draw a district's boundaries to gain an advantage in elections • ...
Unit IV: The Constitution 2023-11-13
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- The power to create and maintain interstate highways
- A legislative check on the executive that means Congress can accuse the president of wrongdoing
- Powers that belong to states
- The _________ Compromise created a bicameral legislature with equal and population-based representation
- Wanted a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
- Creates laws
- Power is divided between the national and state governments
- Power is divided up in US government to prevent _______.
- The judicial branch can check the others by saying their acts or actions are __________.
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- Presided over the Constitutional Convention
- Article III creates the __________ branch
- national and state powers like the power to tax
- In the US, the _________ is the “Supreme Law of the Land”
- The president is in this branch
- National powers that are listed in the Constitution
- According to popular sovereignty, who has power?
- Which level of government is responsible for schools and education?
- Supporters of the Constitution
18 Clues: Creates laws • Powers that belong to states • Supporters of the Constitution • The president is in this branch • Article III creates the __________ branch • Presided over the Constitutional Convention • national and state powers like the power to tax • According to popular sovereignty, who has power? • National powers that are listed in the Constitution • ...
Unit 210 Payments 2025-09-29
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- When taking a deposit, you'll need this from the card
- Access to the till will help with security. This will help maintain the payment point.
- Offer this machine as the second step in a card payment
- This relates to anyone who uses the payment point to ensure the accuracy and security is correct
- Electronic point of sale
- A type of voucher specifically for the industry, such as hotels, restaurants, and spas
- An outdated type of payment
- Having pens, spare till rolls, bill holders and PDQ machine are all good practices of ... the payment point
- Something that should be done before informing your supervisor of suspicious activities
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- Offer Money as Payment
- This is to prevent the build up of notes and place them in a safe
- Items ordered not added to the bill, Wrong items on the bill, Wrong prices / total on the bill, Bill going to the wrong table. These are examples of what at with the payment point
- This has a mixture of coins and notes
- Place this copy into the till. The 6th step of a card payment
- Type of possible accusations if float money isn't counted correctly
- You'll need this information from the card for taking a deposit
- The /accept and sign form that could should be used to confirm float has been counted
17 Clues: Offer Money as Payment • Electronic point of sale • An outdated type of payment • This has a mixture of coins and notes • When taking a deposit, you'll need this from the card • Offer this machine as the second step in a card payment • Place this copy into the till. The 6th step of a card payment • You'll need this information from the card for taking a deposit • ...
Math 2022-09-21
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- It is the largest coin amount
- 2 Quarters and one dime
- This bill is brown
- There is a boat on this little coin
- There is a beaver on the coin
- This bill is purple
- 1 quarter and a nickel
- 2 quarters and a dime
- 1 dime and 9 pennies
- The queen is on this bill
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- This bill is red
- This bill is blue
- There is a bird on this coin
- There is a polar bear on this big coin
- 3 toonies and a loonie
- This coin no longer exists
- 2 five dollar bills plus a ten dollar bill
- 3 nickels
- There is a moose on this coin
- Two quarters
20 Clues: 3 nickels • Two quarters • This bill is red • This bill is blue • This bill is brown • This bill is purple • 1 dime and 9 pennies • 2 quarters and a dime • 3 toonies and a loonie • 1 quarter and a nickel • 2 Quarters and one dime • The queen is on this bill • This coin no longer exists • There is a bird on this coin • It is the largest coin amount • There is a beaver on the coin • ...
USA 2023-11-14
Across
- Which branch of military did John F. Kennedy serve in?
- The 13 stripes on the flag represent the 13 _____.
- The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 _____.
- What day do we honor our veterans?
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- What city was the first capital of the United States?
- What president appeared on television first?
- The first man on the moon was ____.
- What is the capital of the United States
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- Who was the first president to be impeached?
- What war did the USA enter in 1917?
- What was signed on July 4th, 1776?
- Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
- ______ did not give up her bus seat, which sparked the civil rights movement.
- In 1862, the first ____ was printed.
- One of the largest rivers in the USA is?
- What was written in 1787?
- Which president signed the 1954 bill declaring November 11th as Veterans Day?
18 Clues: What was written in 1787? • What was signed on July 4th, 1776? • What day do we honor our veterans? • What war did the USA enter in 1917? • The first man on the moon was ____. • In 1862, the first ____ was printed. • One of the largest rivers in the USA is? • What is the capital of the United States • Who was the first president to be impeached? • ...
George Washington 2023-03-13
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- In 1776 America declared <blank> from England
- he did what with his slaves after his death (written in will)
- what did he do before the war when he was younger
- known as the <blank> of our country
- family name
- what was George before he was in office
- happened during his time in office, people were unhappy with the government
- had disagreements and a known history with this person
- was elected president of this gathering (has a dash between words)
- who did he meet during the French and Indian war
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- what did he do after his 8 year term
- fought in what war before he was in office
- Who was born in 1732
- fist name of his wife
- Who died when he was 11
- the first 10 of these are the bill of rights
- he was the first to be what?
- oldest brother who helped raise him
- What happened in 1799 because of an infection
19 Clues: family name • Who was born in 1732 • fist name of his wife • Who died when he was 11 • he was the first to be what? • known as the <blank> of our country • oldest brother who helped raise him • what did he do after his 8 year term • what was George before he was in office • fought in what war before he was in office • the first 10 of these are the bill of rights • ...
supreme court 2022-05-10
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- something you have to follow
- the document of our country
- republican and democratic
- a person in the house of representatives
- a person in the senate
- where the capitol is
- the second place a bill has to go
- __ apple a day keeps the doctor away
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- has the power to veto a bill
- the whole thing
- a idea that is not yet a law
- when to parties argue their views
- full of representatives of a state.
- where the president is
- something in the constitution that makes a change
15 Clues: the whole thing • where the capitol is • where the president is • a person in the senate • republican and democratic • the document of our country • has the power to veto a bill • a idea that is not yet a law • something you have to follow • when to parties argue their views • the second place a bill has to go • full of representatives of a state. • ...
Constitutional Convention 2017-09-13
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- the branch responsible for ENFORCING the laws
- those who were in favor of the Constitution
- signing or consenting to a treaty or agreement
- people sent or authorized to represent others
- large state plan that based representation on population
- statement declaring independence from Great Britain
- an agreement between large and small states to settle representation
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- the branch responsible for MAKING the laws
- compromise that counts slaves as a percentage of a person
- the branch responsible for INTERPRETING the laws
- meeting in Philadelphia who purpose was to write a new plan of government
- document before the Constitution that was too weak to survive
- added at the end of the Constitution to ensure support from all 13 colonies
- small state plan giving each state an equal number of representatives
- the Constitution designates this to each of the 3 branches
- those who were opposed to the Constitution
- supreme power or authority, independence
17 Clues: supreme power or authority, independence • the branch responsible for MAKING the laws • those who were opposed to the Constitution • those who were in favor of the Constitution • the branch responsible for ENFORCING the laws • people sent or authorized to represent others • signing or consenting to a treaty or agreement • ...
Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. 2022-02-16
Across
- What are the three branches of the government?
- What is the main job of the Legislature?
- Purposed by Sherman, House of Reps would be based on population, Senate is equal?
- People who were against the new constitution?
- What era the two houses of the Legislature called?
- Rebellion against the government (Articles of Confederation)?
- The number of representative's is based on population. Favored the big states?
- Anti-Federalists who wanted the Bill of Rights added?
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- How many branches are in the government?
- "Father of the Constitution" because of the work he put into making and ratifying the Constitution?
- Led a rebellion fighting against the government?
- Federalists, became the first president before the Constitution was even ratified?
- What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
- People who supported the new constitution. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington?
- All states had the same number of representatives. Favored the small states?
- How many times has the Constitution been amended?
- How many articles are in the constitution?
17 Clues: How many branches are in the government? • What is the main job of the Legislature? • How many articles are in the constitution? • People who were against the new constitution? • What are the three branches of the government? • Led a rebellion fighting against the government? • How many times has the Constitution been amended? • ...
Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. 2022-02-16
Across
- What era the two houses of the Legislature called?
- People who supported the new constitution. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington?
- "Father of the Constitution" because of the work he put into making and ratifying the Constitution?
- Rebellion against the government (Articles of Confederation)?
- All states had the same number of representatives. Favored the small states?
- What are the three branches of the government?
- How many branches are in the government?
- Purposed by Sherman, House of Reps would be based on population, Senate is equal?
- People who were against the new constitution?
Down
- What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
- Led a rebellion fighting against the government?
- The number of representative's is based on population. Favored the big states?
- Anti-Federalists who wanted the Bill of Rights added?
- Federalists, became the first president before the Constitution was even ratified?
- How many articles are in the constitution?
- How many times has the Constitution been amended?
- What is the main job of the Legislature?
17 Clues: How many branches are in the government? • What is the main job of the Legislature? • How many articles are in the constitution? • People who were against the new constitution? • What are the three branches of the government? • Led a rebellion fighting against the government? • How many times has the Constitution been amended? • ...
V Teasdle, 4th Hour, Government 2023-01-09
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- the rulebook for the government
- the branch that enforces laws
- something everyone has
- sections of the constitution
- the head of the executive branch
- the system that rules over a country
- the beginning of the constitution
- a vote to put candidates in office
- the system we use in the U.S.A.
- the counterpart to the senate, has 435 members
- the branch that makes laws
- a member of a country
- the counterpart to the house of reps, 100 members
- to accept a proposed change in the
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- the process everyone goes through no matter what
- the branch that
- what keeps the government's branches equal
- courts you appeal to if you belive your mistakes were made in your trial
- the area that a government has control over
- the number of members in the senate
- the one court established by the constitution
- state and national government having equal power
- the senate and house of reps combined
- a change to the constitution
- a law being made
25 Clues: the branch that • a law being made • a member of a country • something everyone has • the branch that makes laws • sections of the constitution • a change to the constitution • the branch that enforces laws • the rulebook for the government • the system we use in the U.S.A. • the head of the executive branch • the beginning of the constitution • a vote to put candidates in office • ...
