bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 2024-05-30

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL crossword puzzle
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  1. The process of running for a political office
  2. The leader of a state government
  3. The part of government that interprets laws and makes sure they are fair
  4. The power of courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional
  5. The group of people who make laws for the United States, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
  6. A change or addition to a constitution or law
  7. One part of Congress where the number of representatives is based on the state's population
  8. The highest court in the United States, which makes decisions about laws and the Constitution
  9. A piece of paper or electronic form used to record a vote
  10. A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions through voting
  11. A written plan that outlines the rules and structure of a government
  12. A person who is a member of a country and has rights and responsibilities
  13. The length of time a person serves in a political office
  14. A rule made by the government that people must follow
  15. The system of government where power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments
  16. Money that people pay to the government for services and infrastructure
  17. Duties or things that people are expected to do
  18. The group of people who make rules and laws for a country, state, or community
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  1. The process of choosing leaders by voting
  2. The ceremony where a new leader is officially sworn into office
  3. The leader of a city or town government
  4. One part of Congress where each state has two representatives
  5. The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature
  6. The part of government that enforces laws and runs the day-to-day operations
  7. The decisions and actions taken by the government to solve problems or achieve goals
  8. The part of government that makes laws
  9. A plan for how money will be spent by the government
  10. The leader of a country, often elected by the people
  11. A person chosen to speak or act for others in a government
  12. A group of people with similar ideas about government who work together to get their candidates elected
  13. The freedoms and protections that belong to every person
  14. A person who is running for a political office
  15. A proposal for a new law that is presented to a legislature
  16. A member of the Senate
  17. To make a choice for a leader or decision, often by marking a ballot

35 Clues: A member of the Senate • The leader of a state government • The part of government that makes laws • The leader of a city or town government • The process of choosing leaders by voting • The process of running for a political office • A change or addition to a constitution or law • A person who is running for a political office • ...

Equal Protection and Constitutional Rights 2025-01-29

Equal Protection and Constitutional Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Situations requiring the immediate action of law enforcement without a warrant, due to a need to preserve life or safety.
  2. Circumstances or evidence that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a person or place is involved in a specific criminal act.
  3. The level of judicial review applied to the analysis of laws or policies that may violate constitutional protections.
  4. A court order authorizing law enforcement to search a specific location for evidence of a crime after establishing probable cause.
  5. A court order authorizing the detention of a person after probable cause has been established linking them to a crime.
  6. The law that guarantees individuals the right to a fair and public trial, an attorney, a jury and other protections in court.
  7. The law the protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
  8. The Supreme Court case that established the power of police to perform a stop and frisk in response to reasonable suspicion.
  9. The specific place to be searched and the specific items that are to be searched for guide and restrict a search warrant.
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  1. A punishment that is disproportionate to the crime or inhumane and degrading. Prohibited by the Bill of Rights.
  2. The guarantee of fair legal proceedings to protect Americans against malicious treatment by the government.
  3. The Supreme Court case that established the responsibility of police to inform all arrestees of their right to an attorney before any questioning.
  4. A warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of an individual who has failed to appear in court or comply with a court order.
  5. A written statement that is sworn under oath, often used to provide evidence for a warrant application.
  6. Law that guarantees citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection of the law to all Americans.
  7. The law that prohibits the government from issuing cruel and unusual punishments or excessive fines or bails.
  8. A legal standard that allows law enforcement to detain an individual for investigation based on specific facts that indicate possible criminal activity.
  9. The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect the fundamental rights and liberties of American citizens.

18 Clues: The law the protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. • Law that guarantees citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection of the law to all Americans. • A written statement that is sworn under oath, often used to provide evidence for a warrant application. • ...

Colonies Reading Crossword 2022-09-20

Colonies Reading Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Women alone with more rights then married women
  2. a religious group that is ruled by the rules of the bible
  3. a woman who frequently rallied meetings at church and spoke to here peers and openly criticized puritan leaders
  4. The agreed to form their own government and obey its laws. First example of the idea of self-government
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  1. a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried.
  2. this place in power had power to veto laws,and to get rid of the assembly as some of their few powers
  3. a woman who usually stays unmarried for longer or for their entire life
  4. this firmly established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament (in the UK)

8 Clues: Women alone with more rights then married women • a religious group that is ruled by the rules of the bible • a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried. • a woman who usually stays unmarried for longer or for their entire life • this place in power had power to veto laws,and to get rid of the assembly as some of their few powers • ...

vocabulary 2022-06-06

vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. amazed
  2. steamed
  3. takeaway
  4. intolerant
  5. bill
  6. sensible
  7. charity
  8. starving
  9. charge
  10. grilled
  11. orphan
  12. spoilt
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  1. lobster
  2. mortgage
  3. tiny
  4. ambitious
  5. beef
  6. lung
  7. cabbage
  8. parrot
  9. invest
  10. prawns
  11. lamb
  12. moody

24 Clues: tiny • bill • beef • lung • lamb • moody • amazed • parrot • invest • prawns • charge • orphan • spoilt • lobster • steamed • charity • cabbage • grilled • mortgage • takeaway • sensible • starving • ambitious • intolerant

British vs American 2022-01-17

British vs American crossword puzzle
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  1. movie
  2. zipper
  3. cookie
  4. zucchini
  5. apartment
  6. sneakers
  7. mailbox
  8. eggplant
  9. can
  10. purse
  11. check
  12. line
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  1. elevator
  2. sweater
  3. mail
  4. bill
  5. potato chips
  6. corn
  7. schedule
  8. closet
  9. appetizer
  10. trunk
  11. eraser
  12. candy

24 Clues: can • mail • bill • corn • line • movie • trunk • purse • candy • check • zipper • cookie • closet • eraser • sweater • mailbox • elevator • zucchini • schedule • sneakers • eggplant • apartment • appetizer • potato chips

What special rights do children have? 2023-01-03

What special rights do children have? crossword puzzle
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  1. In 2012 the Irish public voted to change the _________ to include greater protection for children's rights.
  2. Four special articles of the UNCRC are called this.
  3. The United Nations adopted the ________ on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989.
  4. Developmental rights include the child's rights to play, leisure, culture, education, and freedom of ______.
  5. Irish law recognises the child's right to have their _____ heard.
  6. The child's right to have freedom to express their opinion and to have a say in matters affecting their own lives.
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  1. The child's rights to be safe from abuse, neglect, and being taken advantage of.
  2. Article 3 states that the best _______ of the child must be the most important factor in all actions concerning children.
  3. The children's rights referendum meant that Irish children were recognised as having ____ citizens rights.
  4. The child's right to their basic needs and their right to life
  5. _______ signed the UNCRC in 1992.
  6. Article 2 says that all rights must be available without __________.
  7. The UNCRC is a human rights treaty that sets out the rights of ________.
  8. The UNCRC defines the child as being under _______ years of age.

14 Clues: _______ signed the UNCRC in 1992. • Four special articles of the UNCRC are called this. • The child's right to their basic needs and their right to life • The UNCRC defines the child as being under _______ years of age. • Irish law recognises the child's right to have their _____ heard. • Article 2 says that all rights must be available without __________. • ...

Crossword Puzzle on Politics and Governance 2024-08-22

Crossword Puzzle on Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
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  1. - Fundamental principles and laws that define and govern a country.
  2. - Using economic or political influence to control other countries, often by former colonial powers.
  3. - Sequence of rulers from the same family or group.
  4. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.
  5. A state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority.
  6. - Course of action or set of principles adopted by an organization or government.
  7. - Process of making or enacting laws.
  8. - A person who is a member of a particular country and has specific rights, duties, and privileges because of it.
  9. - a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done.
  10. The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
  11. - A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
  12. - Effort to influence voters and support candidates or causes.
  13. - This is a formal process of selecting people for an official job through voting.
  14. The right to vote in political elections.
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  1. - Way in which power is exercised in managing a country or organization.
  2. The power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature.
  3. - The obligation of individuals or organizations to account for their actions and accept responsibility.
  4. - Honesty in decision-making and operations.
  5. - A system of government by one person with absolute power.
  6. A formal change or addition proposed or made to a law or constitution.
  7. A government ruled by a dictator with absolute authority.
  8. - Action of guiding or directing a group or organization.
  9. The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.
  10. - Institution that rules a country and enforces laws.
  11. - A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
  12. A system in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
  13. The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.
  14. The process of charging a public official with misconduct.
  15. Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.
  16. Rights- The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

30 Clues: - Process of making or enacting laws. • The right to vote in political elections. • - Honesty in decision-making and operations. • - Sequence of rulers from the same family or group. • - Institution that rules a country and enforces laws. • A government ruled by a dictator with absolute authority. • - Action of guiding or directing a group or organization. • ...

Civil Rights Movement 2025-11-12

Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
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  1. Refused to sit in a segregated section of a bus
  2. Executive director of NAACP during the civil rights movement
  3. What was the weapon of choice
  4. Discrimination (separated from blacks and whites) and Jim Crow laws
  5. Poll tax, literacy test, and grandfather clause
  6. Arrested/was violent towards people who stood up for black rights
  7. Terrorize African Americans and poor white farmers
  8. Lawyer who fought for African Americans rights
  9. Faced a discriminatory and raciest mob at 6
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  1. protected citizens' rights, treating them equally
  2. Fought for equality
  3. Protected citizens' rights, like treating everyone equally and giving the right to vote to African Americans.
  4. Fought for racial equality and justice
  5. Inspired others to keep fighting for their rights
  6. South is divided into 5 military regions run by North generals
  7. An organization fighting for blacks rights by leading to protest and boycotts
  8. What helped keep segregation in place in the South?
  9. Used it to show how unfair it was to blacks
  10. In Congress who could make decisions to help lead the movement
  11. Started Montgomery Bus Boycott

20 Clues: Fought for equality • What was the weapon of choice • Started Montgomery Bus Boycott • Fought for racial equality and justice • Used it to show how unfair it was to blacks • Faced a discriminatory and raciest mob at 6 • Lawyer who fought for African Americans rights • Refused to sit in a segregated section of a bus • Poll tax, literacy test, and grandfather clause • ...

Black History Month 2023-02-23

Black History Month crossword puzzle
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  1. an American activist who was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama
  2. an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents in the united states
  3. an American pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement
  4. American muslim minister and human rights activist
  5. an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist
  6. an American ophthalmologist, inventor, humanitarian, and academic.
  7. an American civil rights lawyer and jurist
  8. American writer
  9. American baseball player
  10. First african american child desegregate an elementary
  11. an American politician, publisher, businessman, and maritime pilot
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  1. An American journalist, editor, and foreign correspondent
  2. Civil rights leader and activist hero in his “I have a dream” speech
  3. african american works in his laboratory at the tuskegee institute in Alabama
  4. King of pop
  5. an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist.
  6. African american woman that refused to give up her seat
  7. American abolitionist
  8. an early American civil aviator. She was the first African-American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot license.
  9. American author

20 Clues: King of pop • American writer • American author • American abolitionist • American baseball player • an American civil rights lawyer and jurist • American muslim minister and human rights activist • an American pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement • First african american child desegregate an elementary • African american woman that refused to give up her seat • ...

Period 7 - Civil Rights 2025-05-21

Period 7 - Civil Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. "I Have a ___" Speech by MLK
  2. Political party ran by Malcolm X
  3. The type of protest where college students asked to be served at a resturaunt
  4. School where the first 9 African Americans atteneded school
  5. Two parties seperated because of skin color
  6. The lady who didnt move on the bus(last name)
  7. Amendement that abolished slavery (number)
  8. Boy who got shot because of whistling at a white women (last name)
  9. Civil Rights leader that believed in violence(2 words)
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  1. Where the bus boycott took place
  2. President who started the Civil Rights act but was assasinated(last name)
  3. African Americans who refused to take the bus in protest(2 words)
  4. African American hate group that causes violence (initials)
  5. What civil rights groups were originally protesting for
  6. Racial laws that were shown by a charicatures
  7. organization formed to protest civil rights
  8. Civil rights leader(initials)
  9. City in Alabama where Bloody Sunday took place
  10. Chapel in Selma where the NAACP met
  11. President who signed the Civil Rights act(initials)

20 Clues: "I Have a ___" Speech by MLK • Civil rights leader(initials) • Where the bus boycott took place • Political party ran by Malcolm X • Chapel in Selma where the NAACP met • Amendement that abolished slavery (number) • organization formed to protest civil rights • Two parties seperated because of skin color • Racial laws that were shown by a charicatures • ...

Progressive Era Reforms 2023-09-14

Progressive Era Reforms crossword puzzle
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  1. formed to fight for and protect workers' rights
  2. ____ Service act: government jobs were given based on merit
  3. President known as the "trustbuster" and creator of the Bull Moose/Progressive Party
  4. ___ Commerce act:outlawed corrupt practices in the railroad industry
  5. third party formed by farmers to represent the common people
  6. banned the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol
  7. elected officials could be removed from office in a special election
  8. direct election of senators
  9. journalists who expose corruption & issues caused by industrialism
  10. muckraker who exposed John Rockefeller's corrupt business practices
  11. voters were less subject to intimidation and pressure
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  1. government can collect a federal income tax
  2. the ___ movement was formed by women who wanted to outlaw alcohol in the U.S.
  3. woman associated with the women's suffrage movement
  4. muckraker who exposed poor living conditions in the tenements
  5. women's suffrage
  6. muckraker who exposed the problems in the meat packing industry
  7. voters could directly introduce bills to the state legislature
  8. voters could compel legislators to place a bill on the ballot
  9. Sherman ____ act: allowed the federal government to break up monopolies and trusts

20 Clues: women's suffrage • direct election of senators • government can collect a federal income tax • formed to fight for and protect workers' rights • woman associated with the women's suffrage movement • voters were less subject to intimidation and pressure • banned the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol • ...

Unit 2 Civics 2022-12-08

Unit 2 Civics crossword puzzle
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  1. Documents giving a governmental authority the power to search and seize property without restrictions
  2. The practice of carrying on formal relationships with governments of other countries
  3. The body of unwritten law developed in England from judicial decisions based on custom and earlier judicial decisions
  4. sovereignty The natural rights concept that ultimate political authority rests with the people
  5. Colonists who opposed American independence and remained loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution. Also known as Tories
  6. Betrayal of one’s country
  7. A military expedition that was an attempt by the Americans to protect the American North
  8. The body of delegates representing the colonies that met in 1775 shortly after the start of the Revolutionary War
  9. An organization created in 1765 in every colony to express opposition to the Stamp Act
  10. The British legislature, which consists of two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons
  11. who owes allegiance to a government or ruler
  12. Colonists who opposed American independence and remained loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution. Also known as Loyalists
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  1. Granted certain civil rights and liberties to English nobles, such as the right to a jury of one’s peers and the guarantee against loss of life, liberty, or property, except in accordance with law.constitutional government
  2. The organization having central political authority in a nation. The representative unit of political organization
  3. The body of colonial delegates who convened to represent the interests of the colonists and protest British rule
  4. law A higher, unchanging set of rules that govern human relations believed by the Founders to have come from “Nature and Nature’s God”
  5. A written document from a government or ruler that grants certain rights to an individual, group, organization
  6. To formally put an end to
  7. Those Americans who supported the war for independence against Great Britain
  8. evident Easy for anyone to see; obvious
  9. A system of social, economic, and political organizations in which a politically weak king or queen shared power with the nobility
  10. supremacy A system of government in which the legislative branch has ultimate power
  11. A formal, written request
  12. An organization formed by women prior to the American Revolution.
  13. The right of the branch of government to reject a bill that has been passed in an effort to delay or prevent its enactment.

25 Clues: Betrayal of one’s country • To formally put an end to • A formal, written request • evident Easy for anyone to see; obvious • who owes allegiance to a government or ruler • An organization formed by women prior to the American Revolution. • Those Americans who supported the war for independence against Great Britain • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2013-06-13

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. What was the name of Bill haley’s band?
  2. Alan Freed's radio show was heard from many parts of the american …
  3. How ist he mix between white country music and black rythm and blues called?
  4. Bill Haleys became with the song ‘‘Rock Around The Clock“ a unforgettable …
  5. Where was Bill Haleys born?
  6. Where did Elvis use to sing as a child?
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  1. Because of what did Bill die?
  2. Because of what did Elvis become so famous? His …
  3. What was the name of the wife from Elvis?
  4. Also a famous artist was Little … ?
  5. Because of what did Elvis die?
  6. What did Rock and Roll arrived at a time? A technological …

12 Clues: Where was Bill Haleys born? • Because of what did Bill die? • Because of what did Elvis die? • Also a famous artist was Little … ? • What was the name of Bill haley’s band? • Where did Elvis use to sing as a child? • What was the name of the wife from Elvis? • Because of what did Elvis become so famous? His … • What did Rock and Roll arrived at a time? A technological … • ...

Congress Vocabulary That you Should Know (Use dashes for spaces) 2021-01-11

Congress Vocabulary That you Should Know (Use dashes for spaces) crossword puzzle
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  1. A vote that would end a filibuster in congress
  2. A part of congress made up of a group of congress people
  3. A proposed piece of legislation
  4. The act of speaking for an extended amount of time to delay actions in congress
  5. The most powerful committee in Congress that controls where money goes
  6. A person of congress in the House of Representatives
  7. The most powerful seat in a committee
  8. Being a voting member of a community
  9. The minimum number of votes required by the senate to overrule a veto
  10. a type of legislature where there are 2 parts of congress
  11. The act of distributing seats among the states
  12. The act of not voting on a bill to kill it
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  1. The minimum number of people required for Congress to be in session
  2. A person who has more time in the senate
  3. A bill that contains many riders
  4. The act of holding office before an election
  5. A senator who has less time in office then the other senator
  6. A nickname for the senate when states elected them
  7. The person holding office, looking for reelection
  8. A change in a piece of legislation
  9. A smaller group of congress people within a committee
  10. The act of the president voting to not pass a piece of legislation
  11. A person who introduces a piece of legislation
  12. A change made to a piece of legislation that is agreed upon by both chambers of congress

24 Clues: A proposed piece of legislation • A bill that contains many riders • A change in a piece of legislation • Being a voting member of a community • The most powerful seat in a committee • A person who has more time in the senate • The act of not voting on a bill to kill it • The act of holding office before an election • A vote that would end a filibuster in congress • ...

Colonies Reading Crossword 2022-09-20

Colonies Reading Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Women alone with more rights then married women
  2. a religious group that is ruled by the rules of the bible
  3. a woman who frequently rallied meetings at church and spoke to here peers and openly criticized puritan leaders
  4. The agreed to form their own government and obey its laws. First example of the idea of self-government
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  1. a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried.
  2. this place in power had power to veto laws,and to get rid of the assembly as some of their few powers
  3. a woman who usually stays unmarried for longer or for their entire life
  4. this firmly established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament (in the UK)

8 Clues: Women alone with more rights then married women • a religious group that is ruled by the rules of the bible • a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried. • a woman who usually stays unmarried for longer or for their entire life • this place in power had power to veto laws,and to get rid of the assembly as some of their few powers • ...

MO Constitution 2024-03-01

MO Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Senators and Representatives are elected from
  2. when was the current Missouri constitution adopted
  3. The source of political power and origin of the Government
  4. Primary of the six elected officers of the executive branch
  5. Only the General Assembly has this power over the state
  6. Missouri was the ___ state adopted
  7. who is chosen through the missouri plan
  8. How many constitutions does missouri have
  9. Missouri has a bicameral legislature so each house is considered
  10. Cannot serve in the general assembly
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  1. How many sections in the Missouri Bill of Rights
  2. The Missouri legislature
  3. How many elected officals are in the executive branch
  4. Missouri has how many branches of government
  5. The Maximum length a member of the general assembly can serve
  6. How many years can an elected governor serve for
  7. The Senate and House of Representatives together are known as
  8. How many terms can a governor serve
  9. Cutoff age for free public education
  10. Election held in November of even numbered years
  11. The most popular type of city government
  12. Representation in the General Assembly is determined by
  13. The highest court in Missouri
  14. Missouri law requires the budget to be what
  15. Election held in August of even numbered years

25 Clues: The Missouri legislature • The highest court in Missouri • Missouri was the ___ state adopted • How many terms can a governor serve • Cutoff age for free public education • Cannot serve in the general assembly • who is chosen through the missouri plan • The most popular type of city government • How many constitutions does missouri have • ...

constitutional vocab crossword 2023-11-30

constitutional vocab crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast
  2. is divided between the national and state governments
  3. order signed by a judge describing a specific placed to searched for specific items
  4. money paid in order to vote
  5. to approve
  6. a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises is linked to a crime
  7. rule by the people
  8. each branch of government exercises some control over the other
  9. supreme court to declare laws and actions of a government unconstitutional
  10. an appeal
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  1. government bodies are prohibited from certain activities.
  2. an agreement made between the president and head of state
  3. government must follow the proper constitutional procedures
  4. rights that are required to live a free and equitable life
  5. rejection of a bill
  6. order signed by a judge naming the individual to be arrested for a specific crime
  7. division of power among the Legislative, Executive, and judicial
  8. accuse a public official of a misconduct in office
  9. treaties of the U .S ect.“ shall be the supreme law of the land”
  10. right to make laws “ necessary and proper”
  11. a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries

21 Clues: an appeal • to approve • rule by the people • rejection of a bill • money paid in order to vote • right to make laws “ necessary and proper” • accuse a public official of a misconduct in office • is divided between the national and state governments • government bodies are prohibited from certain activities. • an agreement made between the president and head of state • ...

Chapter 3 2020-09-07

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle
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  1. Divided into two parts or houses
  2. Person that suggested the Great Compromise
  3. Each enslaved person counted as 3/5 of a free person
  4. voluntary association of independent states
  5. court system
  6. Approved
  7. carry out nation laws
  8. supporters to new Constitution
  9. Government by consent of the governed
  10. system to keep any branch from gaining too much power
  11. provided democratic model for national expansion
  12. Massachusetts opponent of the Constitution
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  1. movement of 1700s which promoted knowledge, reason, and science to improve society
  2. former continental army captain and led Shay's rebellion
  3. people that criticized the Constitution because it lacked the bill of rights to protect individuals freedoms
  4. Parts of the Constitution
  5. agreement when two or more sides in which a side gives up what they want
  6. Virginia planter
  7. people that shaped the Constitution
  8. Law that established a procedure for surveying and selling the western lands
  9. freeing of individual enslaved persons which led the states population to the freeing of African Americans
  10. a period when economic activity slows and unemployment increases
  11. corresponding in size, to the population of each state
  12. lawmaking branch
  13. New York lawyer
  14. Philadelphia merchant

26 Clues: Approved • court system • New York lawyer • Virginia planter • lawmaking branch • carry out nation laws • Philadelphia merchant • Parts of the Constitution • supporters to new Constitution • Divided into two parts or houses • people that shaped the Constitution • Government by consent of the governed • Person that suggested the Great Compromise • ...

27 Amendments 2022-04-26

27 Amendments crossword puzzle
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  1. Federal rights to collect income taxes
  2. Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states
  3. People of DC right to vote.
  4. Women can vote.
  5. New way of electing Pres. and Vice Pres. (Electoral College
  6. Citizens are entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
  7. Sequence of Presidential power
  8. Noone tried without grand jury indictment. No Double Jeopardy..
  9. 18 becomes age of vote.
  10. Congress can’t vote themselves a raise after an election.
  11. Limits the quartering of soldiers.
  12. Limits searches and
  13. Slavery abolished
  14. Sets date when new term begins eliminating Lame Duck..
  15. Limits Pres. to 2 terms.
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  1. Protects voting rights of all races
  2. Right to bear arms.
  3. Banned the sale of alcohol
  4. Jury Trial in civil
  5. An individual cannot sue a state in federal court
  6. Forbids paying tax in order to vote.
  7. Repeals 18th Amend
  8. freedom of speech
  9. Rights of accused/ speedy
  10. Excessive bail or punishment forbidden
  11. Election of Senators by the people
  12. Citizenship. All born or naturalized in the U.S. enjoy full rights

27 Clues: Women can vote. • freedom of speech • Slavery abolished • Repeals 18th Amend • Right to bear arms. • Jury Trial in civil • Limits searches and • 18 becomes age of vote. • Limits Pres. to 2 terms. • Rights of accused/ speedy • Banned the sale of alcohol • People of DC right to vote. • Sequence of Presidential power • Election of Senators by the people • Limits the quartering of soldiers. • ...

Individual Rights and Freedoms 2025-12-16

Individual Rights and Freedoms crossword puzzle
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  1. RIGHTS The section of the Charter dealing with rights based on the Justice System, such as the right to a fair trial
  2. The police force involved in a case regarding the freedom of religion concerning wearing a turban
  3. TERRORISM ACT Legislation enacted after September 11, 2001, which included new security measures like the no-fly list
  4. CRISIS The 1970 event during which the War Measures Act was last used
  5. RIGHTS The section of the Charter guaranteeing the right to be free of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, or disability
  6. UNION An organization of workers that acts to protect their rights and interests
  7. The act of treating someone unfairly based on factors like race, gender, age, or disability, which Equality Rights protect against
  8. right of Canadian citizens to move anywhere within Canada and to enter, stay in, or leave Canada
  9. DAY ACT The law overturned by the Supreme Court in 1985 for violating Canadians' fundamental right to freedom of conscience and religion
  10. The name of the plaintiff who successfully argued that failing to provide sign-language interpreters in hospitals violated equality rights
  11. The Canadian group whose homes and businesses were sold off by the government during WWII internment
  12. YEARS The maximum duration between elections for the House of Commons or provincial legislative assemblies
  13. MEASURES ACT Legislation used during WWI and WWII that gave the government the ability to restrict the rights of people, leading to internment
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  1. Clause 8 of the Charter protects everyone from
  2. The freedom to share your opinions, one of the fundamental freedoms ASSIMILATION The attempt to make First Nations people more European through acts like the Indian Act
  3. A special set of laws that establishes a framework of governance and is the highest law of Canada
  4. The confinement of people without trial, used against Japanese and Ukrainian Canadians during the World Wars
  5. The rules that describe what government can do with its power FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS The section of the Charter that guarantees freedom of religion and expression
  6. INNOCENT Legal right stating that you are considered this until proven guilty in a fair and public trial
  7. HOWARD STOWE Canada’s first female doctor who founded a club to promote women's suffrage in 1876
  8. SEARCH OR SEIZURE
  9. ACT Legislation passed in 1876 that historically restricted the rights and freedoms of First Nations people, for example, by banning traditional ceremonies
  10. RIGHTS The section of the Charter that includes the right to vote MOBILITY RIGHTS
  11. The movement of women gaining the right to vote

24 Clues: SEARCH OR SEIZURE • Clause 8 of the Charter protects everyone from • The movement of women gaining the right to vote • CRISIS The 1970 event during which the War Measures Act was last used • UNION An organization of workers that acts to protect their rights and interests • RIGHTS The section of the Charter that includes the right to vote MOBILITY RIGHTS • ...

Amerian govt crossword - leo tymensky chapter 1 2020-10-08

Amerian govt crossword - leo tymensky chapter 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. - power to regulate trade between
  2. the concept that the government should be smaller to ensure the rights of the individual
  3. - one party senate/government
  4. - benjamin franklin had proposed an innovative plan for uniting the colonies
  5. - an agreement prohibiting trade, on britain, and agreed not to use british goods
  6. - sweet harbor/ dumped tea in defiance
  7. - or not sanctioned by law
  8. - a public offical that was elected by a vote to represent the views of their supporters in the governmental platform
  9. - the governments power to govern comes from the consent of the governed and it's the governments duty to protect the individual rights of it's citizens
  10. - an agreement that made 5 ensalved person(s) worth 3 free person(s)for representation purposes
  11. - yielded their claims to these territories to the central governemnt -- to give up
  12. - a revolt by farmers to get money owed by government from the civil war
  13. - The acts passed to punish the colony of massachusets
  14. - the money a government collects taxes or other sources from colonies increased.
  15. - Considered the first world war by some historians and gave canda to britan
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  1. - Excutitive, legislative, and judicial branch; with checks and balances
  2. - pilgrims agreed to make their own laws and elect their own leaders
  3. - The bill that king jhon was forced to sign.
  4. - agreed upon or approved
  5. - acts passed to tax all printed goods
  6. - a orginization urging resistance to british rule
  7. - the belief that poltical disorder, would happen because of small government
  8. - another words for laws
  9. - power to elect people into to public office
  10. - Setting the basis for standards to become state hood
  11. - a act to close courts to avoid foreclosure by small farmers after the revolutionary war

26 Clues: - another words for laws • - agreed upon or approved • - or not sanctioned by law • - one party senate/government • - power to regulate trade between • - acts passed to tax all printed goods • - sweet harbor/ dumped tea in defiance • - The bill that king jhon was forced to sign. • - power to elect people into to public office • ...

Alexander Hamilton 2021-09-10

Alexander Hamilton crossword puzzle
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  1. Each state had their own culture and _______.
  2. This term means the managing of finances.
  3. Another word for currency is this. (hint $)
  4. The Federalist _____pushed for the Constitution
  5. name of worthless money soldiers were paid
  6. face is on this $ bill.
  7. America's first Constitution.
  8. He set up a national _______.
  9. collecting taxes, taking loans, payingbill, etc.
  10. State in which he settled after the war.
  11. -means that power is given to federal govn't.
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  1. The face who is on the $10 bill.
  2. -place where he learned the value of money
  3. This was the age in which he helped G.Wash.
  4. He was born rich or poor?
  5. The face on the $100 bill.
  6. The soldiers money was worth this much of $1.
  7. Hamilton laid the foundation for this U.S. dept.
  8. Hamilton died in this type of fued.
  9. The 13 colonies lacked this.
  10. Age at which he became an orpan.
  11. Hamilton had a good work _______.

22 Clues: face is on this $ bill. • He was born rich or poor? • The face on the $100 bill. • The 13 colonies lacked this. • America's first Constitution. • He set up a national _______. • The face who is on the $10 bill. • Age at which he became an orpan. • Hamilton had a good work _______. • Hamilton died in this type of fued. • State in which he settled after the war. • ...

Legilative Branch Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-19

Legilative Branch Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the people that represent their interest groups in their discussions with legislators
  2. a technique that is used shut down debate in the U.S. senate
  3. a parliamentary procedure used to kill a bill on the floor of a legislative body
  4. the twelve major spending bills that congress must pass annually
  5. a type of gerrymandering that is not allowed
  6. a smaller meeting of representatives from a standing committee to study specific issues
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  1. the people that members of congress represent
  2. a debate technique used in the U.S. senate that involves talking a bill to death
  3. the legal process of which someone becomes a citizen
  4. woman who worked for the right to vote
  5. a limit on the number of a product that may be imported
  6. when the seats in the U.S. senate redistributed among states based on changes in population
  7. when the president refuses to support a bill becoming a law
  8. Massachusetts governor who started gerrymandering
  9. a bill that has passed both houses of congress and is signed by the president

15 Clues: woman who worked for the right to vote • a type of gerrymandering that is not allowed • the people that members of congress represent • Massachusetts governor who started gerrymandering • the legal process of which someone becomes a citizen • a limit on the number of a product that may be imported • when the president refuses to support a bill becoming a law • ...

UNIT 8 AND 9 2015-03-20

UNIT 8 AND 9 crossword puzzle
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  1. on Washington Where MLK gave his famous "I have a dream" speech
  2. vs. Board of Education Segregation of students in public schools violates separate but equal (14th amendment)
  3. American civil rights group for students.
  4. Arnall Became governor after Eugene Talmadge
  5. UGA integration 1st two black students to UGA
  6. 1956 State Flag Considered offensive to many because it protested integration
  7. Young a black reverend who was King's right hand man during the civil rights movement
  8. Talmadge Governor of Ga (1948-1950)
  9. movement An organized civil rights protest led by the student non-violent coordinating committee
  10. Hartsfield Mayor that convinced city to build airport
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  1. Led by Martin Luther King organized ministers and churches in the south to get behind the civil rights struggle
  2. Jackson 1st black mayor of Atlanta, GA
  3. Primaries primary elections in US that only allowed white voters
  4. Rights Act prevent workplace discrimination based on race, color, or religion
  5. of agriculture less farmers, bigger farms and population shifts
  6. Commission 2/3 of Georgians would rather close the schools than desegregate.
  7. E. Mays President of Morehouse college and King's mentor
  8. Maddox restaurant owner who refused to serve African-Americans
  9. Allen Jr. Atlanta mayor(1962-1970)
  10. Major civil rights leader
  11. League Sports in Atlanta Atlanta Braves, Falcons, and Hawks

21 Clues: Major civil rights leader • Allen Jr. Atlanta mayor(1962-1970) • Talmadge Governor of Ga (1948-1950) • Jackson 1st black mayor of Atlanta, GA • American civil rights group for students. • Arnall Became governor after Eugene Talmadge • UGA integration 1st two black students to UGA • Hartsfield Mayor that convinced city to build airport • ...

Civics Terms Crossword 2025-10-15

Civics Terms Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a proposed law that is sent to Congress
  2. outlined the Constitution's main purpose
  3. the house of representatives can levy and collect
  4. term limit for the U.S. President
  5. allows the Senate to stop a debate on a bill
  6. english document; emphasizes "due process"
  7. national and state governments share power
  8. treated as the "supreme law of the land"
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  1. a plan that proposed a population-based Congress
  2. house of Congress; 2 members per state
  3. the president can ____ a bill from Congress
  4. Congress can _____ the president's veto
  5. two-house legislature (ex. Congress)
  6. contains the House of Representatives and Senate
  7. a change to the constitution

15 Clues: a change to the constitution • term limit for the U.S. President • two-house legislature (ex. Congress) • house of Congress; 2 members per state • Congress can _____ the president's veto • a proposed law that is sent to Congress • outlined the Constitution's main purpose • treated as the "supreme law of the land" • english document; emphasizes "due process" • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Amendments 2-10 2024-02-04

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Amendments 2-10 crossword puzzle
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  1. Strong reasons to think that the person or property was involved in a crime.
  2. Following set legal procedures. It includes the idea that the laws to be followed must be reasonable.
  3. Is the government’s right to take private property—usually land—for public use.
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  1. Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent.
  2. A sum of money used as a security deposit. In exchange for being let out of jail, the person pays the sum and promises to appear at the trial.
  3. People officially charged with crimes.
  4. Giving evidence that could lead to one being found guilty of a crime.
  5. A court order allowing law enforcement officers to search a suspect's home or business and take specific items as evidence.
  6. Is a document issued by a body called a grand jury that formally charges someone with a crime.

9 Clues: People officially charged with crimes. • Giving evidence that could lead to one being found guilty of a crime. • Strong reasons to think that the person or property was involved in a crime. • Is the government’s right to take private property—usually land—for public use. • Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent. • ...

Roaring 20’s 2025-01-08

Roaring 20’s crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
  2. young women of the 1920’s that behaved and dressed in a radical fashion
  3. a massive rise in the purchasing of newly created material goods
  4. a very violent and racist secret society created by white southerners in 1866
  5. amendment which ended prohibition
  6. first affordable car built by Henry Ford
  7. encouraged those of African decent to return to Africa to their ancestors so that they could have their own empire because they were treated poorly in America
  8. interracial organization founded in 1909 to abolish segregation and discrimination and to achieve political and civil rights for African Americans
  9. a period during the Cold War where the American public was terrified of communists and the spread of communism
  10. bill passed by Congress to enforce the language of the 18th amendment, made manufacture and sale of alcohol illegal within the borders of the US
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  1. a period in the 1920’s when African-American art, music, and literature flourished
  2. a place where alcoholic beverages were sold and consumed illegally during Prohibition
  3. the amendment that prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcohol
  4. amendment that extended the right to vote to women
  5. a 1920’s operation coordinated by Attorney General Micheal Palmer in which the federal government raided homes of suspected radicals and radical organizations headquarters
  6. the belief that the Bible is literally true and without error
  7. its defends and preserves the individual rights and liberties that the constitution and laws of the US that guarantee everyone in the country

17 Clues: amendment which ended prohibition • first affordable car built by Henry Ford • a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages • amendment that extended the right to vote to women • the belief that the Bible is literally true and without error • a massive rise in the purchasing of newly created material goods • ...

Legislative Branch 2021-10-26

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. the action or process of inheriting a title or office
  2. to review most bills after they come from the full committee and before they go to the full chamber for consideration
  3. a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar
  4. annual series of meetings in Congress
  5. a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
  6. the minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
  7. to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
  8. a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward
  9. a motion placed on a bill in the Senate that alerts party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object
  10. a temporary joint committee set up when the House and the Senate have passed different versions of the same bill
  11. two house legislature
  12. a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions
  13. a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
  14. a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  15. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  16. the process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
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  1. an official or executive ranking below and deputizing for a president
  2. to investigate the suggested bills,before sending it to the full House or Senate for debate and a vote
  3. to draw a district’s boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
  4. a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate
  5. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  6. an event held before an election at which members of a political party select delegates to send to the national party convention, a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
  7. political advocacy efforts carried out by the general public and members of interest groups, sometimes under the guidance of their professional lobbyists
  8. a high-ranking senator of the majority party who presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president.
  9. rejection of a bill by the president
  10. a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate
  11. to change, alter
  12. leaders serve as spokesmen for their parties' positions on the issues.
  13. elected official who is already in office
  14. a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
  15. a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  16. leader of the H.O.R.
  17. a group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern
  18. 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
  19. a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
  20. a proposed law

36 Clues: a proposed law • to change, alter • leader of the H.O.R. • two house legislature • rejection of a bill by the president • annual series of meetings in Congress • elected official who is already in office • a proposed law to authorize spending money • a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • ...

Amendment puzzle by Andrew “The Man” Veloz 2021-01-14

Amendment puzzle by Andrew “The Man” Veloz crossword puzzle
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  1. what was banned in 1865?
  2. no person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment.
  3. women get the right to vote.
  4. which amendment gives 18-year-olds the right to vote?
  5. excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed.
  6. all persons born in the United States become...
  7. when was the president limited to serve only to two terms?
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  1. Congress shall have power to do what to the bill of rights?
  2. The powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution.
  3. no soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house...
  4. Congress shall make no __ respecting an establishment of religion...
  5. when was the Congress limited from increasing pay?

12 Clues: what was banned in 1865? • women get the right to vote. • all persons born in the United States become... • when was the Congress limited from increasing pay? • which amendment gives 18-year-olds the right to vote? • when was the president limited to serve only to two terms? • Congress shall have power to do what to the bill of rights? • ...

Court Vocab 2023-09-01

Court Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. System of law concerned with private relations between members of a community. “He said the teachings required individuals to follow civil laws.”
  2. certain set of rules and standards in society that keep individuals bound to conventional standards. "In the urbanized world we are all busy creating, the easiest primary vehicle of social control is likely be fear."
  3. conduct assessed as inherently wrong by nature, independent of regulations governing the conduct.
  4. Punishment that is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts. "Drawing and quartering is cruel and unusual punishment."
  5. Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. "the bill of rights protects my right to free speech."
  6. an action or omission that constitutes an offense that is punishable by law. "shoplifting is a serious crime."
  7. Established principle of judicial review in U.S. "courts has power to strike down laws that they find violate Constitution because of marbury v madison".
  8. having retroactive effect or force."the law is being applied ex post facto"
  9. fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement. "Everyone deserves their right to due process"
  10. changes in human interactions and relationships that transform social institutions. "there has been a lot of social change recently."
  11. system of law concerned w/ punishment of those who commit crimes. “it is the function of the criminal law to punish."
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  1. a declaration that a law is invalid because it is not sufficiently clear, "ellen said that it didnt apply to her because that code feel under void of vaugueness.
  2. court decision that is considered as authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts, or similar legal issues. "The judge's ruling was based on a precedent established by an earlier decision."
  3. The quality or state of being in accordance with the law."documentation testifying to the legality of the arms sale"
  4. The theory or philosophy of law. "American jurisprudence"
  5. the right of a person to be free from intrusion into or publicity concerning matters of a personal nature. "i feel like my right to privacy is being violated by the internet"
  6. conduct that constitutes an unlawful act only by virtue of statute, as opposed to conduct that is evil in and of itself."An offense regardeded as mala prohibita is disorderly conduct"
  7. system of rules which a community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and enforces."They were taken to court for breaking the law.”
  8. a judge that goes between courts. "Judge Rhaelyn is a circuit rider"
  9. Restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws

20 Clues: The theory or philosophy of law. "American jurisprudence" • a judge that goes between courts. "Judge Rhaelyn is a circuit rider" • having retroactive effect or force."the law is being applied ex post facto" • conduct assessed as inherently wrong by nature, independent of regulations governing the conduct. • ...

Civil Rights of the 1960s 2023-07-16

Civil Rights of the 1960s crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Philosophy of peaceful resistance, embraced by civil rights leaders.
  2. Last name of the civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat.
  3. RIDERS Activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation laws.
  4. Core principle advocated by civil rights activists.
  5. Alabama city known for its intense civil rights struggles.
  6. Goal of the Civil Rights Movement.
  7. Right that the Civil Rights Act of 1965 aimed to protect for African Americans.
  8. Last name of the prominent civil rights leader, Martin Luther ___ Jr.
  9. Systemic discrimination based on race.
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  1. Policy of separating people based on their race.
  2. X Civil rights leader and advocate for black empowerment.
  3. Peaceful demonstration, like the March on Washington in 1963.
  4. City in Alabama known for a pivotal civil rights march.
  5. Nonviolent protest strategy, such as the Montgomery Bus ___.
  6. Process of bringing different racial groups together.

15 Clues: Goal of the Civil Rights Movement. • Systemic discrimination based on race. • Policy of separating people based on their race. • Core principle advocated by civil rights activists. • Process of bringing different racial groups together. • City in Alabama known for a pivotal civil rights march. • X Civil rights leader and advocate for black empowerment. • ...

Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s 2023-07-15

Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s crossword puzzle
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  1. Process of bringing different racial groups together.
  2. Policy of separating people based on their race.
  3. Last name of the civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat.
  4. Alabama city known for its intense civil rights struggles.
  5. Systemic discrimination based on race.
  6. Philosophy of peaceful resistance, embraced by civil rights leaders.
  7. Goal of the Civil Rights Movement.
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  1. Last name of the prominent civil rights leader, Martin Luther ___ Jr.
  2. RIDERS Activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation laws.
  3. Core principle advocated by civil rights activists.
  4. Peaceful demonstration, like the March on Washington in 1963.
  5. Nonviolent protest strategy, such as the Montgomery Bus ___.
  6. X Civil rights leader and advocate for black empowerment.
  7. City in Alabama known for a pivotal civil rights march.
  8. Right that the Civil Rights Act of 1965 aimed to protect for African Americans.

15 Clues: Goal of the Civil Rights Movement. • Systemic discrimination based on race. • Policy of separating people based on their race. • Core principle advocated by civil rights activists. • Process of bringing different racial groups together. • City in Alabama known for a pivotal civil rights march. • X Civil rights leader and advocate for black empowerment. • ...

Branches of Government 2024-05-21

Branches of Government crossword puzzle
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  1. The House of Representatives and Senate combined are called _____________.
  2. A potential justice will be nominated by the _________________.
  3. Which amendment protects us from the Quartering Act?
  4. Members that assist the President in watching out for the country and assisting in decisions.
  5. What do we pay to help improve our communities from the West coast to the East coast?
  6. A problem stated by the community that could possibly become a law.
  7. The ________________ is used to decide how many representatives are given to each state.
  8. This branch of government makes the laws, makes treaties, and interview justices.
  9. If you are from another country, you can still become a US citizen through a process called ________________.
  10. To remove administration from their position due to illegal activites.
  11. Which amendment gives you the right to freedom of speech,
  12. We pay federal, state, and local ___________ taxes from our pay checks.
  13. There a 100 of these in the US. There are two of them per state.
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  1. The Constitution list all of our freedoms that is known as The __________________________.
  2. When the President doesn't pass a law.
  3. The system that doesn't allow any branch to have all of the power. ______________ allows each group to look over the work of the others.
  4. The judicial branch protects the _____________ and the rights of Americans.
  5. There are nine justices that make up the __________________.
  6. The President, Vice President, and Cabinet members are a part of this branch.
  7. Which branch of government decides if a law is constitutional or not?
  8. You have to be a ______________ of the United States in order to vote.
  9. A justice will serve for ____________ on the Supreme Court.
  10. The legislative branch can write a _______________ between two countries to bring settlement and peace to an issue.
  11. What type of tax is placed on goods that we buy from the store?
  12. This is the amount of people that need to vote yes for a bill to pass and show majority.

25 Clues: When the President doesn't pass a law. • Which amendment protects us from the Quartering Act? • Which amendment gives you the right to freedom of speech, • A justice will serve for ____________ on the Supreme Court. • There are nine justices that make up the __________________. • A potential justice will be nominated by the _________________. • ...

Government terms 2022-01-10

Government terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rule by the people
  2. a group of people who agree on how the government should be run
  3. The division of power among centraland smaller governments
  4. Favoring one view or another
  5. Britain saw its colonies as this
  6. People can make decisions on how their government works
  7. A case for peoples rights
  8. every person has a claim or privilege to have for themselves
  9. A group of people united for a purpose
  10. The rulebook for the U.S
  11. When the president rejects a bill
  12. A disagreement brought to court
  13. Citizens of of a country who give their permission for the government to operate
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  1. A process that allows immigrants to become U.S citizens
  2. The branch that interprets laws
  3. Someone who is charged with a crime
  4. Group of people that decide a case after hearing evidence
  5. The head of the executives
  6. a body of people living in a defined space
  7. Binding agreement between nations
  8. Number of justices on the supreme court
  9. A way for the U.S to get allies with other countries
  10. a person who makes laws
  11. States send these to congress
  12. Number of court systems in the U.S

25 Clues: Rule by the people • a person who makes laws • The rulebook for the U.S • A case for peoples rights • The head of the executives • Favoring one view or another • States send these to congress • The branch that interprets laws • A disagreement brought to court • Britain saw its colonies as this • Binding agreement between nations • When the president rejects a bill • ...

Creating a Government 2024-10-24

Creating a Government crossword puzzle
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  1. The president of the Constitutional Convention
  2. Strength under AOC and allowed for territories to become states
  3. The required number of citizens a territory must have in order to apply for statehood
  4. A change or revision
  5. Branch of government created from the Great Compromise
  6. Group that favored a strong central government
  7. Plan that stated representation will be equal
  8. Writer of the Federalist Papers
  9. To approve
  10. Document that was added to Constitution that gave individual liberties to US Citizens
  11. The kind of government that the Anti-Federalists want
  12. A law or an act
  13. Plan that stated representation will be based on population
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  1. Decision that counted enslaved persons towards taxation and representation
  2. Father of the US Constitution
  3. 1st plan of government that was weak
  4. Farmer who led a rebellion against the taxes under the AOC
  5. Documents written by Alexander Hamilton showing that the US needs a strong central government
  6. The kind of government the Federalists want
  7. Supreme law of the land
  8. Group that wanted a Bill of Rights added to Constitution
  9. Having respectful conversation
  10. Two groups coming to an agreement
  11. Outcome by combining the Virginia and New Jersey Plan
  12. Two or more houses

25 Clues: To approve • A law or an act • Two or more houses • A change or revision • Supreme law of the land • Father of the US Constitution • Having respectful conversation • Writer of the Federalist Papers • Two groups coming to an agreement • 1st plan of government that was weak • The kind of government the Federalists want • Plan that stated representation will be equal • ...

Bill of rights & Constitution cross word puzzle 2020-12-14

Bill of rights & Constitution cross word puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the document to which the bill of rights is attached
  2. another name for the first ten amendments
  3. improves or corrects a motion or bill
  4. The branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
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  1. What document starts off with " We the peole of United states"?
  2. the only court established by the constitution and usually rules only on issues of national importance.
  3. who enforces laws?
  4. Which amendment abolish slavery?
  5. which branch is in the supreme court
  6. this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment

10 Clues: who enforces laws? • Which amendment abolish slavery? • which branch is in the supreme court • improves or corrects a motion or bill • another name for the first ten amendments • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • What document starts off with " We the peole of United states"? • ...

ap gov 2025-11-20

ap gov crossword puzzle
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  1. System that elects the president
  2. Government authority divided into legislative, executive, and ju￾dicial branches
  3. How people acquire political beliefs-family
  4. Respect for precedent
  5. Division of power between national and state governments
  6. Groups Organizations influencing policy
  7. President ignores bill at end of session so it dies
  8. Used by parties to select nominees
  9. Directive from the President with force of law
  10. Courts avoid overturning laws unless clearly unconstitutional
  11. Heads of executive departments advising the president
  12. Power comes from the people
  13. 435 members; 2-year terms; originates revenue bills
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  1. Senate tactic to delay or block legislation-"talking a bill to death"
  2. Each branch can limit the others
  3. Government is restricted by law (Constitution)
  4. Most legislative work done in committees
  5. 100 members; 6-year terms; confirms appointments & treaties
  6. Presidential rejection of a bill
  7. Court can strike down unconstitutional lawsJudicial Activism Courts interpreting Constitution in new ways to address prob￾lems
  8. Donates money to candidates
  9. to end a filibuster (60 votes)

22 Clues: Respect for precedent • Donates money to candidates • Power comes from the people • to end a filibuster (60 votes) • Each branch can limit the others • System that elects the president • Presidential rejection of a bill • Used by parties to select nominees • Groups Organizations influencing policy • Most legislative work done in committees • ...

Unit 3 Vocabulary 2017-10-23

Unit 3 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Ordinance-set up a government for the Northwest Territory, guaranteed basic rights to settlers, and outlawed slavery.
  2. Ordinance of 1785-set up a system for settling the Northwest Territory, it created the townships that we have today
  3. system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them
  4. - Document that set out the law principles organizations and process.
  5. -to approve
  6. supporter of a strong federal government
  7. Carta-a British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic right
  8. Jersey Plan-the plan at the Constitutional Convention, favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a single-chamber legislature
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  1. Plan-proposed by James Madison, it called for a strong national government with representation being based on a states population
  2. of Confederation-the first American constitution, created a very loose alliance of the 13 independent states.
  3. of power- a principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches
  4. Compromise-a plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states
  5. of Rights-list of freedoms that the government promises to protest, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  6. opponent of a strong federal government
  7. Compromise-an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that three fifths of the enslaved residents in any state be counted in its population
  8. corpus-the right not to be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime
  9. -to change

17 Clues: -to change • -to approve • opponent of a strong federal government • supporter of a strong federal government • - Document that set out the law principles organizations and process. • system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them • of power- a principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches • ...

constitution 2022-05-26

constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. __________ of religion
  2. Biden 2022 President
  3. the one thing citizens should do.
  4. what a person born or naturalized in the United States is
  5. most powerful court in the Judicial Department
  6. the 13th amendment forbids this
  7. addition or change in the Constitution
  8. must be at least 30 and 9 years a citizen
  9. branch of government that makes the laws.
  10. Congress has the power to do this
  11. vote this is equal to the number of Senators and Representatives combined for each state.
  12. Bill of ________
  13. Branch of government that enforces the laws.
  14. Amendment 19 gave them the right to vote
  15. ________ of Representatives
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  1. number of amendments to the Constitution
  2. the United States Constitution replaced the Articles of ______________
  3. department headed by the President
  4. powers given to the national government
  5. a written plan of government
  6. "We the _________ of the United States..."
  7. introduction to the Constitution
  8. to reject
  9. must be 35 or older, a natural-born citizen, and a U.S. resident for 14 years
  10. of confederation The US Constitution replaced this.
  11. includes the Senate and House of Representatives
  12. people have the _________ to a speedy trial
  13. president if the president can not do his job for any reason, this person takes over
  14. minimum voting age (Amendment 26)
  15. college they actually elect the President
  16. _________ III discusses the judicial branch

31 Clues: to reject • Bill of ________ • Biden 2022 President • __________ of religion • ________ of Representatives • a written plan of government • the 13th amendment forbids this • introduction to the Constitution • the one thing citizens should do. • minimum voting age (Amendment 26) • Congress has the power to do this • department headed by the President • ...

Reconstruction Review 2023-09-07

Reconstruction Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Rutherford B. Hayes became president of the United States, by removing the remaining federal troops from the South and appointing a Southern Democrat to his cabinet.
  2. Concept that encapsulates the Confederacy's demise and a post-war Southern desire to restore old ways, particularly concerning African Americans' roles and rights.
  3. The association of Southern U.S. states that split away from and fought against the Union in the U.S. Civil War.
  4. Taxes, often placed on imported goods to protect domestic industries
  5. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
  6. The Union’s three-part Civil War strategy, designed to capture the confederate capital in Richmond, block southern ports, and control the Mississippi River.
  7. Northerners that moved to the South for economic and political gain.
  8. Discriminatory laws passed mainly in Southern states to deny African Americans equal economic, political, and social treatment.
  9. Declared that African Americans were citizens and deserved the protections that came with that.
  10. Refusal of a President to sign a bill within 10 days of its passage and the adjournment of Congress causes the bill to be rejected.
  11. The withdrawal of a state from a country or nation.
  12. Officially repealed the Missouri Compromise and gave residents the right to decide whether to allow slavery in their territories
  13. Name given to African American soldiers by Native Americans.
  14. This theory argued that the Constitution was an agreement among the states, and therefore states could reject laws they say as unconstitutional
  15. A member of Congress during the Civil War and Reconstruction who wanted to permanently end slavery and guarantee equal rights for African Americans.
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  1. The idea that residents of an area can vote to decide an issue
  2. Within these cases, the Supreme Court declared that the 14th Amendment did not alter traditional federalism, and that many rights of citizens still remained under state control.
  3. Law designed to assimilate Native Americans by dividing up tribal reservation land and giving it to individuals who would become farmers.
  4. Abolished slavery.
  5. Agreement that divided the country in half by dictating that any state lying south of 36°30’ north latitude would be open to slavery and any state above that line would be considered free
  6. The movement of African Americans from the South during the early 1900s.
  7. Bringing charges against a public official.
  8. The lowest point, or bottom; the term was used to describe relations between African Americans and whites in the South between 1877 and 1920.
  9. A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or people involved, or the objectives pursued, especially when the laws of war are disregarded.
  10. Established to assist formerly enslaved individuals in their needs for food, clothing, and shelter, as well as protecting travelers, legalizing marriages, and negotiating work agreements.
  11. To rebuild; referring to the period of 1865-1877 in the U.S. when former confederate states were under control of the federal government.
  12. The 1864 slaughter of over 150 inhabitants of a winter camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho.
  13. Land reserved by the U.S. government for use of Native Americans.
  14. The act of freeing those held captive; in this case it refers to the freeing of slaves
  15. stated that anyone whose father or grandfather had been eligible to vote before January 1, 1867 was guaranteed the right to vote.

30 Clues: Abolished slavery. • Bringing charges against a public official. • The withdrawal of a state from a country or nation. • Name given to African American soldiers by Native Americans. • The idea that residents of an area can vote to decide an issue • Land reserved by the U.S. government for use of Native Americans. • ...

Shifa Farrukhs Liberty Ep 6,"Are we to be a Nation" 2022-02-19

Shifa Farrukhs Liberty Ep 6,"Are we to be a Nation" crossword puzzle
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  1. The delegates made a plan to completely scrap The _______ of Confederation.
  2. The constitution was ratified and became the ____ of the land.
  3. Charles Wilson Peale was an artist that offered natural history _______ and displayed wonders such as mammoth bones and stuffed golden vessels
  4. After the war, some _______ went to Canada and some went to England.
  5. the most important "underlying crisis" in the US
  6. The first vote of the convention was in Pennsylvania _____ _____.
  7. James Madison drafted the ______ ___ ____ and became its strongest supporter.
  8. ___ ____ _____ were the first three words of the constitution.
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  1. Those who opposed the ______ were known as Anti-Federalists.
  2. In this state, all office holders were elected every year.
  3. Our ________ was founded on these three pages; Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and The Bill of Rights
  4. wrote the American English
  5. Alexander Hamilton saw the new United States as a future world ______.
  6. _______ Adams was a shy and a poor public speaker.

14 Clues: wrote the American English • the most important "underlying crisis" in the US • _______ Adams was a shy and a poor public speaker. • In this state, all office holders were elected every year. • Those who opposed the ______ were known as Anti-Federalists. • ___ ____ _____ were the first three words of the constitution. • ...

7 Principles of the Constitution 2024-01-21

7 Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. basic liberties and rights that are guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
  2. power is shared between the state governments and federal government
  3. Sovereign the government gets its power from the will of the people
  4. the powers of the U.S. and Texas governments are divided into 3 branches so no one has too much power
  5. ability of each branch to control, check, or change the other branch’s decisions and balances out the power to make sure that no one branch/person has too much power
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  1. everyone, including government officials, must obey the law
  2. people exercise their power by voting for their representatives (political leaders)

7 Clues: everyone, including government officials, must obey the law • Sovereign the government gets its power from the will of the people • power is shared between the state governments and federal government • people exercise their power by voting for their representatives (political leaders) • ...

ALL ABOUT BILL 2021-10-16

ALL ABOUT BILL crossword puzzle
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  1. Bills dog before Shadow
  2. This houses on Crosby road will never be the same
  3. Bill had a van this colour
  4. Bill adored this lady for 56 year
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  1. Blue overalls are what Bill wore when he worked
  2. Billys Boy
  3. Bill and is wife had great holidays here
  4. One of Bills favourite recording artist
  5. Bills youngest Grandchild is like a little bear
  6. Bill has a good brood of grandchildren

10 Clues: Billys Boy • Bills dog before Shadow • Bill had a van this colour • Bill adored this lady for 56 year • Bill has a good brood of grandchildren • One of Bills favourite recording artist • Bill and is wife had great holidays here • Blue overalls are what Bill wore when he worked • Bills youngest Grandchild is like a little bear • ...

Bills Of Exchange 2022-01-17

Bills Of Exchange crossword puzzle
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  1. The person to whom the payment is to be made.
  2. He is the seller or creditor entitled to receive money from someone.
  3. He is the purchaser or the debtor on whom the bill is drawn and who is liable to pay the amount mentioned in the bill.
  4. It is a discount allowed by the payee to the drawee when the drawee makes payment of the bill before its due date.
  5. This means encashing the bill before the date of its maturity or borrowing from the bank on the security of the bill.
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  1. In India, Bills Of Exchange are known as?
  2. He is the person who writes a promissory note and signs it.
  3. He/She accepts the bill of exchange.
  4. A bill of exchange is called this till its acceptance is made.
  5. This means transfer of the instrument to another person.

10 Clues: He/She accepts the bill of exchange. • In India, Bills Of Exchange are known as? • The person to whom the payment is to be made. • This means transfer of the instrument to another person. • He is the person who writes a promissory note and signs it. • A bill of exchange is called this till its acceptance is made. • ...

AP Exam Review Gov 2023-04-24

AP Exam Review Gov crossword puzzle
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  1. trading votes to gain support for a bill
  2. Two-House legislature
  3. Essay, primarily concerned with factions, argues that in a large republic factions would need to compromise to achieve their goals
  4. Last name of the president who signed the Welfare Reform Act into law
  5. Legislative attempt to limit the power of the president during wartime
  6. Place in the Constitution that discusses the Judicial Branch
  7. primary concern of Federalist 51
  8. Term that means states are to return fugitives (or runaway slaves) to states were the crime was committed
  9. Right claimed by states who attempted to declare federal law null and void
  10. Defined as one who claims that the Constitution should be interpreted literally
  11. Before the Constitution could become the law of the land, states had to complete this process.
  12. Clause that is at the core of the US v. Lopez case
  13. Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but deriving from the elastic clause
  14. Amendment III states that the government could not do this(hint: Housing Soldiers)
  15. the way House members can get a bill stalled in committee onto the floor for a vote
  16. Known as the "reserved powers Amendment"
  17. Opposed a strong central government
  18. Those on the Supreme Court who disagree with the Majority write one of these.
  19. non-germane amendments to a bill
  20. Distribution of representatives following a census
  21. Madison's work, which became the agenda at the Constitutional Convention
  22. The most powerful person in Congress
  23. Sharing power between states and a central authority
  24. Primary presidential concern of the 25th Amendment
  25. The strings attached to categorical grants
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  1. Decides the presidential election
  2. established a two-house legislature where one house would be based on population and the other would be based on equal representation
  3. The 17th Amendment allows us to directly elect these people
  4. The nickname of the Affordable Care Act
  5. One of the authors of the Federalist papers and first Supreme Court Chief Justice
  6. After 9/11 the president signed this bill into law that significantly hindered civil liberties
  7. If the president sets a bill aside and Congress adjourns before the bill is signed
  8. A federal directive that states must comply with
  9. Term used to describe the flow of money to interest groups, states, and local governments
  10. Also known as Rule 22, it can stop a filibuster
  11. Member in the House who is in charge of party discipline.
  12. Powers held by both states and federal government
  13. Balanced North/South population in the House of Representatives during the Constitutional Convention
  14. System of government prior to the Constitution that gave states all of the power
  15. The House can vote to start a trial of the president. This is called:
  16. Place in the Constitution that discusses the Legislative Branch
  17. giving more power to the states
  18. Joint committee where members resolve differences in a bill
  19. Acronym for the most costly of the unfunded mandates
  20. Last name of the president who interned Americans during WWII
  21. the 16th Amendment allowed the Federal government to collect this
  22. the name for stalling action on a bill in the Senate by talking
  23. Author of the Declaration of Independence
  24. Father of the Constitution
  25. Opening of the Constitution... starts with "We the people"

50 Clues: Two-House legislature • Father of the Constitution • giving more power to the states • primary concern of Federalist 51 • non-germane amendments to a bill • Decides the presidential election • Opposed a strong central government • The most powerful person in Congress • The nickname of the Affordable Care Act • trading votes to gain support for a bill • ...

"Modern" Civil Rights Crossword 2025-04-21

"Modern" Civil Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.
  2. First Black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
  3. First African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
  4. Civil rights leader known for grassroots organizing and work with SNCC and NAACP. She founded SNCC.
  5. 1961 protests where integrated groups rode interstate buses in the segregated South.
  6. Leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent protest and “I Have a Dream” speech.
  7. African American Navy hero at Pearl Harbor who manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack.
  8. Nonviolent protests where African Americans sat at segregated lunch counters.
  9. Civil rights activist who advocated for Black empowerment “by any means necessary.”
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  1. First African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.
  2. Central goal of the Civil Rights Movement, secured in part by the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
  3. Former enslaved man who became a powerful abolitionist speaker and writer in the 1800s.
  4. Militant civil rights group founded in 1966 to monitor police brutality and promote Black empowerment.
  5. U.S. President who ordered the desegregation of the armed forces in 1948.
  6. Group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Arkansas in 1957.
  7. Landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision declaring school segregation unconstitutional.
  8. Process of ending the separation of races, especially in schools and the military.
  9. President during the early 1960s who supported civil rights and proposed new legislation.
  10. Civil rights activist who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat.
  11. First African American Supreme Court Justice and lead lawyer in Brown v. Board.

20 Clues: First African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. • U.S. President who ordered the desegregation of the armed forces in 1948. • First Black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces during World War II. • Nonviolent protests where African Americans sat at segregated lunch counters. • ...

Civil Rights Leaders Today 2025-02-13

Civil Rights Leaders Today crossword puzzle
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  1. Stevenson - Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, working on criminal justice reform and racial equality.
  2. Bennett - Voting rights activist and advocate for social justice.
  3. Harris - Vice President of the United States, the first Black and South Asian American woman to hold the office.
  4. Charles - Songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.
  5. McLeod Bethune - Civil rights activist and educator, founder of Bethune-Cookman University.
  6. L. Chambers - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for his work in desegregation cases.
  7. Cleaver - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for her work with the Black Panther Party.
  8. Bush - Actress and activist, regularly speaking up on social justice issues.
  9. Williams - Renowned tennis player and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
  10. James - NBA star and advocate for education, racism, and police brutality.
  11. Poinsette Clark - Civil rights activist and educator, known for her work in literacy and voting rights.
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  1. Clayton - Civil rights activist and television host, known for her work in promoting racial harmony.
  2. Gorman - Poet and activist, known for her powerful performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
  3. Cullors - Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, focusing on racial justice and police reform.
  4. James - Black Lives Matter activist and social media influencer using her TikTok platform to uplift social issues.
  5. A. Tyson - Political scientist and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
  6. Mallory - Co-founder of the Women's March and advocate for social justice and equality.
  7. Cherry - Oscar-winning director of the animated short “Hair Love” and advocate for children's literacy.
  8. Legend - Musician and philanthropist, advocating for criminal justice reform and education.
  9. Cleaver - Civil rights activist and author, known for his work with the Black Panther Party.

20 Clues: Bennett - Voting rights activist and advocate for social justice. • James - NBA star and advocate for education, racism, and police brutality. • Bush - Actress and activist, regularly speaking up on social justice issues. • Charles - Songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice. • ...

Jacksonian America 2024-02-04

Jacksonian America crossword puzzle
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  1. political party to challenge Andrew Jackson and the democrats
  2. this bill was passed by Congress allowing the President to use the military to enforce acts of Congress
  3. this Native American tribe sued the state of Georgia over being relocated
  4. this state declared the import tax invalid
  5. Jackson thought this was a monopoly and benefited the elite
  6. this system hands government jobs to supporters
  7. first VP to become President due to the President dying in office
  8. the right to vote
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  1. the crisis that plagued Jackson’s presidency, led by John C Calhoun
  2. the area of the USA Jackson wanted to send Native Americans
  3. 7th President of the USA
  4. the first word in the most famous campaign slogan of all time
  5. this senator argued in favor of the federal government making states pay import tax
  6. this act relocated Native Americans
  7. the path Native Americans journeyed after being relocated from their homes
  8. this senator argued for states rights and nullification

16 Clues: the right to vote • 7th President of the USA • this act relocated Native Americans • this state declared the import tax invalid • this system hands government jobs to supporters • this senator argued for states rights and nullification • the area of the USA Jackson wanted to send Native Americans • Jackson thought this was a monopoly and benefited the elite • ...

Congress at Work 2016-09-08

Congress at Work crossword puzzle
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  1. Forces the bill out of the committee.
  2. When the president doesn't sign a bill 10 days after it was presented to him, and session ends, the bill does not become a law.
  3. A proposed law.
  4. resolution Like a bill
  5. Both houses of congress address matters that affect the operations of both chambers to express an opinion.
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  1. Matches the House and Senates version of a bill.
  2. A provision that bears little relationship to the bill's main topic.
  3. Each member is required to publicly state his or her vote.
  4. All house members become members of a single committee.
  5. The number needed to legally conduct business.

10 Clues: A proposed law. • resolution Like a bill • Forces the bill out of the committee. • The number needed to legally conduct business. • Matches the House and Senates version of a bill. • All house members become members of a single committee. • Each member is required to publicly state his or her vote. • A provision that bears little relationship to the bill's main topic. • ...

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle 2021-09-28

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. responsibility Behaving with sensitivity to social, environmental, and economic issues
  2. Number given by the IRS to use when preparing federal tax forms
  3. bill of rights Expectations of fair treatment of consumers
  4. Rules of behavior based on a group’s ideas about what is right and wrong
  5. Someones ideas of what is right and wrong
  6. Honesty of a persons actions
  7. A legal binding agreement between 2 or more people or a business
  8. advertising When a product has a false claim on the benefits/use of a product
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  1. Contract to rent
  2. When specific information about a company/employees is never shared, except with those who have clearance to receive it
  3. An order to remove/repair unsafe products in the market
  4. of contact One or more parties do not follow the contract/agreement

12 Clues: Contract to rent • Honesty of a persons actions • Someones ideas of what is right and wrong • An order to remove/repair unsafe products in the market • bill of rights Expectations of fair treatment of consumers • Number given by the IRS to use when preparing federal tax forms • A legal binding agreement between 2 or more people or a business • ...

Judicial Branch 2025-12-15

Judicial Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. The part of Congress that confirms judges chosen by the president.
  2. What judges do with laws; they do not make them.
  3. The lowest level of the federal courts that handles most cases.
  4. The branch of government made up of judges and courts.
  5. The number of Supreme Court justices since 1869.
  6. The highest court in the United States.
  7. A statement the accused gives: “guilty” or “not-guilty.”
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  1. The decision a jury announces at the end of a trial.
  2. A right guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights that ensures everyone is judged fairly.
  3. The person who nominates Supreme Court justices.
  4. When someone believes a trial was unfair and asks a higher court to review it.
  5. A group of citizens who decides if someone is guilty or not-guilty.

12 Clues: The highest court in the United States. • The person who nominates Supreme Court justices. • What judges do with laws; they do not make them. • The number of Supreme Court justices since 1869. • The decision a jury announces at the end of a trial. • The branch of government made up of judges and courts. • A statement the accused gives: “guilty” or “not-guilty.” • ...

Presidency Vocab Quiz 2025-12-05

Presidency Vocab Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. Personal assistants to the president with offices in the White House; serve at the pleasure of the President and don’t need Senate confirmation
  2. An implied presidential power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary
  3. This allows the president to approve some provisions of a bill and disapprove others; ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
  4. Advises the President on matters of national safety
  5. The formal body of presidential advisers who head the fifteen executive departments.
  6. Group in the Executive Office that is the main source of information and advice for the President on the economy
  7. The people chosen to cast each state’s votes in a presidential election.
  8. Several subordinates, cabinet officers, and committees report directly to the president on different matters
  9. Established procedures for filling vacancies in the office of president and vice president as well as providing procedures to deal with the disability of a president
  10. The charismatic power of a president, which enables congressional candidates of the same party to ride into office on the strength of the president’s popularity
  11. Established procedures for filling vacancies in the office of president and vice president as well as providing procedures to deal with the disability of a president
  12. Executive agencies that report directly to the president and perform staff services for the president; top positions are filled by presidential nomination with Senate confirmation
  13. Formal international agreements entered into by the president that do not require the advice and consent of the US Senate
  14. The refusal of the president to spend money appropriated by Congress; limited in the Budget Reform Act of 1974
  15. The formal, constitutional authority of the president to reject bills passed by both houses of Congress
  16. An executive grant providing restoration of all rights and privileges of citizenship to a specific individual charged or convicted of a crime
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  1. Agency whose major task to help the President coordinate legislative and budgetary proposals from the executive branch
  2. One of two ways for a president to disapprove a bill passed by Congress; if the president does not sign the bill within 10 days of receiving it, and Congress has adjourned within that time, the bill does not become law
  3. A politician whose power has been diminished because he or she is about to leave office
  4. The president’s use of his prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the American public
  5. The inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government
  6. Occasional written comments attached to a bill signed by the president
  7. Law which required the President to inform Congress of any commitment of American troops abroad within 48 hours, troops can remain for 60 days before Congress votes. If Congress rejects the troops staying, they must return home in 30 days
  8. Case which ruled that executive privilege was not unqualified
  9. Argues for a strong, singular executive to ensure effective governance
  10. A president’s subordinates report to him through a clear chain of command headed by a chief of staff
  11. A situation where the same political party controls the executive branch and both houses of the legislature
  12. Several of the president’s assistants report directly to him
  13. A government in which one party controls the presidency and a different party controls one or both houses of Congress
  14. Rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law
  15. The power delegated to the House of Representatives to charge the president, vice president or other “civil officers,” including federal judges, with treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors. This is the first step in the process of removing government officials from office

31 Clues: Advises the President on matters of national safety • Several of the president’s assistants report directly to him • Case which ruled that executive privilege was not unqualified • Rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law • Occasional written comments attached to a bill signed by the president • ...

Reconstruction Crossword - Mia and Ella 2023-05-31

Reconstruction Crossword - Mia and Ella crossword puzzle
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  1. What was Freedmen's Bureau purpose?
  2. Who were the largest group of southern Republican?
  3. What happened in New Orleans when African Americans attempted to hold a peaceful political demonstration?
  4. What was one issue Republicans agreed on?
  5. What were Northern-born Republicans that moved South after the war called by Southerners?
  6. What did Redeemers setup?
  7. What were two things that African Americans have to separate?
  8. What state did not get a new government
  9. What did southern Democrats call white southern Republicans?
  10. After the bill to give the Freedmen’s Bureau more powers got rejected by President Johnson, what was the new bill republicans presented called?
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  1. What was the secret society of white southerners from Tennessee called?
  2. Thaddeus Steven and Charles Sumner both felt that President Johnson’s reconstruction plan was a…
  3. What laws divided the South into five districts with a U.S. military commander in each section?
  4. What did many former slaves want?
  5. Who was the African American politician who was born free in North Carolina and went to college in Illinois.
  6. What were the laws that introduced legal segregation called?
  7. On May 1st, 1866, a dispute in which part of Tennessee broke out?
  8. What happened when the south came back?
  9. What was the person who killed Abraham Lincoln?
  10. To protect civil rights laws from hostile presidents, courts, or future legislators, what did republicans propose?
  11. What did african americans open up?
  12. What were the laws called that greatly limited freedom for African Americans?
  13. What were the people called that wanted the southern states to change much more before they could return to the Union and thought the Black codes were unfair?
  14. What did Lincoln want to offer the southerners?

24 Clues: What did Redeemers setup? • What did many former slaves want? • What was Freedmen's Bureau purpose? • What did african americans open up? • What happened when the south came back? • What state did not get a new government • What was one issue Republicans agreed on? • What was the person who killed Abraham Lincoln? • What did Lincoln want to offer the southerners? • ...

2nd Quarter Test Review 2023-12-06

2nd Quarter Test Review crossword puzzle
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  1. This battle, led by Andrew Jackson, took place after the War of 1812 was over.
  2. The invention that changed how cotton was processed making it easy to remove the seeds.
  3. Invented the Cotton Gin and developed interchangeable parts.
  4. Representation is based on a state's population.
  5. Thomas Jefferson elected president after the House of Representatives voted 36 times!
  6. Set the boundary between the Missouri Territory and Canada at the 49th parallel.
  7. The first 10 amendments that guarantee civil rights and liberties to individuals.
  8. Meeting in a group.
  9. Tecumseh was killed in this battle.
  10. This was a compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan that established representation in the House and Senate.
  11. This clause restricts the federal government from establishing an official religion. (separation of church and state)
  12. The system that ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful.
  13. First Secretary of the Treasury.
  14. The time period after the War of 1812, when Americans felt a sense of purpose and unity.
  15. This act, meant to help American trade, restricted all trade with the United States.
  16. The founding fathers met to address the problems of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation.
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  1. This battle took place in Alabama where many Tennesseans volunteered.
  2. Written right after declaring independence to establish the functions of the national government.
  3. The first president of the Unites States.
  4. Canal that connects Lake Erie to the Hudson River.
  5. A legislature that consists of two houses.
  6. This political party favored a strong central government and loose interpretation of The Constitution.
  7. Money that is owed or due.
  8. Inventor, printer, scientist, politician, and was an important member of the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
  9. This group operated off the Barbary Coast raiding merchant ships and stealing goods.
  10. A system of government where the state and federal government share powers.
  11. A change or addition that is made to a piece of legislation.
  12. This political party favored strong states rights and a weaker central government.
  13. This group insisted that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution.
  14. This branch of government carries out and enforces the laws.

30 Clues: Meeting in a group. • Money that is owed or due. • First Secretary of the Treasury. • Tecumseh was killed in this battle. • The first president of the Unites States. • A legislature that consists of two houses. • Representation is based on a state's population. • Canal that connects Lake Erie to the Hudson River. • ...

legal terms - general 2022-05-05

legal terms - general crossword puzzle
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  1. procedure to stop filibuster. time limit can be placed on how long the Senate can debate a bill
  2. when Congress watches over executive branch to make sure they are faithfully carrying out job
  3. caucus of conservative Republican HR members
  4. someone who represents a specific group (usually at political assembly)
  5. when congressmen agree to support each other’s bills
  6. law that includes several topics (usually has no relevance to each other)
  7. depending on what the issue is, elected representatives will act as trustees or as delegates
  8. politician who lost political influence due to electoral defeat or statutory limitation
  9. a provision that is added to the bill, even if it does not have relevance to the bill
  10. a strategy used to prevent the voting process of a bill by extending the debate
  11. when money is appropriated for projects that will bring in money specifically to a representative's district
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  1. programs that every citizen benefits from
  2. when a senator tells their floor leader that they do not want a bill to be considered on the floor
  3. can order someone to come to court and give evidence/statement
  4. when district boundaries are rearranged so election results would come out different
  5. caucus of Democrats who are moderates and fiscally responsible
  6. when elected representatives do what they want, not the constituents (matters that is important to the politician or what is not important to the constituents)
  7. when passing laws is difficult because they are not meeting the needs of the people

18 Clues: programs that every citizen benefits from • caucus of conservative Republican HR members • when congressmen agree to support each other’s bills • can order someone to come to court and give evidence/statement • caucus of Democrats who are moderates and fiscally responsible • someone who represents a specific group (usually at political assembly) • ...

vocabulary words 2016-10-05

vocabulary words crossword puzzle
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  1. branch interprets the laws and makes decisions of judgement of laws
  2. of Rights the first 10 amendments changes to the u.s. constitution
  3. of confederation the first form of government of the united states after the revolutionary war
  4. documents that set up our national government with three branches
  5. branch enforces the laws
  6. Compact the plan for government set up by the Pilgrims as they were on board
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  1. system of government where the real power rests with the people
  2. branch makes laws for its citizens
  3. system of government where supreme power is in the hands of one person in small groups
  4. organization people set up to protect the community and enforce its rules
  5. type of government in which king or queen rules the country

11 Clues: branch enforces the laws • branch makes laws for its citizens • type of government in which king or queen rules the country • system of government where the real power rests with the people • documents that set up our national government with three branches • of Rights the first 10 amendments changes to the u.s. constitution • ...

Colonization-New Nations Units 2020-11-23

Colonization-New Nations Units crossword puzzle
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  1. the right to vote
  2. an organized effort to prevent the drinking of alcoholic beverages
  3. and Indian War, war that occurred between Britain and France over the same lands of the Ohio Company
  4. Purchase, purchase made under Thomas Jefferson that extended from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
  5. the official approval of the Constitution by the states
  6. Compromise, the agreement that established a two-house national legislature; all states have equal representation in one while the other is based on population
  7. & Sedition Act, a series of 4 laws that were created to reduce the political power of immigrants to the United States
  8. document that corrected the defects of the Articles of Confederation
  9. Doctrine, a policy created prevent European expansion into the Americas
  10. group of people that wanted a Bill of Rights because they wanted to be protected from the government
  11. Act, tax on legal documents, pamphlets, and newspapers
  12. movement to end slavery
  13. of Tears, marches the Cherokee were forced to take from Georgia to the Indian Territory
  14. American colonists that wanted to remain a part of Great Britain
  15. England colonies, colonies that were formed to gain religious freedom
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  1. the protectionist economic principle that nations should control trade with their colonies to ensure a favorable balance of trade
  2. Forge, the site in Pennsylvania where the Continental army spent the winter of 1777-1778 under extremely harsh conditions
  3. of Confederation, document that included the first framework for the US government
  4. the first settlement in the colony
  5. group of people that believed the Bill of Rights were unnecessary and were opposed to it
  6. a state’s refusal to recognize an act of Congress that it considers unconstitutional
  7. of independence, document written in response to Great Britain’s attempt to assert more control over the North American colonies
  8. the country of which the colonists of the 13 colonies were from
  9. people that wanted to follow the Constitution word for word; they did not want to do it unless it was stated in the Constitution (Thomas Jefferson)
  10. of 1812, war entered by congress because of British Impressment; it boosted a sense of nationalism in US citizens
  11. American colonists that wanted independence from Great Britain
  12. a devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation
  13. colonies, strong agricultural producing colonies
  14. colonies, colonies with temperate climate; includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
  15. Von Steuben, person who trained the army and turned farmers into fighters
  16. System, a system that includes tariffs, internal improvements, and the banks of the US
  17. Sense, was written to persuade the colonists to join the Independence Movement
  18. Tea Party, the colonists’ response to the Tea Act

33 Clues: the right to vote • movement to end slavery • the first settlement in the colony • colonies, strong agricultural producing colonies • Tea Party, the colonists’ response to the Tea Act • Act, tax on legal documents, pamphlets, and newspapers • the official approval of the Constitution by the states • a devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation • ...

Semester 1 Vocabulary Review - Version Gold. USE YOUR INB TO COMPLETE!!!! 2021-12-01

Semester 1 Vocabulary Review - Version Gold. USE YOUR INB TO COMPLETE!!!! crossword puzzle
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  1. the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
  2. official approval
  3. a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government
  4. a political party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party
  5. the role played by a media organization that exposes illegal practices or scandals
  6. a political party that believes that the federal government should play a small role in people's lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending
  7. basic rights of the people that may not be taken away
  8. to establish, set up
  9. a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
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  1. the idea that it is unfair to tax someone without giving them a say in government
  2. an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
  3. the goals of a political party
  4. Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting farmers being thrown in jail. Pointed out we needed a way to collect taxes and a way to have a national military
  5. 100% agreement
  6. personal story "I used..." or "I was there when..." Often, for more impact, a 'big name' personality will be used to promote a product, etc.
  7. Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
  8. people who opposed the Constitution and wanted a bill of rights add
  9. a political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
  10. device by which the propagandist carries over the authority, sanction, and prestige of something we respect and revere to something he or she would have us accept.

19 Clues: 100% agreement • official approval • to establish, set up • the goals of a political party • the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities • basic rights of the people that may not be taken away • Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause. • people who opposed the Constitution and wanted a bill of rights add • ...

Human Rights 2020-05-09

Human Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Rigts taht garantiy that all people are trated in the same way
  2. human rights and fundamental rights are the same? If not Name 1 differene
  3. All people have rigts espacial ...
  4. Who checks if humans if human Rights are violated in Europa?
  5. There are 146 fundamental rights in Germany and …. human Rights worldwide
  6. who or what is responsible for protecting human rights?
  7. what inclded the(of number 4) in law number 4? No….?
  8. Human Rights are …… and freedoms that all people have
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  1. Rigts that protect people from any harm or attacts by the state are called…
  2. when did human rights first appear?one thousand nine hundred...
  3. What is the name of the document that lists the(number 8) human Rights (Abbreviation) ?
  4. In which country are the worst human Rights?
  5. Human Rights are the … of fundamental Rights

13 Clues: All people have rigts espacial ... • In which country are the worst human Rights? • Human Rights are the … of fundamental Rights • what inclded the(of number 4) in law number 4? No….? • Human Rights are …… and freedoms that all people have • who or what is responsible for protecting human rights? • Who checks if humans if human Rights are violated in Europa? • ...

Black History Month Crossword: Notable African-Americans 2021-02-23

Black History Month Crossword: Notable African-Americans crossword puzzle
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  1. First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
  2. First female African-American astronaut
  3. Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
  4. First African-American secretary of state
  5. First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
  6. Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
  7. First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
  8. Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
  9. First male African-American Grammy winner
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  1. Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
  2. Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
  3. Wrote the novel Invisible Man
  4. First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
  5. First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
  6. Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
  7. Cofounder of the NAACP
  8. Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
  9. First African-American Major League Baseball player
  10. Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall

19 Clues: Cofounder of the NAACP • Wrote the novel Invisible Man • First female African-American astronaut • First African-American secretary of state • First male African-American Grammy winner • Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century • Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action • First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice • ...

Black History Month: Notable African-Americans 2021-02-23

Black History Month: Notable African-Americans crossword puzzle
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  1. First African-American secretary of state
  2. Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
  3. Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
  4. Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
  5. Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
  6. First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
  7. First African-American Major League Baseball player
  8. First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
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  1. First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
  2. Wrote the novel Invisible Man
  3. Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
  4. Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
  5. Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
  6. First female African-American astronaut
  7. Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall
  8. Cofounder of the NAACP
  9. First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
  10. First male African-American Grammy winner

18 Clues: Cofounder of the NAACP • Wrote the novel Invisible Man • First female African-American astronaut • First African-American secretary of state • First male African-American Grammy winner • Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century • Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action • First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice • ...

I Finished My Test Crossword 2022-10-21

I Finished My Test Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power.
  2. Sharing power between the federal and state governments.
  3. A two-house government body. Ex: Congress >> Senate & House of Representatives
  4. The belief that government is subject to the will of the people.
  5. To stop a bill from becoming a law.
  6. The 1st 10 Amendments establish the rights guaranteed to each citizen.
  7. Someone chosen by people to speak for them in government.
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  1. An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
  2. Formal complaint.
  3. Argued for a strong central government after the Articles of Confederation gave states too much power.
  4. A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives.
  5. Someone who becomes a member of a country who was not born there.
  6. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law.
  7. To approve officially.
  8. The right to vote.
  9. A change, correction, or improvement added to a document.

16 Clues: Formal complaint. • The right to vote. • To approve officially. • To stop a bill from becoming a law. • Government with limited powers strictly defined by law. • Sharing power between the federal and state governments. • A change, correction, or improvement added to a document. • Someone chosen by people to speak for them in government. • ...

Prominent Civil Rights Leaders of Today 2025-02-13

Prominent Civil Rights Leaders of Today crossword puzzle
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  1. Stevenson - Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, working on criminal justice reform and racial equality.
  2. Poinsette Clark - Civil rights activist and educator, known for her work in literacy and voting rights.
  3. McLeod Bethune - Civil rights activist and educator, founder of Bethune-Cookman University.
  4. Williams - Renowned tennis player and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
  5. A. Tyson - Political scientist and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
  6. Mallory - Co-founder of the Women's March and advocate for social justice and equality.
  7. Cleaver - Civil rights activist and author, known for his work with the Black Panther Party.
  8. Charles - Songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.
  9. James - Black Lives Matter activist and social media influencer using her TikTok platform to uplift social issues.
  10. Cleaver - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for her work with the Black Panther Party.
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  1. L. Chambers - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for his work in desegregation cases.
  2. Harris - Vice President of the United States, the first Black and South Asian American woman to hold the office.
  3. Cullors - Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, focusing on racial justice and police reform.
  4. Bush - Actress and activist, regularly speaking up on social justice issues.
  5. Cherry - Oscar-winning director of the animated short “Hair Love” and advocate for children's literacy.
  6. Gorman - Poet and activist, known for her powerful performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
  7. Clayton - Civil rights activist and television host, known for her work in promoting racial harmony.
  8. James - NBA star and advocate for education, racism, and police brutality.
  9. Bennett - Voting rights activist and advocate for social justice.
  10. Legend - Musician and philanthropist, advocating for criminal justice reform and education.

20 Clues: Bennett - Voting rights activist and advocate for social justice. • James - NBA star and advocate for education, racism, and police brutality. • Bush - Actress and activist, regularly speaking up on social justice issues. • Charles - Songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice. • ...

Ch 15 vocab Bill of rights 2012-04-30

Ch 15 vocab Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. haveing a negative judgment or opinion
  2. to approve; to make a written document officily by sighing it
  3. a change to the constitution
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  1. a group of citisens who are chonsen to decide the outcome of a trial
  2. the frist ten amendmnets to the constitution that protect the rights and freedomes of american citsens
  3. proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial
  4. non-criminal cases ubvolved disputes among indugiviguals about property

7 Clues: a change to the constitution • haveing a negative judgment or opinion • proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial • to approve; to make a written document officily by sighing it • a group of citisens who are chonsen to decide the outcome of a trial • non-criminal cases ubvolved disputes among indugiviguals about property • ...

Killers in The Silence of the Lambs 2019-05-10

Killers in The Silence of the Lambs crossword puzzle
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  1. Insect that helped find Buffalo Bill
  2. Last name of Buffalo Bill
  3. Last name of Clarice's boss
  4. Quality of Clarice
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  1. Vehicle Hannibal escapes courthouse in
  2. Last name of Lecter's doctor
  3. Main issue Buffalo Bill has with himself
  4. Main thing Lecter asks Clarice for
  5. Killer who bragged about eating a census taker's liver
  6. Material Buffalo Bill wanted to make a suit out of

10 Clues: Quality of Clarice • Last name of Buffalo Bill • Last name of Clarice's boss • Last name of Lecter's doctor • Main thing Lecter asks Clarice for • Insect that helped find Buffalo Bill • Vehicle Hannibal escapes courthouse in • Main issue Buffalo Bill has with himself • Material Buffalo Bill wanted to make a suit out of • Killer who bragged about eating a census taker's liver

Human Rights 2024-11-04

Human Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Right to ____________ - The right to live free from torture and inhuman treatment
  2. Elimination of all forms of racial __________ - An international commitment
  3. The right to seek and enjoy asylum from persecution is called the right of
  4. Right to join and form __________ - Supports freedom of assembly
  5. Universal Declaration of __________ - The 1948 document stating fundamental human rights
  6. Freedom of __________ - The right to hold one’s opinions without interference
  7. Protection against discrimination based on __________ - Covers aspects like race, religion, or gender
  8. Convention on the Rights of the __________ - Protects the rights of those under 18
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  1. __________ consent - Must be obtained in medical and research practices
  2. Freedom of __________ - Ensures people can believe and worship as they choose
  3. Right to freedom of __________ - Allows people to move within their country
  4. The right to peaceful __________ - Allows people to protest
  5. Organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and human rights
  6. Right to equal pay for equal __________ - Related to gender equality in the workplace
  7. __________ rights - Often refers to basic rights such as food, water, shelter
  8. The right to a fair and public __________ - Essential in the justice system

16 Clues: The right to peaceful __________ - Allows people to protest • Organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and human rights • Right to join and form __________ - Supports freedom of assembly • __________ consent - Must be obtained in medical and research practices • The right to seek and enjoy asylum from persecution is called the right of • ...

Unit 2 Crossword 2022-09-20

Unit 2 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Who supported the Constitution as is?
  2. A document outlining the powers of the gov. after declaring independence.
  3. Gov. could really only wage ____ under the A of C.
  4. The highest court in the nation is the ____.
  5. ____ was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
  6. ____ law is above all state law
  7. ____ makes and passes laws
  8. Congress is required to meet at least ____ a year on January ____.
  9. Public acts, records, and judicial proceedings are recognized in ____.
  10. The ____ established the limited government principle.
  11. ____ had almost no power.
  12. There are 3 different ____ of government.
  13. The seperation of ____ and ____.
  14. How long is the term for a Representative?
  15. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
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  1. The uprising over the poor economy after the creation of the A of C.
  2. Only states could bestow ____.
  3. ____, New York, Rhode Island, and Massecusets wouldn´t ratify the constitution without a Bill of Rights
  4. Was Virginia´s first legislative body and the first representative government in the US.
  5. There were 55 of these at the Constitutional Convention.
  6. There are 2 houses in congress; the House of Representatives and ____.

21 Clues: ____ had almost no power. • ____ makes and passes laws • Only states could bestow ____. • ____ law is above all state law • The seperation of ____ and ____. • Who supported the Constitution as is? • There are 3 different ____ of government. • How long is the term for a Representative? • The highest court in the nation is the ____. • ...

Government Crossword 2024-11-22

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leading to biased perspectives and divisive politics.
  2. A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
  3. A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
  4. - a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect understanding of history.
  5. A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
  6. A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
  7. A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
  8. - a particular attitude or way of considering something; a viewpoint.
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  1. An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
  2. Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
  3. The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interest groups or organizations.
  4. of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
  5. A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
  6. - A written document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government.

14 Clues: - a particular attitude or way of considering something; a viewpoint. • An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election. • - A written document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government. • A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district. • ...

Government #3 2015-10-11

Government #3 crossword puzzle
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  1. A group of Senators and/or Members of Parliament selected to study a subject or bill.
  2. Rules a follows to work as a nation.
  3. To change or improve something.
  4. A person living in an area represented by a MP.
  5. a formal event that follows rules or traditions.
  6. Person with full political right.
  7. The person in charge of a meeting.
  8. A change made to a bill.
  9. The specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represents in the House of commons.
  10. A proposal of a law.
  11. A city where the country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
  12. The government's plan to collect and spend money.
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  1. To bring an end to Parliament.
  2. To choose a representative in an election.
  3. Two chambers or rooms.
  4. The agreement of the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada.
  5. A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister.
  6. Members of Parliament from the same political party.
  7. An argument for or against a subject.
  8. One of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Building.

20 Clues: A proposal of a law. • Two chambers or rooms. • A change made to a bill. • To bring an end to Parliament. • To change or improve something. • Person with full political right. • The person in charge of a meeting. • Rules a follows to work as a nation. • An argument for or against a subject. • To choose a representative in an election. • ...

A New Nation, A New Government 2021-04-23

A New Nation, A New Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Meeting from May-September 1787 to discuss drafting a new form of government to make up for the shortcomings of the weak Articles of Confederation.
  2. Jefferson and Henry. Against the US Constitution and a stronger form of government. Believe a Bill of Rights is needed to protect the rights of citizens.
  3. The first Secretary of State, Anti-Federalist with a strict interpretation of the US Constitution who argues against creating a National Bank since its not in the US Constitution.
  4. This document makes up for the shortcomings of the weak AOC and became the supreme law of the land. It recognizes the rights of citizens, states, and the government itself.
  5. Hamilton, Jay, and Madison. Supporters of a strong government and the US Constitution. Believe it will make the nation run more smoothly.
  6. Treaty that ended the Revolutionary War, recognized American Independence and granted them the Northwest Territory.
  7. The first vice president from Massachusetts.
  8. This is the inhumane practice of using others for forced labor. In the colonial and early American government, enslaved African Americans were forcibly used for labor often on plantations of the South.
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  1. Divided the Northwest Territory into 3 to 5 separate territories.
  2. The first Secretary of the Treasury, Federalist with a loose interpretation of the US Constitution who wants to create a National Bank to solve the US National Debt.
  3. Western Massachusetts farmers try to seize an armory that showed the AOC needed to be replaced.
  4. first government of the United States of America after independence. The articles loosely connected the thirteen colonies in a “firm league of friendship.”
  5. The first ten amendments (changes) to the US Constitution.
  6. Response to the excise tax on distilled spirits (Whiskey) proposed by Alexander Hamilton, who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury in 1791.
  7. Supreme Court Case that applied the 1st Amendment to Students in School.

15 Clues: The first vice president from Massachusetts. • The first ten amendments (changes) to the US Constitution. • Divided the Northwest Territory into 3 to 5 separate territories. • Supreme Court Case that applied the 1st Amendment to Students in School. • Western Massachusetts farmers try to seize an armory that showed the AOC needed to be replaced. • ...

Civil Rights Movement Figures 2023-11-03

Civil Rights Movement Figures crossword puzzle
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  1. Minister and civil rights leader
  2. Montgomery bus boycott instigator
  3. Strategist for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
  4. Co-founder of the Black Panther Party
  5. Congressman and civil rights leader
  6. Organizer of the March on Washington
  7. Plaintiff in the landmark school desegregation case
  8. Black Panther leader in Chicago
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  1. NAACP leader during the movement
  2. Fought for voting rights in Mississippi
  3. Supreme Court justice who supported civil rights
  4. Civil rights activist assassinated in 1963
  5. Led the March on Washington
  6. Diplomat and confidant of MLK
  7. Activist who helped lead the Selma march
  8. Activist who promoted black separatism

16 Clues: Led the March on Washington • Diplomat and confidant of MLK • Black Panther leader in Chicago • Minister and civil rights leader • NAACP leader during the movement • Montgomery bus boycott instigator • Congressman and civil rights leader • Organizer of the March on Washington • Co-founder of the Black Panther Party • Activist who promoted black separatism • ...

SLO Review 2017-05-12

SLO Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Highest court of our nation.
  2. The Philosopher who assumed that man is good and born with a “blank slate”.
  3. The powers given to Congress that are written in the Constitution.
  4. This branch interprets the law.
  5. one of the two main political parties in the USA- liberal
  6. Expressed, enumerated, delegated, implied
  7. Introduction to the Constitution.
  8. The term given to the Supreme Court’s power to review laws for constitutionality.
  9. Theory stating that all people have inalienable rights.
  10. This document limited the king’s power and state that no one is above the law.
  11. document banned the King from collecting taxes without permission of the Parliament’s permission.
  12. The philosopher who believed in separation of powers.
  13. The upper house of Congress.
  14. The phase of the election process where each party chooses a candidate to run for general election.
  15. The term describing the belief that people give up certain liberties to the government for its protection.
  16. Philosopher who thought men was evil and need a strong government to control them.
  17. The idea that the Government must follow the will of the people.
  18. Branch that enforces laws.
  19. The President grants reprieves, amnesties along with these in his judicial role
  20. The basic freedoms contained in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
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  1. The term used to describe how our Congress is structured.
  2. Our governmental principal of rules having the force of law.
  3. Congress has constitutional power to create these courts.
  4. The Supreme Court has the power to declare acts of this government body unconstitutional.
  5. System of government that assures one branch does not become too powerful.
  6. The term for the protection guaranteed to all citizens when arrested or charged with a crime.
  7. The document that Thomas Jefferson wrote as a persuasive document.
  8. What everyone has under law according to the 14th amendment, Rights of citizens under the law assuring equal treatment.
  9. term for the right of people, not the government, to rule.
  10. Another term for the elastic clause.
  11. Lower house of Congress.
  12. one of the two main Political parties in the USA- conservative
  13. Law that is supreme over state laws.
  14. The government theory that allows and provides for both federal and state powers.

34 Clues: Lower house of Congress. • Branch that enforces laws. • Highest court of our nation. • The upper house of Congress. • This branch interprets the law. • Introduction to the Constitution. • Another term for the elastic clause. • Law that is supreme over state laws. • Expressed, enumerated, delegated, implied • The philosopher who believed in separation of powers. • ...

vocabulary words 2016-10-05

vocabulary words crossword puzzle
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  1. of confederation the first form of government of the united states after the revolutionary war
  2. type of government in which king or queen rules the country
  3. branch interprets the laws and makes decisions of judgement of laws
  4. system of government where supreme power is in the hands of one person in small groups
  5. organization people set up to protect the community and enforce its rules
  6. branch enforces the laws
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  1. branch makes laws for its citizens
  2. documents that set up our national government with three branches
  3. Compact the plan for government set up by the Pilgrims as they were on board
  4. of Rights the first 10 amendments changes to the u.s. constitution
  5. system of government where the real power rests with the people

11 Clues: branch enforces the laws • branch makes laws for its citizens • type of government in which king or queen rules the country • system of government where the real power rests with the people • documents that set up our national government with three branches • of Rights the first 10 amendments changes to the u.s. constitution • ...

Civics Exam Review 2024-05-21

Civics Exam Review crossword puzzle
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  1. An original decision used as an example for the future
  2. The Branch that only includes 9 people
  3. The act of planning out a crime
  4. Group that was against adopting the US Constitution
  5. This is a bill that provides funding for one's constituents
  6. Decides the punishment of the convicted at sentencing
  7. The election that chooses the leaders of the parties
  8. The list of beliefs of a particular party
  9. Allows voters to make a decision about laws
  10. Procedures for fairly holding a trial
  11. The first ten amendments
  12. The person suing for damages in a civil case
  13. "We the __________ of the United States"
  14. Last battle of the American Revolution
  15. The branch that is able to Veto laws
  16. The 16th amendment allowed for this type of tax to be collected
  17. An agreement between two or more countries
  18. One of the roles of president
  19. Allows non-citizens to stay in the US Permanently
  20. Ended by the 13th amendment
  21. Someone who is fighting to keep their seat in the next election
  22. the 19th amendment gave more rights to
  23. Individuals like Adams and Franklin who represented the US abroad
  24. America's first form of government
  25. Votes to confirm federal judges and members of the cabinet
  26. The principle that the branches can stop each other from abusing their power
  27. Someone paid by corporations to influence congress
  28. Group of colonies founded by the puritans
  29. A single member of the supreme court is called
  30. The executive for the state
  31. Document of rights for protestants in England
  32. The rate at which criminals reoffend
  33. American patriots were against no taxation without " "
  34. Says the supreme court can judge the laws
  35. Plan to give states equal representation in congress
  36. These would be laws that punish without a trial by jury
  37. The attorney general is a member of this group
  38. Is known as the "law of the land"
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  1. America's founding document
  2. This is the group that votes for president based on state elections
  3. This is work that members of congress do for their constituents
  4. The principle that state can have different laws
  5. Unrelated amendment added to a bill to change its popularity
  6. This is money that the government collects through taxes
  7. The supreme court may rule certain laws
  8. The larger half of Congress
  9. Plan to give larger states more power in congress
  10. district lines are redrawn for elections
  11. The branch that passes law
  12. Rule that requires 60 votes to end debate in the senate
  13. North Carolina's Legislature is known as the
  14. You can only do this if you are a citizen
  15. Branch that enforces law
  16. The supreme court writes these
  17. Group that decides whether the defendant is guilty
  18. The principle that the government only has the power to do what the people have granted it
  19. One of the 5 rights in the 1st amendment
  20. When Washington led troops in battle he was
  21. Owned the original 13 colonies
  22. A member of congress represents this group
  23. Decides where a court case will be held
  24. Group of colonies that was the most diverse

62 Clues: The first ten amendments • Branch that enforces law • The branch that passes law • America's founding document • The larger half of Congress • Ended by the 13th amendment • The executive for the state • One of the roles of president • The supreme court writes these • Owned the original 13 colonies • The act of planning out a crime • Is known as the "law of the land" • ...

Final project 2021-06-11

Final project crossword puzzle
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  1. Vote against
  2. A formal way of halting action on a bill by means of long speeches or unlimited debate in the Senate.
  3. Developed "Clear and Present Danger Test" which gave more power to gov. to restrict speech. Ruled that Schenck's pamphlets were not protected under the first amendment as it caused a "Danger" that Congress had a right to prevent.
  4. A schedule or curve showing the total amount spent for final goods and services at different levels of GDP
  5. All of M1 + less immediate (liquid) forms of money to include savings, money market mutual funds, and small-denomination time deposits.
  6. Right to arm bears.
  7. The proportional process of allocating congressional seats to each state following the decennial census.
  8. system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams
  9. Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  10. The annual rate at which interest is paid; a percentage of the borrowed amount
  11. Formal accusation by the lower house of a legislature against a public official, the first step in removal from office.
  12. The legal constitutional protections against the government. Although our civil liberties are formally set down in the Bill of Rights, the courts, police, and legislatures decline their meaning.
  13. The amount by which savings rises when disposable income rises by one dollar.
  14. Income remaining after deduction of taxes and other mandatory charges, available to be spent or saved as one wishes.
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  1. an informal association of federal agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups that is said to have heavy influence over policymaking.
  2. The first 10 amendments the U.S. Constitution, which define such basic liberties as freedom of religion, speech, and press and guarantee defendants' rights.
  3. The aggregate supply associated with a time period in which input prices (especially nominal wages) are fully responsive to changes in the price level
  4. Household purchases of final goods and services, except for new residences, which count as investment
  5. The legislative process through which the majority party in each statehouse tries to assure that the maximum number of representatives from its political party can be elected into congress through the redrawing of legislative districts
  6. Executive branch needs a strong leadership
  7. A legislature divided into two Houses.
  8. A schedule or curve that shows the total quantity of goods and services demanded at different price levels
  9. A measure of the money supply that includes cash, demand deposits, and traveler's checks
  10. The fact that being in office helps a person stay in office because of a variety of benefits that go with the position
  11. A measure of the money supply that includes M1 & M2 plus time deposits more than $100,000

25 Clues: Vote against • Right to arm bears. • A legislature divided into two Houses. • Executive branch needs a strong leadership • system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams • The amount by which savings rises when disposable income rises by one dollar. • The annual rate at which interest is paid; a percentage of the borrowed amount • ...

Final project 2021-06-11

Final project crossword puzzle
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  1. The first 10 amendments the U.S. Constitution, which define such basic liberties as freedom of religion, speech, and press and guarantee defendants' rights.
  2. A schedule or curve that shows the total quantity of goods and services demanded at different price levels
  3. Executive branch needs a strong leadership
  4. Vote against
  5. All of M1 + less immediate (liquid) forms of money to include savings, money market mutual funds, and small-denomination time deposits.
  6. Income remaining after deduction of taxes and other mandatory charges, available to be spent or saved as one wishes.
  7. The legal constitutional protections against the government. Although our civil liberties are formally set down in the Bill of Rights, the courts, police, and legislatures decline their meaning.
  8. Household purchases of final goods and services, except for new residences, which count as investment
  9. A measure of the money supply that includes cash, demand deposits, and traveler's checks
  10. Right to arm bears.
  11. The amount by which savings rises when disposable income rises by one dollar.
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  1. The annual rate at which interest is paid; a percentage of the borrowed amount
  2. system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams
  3. A legislature divided into two Houses.
  4. an informal association of federal agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups that is said to have heavy influence over policymaking.
  5. A schedule or curve showing the total amount spent for final goods and services at different levels of GDP
  6. Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  7. Developed "Clear and Present Danger Test" which gave more power to gov. to restrict speech. Ruled that Schenck's pamphlets were not protected under the first amendment as it caused a "Danger" that Congress had a right to prevent.
  8. The legislative process through which the majority party in each statehouse tries to assure that the maximum number of representatives from its political party can be elected into congress through the redrawing of legislative districts
  9. The proportional process of allocating congressional seats to each state following the decennial census.
  10. The fact that being in office helps a person stay in office because of a variety of benefits that go with the position
  11. A formal way of halting action on a bill by means of long speeches or unlimited debate in the Senate.
  12. The aggregate supply associated with a time period in which input prices (especially nominal wages) are fully responsive to changes in the price level
  13. Formal accusation by the lower house of a legislature against a public official, the first step in removal from office.
  14. A measure of the money supply that includes M1 & M2 plus time deposits more than $100,000

25 Clues: Vote against • Right to arm bears. • A legislature divided into two Houses. • Executive branch needs a strong leadership • system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams • The amount by which savings rises when disposable income rises by one dollar. • The annual rate at which interest is paid; a percentage of the borrowed amount • ...

Canada 2023-02-24

Canada crossword puzzle
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  1. The name of a law before it receives Royal Ascent
  2. A first nations mode of transportation adopted by the first Europeans
  3. A public vote on a single question
  4. Americans who came to Canada during the war for independence are United Empire _________
  5. Much of Canada's wealth comes from natural ________
  6. Indigenous Canadians living in the Arctic
  7. A friendly nickname for Canadians and a hockey team
  8. He led the team the discovered insulin
  9. The joining of former British colonies into Canada
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  1. The acronym for Canada's professional hockey league
  2. Its valuable waterproof fur was the main for the European settlement of Canada
  3. The politician who is considered 'the father' of free health care
  4. In 1795, they lost the war for control of Canada
  5. The last colony to join Canada
  6. The name of Canada's first Prime Minister
  7. French fries, beef gravy and melted cheese curds
  8. The place were federally elected Canadians make laws
  9. The Prime Minister who gave Canada its flag
  10. Canada's government is sometimes called a constitutional _________
  11. An acronym for the law making Canada independent in 1867
  12. An addition to the constitution defining the rights of Canadians

21 Clues: The last colony to join Canada • A public vote on a single question • He led the team the discovered insulin • The name of Canada's first Prime Minister • Indigenous Canadians living in the Arctic • The Prime Minister who gave Canada its flag • In 1795, they lost the war for control of Canada • French fries, beef gravy and melted cheese curds • ...

gov crossword! 2022-01-12

gov crossword! crossword puzzle
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  1. the policy that determines relationships between states
  2. makes the national laws
  3. when the government has extra funds
  4. small group of people having control over a country
  5. becomes a law if the senate and the house both approve
  6. the branch responsible for enforcing laws
  7. the royal charter of political rights
  8. a person who writes and passes laws
  9. the guide to our country's government
  10. the governments income
  11. the kind of government the usa has
  12. when one person has all power over a country
  13. the funds of a government
  14. the highest court in the usa
  15. the balance of our govs budget
  16. when priests rule a country in the name of god
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  1. makes and passed federal laws
  2. to approve a responsibility
  3. the branch that makes all the laws
  4. the people who influence political decisions on behalf of others
  5. the person who has the power to impeach federal officials
  6. someone who advises the president on any subject
  7. the person in charge of america
  8. when there is no one in charge of the gov
  9. an agreement between two countrys
  10. the branch that reviews the laws

26 Clues: the governments income • makes the national laws • the funds of a government • to approve a responsibility • the highest court in the usa • makes and passed federal laws • the balance of our govs budget • the person in charge of america • the branch that reviews the laws • an agreement between two countrys • the branch that makes all the laws • the kind of government the usa has • ...

Black History Month Crossword: Notable African Americans 2021-02-24

Black History Month Crossword: Notable African Americans crossword puzzle
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  1. First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
  2. First female African-American astronaut
  3. Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
  4. First African-American secretary of state
  5. First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
  6. Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
  7. First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
  8. Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
  9. First male African-American Grammy winner
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  1. Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
  2. Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
  3. Wrote the novel Invisible Man
  4. First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
  5. First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
  6. Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
  7. Cofounder of the NAACP
  8. Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
  9. First African-American Major League Baseball player
  10. Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall

19 Clues: Cofounder of the NAACP • Wrote the novel Invisible Man • First female African-American astronaut • First African-American secretary of state • First male African-American Grammy winner • Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century • Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action • First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice • ...

Social Studies 9 Democracy 2015-10-08

Social Studies 9 Democracy crossword puzzle
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  1. a person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  2. the bringing to an end of a Parliament, either at the end of its four-year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence by proclaimation(an official announcement) of the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
  3. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
  4. the city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
  5. the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
  6. the specific geographic area in Canada that a Member of Parliament represents in the House of Commons. (synonym: riding or electoral district)
  7. the person in charge of a meeting
  8. on of two large rooms in the centre block of the parliament buildings
  9. a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
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  1. the agreement by provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  2. a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
  3. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  4. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  5. a group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  6. A group of ministers (mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the senate)

15 Clues: the person in charge of a meeting • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • on of two large rooms in the centre block of the parliament buildings • a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country • the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation • ...

British vs American 2022-01-14

British vs American crossword puzzle
Across
  1. apartment
  2. fall
  3. railroad
  4. closet
  5. check
  6. candy
  7. bill
  8. zippper
  9. garbage
  10. motor
  11. sneakers
  12. truck
  13. elevator
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  1. vacation
  2. crazy
  3. movie
  4. yard
  5. sweater
  6. eraser
  7. purse
  8. corn
  9. cookie
  10. takeout
  11. gas
  12. cab

25 Clues: gas • cab • yard • fall • corn • bill • crazy • movie • purse • check • candy • motor • truck • eraser • closet • cookie • sweater • takeout • zippper • garbage • vacation • railroad • sneakers • elevator • apartment

Student Accounting Crossword 2023-10-19

Student Accounting Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. if a student is blind/deaf, they can qualify for this.
  2. this term summary page on EIS is what reflects the students view of their bill.
  3. What do we use to predict a students future bill?
  4. What can secure a students classes without paying the full bill?
  5. these citations will appear on the students bill if left unpaid with home office.
  6. this type of check fee is $25 and can block a student from certain online payments.
  7. this office can assist students with balances $1000 or less if approved.
  8. these types of funds are preferred to be paid in person but can also be mailed.
  9. Student use the 1098-T to report tuition on their what?
  10. student will receive this if their bill is paid in full and they receive additional funding.
  11. echeck and card payments are processed on this website.
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  1. international wire transfers are made with this.
  2. our payment plans are hosted by this website.
  3. this college has a $25 flat fee per semester.
  4. this fee is 2.79% when you make a payment with a debit/credit card.
  5. this bird has all the answers! What he “says” goes.
  6. when a student gets rid of one class but keeps the rest.
  7. The learning Support Fee is one of these types of fees.
  8. this support fee is collected to defray costs with technology, library, etc.
  9. after 90 days of non payment the student will get sent here.
  10. when a student gets rid of all classes they signed up for within the term.
  11. these can be made if a student drops or withdrawals.
  12. This type of balance will populate the SF3 hold.
  13. this tuition benefit can be used for dependents and covers BD tuition, differential and mandatory fees.
  14. students use this to enter their dorm building.

25 Clues: our payment plans are hosted by this website. • this college has a $25 flat fee per semester. • students use this to enter their dorm building. • international wire transfers are made with this. • This type of balance will populate the SF3 hold. • What do we use to predict a students future bill? • this bird has all the answers! What he “says” goes. • ...

Agreements 2024-10-12

Agreements crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Agreement promoting stability and development in Africa.
  2. Agreement to resolve international child custody disputes.
  3. Treaty regulating maritime rights and responsibilities.
  4. Treaties that concluded a major European conflict.
  5. Convention protecting human rights across EU nations.
  6. A series of treaties aimed at protecting war victims.
  7. Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  8. Treaty's focus is on safeguarding children’s rights.
  9. Treaty ensuring civil liberties and political rights.
  10. Treaty aimed at preventing the crime of mass extermination.
  11. Agreement ensuring equal access to resources in the Arctic.
  12. A protocol focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  13. Framework recognizing social, economic, and cultural rights.
  14. Organization governing international trade agreements.
  15. Climate pact signed in 2015 for a greener future.
  16. Treaty aimed at curbing the spread of nuclear weapons.
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  1. Agreement promoting free air travel among countries.
  2. Treaty dedicated to women's rights and gender equality.
  3. Pact promoting solidarity among Arab nations.
  4. Global initiative aimed at curbing tobacco use.
  5. Protocol to protect the ozone layer from harmful substances.
  6. Historic accord aimed at peace in Northern Ireland.
  7. Collective defense pact formed during the Cold War.
  8. Global treaty to combat corruption and promote integrity.
  9. Charter emphasizing human rights across the continent.
  10. Legal framework for establishing international courts.
  11. Trade treaty for the protection of endangered species.
  12. Treaty amending the functioning of the European Union.
  13. Convention dedicated to the conservation of wetlands.
  14. Peace agreement that ended the conflict in Bosnia.

30 Clues: Pact promoting solidarity among Arab nations. • Global initiative aimed at curbing tobacco use. • Climate pact signed in 2015 for a greener future. • Treaties that concluded a major European conflict. • Peace agreement that ended the conflict in Bosnia. • Historic accord aimed at peace in Northern Ireland. • Collective defense pact formed during the Cold War. • ...

History Puzzle 2024-11-22

History Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Legislation but the U.S Congress in December closed U.S port
  2. Americas fourth president
  3. power of government that is held by the people
  4. rights to the people
  5. Commander of the Continental Army
  6. fair through the normal judicial system
  7. proposed a strong central government made up of three branches
  8. was intended to benefit small states
  9. forth us president
  10. right to remain silent
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  1. incident between France and the United that resulted in a limited undeclared war
  2. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text
  3. rights to the goverment
  4. founding father of the United states
  5. a purchase of imperial rights to the western half
  6. framer of the Continental Congress
  7. second U.S president
  8. Renowned for his authorship of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  9. original amendments
  10. the federal principle or system of a government

20 Clues: forth us president • original amendments • second U.S president • rights to the people • right to remain silent • rights to the goverment • Americas fourth president • Commander of the Continental Army • framer of the Continental Congress • founding father of the United states • was intended to benefit small states • fair through the normal judicial system • ...

Unit 4 Human Rights 2022-10-11

Unit 4 Human Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. A formalised agreement between two or more nations about a particular area of mutual interest (such as trade, prisoner exchanges or human rights); often used synonymously with convention, covenant, charter, protocol and/or statute.
  2. LAW A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognised by nations as binding in their relations with one another.
  3. The concept that a government exercises full control over affairs within a geographical or territorial limit; this means it can pass laws and enforce them within this area and exists as an essentially independent legal and political body in this space.
  4. State that is in political support of the treaty and willing to continue its engagement with the treaty process. This intent is codified as a “signature” submitted to the qualifying international body with oversight of the treaty
  5. Similar to a treaty but more often on specific matters or issues; often used synonymously with treaty, covenant, charter, protocol and/or statute. Eg. Convention of the Rights of the Child (1990) – CRC.
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  1. The process of full adoption of the obligations imposed by a treaty or covenant into Australian law by the passing of legislation through the federal parliament that mirrors and enacts the treaty obligations.
  2. When a nation-state enters into a treaty that has already been formed after it has been negotiated and signed by other states.
  3. When a nation state does not wish to be bound by every provision in a treaty so ratifies only the parts of the treaty by which it does agree to be bound.
  4. Binding agreement between states; used synonymously with Convention and Treaty. Eg. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1996) - ICCPR
  5. Countries recognised as having legal standing under international law as they have a defined territory, one government and a permanent population coupled with the ability to enter into relationships recognised by law with other states
  6. OF RIGHTS A formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country or federation.
  7. A formal agreement entered into by two nation-states.
  8. A formal agreement entered into by more than two nation-states.
  9. COMMISSION A federal Royal Commission is a government inquiry established by the Governor-General pursuant to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth)

14 Clues: A formal agreement entered into by two nation-states. • A formal agreement entered into by more than two nation-states. • OF RIGHTS A formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country or federation. • ...

History of the Dollar 2017-12-08

History of the Dollar crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 1934 all GoldCertificates These were called in from the Federal Reserve Banks and between the years 1934 and 1974 it was illegal for US Citizens to hold gold bullion or certificates.
  2. This is the new seal that was put on the one dollar bill starting in 1969.
  3. This is the United States standard unit of money.
  4. Notes were nicknamed this.
  5. More than 240 years since the _____ ______of the United States issued the Continental Currency in 1775.
  6. From 1863 to 1877, these were printed by private bank note companies under contract to the Federal government.
  7. During the years of this war, currency featured several special printings including the Hawaii overprints.
  8. The first $1 bill was issued in 1862 as a Legal Tender Note with a portrait of this person.
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  1. The one dollar _____________Reserve note replaced the Silver Certificate in 1963.
  2. SalmonPChase was person was the Treasury Secretary under this President.
  3. The current design of the _______ _______ one dollar bill ($1) technically dates to 1963.
  4. The one dollar bill issued in 1929 (under Series of 1928) was what type of certificate?
  5. These were first issued in exchange for silver dollars in 1878.
  6. In God we ___________ is on the U.S. one dollar bill.
  7. Congress authorized the issuance of money to help finance this war.

15 Clues: Notes were nicknamed this. • This is the United States standard unit of money. • In God we ___________ is on the U.S. one dollar bill. • These were first issued in exchange for silver dollars in 1878. • Congress authorized the issuance of money to help finance this war. • SalmonPChase was person was the Treasury Secretary under this President. • ...

Year 7 Humanities 2025-06-12

Year 7 Humanities crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Forming a united whole.
  2. A public expression of objection.
  3. A system of government by the whole population.
  4. Gathering for a common purpose.
  5. Rules made by the government.
  6. Inclusion of different types of people.
  7. The group in charge of a country or area.
  8. A group working for shared goals.
  9. A written request signed by many people.
  10. A formal expression of choice.
  11. Legal entitlements or freedoms.
  12. Core beliefs or standards in society.
  13. Being a member of a country with rights and responsibilities.
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  1. Being equal in rights and opportunities.
  2. A group formed for a purpose.
  3. The right to act, speak, or think without hindrance.
  4. Being accountable for something.
  5. The main laws of a country.
  6. Proper regard for others' feelings or rights.
  7. A community with shared rules and customs.

20 Clues: Forming a united whole. • The main laws of a country. • A group formed for a purpose. • Rules made by the government. • A formal expression of choice. • Gathering for a common purpose. • Legal entitlements or freedoms. • Being accountable for something. • A public expression of objection. • A group working for shared goals. • Core beliefs or standards in society. • ...

SOCIAL STUDIES 2022-02-03

SOCIAL STUDIES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. nixon appealed to the "____"
  2. what was made legal due to "privacy"?
  3. in the 1960s, the liberals split into old liberals and
  4. National program led by Lyndon Johnson that sought to eleminate poverty
  5. ford became president when a ______ was happening
  6. passed by congress to let black americans vote
  7. gerald ford became the ____ when nixon resigned
  8. betty friedan launched the _____
  9. legislation that outlawed racial segregation,and opened all public places to all people groups
  10. ford pardoned ___ for his crimes
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  1. To block or delay legislating a bill by making long speeches
  2. failed suprise attack during vietnam war
  3. part of the great society
  4. The civil rights leader ___ said protests should be peaceful
  5. the new left used ____ against US government
  6. ____ tried to cover up the spy operation
  7. the "plumbers" tried to spy on the ____ hq but was caught
  8. in the 1970s there was too much money, so ____ was a problem

18 Clues: part of the great society • nixon appealed to the "____" • betty friedan launched the _____ • ford pardoned ___ for his crimes • what was made legal due to "privacy"? • failed suprise attack during vietnam war • ____ tried to cover up the spy operation • the new left used ____ against US government • passed by congress to let black americans vote • ...

Unit 3- Forming a new nation 2023-11-02

Unit 3- Forming a new nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. branch the lawmaking part of government, called the legislature. To legislate is to make a law.
  2. to withhold or take away something
  3. of Rights a formal listing of the basic rights of people in the United States
  4. branch the part of government that carries out, or executes, the laws
  5. rule a basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of the voters popular sovereignty the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people
  6. relating to issues within a country
  7. of powers a key constitutional principle that divides the functions of government among three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
  8. review the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts made by the legislative and executive branches are unconstitutional
  9. a group of people or things with obvious differences among them
  10. an especially original, intelligent, or clever idea
  11. the use or purpose of something
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  1. commerce trade and other business dealings between two or more states
  2. the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
  3. to treat a person or group unfairly
  4. and balances the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
  5. branch the part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the laws
  6. a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action. An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime.
  7. payment given to someone to offset, or make up for a loss or injury
  8. group an organization that actively promotes the view of some part of the public on specific issues in order to influence government policy

19 Clues: the use or purpose of something • to withhold or take away something • to treat a person or group unfairly • relating to issues within a country • an especially original, intelligent, or clever idea • a group of people or things with obvious differences among them • payment given to someone to offset, or make up for a loss or injury • ...

Civil Rights Movement to 1965 2025-03-28

Civil Rights Movement to 1965 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. They led the march in Birmingham when their parents refused
  2. They were held to desegregate bus terminals
  3. This is the separation of the races
  4. Group of college students that used non-violence to desegregate lunch counters
  5. JFK said that racism in America was this type of crisis
  6. Civil Rights activist how was assassinated at his home in 1963
  7. Considered the mother of the Civil Rights Movement
  8. Dr. King preached this approach to protesting for civil rights
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  1. Name used to refer to the segregation laws in the South
  2. It was held to register black southern voters in 1964
  3. He advocated for blacks to use "any means necessary" to protect themselves
  4. Civil Rights activists were beaten here on the Edmund Pettus Bridge
  5. Dr. King led this civil rights organization
  6. These types of tests were used to prevent blacks from voting
  7. Dr King led a bus boycott in this southern city
  8. Type of segregation practiced in the North
  9. King spoke of his during the March on Washington Speech
  10. This white supremacist organization terrorized blacks
  11. Tactic used by civil rights activists where they refused to move when seated

19 Clues: This is the separation of the races • Type of segregation practiced in the North • They were held to desegregate bus terminals • Dr. King led this civil rights organization • Dr King led a bus boycott in this southern city • Considered the mother of the Civil Rights Movement • It was held to register black southern voters in 1964 • ...

Political Parties and Policy 2024-11-22

Political Parties and Policy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
  2. the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time.
  3. A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
  4. of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
  5. An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
  6. A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
Down
  1. Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
  2. A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
  3. Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leto biased perspectives and divisive politics.
  4. A formal change or addition proposed to a law or constitution.
  5. A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
  6. A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
  7. The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interestading groups or organizations.
  8. the relationship between cause and effect; understanding how events influence one another.

14 Clues: A formal change or addition proposed to a law or constitution. • the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time. • An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election. • the relationship between cause and effect; understanding how events influence one another. • ...

37 words 2021-12-06

37 words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
  2. Powers not specifically defined in the constitution that are entrusted to Congress
  3. Article 2, carries out the laws, President and Cabinet
  4. based on John Locke, basic rights an freedom that humans are entitled to.
  5. People against ratifying the Constitution, they feared power of national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights.
  6. Article 1, lawmaking branch, Congress: Senate and House of Representatives
  7. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  8. Amendment that says that no one has to let soldiers into their homes
  9. System in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so that no one branch gets too much power.
  10. Includes the court that settles disputes and questions of the law: Supreme court and federal courts.
  11. To approve
  12. Based on Montesquieu - powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  13. Amendment that gives the right to trial by jury as long as the cause exceeds twenty dollars.
  14. Amendment that gives freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and rebellion
  15. Powers that belong to only the state governments
  16. the final and supreme authority of the USA, the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.
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  1. A movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society.
  2. Delegates at the Constitutional Convention who shaped the constitution's structure.
  3. Amendment that says no one is subject to search and seizure unless they have a warrant.
  4. England's legislative body.
  5. An official change or addition to the Constitution.
  6. The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
  7. Supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government, and feared disorder without it
  8. Legislative, Judicial, Executive
  9. Government controlled by the people
  10. Amendment that says that criminals should have the right to a fast and public trial
  11. Amendment that says that any power not stated in the Constitution is reserved for state governments
  12. Amendment that says that you cannot be tried twice.
  13. People rule through elected representatives
  14. Amendment that gives the right to bear arms
  15. Power of the court to judge whether or not the actions of the other branches are unconstitutional.
  16. Introduction to the Constitution stating the goals
  17. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law
  18. Powers that are shared by state and federal government
  19. First 10 Amendments to the Constitution stating fundamental rights of citizens
  20. Amendment that guarantees no cruel or unusual punishments
  21. Amendment that says that we have right that are not listed in the Constitution

37 Clues: To approve • England's legislative body. • Legislative, Judicial, Executive • Government controlled by the people • People rule through elected representatives • Amendment that gives the right to bear arms • Powers that belong to only the state governments • Powers that belong only to the federal government • Introduction to the Constitution stating the goals • ...

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

Colony Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
  2. A Christian preacher and theologian.
  3. A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
  4. A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
  5. A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
  6. The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
  7. A word for "usually grown food".
  8. The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
  9. A trade along three regions.
Down
  1. A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
  2. An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
  3. The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
  4. A rich English Puritan lawyer.
  5. A term for the revival of a religion.
  6. A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
  7. A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
  8. An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
  9. Early settlers in America.
  10. One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
  11. An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
  12. A group of English Protestants.

21 Clues: Early settlers in America. • A trade along three regions. • A rich English Puritan lawyer. • A group of English Protestants. • A word for "usually grown food". • An Early Quaker and entrepreneur. • A Christian preacher and theologian. • A term for the revival of a religion. • A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland. • A bill that settles the succession of the crown. • ...

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

Colony Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A rich English Puritan lawyer.
  2. Early settlers in America.
  3. The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
  4. One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
  5. A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
  6. A term for the revival of a religion.
  7. A Christian preacher and theologian.
  8. A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
  9. A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Down
  1. A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
  2. The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
  3. A group of English Protestants.
  4. An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
  5. An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
  6. An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
  7. Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
  8. A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
  9. A word for "usually grown food".
  10. A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
  11. The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
  12. A trade along three regions.

21 Clues: Early settlers in America. • A trade along three regions. • A rich English Puritan lawyer. • A group of English Protestants. • A word for "usually grown food". • An Early Quaker and entrepreneur. • A Christian preacher and theologian. • A term for the revival of a religion. • A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland. • A bill that settles the succession of the crown. • ...

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

Colony Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A group of English Protestants.
  2. A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
  3. A term for the revival of a religion.
  4. A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
  5. Early settlers in America.
  6. A trade along three regions.
  7. A Christian preacher and theologian.
  8. A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
  9. The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
  10. Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
  11. An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
  12. A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
  13. A word for "usually grown food".
Down
  1. A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
  2. A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
  3. An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
  4. An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
  5. The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
  6. A rich English Puritan lawyer.
  7. The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
  8. One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.

21 Clues: Early settlers in America. • A trade along three regions. • A rich English Puritan lawyer. • A group of English Protestants. • A word for "usually grown food". • An Early Quaker and entrepreneur. • A Christian preacher and theologian. • A term for the revival of a religion. • A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland. • A bill that settles the succession of the crown. • ...

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

Colony Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Early settlers in America.
  2. A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
  3. The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
  4. The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
  5. A trade along three regions.
  6. An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
  7. A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
Down
  1. A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
  2. An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
  3. A word for "usually grown food".
  4. Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
  5. A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
  6. A term for the revival of a religion.
  7. One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
  8. A Christian preacher and theologian.
  9. A rich English Puritan lawyer.
  10. An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
  11. A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
  12. The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
  13. A group of English Protestants.
  14. A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.

21 Clues: Early settlers in America. • A trade along three regions. • A rich English Puritan lawyer. • A group of English Protestants. • A word for "usually grown food". • An Early Quaker and entrepreneur. • A Christian preacher and theologian. • A term for the revival of a religion. • A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland. • A bill that settles the succession of the crown. • ...

Federalism 2015-09-29

Federalism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what ensures that a political power is not in control over all governments?
  2. what is the basic principles stated in the constitution called?
  3. father of the constitution?
  4. this states the constitution is the supreme law of the land?
  5. who creates the laws?
  6. this power grants both implied and enumerated powers in the constitution?
  7. what is the division of power between a central and local governments?
Down
  1. this plan was known for favoring lager states?
  2. the branch that clarifies the laws?
  3. powers that belong to the states?
  4. which group supported the ratification of the constitution?
  5. was the compromise between the federalist and anti-Federalist?
  6. what is authority of the government that was created and sustained by the consent of its people?
  7. which group did not support the constitution till after the bill of rights was added?
  8. powers not expressed in the constitution?
  9. which article states the ratification process?
  10. which branch enforces the laws?
  11. what was the major issue of the constitutional convection?
  12. when national and state governments share the same power, what is this called?
  13. what kind of power prohibits state and nation governments?

20 Clues: who creates the laws? • father of the constitution? • which branch enforces the laws? • powers that belong to the states? • the branch that clarifies the laws? • powers not expressed in the constitution? • this plan was known for favoring lager states? • which article states the ratification process? • what was the major issue of the constitutional convection? • ...

US History Final (1) 2025-05-08

US History Final (1) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. most famous writer of the Gilded Age
  2. Teddy Roosevelt's volunteer calvary unit
  3. court case that outlawed public school segregation
  4. U.S. project to build the first atomic bomb
  5. scandal involving Richard Nixon
  6. Japanese-Americans were rounded up in these camps during WWII
  7. writers and journalists who criticized the evils of society
  8. Robert E. Lee was president of this
  9. beaches where D-Day took place
  10. turning point for the Union in the Civil War
Down
  1. the "American Dream" was to become this
  2. concrete barrier built to keep citizens from fleeing East Berlin
  3. put in charge of the west at the end of the Civil War
  4. divide between democratic and communist countries in Europe
  5. "Buffalo Bill" Cody popularized this
  6. U.S. strategy in the Pacific Theater
  7. Lyndon B. Johnson's welfare program
  8. capital of the Confederacy
  9. marked the beginning of the Civil War
  10. J.P. Morgan was the most powerful of these during the Age of Industry
  11. Churchill, FDR, and Stalin were known by this name
  12. Lyndon B. Johnson declared a war on this
  13. Susan B. Anthony fought for this group's rights
  14. George W. Bush was president during this war

24 Clues: capital of the Confederacy • beaches where D-Day took place • scandal involving Richard Nixon • Lyndon B. Johnson's welfare program • Robert E. Lee was president of this • most famous writer of the Gilded Age • "Buffalo Bill" Cody popularized this • U.S. strategy in the Pacific Theater • marked the beginning of the Civil War • the "American Dream" was to become this • ...

Important American Revolution People (Nyomi Howe) 2021-11-10

Important American Revolution People (Nyomi Howe) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. his notorious quote is "give me liberty or give me death"
  2. founder of the Federalist Party and helped establish a financial system in America
  3. writer of DOI and governor of Virginia
  4. cousin of John Adams and helped draft Articles of Confederation
  5. created the idea of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  6. author of Common Sense which convinced many people to want independence
Down
  1. warned colonists and helped protect them against a viable British attack
  2. 2nd U.S president and leader of the American Revolution
  3. served in the Second Continental Congress and helped draft the DOI
  4. 4th U.S President, Father of Constitution, and Father of the Bill of Rights
  5. the president of the Second Continental Congress and a Founding Father with a well known signature
  6. 1st person shot and killed in Boston Massacre
  7. wrote letters that helped persuade people to go against the Townshend Acts and helped draft Articles of Confederation
  8. refused to surrender colonies
  9. Commander in Chief of Continental Army

15 Clues: refused to surrender colonies • writer of DOI and governor of Virginia • Commander in Chief of Continental Army • 1st person shot and killed in Boston Massacre • 2nd U.S president and leader of the American Revolution • his notorious quote is "give me liberty or give me death" • cousin of John Adams and helped draft Articles of Confederation • ...

The Constitution 2022-10-26

The Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I, Lays out how the legislative branch works
  2. of Representatives, They represent the interest of the citizens who live in the district they represent within the state
  3. and Balances, Each branch makes sure the other branches don't get too powerful
  4. Introduction of the Constitution
  5. Branch, Branch of gov't who interprets the laws
  6. They represent the interests of the citizens in the entire state
  7. Head of the Executive branch and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
  8. Branch, Branch of gov't that makes the laws
Down
  1. Branch, Branch of gov't who enforces laws and makes sure they are carried out
  2. II, Lays out how the executive branch works
  3. of Rights, First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  4. III, Lays out how the judicial branch works
  5. of Powers, Division of power into three different branches
  6. Changes or additions to a formal document
  7. Group of people who are responsible for turning the wants and needs of the people into laws
  8. Part of a document like chapters in a book
  9. College, How the President and Vice President are elected

17 Clues: Introduction of the Constitution • Changes or additions to a formal document • Part of a document like chapters in a book • II, Lays out how the executive branch works • III, Lays out how the judicial branch works • Branch, Branch of gov't that makes the laws • I, Lays out how the legislative branch works • Branch, Branch of gov't who interprets the laws • ...