bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Government 3 2015-10-11

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bills that are passed by parliament
the government of Canada that acts and speaks for the whole country
an appointed member of every party that manages its business in the HOC Chamber
to pick one person from a group of several people by voting. The person with the most votes is elected
a proposal for a new law to be considered by parliament
another word for constituency or electoral district
a group of senators, MP's, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
another name for the HOC
a senator or a member of the HOC
the political party that forms the government because more of its members were elected to the HOC than from any other party
a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
another name for the senate
a formal event that follows rules for traditions
a change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it
the set rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation it includes the Constitution Acts of 1876 and 1982, but is not limited to them
a person living in an area in Canada represented by a member of parliament

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another name for question period
to change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament
the steps by which bills are approved by parliament and become laws
to place a document befor the senate, the HOC or a committee for consideration
the upper House of Parliament and is made up of 105 senators
the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
the specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represents in the HOC (riding/electoral district)
a king or queen of a country
Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada is this. She is represented in Canada by the Governor General
a person who speaks on behalf of you
the leader of the party in power and the Head of Government. This person is normally an elected member of parliament and represents constituency
a member of the senate or HOC who does not belong to a political party
a group made up of all senators and MP's from the same political party and they meet regularly
one of three parts of parliament. MP's meet and debate in this chamber.

30 Clues: another name for the HOC • another name for the senate • a king or queen of a country • another name for question period • a senator or a member of the HOC • bills that are passed by parliament • a person who speaks on behalf of you • a formal event that follows rules for traditions • another word for constituency or electoral district • ...

SCL 4.4.22 2022-04-01

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people entitled to vote in an election
assassination theater
aka tabling a bill
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
debate is unlimited here
Lincoln assassin
Lincoln assassination led to the first _____ hanged by the US government
holding the Senate "hostage" and trying to "talk a bill to death"
Mr. Krab's first name

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type of campaigning aka "mudslinging"
Congress can do this to a POTUS veto IF they both have a 2/3 majority vote
officially called the National Voter Registration Act of 1995
earth name of Kal-El
most common pre-POTUS job
this happens to a bill if the POTUS ignores it for 10 days, and during the 10 days Congress adjourns
raises money for special interest groups
Latin for "I forbid"
most bills die here
occurs when voters get weary, or tired of so many elections
set assassin's leg
This committee is the "traffic cop" of the House

21 Clues: Lincoln assassin • aka tabling a bill • set assassin's leg • most bills die here • earth name of Kal-El • Latin for "I forbid" • assassination theater • Mr. Krab's first name • debate is unlimited here • most common pre-POTUS job • type of campaigning aka "mudslinging" • people entitled to vote in an election • lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern • ...

Civics and Law 2025-04-28

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Formal approval of a bill given by the Governor
Handles minor civil cases and criminal summary offences
Handles complex civil cases, appeals, and murder and treason cases
The main reason used by a judge to reach the decision in a case
Saying something that damages someone's reputation
Entering or staying on someone's property without permission
Hears matters relating to the interpretation of the Constitution
Paying money to the court as a fee for release
Deals with more serious civil and criminal cases
More serious criminal offences
Checks if the members still approve the bill

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The guilty person is given a penalty/punishment
Failing to take proper care and act responsibly
Courts have to back up what has been decided in previous cases
A request to a higher court to review and change the decision of a case
Less serious criminal offences
Members vote whether to consider the bill
Prevents a person from enjoying their property and/or peace
The party who brings a lawsuit to court
Other information that is useful to a case, but not part of the main reason
The minister explains the bill. Members debate and vote
The accused is kept in jail

22 Clues: The accused is kept in jail • Less serious criminal offences • More serious criminal offences • The party who brings a lawsuit to court • Members vote whether to consider the bill • Checks if the members still approve the bill • Paying money to the court as a fee for release • Formal approval of a bill given by the Governor • ...

Diary of a wimpy kid diper overlode 2023-02-06

Diary of a wimpy kid diper overlode crossword puzzle

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the name metallichihuahua fans call them Self
the theme park rodrick wants to make
the band that rodrick hates and bill went to
the band gregs brother is in
the type of car lodeddiper uses
a outdoor festival that they work ecstatic about.
the competition that rodrick wants to win
the convention warwick is at
bill’s girlfriend

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The studio where Mackie's sister Got a free studio session for.
The competition to win a van
the drummer for metallichihuahua
the compay that sent a cease and desist to rodrick
the song name in the title of the book
the music video metalchihuahua filmed in a real chihuahua kennel.
the place bill steals band stickts.
the place bill frist saw becky
the club that loaded diaper got thrown buffalo wings at
the band rodrick loves
the lead singer of metalchihuahua

20 Clues: bill’s girlfriend • the band rodrick loves • The competition to win a van • the band gregs brother is in • the convention warwick is at • the place bill frist saw becky • the type of car lodeddiper uses • the drummer for metallichihuahua • the lead singer of metalchihuahua • the place bill steals band stickts. • the theme park rodrick wants to make • ...

American Government 2025-12-12

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The main document that outlines the rules, rights, and structure of the U.S. government.
The lawmaking body of the U.S. government, made of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
A change or addition to the Constitution.
To officially approve a law, amendment, or agreement.
A group of advisors who help the President make decisions.
A government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.

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The President’s power to reject a bill from Congress.
A system of government where power comes from the people.
The part of Congress where each state gets two representatives.
The main sections of the Constitution that explain how the government works.

10 Clues: A change or addition to the Constitution. • The President’s power to reject a bill from Congress. • To officially approve a law, amendment, or agreement. • A system of government where power comes from the people. • A group of advisors who help the President make decisions. • The part of Congress where each state gets two representatives. • ...

8.2 Creating The Constitution (Deon) 2022-04-14

8.2 Creating The Constitution (Deon) crossword puzzle

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amendments to the United States Constitution (2 words)
proposed a unicameral (one-house) legislature with equal votes of states and an executive elected by a national legislature (3 words)
Represented Pennsylvania in the Stamp Act Congress (1765) and drafted its declaration of rights and grievances. (1 word)

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the peaceful overthrow of the new American government as defined by the Article of Confederation. (2 words)
The U.S. Constitution, through the Commerce Clause, gives Congress exclusive power over trade activities between the states and with foreign countries (2 words)
outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. (2 words)
created to make sure that all states had representatives in Congress regardless of their size (2 words)
The point of the event was to decide how America was going to be governed (1 word)
Hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. (1 word)
Introduced the Virginia plan to the constitutional Convention (1 word)

10 Clues: amendments to the United States Constitution (2 words) • Introduced the Virginia plan to the constitutional Convention (1 word) • The point of the event was to decide how America was going to be governed (1 word) • created to make sure that all states had representatives in Congress regardless of their size (2 words) • ...

8.2 Creating The Constitution (Deon) 2022-04-14

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amendments to the United States Constitution (2 words)
proposed a unicameral (one-house) legislature with equal votes of states and an executive elected by a national legislature (3 words)
Represented Pennsylvania in the Stamp Act Congress (1765) and drafted its declaration of rights and grievances. (1 word)

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the peaceful overthrow of the new American government as defined by the Article of Confederation. (2 words)
The U.S. Constitution, through the Commerce Clause, gives Congress exclusive power over trade activities between the states and with foreign countries (2 words)
outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. (2 words)
created to make sure that all states had representatives in Congress regardless of their size (2 words)
The point of the event was to decide how America was going to be governed (1 word)
Hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. (1 word)
Introduced the Virginia plan to the constitutional Convention (1 word)

8.2 Creating The Constitution (Deon) 2022-04-14

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amendments to the United States Constitution (2 words)
proposed a unicameral (one-house) legislature with equal votes of states and an executive elected by a national legislature (3 words)
Represented Pennsylvania in the Stamp Act Congress (1765) and drafted its declaration of rights and grievances. (1 word)

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the peaceful overthrow of the new American government as defined by the Article of Confederation. (2 words)
The U.S. Constitution, through the Commerce Clause, gives Congress exclusive power over trade activities between the states and with foreign countries (2 words)
outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. (2 words)
created to make sure that all states had representatives in Congress regardless of their size (2 words)
The point of the event was to decide how America was going to be governed (1 word)
Hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. (1 word)
Introduced the Virginia plan to the constitutional Convention (1 word)

TCI Chapter 12 Crossword Puzzle 2022-12-09

TCI Chapter 12 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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The committee that has the power to move a bill and add rules for debate on the bill
who assigns bills to committees in the Senate
What ends a filibuster
When someone, during a speech, talks for a long time to delay or prevent a bill from passing legislation in the Senate
A number of votes greater than a simple majority
A bill with so many riders attached to it that it seems to offer something for everyone
when two opposing groups agree to vote for each other
Who is chosen on the first day of a new Congress

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A high school junior who works as a messanger and errand runner in the house or senate
what power does the Majority Party and speaker have during debates
A method of voting in which members register their votes individually either by voice in the Senate and electronically in the House
An amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill
How long is a general debate in the House

13 Clues: What ends a filibuster • How long is a general debate in the House • who assigns bills to committees in the Senate • A number of votes greater than a simple majority • Who is chosen on the first day of a new Congress • when two opposing groups agree to vote for each other • what power does the Majority Party and speaker have during debates • ...

The eight amendments 2015-08-15

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right to a speedy trial and a criminal jury trial
fight to own a gun
right to due process, cannot be tried twice for the same crime, do not have to self-incriminate
must have a warrant to search or seize your property

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freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly in the bill of rights
don’t have to keep solders at our house
no cruel and unusual punishment
right to a civil jury trial

8 Clues: fight to own a gun • right to a civil jury trial • no cruel and unusual punishment • don’t have to keep solders at our house • right to a speedy trial and a criminal jury trial • must have a warrant to search or seize your property • freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly in the bill of rights • ...

Early Republic 2025-05-14

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Alexander Hamilton led the ____ party.
Washington did not want ______ parties
What economic issue did Washington face during his presidency?
Thomas Jefferson made what purchase from France?
The 9th Amendment states all ___ not granted by the Constitution to the federal government are given to the states and the people

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What part of the Fifth Amendment ensures you aren't charged twice for the same crime?
Which president composed the Bill of Rights?
Washington struggled with a ____ military

8 Clues: Alexander Hamilton led the ____ party. • Washington did not want ______ parties • Washington struggled with a ____ military • Which president composed the Bill of Rights? • Thomas Jefferson made what purchase from France? • What economic issue did Washington face during his presidency? • ...

Cole Alberti Constitution Crossword 2026-03-19

Cole Alberti Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle

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Many of the representatives argued over making a whole new document based on _____________
During the Convention, the delegates worked together, to make the U.S ______________.
The first amendment gives us the freedom of ______, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.
A bill could only become a law if it gets ____ votes out of the 13 votes.
There are a total of 3 ________ of government, executive, legislative, and judicial.
Popular Sovereignty is when the we the ______ create the government.
The additions we add to the Constitution are called __________.
Congress is composed of the House of Representatives and the ______.
After realizing the Articles of Confederation were too ____ the representatives of the states met up again to make a stronger, central government.
The bigger the population a state has, the more ______________ it gets.
The states have ___ representatives in the Senate.
The Constitution has been amended only ______ _____ times.
The 5th and 6th amendments both deal with people accused of ______.
A total of ___ ____ delegates met in the convention.

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James Madison proposed the _______ plan, and William Patterson proposed the New Jersey plan.
Our First Constitution was the _______________ of _________________
Who wrote the bill of rights, also known as the father of the Constitution?
Checks and balances are used to limit a branches ______.
The convention was held in _____________ Hall in Philadelphia.
The president can ____ a law, but congress and override it.
The introduction to the Constitution is called the ________, also the thing we resisted in class.
There are a total of ___ amendments.
Things came to a head in 1785; farmers revolted against the government. What was the name of this Rebellion?
When the Constitution is called a ‘Living Document’ it means that the Constitution _______ over time.
The first 10 amendments are called the ____ __ ______.

25 Clues: There are a total of ___ amendments. • The states have ___ representatives in the Senate. • A total of ___ ____ delegates met in the convention. • The first 10 amendments are called the ____ __ ______. • Checks and balances are used to limit a branches ______. • The Constitution has been amended only ______ _____ times. • ...

Toucan 2021-06-09

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They have 4__, 2 pointing forward and 2 backward
They don't_____because they live in warm weather
The bill scares away animals but is only for___
They eat mostly _____
The Toucan uses its____to help reach and peel fruits
At night they curl up and tuck the bill in its__

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The bill is used as a _____ tool
The hunters of Toucans are _____
They have ____ in side of the holes of trees
The Toucan____from tree to tree and doesn't fly much
They live in South America in the _____jungle
They live in _____which is about 6 Toucans
Humans like to keep them as _____

13 Clues: They eat mostly _____ • The bill is used as a _____ tool • The hunters of Toucans are _____ • Humans like to keep them as _____ • They live in _____which is about 6 Toucans • They have ____ in side of the holes of trees • They live in South America in the _____jungle • The bill scares away animals but is only for___ • They have 4__, 2 pointing forward and 2 backward • ...

Words 2022-09-27

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waste
salary
insurance
tax
invest
borrow
save
loan
lend

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mortgage
pay
charge
inherit
cost
budget
bill
earn
owe

18 Clues: pay • tax • owe • cost • bill • earn • save • loan • lend • waste • salary • charge • invest • borrow • budget • inherit • mortgage • insurance

Mr. Smith's generated crossword (2 videos and 2 articles) 2022-03-23

Mr. Smith's generated crossword (2 videos and 2 articles) crossword puzzle

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The Civil Rights Acts eventually becomes part of the momentum for Congress to pass an amendment to the constitution of equal protection and extends rights to all states and citizens
President following Reconstruction who was shot in the back, there were many political figures worldwide being assassinated during this time period as social class ideals were being challenged in Europe
Enacted during the Civil War in 1862 and continued in the western U.S. after, it provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land. Claimants were required to live on and “improve” their plot by cultivating the land
The first idea of 40 acres (and later a mule) originated during this Union generals’ march across Georgia, literally scorching the path they went through and seeing vacant land. He wanted to award this land to the freed slaves
Because so many new farms popped up out west from 1865 to 1900, this economic term made farm products decline in value, helping an economic depression occur in the 1870s
Abraham Lincoln's idea for the reconstruction of the south following the civil war was a reunion and this word almost meaning forgiveness, he was assassinated before being able to do this
This reconstruction bill defined all people born in the United States as citizens, including minorities, it was vetoed by the President, however, it was overridden by ⅔ majority to become a law.
This former general won the 1868 election
First African American to earn a degree from Harvard and was an advocate for rights of all African Americans, he was born during the the U.S. Reconstruction era
Russia asked the U.S. to buy this land for $7.2 Million dollars.
officials either accepting money or using political office more for their own gain than the general good
Shot a president in the back
The railroad, coupled with the vast grassland, really boomed this type of agriculture, making the U.S., even today, one of the largest producer and consumers of this (beef)
This Mostly northern political party saw that the Civil War was fought for equal civil rights and wanted to see the powers of the national government expanded to protect such rights
Reconstruction, new amendments to the constitution, on paper equal rights for all… but they really left out one specific group. This would rise back up later. Who are the specific people left out of these political circles?
Compromise of 1877 elected this man president in agreement to get Federal (still Union) troops out of the south, meaning no more protection for African Americans and their newly gained rights in the south

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Lasting until 1870, this federally appointed group could reassign abandoned land to the now freed slaves in the south
One of the reasons White Democrats regain control of the south’s government was because of this economic downturn term that happened in the 1870’s
A forced assimilation law pushed against the Native Americans to become farmers, like the majority of the American population
Connecting the train traffic from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Southern democrats of the post reconstruction era that claimed to have redeemed the south of northern Republican corruption and potential African American rule.
All “men” are allowed to vote regardless of race, but not gender, gender comes later
Tools, seed, a house, and a plot of land were given to people to help replace the labor shortage, owners got most of the crop and those working it kept a smaller amount of crop
An American white terrorist organization arose following the Civil War, they conducted murders, itimidations, and orcharstrated unrest in African American and African American’s advancement
Laws, more localized than anything, that purposely were created using Federal “Loopholes” for the primary purpose of hindering African American equal rights
Legal and binding local southern laws basically replaced the word “slave” with “negro” continuing to restrict African American rights during reconsturcion and following, this had to be later fixed due to its obvious inequality
The prairie was full of these, but most were killed for fur, sport, or just to eat their tongue
In most of the U.S.’ history, but especially to freed slaves during reconstruction, owning what was considered a path to freedom

28 Clues: Shot a president in the back • This former general won the 1868 election • Connecting the train traffic from the Atlantic to the Pacific • Russia asked the U.S. to buy this land for $7.2 Million dollars. • All “men” are allowed to vote regardless of race, but not gender, gender comes later • ...

Law Review 2022-02-22

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a bill successfully debated and voted into royalassent queen agrees to make bill into a law
has twelve tables and lawyers
values that outline concepts of right and wrong
earliest sets of recorded laws
disorder in society from lack of authority
just behavior or treatment
criminal sentence focused on punishment
a written version of a proposed new law

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sets rules between individuals
compilation of roman law by an emperor
sets rules between individual and society
law given to hebrew people, found in torah
criminal sentence focused on restoring
regulation in society based on reason and fairness
major contribution: the jury

15 Clues: just behavior or treatment • major contribution: the jury • has twelve tables and lawyers • sets rules between individuals • earliest sets of recorded laws • compilation of roman law by an emperor • criminal sentence focused on restoring • criminal sentence focused on punishment • a written version of a proposed new law • sets rules between individual and society • ...

civics and citizenship 2023-10-19

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values that represent the system of democracy
a group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not
a country's legislative body
the parliamentary system of Australia
the elected members of parliament who make decisions for the nation/state
the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country
when you break the law you commit a _____
a system of government in which the people have the power on how the want to be ruled
the branch of people who are responsible for uploading the rule of the law
a proposed law
the way individuals take part in society

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the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a country
the doc that describes how Australia should be governed
a person who specialises in knowledge of the law
the branch of government that approves the laws and puts them into action
the entitlements that are associated with citizenship.
the person that applies the laws in cases and decides their outcome
a rule made by a government that states how people may and may not behave in society
the branch of government that creates the laws
the quality of being just

20 Clues: a proposed law • the quality of being just • a country's legislative body • the parliamentary system of Australia • the way individuals take part in society • when you break the law you commit a _____ • values that represent the system of democracy • the branch of government that creates the laws • a person who specialises in knowledge of the law • ...

Lesson 1.4 - Our Healthcare System 2020-09-10

Lesson 1.4 - Our Healthcare System crossword puzzle

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summary of a patient’s rights regarding fair treatment and appropriate information
medical providers who are extensively trained in one or two areas of health
the amount you pay for healthcare services each year before your insurance company begins to take on the cost
a medication that can be made by many different companies; costs less than brand-name medicines but may be just as effective
a regular doctor who provides checkups, screenings, treatments, and prescriptions

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a healthcare establishment where patients receive diagnosis or treatment, but do not reside overnight
law passed in 2010 to expand access to insurance, address cost reduction and affordability, improve the quality of healthcare, and introduce the Patient’s Bill of Rights
a hospital where patients reside overnight while receiving diagnosis, treatment, surgery, therapy, and rehabilitation
a regular fee paid in exchange for insurance services

9 Clues: a regular fee paid in exchange for insurance services • medical providers who are extensively trained in one or two areas of health • a regular doctor who provides checkups, screenings, treatments, and prescriptions • summary of a patient’s rights regarding fair treatment and appropriate information • ...

Unit 2: The Constitution Cross Word Puzzle Study Guide 2014-09-03

Unit 2: The Constitution Cross Word Puzzle Study Guide crossword puzzle

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Representatives serve a term that lasts _____ years.
Federal judges hold offices for how long?
Who can grant "pardons" for crimes against the U.S. and appoints ambassadors, judges, and advisors?
Testifying against yourself in a court of law is protected under which amendment?
Who has the power to declare war?
This President's assassination (initials) led to passage of the 25th Amendment?
How old must you be to qualify for election as a member of the Senate?
Article II deals with the _____Branch of government.
The Constitution ____ all other laws. This is why it is called "the Supreme Law of the Land".
Collectively Amendments 13-15, are known as the _____ ____ Amendments?
Being tried twice for the same crime is called _____.
Who is the President of the Senate and can only vote in the case of tie?
Article I deals with the ____ Branch of government?
Amendments one through ___ are included in the Bill of Rights.
Senators serve a term that lasts _____ years.
The "necessary and proper" clause is also called the ____ clause?

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House of Representative has "the ____ power of impeachment".
Who has the power to call for special sessions of Congress?
If the President refuses to sign a bill within the last ten days of a Congressional session that is called a "____ ____".
What article deals with ratifying the Constitution?
All trials except ____ shall be trials by jury.
What article deals with the relationship between the states?
____of the House presides over the House of Representatives.
The government's power to take private property for public use is known as _____.
Article III deals with the _____ Branch of government.
Search warrants can only be issued if there is "____ ____" that evidence of a crime will be found.
Art. IV sec. 2, Cl. 2 forces states to ____ all fugitives from other states.
How old must you be to qualify for election as a member of the House of Representatives?
What article deals with making Amendments to the Constitution?

29 Clues: Who has the power to declare war? • Federal judges hold offices for how long? • Senators serve a term that lasts _____ years. • All trials except ____ shall be trials by jury. • What article deals with ratifying the Constitution? • Article I deals with the ____ Branch of government? • Representatives serve a term that lasts _____ years. • ...

chapter 13 2019-12-16

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powers that are given to congress on the last paragraph of Article 1, section 8 of the U.S. constitution
the authority to determine the constitutionality of laws padded by the congress and state legislatures, and any actions taken by the executive branch
a joint committee made up of both houses of the legislature, whose purpose is to work out differences between different versions of a bill
having two houses (like a legislature)
the body of presidential electors that has the power to choose the president
the authority to review a case that has already been tried and decided in a lower court
postponement of a sentence
to approve
a small group of representatives or senators who study bills on a particular subject and make recommendations to the full membership of each house
the authority that the government has to take private property from citizens for public use

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those powers given specifically given to congress in the constitution
a tax where, the more a person earns, the larger percentage of that income a person pays on taxes
a legal issue involving a personal or an organization's inability to pay its debts
a clause in Article 1,section 8 of the U.S. constitution that gives the authority to make all laws "necessary and proper" for carrying out the expressed powers granted in the Constitution
the decision of a jury
a way for citizens to submit constitutional amendments to the ms legislature
the first ten amendments to the U.S. constitution,adopted in 1791, which enumerate the rights of American citizenship
legal forgiveness of a crime
possessing supreme powers
the authority to hear a case for the first time
to reject or refuse to sign (a bill)
a group of citizens chosen from a list of registered voters to hear evidence in a trial and to determine the guilt or innocence of the person on trial

22 Clues: to approve • the decision of a jury • possessing supreme powers • postponement of a sentence • legal forgiveness of a crime • to reject or refuse to sign (a bill) • having two houses (like a legislature) • the authority to hear a case for the first time • those powers given specifically given to congress in the constitution • ...

Human Rights 2025-04-14

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no one is above the law
generation of rights focused on economic and social rights
rights rights central to what it means to be human
State v State for international law
Rights should be equally applicable to all people or countries, and do not change according to cultures or beliefs.
rights Right to something, require positive action by those in power
generation of rights focused on Group and collective rights, right to self determination, peace, development, environmental protection
rights Freedom from something; let human beings be free from interference

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Ideas and other norms (such as human rights) should reflect cultural practices and traditions, rather than universal principles.
the freedom of individuals to live a life without excessive interference from those in power
the concept of fair treatment, usually based on an agreed and accepted set of laws
nonbinding declaration explaining the rights a government should apply
A permanent international court established to investigate, prosecute, and try individuals accused of commiting most serious crimes of concern
they cannot be taken away

14 Clues: no one is above the law • they cannot be taken away • State v State for international law • rights rights central to what it means to be human • generation of rights focused on economic and social rights • rights Right to something, require positive action by those in power • nonbinding declaration explaining the rights a government should apply • ...

Famous African Americans 2023-06-19

Famous African Americans crossword puzzle

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Douglass (Abolitionist and writer)
Hughes (Poet and writer)
Harris (Vice President of the United States)
Angelou (Author and poet)
Morrison (Author and Nobel laureate)
Tubman (Abolitionist and activist)
Williams (Tennis player)
Truth (Abolitionist and women's rights activist)
Kaepernick (Former NFL player and activist)
X (Civil rights activist)
Parks (Civil rights activist)

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Rice (Former U.S. Secretary of State)
Mandela (South African anti-apartheid revolutionary)
Obama (44th President of the United States)
Jordan (Basketball player)
Parks (Civil rights activist)
Luther King Jr. (Civil rights leader)
(Singer and actress)
Winfrey (Media mogul and philanthropist)
Ali (Boxing legend and activist)

20 Clues: (Singer and actress) • Hughes (Poet and writer) • Williams (Tennis player) • Angelou (Author and poet) • X (Civil rights activist) • Jordan (Basketball player) • Parks (Civil rights activist) • Parks (Civil rights activist) • Ali (Boxing legend and activist) • Douglass (Abolitionist and writer) • Tubman (Abolitionist and activist) • Morrison (Author and Nobel laureate) • ...

Bills, Constitutions, Acts, and Laws of Canada 2021-06-14

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package of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada
French was made the official language of Quebec
gives effect to the requirement for clarity set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Québec Secession Reference.
rule forced with law
proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature
bill introduced in the House of Commons by a member of parliament who is not a cabinet minister
British law that was passed on and It was Canada's all-but-final achievement of independence from Britain. The Statute also clarified the powers of Canada's Parliament and those of the other Dominions.
Act created a federal dominion and defines much of the operation of the Government of Canada
originally known as the British North America Act
series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 Canadian provincial premiers
the first referendum in Quebec on the place of Quebec within Canada and whether Quebec should pursue a path toward sovereignty
act that achieved full independence for Canada
Act is a Canadian statute and It covers the prosecution of youths for criminal offences
an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis

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international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedom to all
system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government
a proposed law that covers a number of diverse or unrelated topics
direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal
a rule that needs to be followed
a failed attempt by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution
legal system originating in mainland Europe and used in much of the world

21 Clues: rule forced with law • a rule that needs to be followed • act that achieved full independence for Canada • French was made the official language of Quebec • originally known as the British North America Act • proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature • package of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada • ...

Bills, Constitutions, Acts, and Laws of Canada 2021-06-14

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package of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada
French was made the official language of Quebec
gives effect to the requirement for clarity set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Québec Secession Reference.
rule forced with law
proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature
bill introduced in the House of Commons by a member of parliament who is not a cabinet minister
British law that was passed on and It was Canada's all-but-final achievement of independence from Britain. The Statute also clarified the powers of Canada's Parliament and those of the other Dominions.
Act created a federal dominion and defines much of the operation of the Government of Canada
originally known as the British North America Act
series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 Canadian provincial premiers
the first referendum in Quebec on the place of Quebec within Canada and whether Quebec should pursue a path toward sovereignty
act that achieved full independence for Canada
Act is a Canadian statute and It covers the prosecution of youths for criminal offences
an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis

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international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedom to all
system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government
a proposed law that covers a number of diverse or unrelated topics
direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal
a rule that needs to be followed
a failed attempt by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution
legal system originating in mainland Europe and used in much of the world

5th Grade SS 2025-06-03

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capital of Arizona
word to describe tribes that moves from place to place
capital of Virginia
number of amendment that prevents cruel and unusual punishment
large farm to grow only one type of crop (cash crop)
wrote the Declaration of Independence (last name)
colonists who did not want to fight for independence
protest by refusing to buy something
patriot known to be knowledgeable, funny, wise, (and old) (last name)
say no to a bill
capital of New Hampshire
third English settlement in North America
ability for the government branches to limit each other's power: Checks and ________
loyalist who wrote letters to the British government saying they should be tougher on the colonists (last man)
conquistador who conquered the Aztecs
a peninsula is surrounded on 3 sides by:
who nominates Supreme Court Justices
change to the constitution

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last battle of the Revolutionary War: Battle of _______
capital of Rhode Island
colony that was originally created to send people who were in debt\
how much consumers want to buy something
number of amendment that gives rights during CIVIL cases
capital of Montana
1st amendment: Freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and ________
capital of Texas
an idea for a law
country that helped the patriots during the war and helped them win
to accuse a government official of a crime
Native American cultural region where you might find swamps
capital of New York
number of years in one presidential term
abbreviation of Nevada
colonial region with plantations
animal of great importance to the Great Plains Native Americans
settlement that "disappeared"
the country Christopher Columbus sailed for
part of Congress with 50 members
region of the U.S that Wyoming is in
people who represent others at a convention or conference

40 Clues: capital of Texas • say no to a bill • an idea for a law • capital of Arizona • capital of Montana • capital of Virginia • capital of New York • abbreviation of Nevada • capital of Rhode Island • capital of New Hampshire • change to the constitution • settlement that "disappeared" • colonial region with plantations • part of Congress with 50 members • protest by refusing to buy something • ...

Entergy 2022-04-22

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QPC LOCATIONS ARE ALSO KNOWN AS WHAT
BUDGET BILLING PAYMENT PLAN
120 DAYS NO PAYMENT ON FINALED ACCOUNT
PLEDGE PROGRAM
BELONGS TO SHARED LIVING JURISDICTION
FULL OR SOME POWER

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TOOL TO HELP WITH HIGH BILL CALSS
USED TO ADVISE OF HOW MUCH TO PAY FOR RECONNECTION
NO POWER
MINIMUM NUMBER OF RES ACCOUNTS FOR COLLECTIVE BILLING
CHOOSE YOUR OWN DUE DATE
LPC DOES NOT APPLY TO RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS IN THIS JURISDICTION
ASSISTANCE WITH PAYING BILL
DAYS GIVEN TO PAY BILL BEFORE LATE
SSN GIVEN DOES NOT MATCH

15 Clues: NO POWER • PLEDGE PROGRAM • FULL OR SOME POWER • CHOOSE YOUR OWN DUE DATE • SSN GIVEN DOES NOT MATCH • BUDGET BILLING PAYMENT PLAN • ASSISTANCE WITH PAYING BILL • TOOL TO HELP WITH HIGH BILL CALSS • DAYS GIVEN TO PAY BILL BEFORE LATE • QPC LOCATIONS ARE ALSO KNOWN AS WHAT • BELONGS TO SHARED LIVING JURISDICTION • 120 DAYS NO PAYMENT ON FINALED ACCOUNT • ...

AP Gov 2021-01-13

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(A draft of law presented to a legislator)
(Made up of The House and Senate)
(A rule used by the Senate to end or limit debate)
( Permits amendments from the floor)
( Don't vote yet we need a debate)
(bills directing how money
(Gave people the right to vote for their Senators)
(Members of both houses must come together to create a final version of a bill for each house to pass)
(A call of the whole house of representatives)
( A fully secure seat for a certain political party)
( a provision added to a piece of legislation that is not part of the bill)
( A chamber made up of two parts)
( Allows the Senate to get on with other business while a filibuster is occurring)
( A lawmaking body made up of one part)
(specifically to the Constitution, and very hard to pass.)
(Political districts where candidates elected to the House of Representatives win in close elections)
(A way to delay action on a bill)

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( Nickname given to the Senate)
(Bills that have a lot of riders)
(can shower the voters with free mailing)
(lower house of legislation)
(upper house of legislation)
be spent)
(Allowed a debate to be cut off if 66 senators voted in agreement)
(Permits some amendments but not others)
( A rule or set of rules, enforced by the courts)
(Politicians who are running for a job they already have)

27 Clues: be spent) • (bills directing how money • (lower house of legislation) • (upper house of legislation) • ( Nickname given to the Senate) • (Bills that have a lot of riders) • (Made up of The House and Senate) • ( A chamber made up of two parts) • (A way to delay action on a bill) • ( Don't vote yet we need a debate) • ( Permits amendments from the floor) • ...

Unit 3 Creating the Constitution Vocabulary List 2017-10-31

Unit 3 Creating the Constitution Vocabulary List crossword puzzle

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Carta - a British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights
- to approve
Plan - the plan at the Constitutional Convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two-chamber legislature
- a supporter of a strong federal government
- a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them
Jersey Plan - he plan at the Constitutional Convention, favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a single-chamber legislature
- a document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government
corpus - the right not to be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime

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Compromise - a plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states
of Confederation - the first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states
Ordinance - a 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory
Compromise - an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that three fifths of the enslaved residents in any state be counted in its population
of power - a principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches
Ordinance of 1785 - a law that set up a system for settling the Northwest Territory
of Rights - the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
- to change

16 Clues: - to change • - to approve • - a supporter of a strong federal government • of Rights - the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution • Ordinance - a 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory • - a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them • ...

Black civil rights 2025-05-19

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– What activists were fighting for, especially in the South
– Goal of the Civil Rights Movement
– A form of protest by refusing to use or buy something
– First name of the woman who refused to give up her bus seat
– The opposite of segregation
– First name of the Black Muslim civil rights leader
– The movement’s name
– Last name of the leader who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech
– Peaceful protest tactic at lunch counters

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– City known for a major 1965 voting rights march
– MLK’s philosophy of protest
– A key principle the movement aimed to achieve
– Rosa Parks’ protest took place here
– Word from King’s most famous speech
– Civil rights organization founded in 1909 (abbreviation)
– City where nine students integrated a high school in 1957
– Organized walk to protest injustice
– Student-led civil rights group (abbreviation)
– Right that was denied to many African Americans
– Name for the laws enforcing segregation

20 Clues: – The movement’s name • – MLK’s philosophy of protest • – The opposite of segregation • – Goal of the Civil Rights Movement • – Rosa Parks’ protest took place here • – Word from King’s most famous speech • – Organized walk to protest injustice • – Name for the laws enforcing segregation • – Peaceful protest tactic at lunch counters • ...

Patient Rights 2025-12-08

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an example of an advance directive is a _______ _______.
adopted a Patient Bill of Rights in 1973
unnecessary restraining of a patient is _________.
ensuring that a patients information is kept confidential is the right to __________.
a patient can be seen in any emergency room regardless of insurance coverage is due to the right of _______________

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a patients right to make choices impacting their health
stands for health insurance portability and accountability act
explaining the risks, benefits, and alternatives so patients can make an educated decision
autonomy is one of the four pillars of medical __________
when a patient feels they have been treated unfairly they have the right to file a ____________.

10 Clues: adopted a Patient Bill of Rights in 1973 • unnecessary restraining of a patient is _________. • a patients right to make choices impacting their health • an example of an advance directive is a _______ _______. • autonomy is one of the four pillars of medical __________ • stands for health insurance portability and accountability act • ...

CIVICS Chapter 3 2025-04-17

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clauses in article 1 section 8 of the constitution that gives congress the right to “make all laws which shall be necessary and proper” to carry out the powers expressed in the other clauses of article 1
dividing power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branch; prevents any single government from becoming too powerful
when federal courts decide cases they are often interpreting the meaning of words and phrases in the constitution that are precise; determine if they are violating the constitution
a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime
prohibits the government from forcing people to provide shelter for soldiers in their home
gives an accused person several important rights including right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury
responsible for passing laws and is divided into two houses
protects the right of Americans to worship as they please or if they prefer no religion at all
local group of armed citizens
prevents government from from claiming that the only rights people have are those listed in the Bill of Rights
provides for the right to a jury trial in federal courts to settle all disputes about the property worth more than $20
reflects the early Americans’ desire to protect their privacy
ensures citizens and the nation the right to security
numerous executive departments that carry out and enforces laws passed by congress
each branch of government exercise some control over the other two

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court’s ability to interpret and overturn laws that violate the constitution
protects individual rights by limiting government power
one of seven main divisions of the body of the Constitution
a change to the Constitution
a list of items found in Article 1 section 8 of the constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of congress
prohibits excessive bail
the power of government to take private property for public use
to formally accuse
statement in the Article VI of the constitution establishing that the constitution laws passed by congress and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
states that power not given to the federal government were retained by the states or the people
four important protections for people accused of crime- no one should be tried for crime unless grand jury has decided;a person found innocent can not be tried again; no one may be forced to testify; no one can be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of the law; also defines the government right of eminent domain

26 Clues: to formally accuse • prohibits excessive bail • a change to the Constitution • local group of armed citizens • ensures citizens and the nation the right to security • protects individual rights by limiting government power • one of seven main divisions of the body of the Constitution • responsible for passing laws and is divided into two houses • ...

Age of Enlightenment Vocab 2022-09-15

Age of Enlightenment Vocab crossword puzzle

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We are all born into nature and we have basic morals that we follow and know right from wrong
The idea that the people being governed must approve of what their government is doing
People who apply the methods of science to understand society
Wrote “Leviathan”; Thought people were cruel, greedy, and selfish; Thought people should give up their natural rights to an absolute monarchy; Created a “Social contract”
New theories and facts were discovered and old ones were disproved
To have a modern, and well-informed outlook
The government restricts access to information
Private gatherings where people talked about new ideas, rights, etc.

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Author of “Vindication of the Rights of Women”. Believed in equal education and more rights for women.
Continuation of the Scientific Revolution where many new ideas came about relating to government, economics, religion, and human rights
Wrote “The Spirit of the Laws”. Thought absolute power was dangerous.
a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.
Wrote “The Social Contract”
Governmental system where one king has absolute power
An agreement among people to give up their natural rights to a ruler, which will result in the organization of society
belief in the benefits of profitable trading. Mercantilism was based on the idea that a nation's wealth and power were best served by increasing exports and so involved increasing trade
Freedom of Thought. "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." (Freedom of Speech)
Safe places for Enlightenment thinkers to meet and discuss their new ideas with others
Wrote "Two Treatises of Government"; People are born with natural rights of life, liberty, and property. It is the Government's responsibility to protect natural rights and be limited; Consent of the Governed = If the people think the government is abusive, they can overthrow it
All humans were born with natural rights and the people should have a say in who rules them. With limited, good rules people will be happy. People should put others above themselves.

20 Clues: Wrote “The Social Contract” • To have a modern, and well-informed outlook • The government restricts access to information • Governmental system where one king has absolute power • People who apply the methods of science to understand society • New theories and facts were discovered and old ones were disproved • ...

North West Rebellion 2013-07-28

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/ The culture that was against Louis Riel's execution
Gun / A large, rapid-fire weapon with multiple rotating barrels, cranked by hand
/ Canada's first transcontinental railway
/ A hospital that treats people with mental illnesses
A Mcdonald / The name of the first prime minister of Canada
/ to settle on unoccupied land without legal title and without paying rent

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/ A series of battles in 1885 between the Métis and the Canadian forces
Riel / The name of the man who was hung at the end of the rebellion
/ The culture that wanted Louis Riel's execution
Bill Of Rights / A document that outlined grievances of the Métis and others in the North-West Territories

10 Clues: / Canada's first transcontinental railway • / The culture that wanted Louis Riel's execution • / The culture that was against Louis Riel's execution • / A hospital that treats people with mental illnesses • A Mcdonald / The name of the first prime minister of Canada • Riel / The name of the man who was hung at the end of the rebellion • ...

djdjd 2024-02-09

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A formal indication of a choice between options
Last name of the second female Supreme Court Justice
Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy of education
The quality of being fair and reasonable
Pioneering female aviator
The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of equality of the sexes
An experienced and trusted adviser
Legal entitlements pertaining to societal standards
State of being equal, especially in status or rights

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Last name of the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic
First name of a civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat
First woman to win a Nobel Prize
A surname of prominent British suffragettes
First name of the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts
The right to vote in political elections, fought for by women
A walk or procession by a group to protest or celebrate
Powerful song linked with a particular group or cause
Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor
Sojourner's last name, an abolitionist, and women's rights activist

20 Clues: Pioneering female aviator • First woman to win a Nobel Prize • An experienced and trusted adviser • Conductor on the Underground Railroad • The quality of being fair and reasonable • A surname of prominent British suffragettes • A formal indication of a choice between options • Legal entitlements pertaining to societal standards • ...

government 2021-05-22

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powers / Powers granted to the national government.
of the governed / The government can use their powers only when consented by the people.
sovereignty/ People have the power in a government.
of powers / Division of power in the government so one branch doesn’t get too powerful.
Papers / Essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton
rule / A system where the decision of more than half of the people determines the vote.
of law / Fundamental requirements of law.
powers / Powers reserved for the states.
powers / Powers forbidden by the constitution.
Compact / Allowed pilgrims to choose leaders and make laws.
Carta/ made kings subject to the law and said that people could not be deprived of their lives.
/ Same territory is controlled by two levels of government.

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powers / Powers that both the state and national government possess.
and balances / A system in which branches check each other so that power is equal.
/ A person who opposed the adoption of the constitution.
powers / 18 powers
/ System of fundamental principles.
/ Giving formal consent.
of Confederation / Rules that all 13 colonies agreed to.
Bill of Rights / Act passed by parliament, that ensured the superiority of parliament.

20 Clues: powers / 18 powers • / Giving formal consent. • / System of fundamental principles. • powers / Powers reserved for the states. • of law / Fundamental requirements of law. • powers / Powers forbidden by the constitution. • sovereignty/ People have the power in a government. • powers / Powers granted to the national government. • ...

Money 2019-08-19

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afford
borrow
save
cheque
wallet
bill
account
rent

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pay
debt
waste
lend
receipt
owe
balance
cash
coin
note

18 Clues: pay • owe • debt • lend • save • cash • bill • coin • note • rent • waste • afford • borrow • cheque • wallet • receipt • balance • account

Words 2022-09-27

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borrow
bill
insurance
mortgage
cost
waste
lend
pay
owe
earn

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budget
inherit
invest
tax
charge
salary
save
loan

18 Clues: tax • pay • owe • bill • cost • lend • save • loan • earn • waste • borrow • budget • invest • charge • salary • inherit • mortgage • insurance

4.1 Pg. 1-7 2019-11-21

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was one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
is an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
was the leader of a rebellion that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and helped convince leaders that the United States needed a stronger federal government.
means buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved.
is a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons.
A written list of people’s rights
also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
was established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress, with the passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785.
is related to laws and legal issues. It is the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.

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or taxes on goods brought in for sale.
was the first written plan of government for the United States
a Revolutionary War veteran, raised a militia to fight
is a major slowdown in the economy. It is generally a time when production of goods slows down, unemployment increases, and people who have jobs earn less money.
a law or legal decree
is a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits.
is a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
to become a state was based on democratic principles, including outlawing slavery, establishing public education, respecting Native Americans, and implementing a bill of rights.

17 Clues: a law or legal decree • A written list of people’s rights • or taxes on goods brought in for sale. • a Revolutionary War veteran, raised a militia to fight • is a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons. • was the first written plan of government for the United States • is an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • ...

Martin Luther King Junior 2024-04-27

Martin Luther King Junior crossword puzzle

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- "Location where King delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech in 1963."
- "Fellow civil rights leader with whom King had differing but complementary approaches."
- "Landmark legislation passed after King's tireless advocacy."
- "King strongly emphasized this for progress and equality."
- "Short name for King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' address."
- "Civil rights leader known for his commitment to nonviolence and equality."
- "City where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised."
- "U.S. federal holiday commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr."
- "Core principle in Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to civil rights."
- "Conference co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr. to coordinate civil rights efforts."
- "Award won by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1964 for his work in civil rights."
- "King's vision for societal change, focusing on love and compassion."

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- "Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically killed in Memphis in 1968."
- "City where King wrote his famous 'Letter from a Birmingham Jail.'"
- "Famous speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington."
- "Event sparked by Rosa Parks, leading to King's rise as a civil rights leader."
- "Reference to King's speech on the eve of his assassination, 'I've Been to the Mountaintop.'"
- "City known for the 1965 march led by King to fight for voting rights."
- "Religion that guided Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence."
- "Name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife and civil rights advocate."

20 Clues: - "Short name for King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' address." • - "City where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised." • - "King strongly emphasized this for progress and equality." • - "Landmark legislation passed after King's tireless advocacy." • - "Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically killed in Memphis in 1968." • ...

20230427 2023-04-26

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Michael is Martha's _________
Tom is Sue's __________
Rachel's ___________ Michael
Bill and David ___________
Hannah is Rachel's _____________
Sue is Michael's __________
Bill is Mary's ____________
George is Rachel's ____________
Laura is Bill's ___________
Tom is George and Mary's _________
Henry's ___________ is Laura's

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David is Laura's __________
George and Mary are David's ___________
Hannah and Rachel are David's ___________
Tom is Michael's ____________
Rachel's __________ is George
Mary's ____________ is Martha
Laura is Hannah, Rachel and David's _______
Bill and Sue are George and Mary's _________
Mary is Sue's _________

20 Clues: Tom is Sue's __________ • Mary is Sue's _________ • David is Laura's __________ • Bill and David ___________ • Sue is Michael's __________ • Bill is Mary's ____________ • Laura is Bill's ___________ • Rachel's ___________ Michael • Michael is Martha's _________ • Tom is Michael's ____________ • Rachel's __________ is George • Mary's ____________ is Martha • ...

6AB Stem changers 2025-11-04

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You can
Bill wants
I can
I sleep
Marcy can
Bill and Ted want
to sleep
Pamela sleeps
Bill and I want
you prefer
Andy and Erin prefer
to be able to, to "can"

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Andy and I prefer
Marcy and I can
you sleep
I prefer
Pamela and Angela sleep
I want
to prefer
to want
Marcy and Abby can
Pamela and I sleep
Andy prefers
you want

24 Clues: I can • I want • You can • I sleep • to want • I prefer • to sleep • you want • you sleep • Marcy can • to prefer • Bill wants • you prefer • Andy prefers • Pamela sleeps • Marcy and I can • Bill and I want • Andy and I prefer • Bill and Ted want • Marcy and Abby can • Pamela and I sleep • Andy and Erin prefer • Pamela and Angela sleep • to be able to, to "can"

Legislative Branch 2022-09-23

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A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
someone who is employed to persuade how legislators vote
a regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election.
435 Members, based on population of the state, elected every 2 years.
an assistant to the party floor leader in the legislature
An officeholder who is seeking reelection.
Branch the branch of government that makes the laws

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bill a proposed law to authorize spending money
Established the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures)
a lawmaking body made up of 2 chambers or parts
Amendment to the United States Constitution (1913) gave Congress the power to tax income.
the legislature of the United States government - both the House of Representatives and the Senate
Legislative Process How a bill become a law
a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days
a proposed law

16 Clues: a proposed law • An officeholder who is seeking reelection. • Legislative Process How a bill become a law • a lawmaking body made up of 2 chambers or parts • bill a proposed law to authorize spending money • Branch the branch of government that makes the laws • someone who is employed to persuade how legislators vote • ...

9.30 Government 2025-09-25

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review power of the judicial branch to check the power of the legislative and executive branches by declaring their acts unconstitutional
the form of political organization in which power is divided among a central government and territorial subdivisions; in the United States, among the national state, and local governments
Papers collection of essays on the principles of government written in defense of the Constitution in 1787 and 1788
government principle that the powers and functions of government are restricted by the U.S. Constitution and other laws

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sovereignty the idea that government is created by and subject to the will of the people
and Balances are a system in which each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other branches.
of Powers is a division of government powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Clause part of the U.S. Constitution that declares the Constitution "the supreme law of the land"
of Rights is the 1st ten amendments to the US Constitution concerning basic individual liberties.
is a refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill.

10 Clues: is a refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill. • sovereignty the idea that government is created by and subject to the will of the people • Clause part of the U.S. Constitution that declares the Constitution "the supreme law of the land" • of Rights is the 1st ten amendments to the US Constitution concerning basic individual liberties. • ...

Human rights 2025-04-28

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- A person who campaigns for some kind of social change.
- The use of peaceful means to bring about social or political change.
- The process of becoming stronger and more confident.
- Rights related to the cultural identity of individuals and communities.
- Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.
- A document that outlines the fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
- The protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution.
- Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern.
- A non-profit group that functions independently of government.
- Teaching about the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
- A person who informs on a person or organization engaged in illicit activity.
- Public support for a particular cause or policy.
- Fair for all
- The restoration of friendly relations after conflict.
- The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
- Fair treatment in the legal system.
- A set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states.
- The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
- The state of being equal, especially in status and rights.
- The study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
- Acts that infringe upon the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.
- The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.
- A system of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation.
- A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others.
- The state of being worthy of honor or respect.

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- Rights that promote the equal treatment of individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
- The human rights of children, including the right to education and protection.
- The action of taking part in something.
- Rights that recognize the unique status of indigenous peoples.
- A person who continues to live, especially after experiencing hardship or trauma.
- An intergovernmental body within the United Nations system.
- The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- The promotion of human welfare and social reform.
- Organized efforts by a large group of people to bring about social change.
- A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
- Unjust treatment of different categories of people.
- The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
- The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
- The action of including or being included within a group.
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race.
- Unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals.
- Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges.
- The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, often in relation to human rights.
- The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
- A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
- Efforts to establish lasting peace in a community or region.
- The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
- The ability to accept opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

49 Clues: - Fair for all • - Fair treatment in the legal system. • - The action of taking part in something. • - The state of being worthy of honor or respect. • - Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. • - Public support for a particular cause or policy. • - The promotion of human welfare and social reform. • - The study of the rights and duties of citizenship. • ...

chapter 13 2019-12-16

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powers that are given to congress on the last paragraph of Article 1, section 8 of the U.S. constitution
the authority to determine the constitutionality of laws padded by the congress and state legislatures, and any actions taken by the executive branch
a joint committee made up of both houses of the legislature, whose purpose is to work out differences between different versions of a bill
having two houses (like a legislature)
the body of presidential electors that has the power to choose the president
the authority to review a case that has already been tried and decided in a lower court
postponement of a sentence
to approve
a small group of representatives or senators who study bills on a particular subject and make recommendations to the full membership of each house
the authority that the government has to take private property from citizens for public use

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those powers given specifically given to congress in the constitution
a tax where, the more a person earns, the larger percentage of that income a person pays on taxes
a legal issue involving a personal or an organization's inability to pay its debts
a clause in Article 1,section 8 of the U.S. constitution that gives the authority to make all laws "necessary and proper" for carrying out the expressed powers granted in the Constitution
the decision of a jury
a way for citizens to submit constitutional amendments to the ms legislature
the first ten amendments to the U.S. constitution,adopted in 1791, which enumerate the rights of American citizenship
legal forgiveness of a crime
possessing supreme powers
the authority to hear a case for the first time
to reject or refuse to sign (a bill)
a group of citizens chosen from a list of registered voters to hear evidence in a trial and to determine the guilt or innocence of the person on trial

Tatum Gee HW 2016-09-15

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A steep cliff or bank
The ability to not be affected by or be able to resist a certain disease
Being banished from one’s native country
a small group within a larger one, normally found in politics.
Legislation consisting of two bodies
The owner or holder of a business or property
Different; with variety
To steal goods from a place or person, usually during a time of war.
a monetary gift or reward, typically given by a government

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A tax on leased land charged by an owner
The economic belief that colonies exist to benefit a mother country
Someone that undertakes the law responsibilities of their community without legal authority, typically because of the believed lack of law enforcement.
A legal grant of land to settlers
a written grant by a country's government where a company, college, or city is created with rights and privileges.
A draft of a proposed law
country The relationship of a country with its established colonies

16 Clues: A steep cliff or bank • Different; with variety • A draft of a proposed law • A legal grant of land to settlers • Legislation consisting of two bodies • A tax on leased land charged by an owner • Being banished from one’s native country • The owner or holder of a business or property • a monetary gift or reward, typically given by a government • ...

atm 2018-06-06

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sara
matt
andy
ellen
larry
deanna
chris
beth
denis
gabrielle
will
kristin

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jim
shane
amy
bill
terry
carissa
ben
david
andrew
melissa
ry

23 Clues: ry • jim • amy • ben • sara • bill • matt • andy • beth • will • shane • terry • ellen • larry • david • chris • denis • deanna • andrew • carissa • melissa • kristin • gabrielle

atm 2018-06-06

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bill
ry
jim
carissa
terry
melissa
will
shane
andrew
ben
amy
david

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chris
larry
matt
gabrielle
kristin
ellen
beth
deanna
sara
andy
denis

23 Clues: ry • jim • ben • amy • bill • matt • beth • will • sara • andy • chris • larry • terry • ellen • shane • denis • david • deanna • andrew • carissa • kristin • melissa • gabrielle

Government 2023-12-12

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impeach
democracy
branch legislative branch
law
tyranny
bill
election
senate
branch judicial branch

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anarchy
federalism
committee
dictatorship
congress
branch executive branch
amendment
president
ratify
constitution
veto

20 Clues: law • bill • veto • ratify • senate • anarchy • impeach • tyranny • congress • election • committee • democracy • amendment • president • federalism • dictatorship • constitution • branch judicial branch • branch executive branch • branch legislative branch

Civics: Unit 2 2026-03-06

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Head of the province
The name of our class
Canada is divided into 343 of these
Short form for Member of Parliament
The action of the king signing a bill to become law
A proposed law
Head of city (what is the title)
Political party is blue
Color of the conservative party
Color of the green party
Represents the king in Canada
City where Parliament hill is located
last name of your teacher
Political party in power
Level of government for provinces
Cities are divided into these

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Name of our city
Concussion safety law that passed in Ontario
Level of government for cities
Room in parliament with the green carpet
Room in Parliament with red carpet
Someone who works at the municipal level
Head of the country
Head of state
Level of government for the whole country
The location of the Ontario Parliament
Color of the political party in power
A bill that has received royal assent
Short form for Member of Provincial Parliament
Municipal looks after a __________

30 Clues: Head of state • A proposed law • Name of our city • Head of the country • Head of the province • The name of our class • Political party is blue • Color of the green party • Political party in power • last name of your teacher • Represents the king in Canada • Cities are divided into these • Level of government for cities • Color of the conservative party • Head of city (what is the title) • ...

Federalist Era 2022-01-12

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the 2nd president of the United States and the first VP of the US
writer of the Federalists papers
a treaty between the US and Britain to prevent war
a rebellion from U.S. farmers on whiskey tax
opposed Alexander Hamilton in almost all matters, later became the third president of the United States of America
1st chief of justice in the U.S.
wrote the bill of rights
a treaty between the Spanish and America that founded said America could use the Mississippi for trade.

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The US attacked Native Americans for land. This land helped the U.S. grow into the West.
Charles De Talleyrand wanted money for the French to stop attacking U.S. ships
first president of the United States
stopped the fight between U.S. and Indian Confederation by Miami
the ten amendments to the constitution
went to America to get them to attack the British and Spanish, who the French were currently fighting.

14 Clues: wrote the bill of rights • writer of the Federalists papers • 1st chief of justice in the U.S. • first president of the United States • the ten amendments to the constitution • a rebellion from U.S. farmers on whiskey tax • a treaty between the US and Britain to prevent war • stopped the fight between U.S. and Indian Confederation by Miami • ...

Constitutional Convention 2026-02-04

Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle

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Supporters of the new Constitution and a strong central government.
The first ten amendments added to protect individual liberties.
The system of power-sharing between national and state governments.
Proposal favoring small states with equal representation for every state.
The division of government roles into Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
Often called the "Father of the Constitution."
The group that opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights.

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The official approval process for the Constitution by the states.
A key Federalist leader and author of the Federalist Papers.
The agreement to count a portion of enslaved people for representation and taxes.
An agreement where each side gives up something to reach a settlement.
Proposal favoring large states with representation based on population.
The agreement that created a bicameral legislature with both equal and proportional representation.
The system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

14 Clues: Often called the "Father of the Constitution." • A key Federalist leader and author of the Federalist Papers. • The first ten amendments added to protect individual liberties. • The official approval process for the Constitution by the states. • Supporters of the new Constitution and a strong central government. • ...

THE TEST 2024-02-26

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The first right we have in the bill of rights
Every living person have this!

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One important piece of paper that tells the people their rights.
Fill in the blank! All 10 ____ are important to people.

4 Clues: Every living person have this! • The first right we have in the bill of rights • Fill in the blank! All 10 ____ are important to people. • One important piece of paper that tells the people their rights.

Ivy Perry - Government Crossword 2025-04-16

Ivy Perry - Government Crossword crossword puzzle

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Rejecting a law
Federal, National, and local are all...
A formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office
The position/status of being a citizen in a particular country
Legislative, executive, and judicial are all...
The level of the government that is responsible for the TSA
The year the Constitution was written (ex. nineteen-ninety-nine, not 1999)
The 1st 10 amendments to the US Constitution
A formal change to a law

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The branch of the government that makes laws
A system that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
Amount of justices on the Supreme Court (ex. one, not 1)
US government
The branch of the government that enforces laws
The branch of the government that interprets that laws
A document describing how the e government is run
The governing body of a nation, state of community
The level of the government that is responsible for electoral colleges
The level of the government that is responsible for fixing roads
A national legislative body, especially that of the US

20 Clues: US government • Rejecting a law • A formal change to a law • Federal, National, and local are all... • The branch of the government that makes laws • The 1st 10 amendments to the US Constitution • The branch of the government that enforces laws • Legislative, executive, and judicial are all... • A document describing how the e government is run • ...

civics 2017-12-09

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policy is the governments plan for interacting with other countries of the world
postpones the carrying out of a person's sentence
of rights first ten 10 amendments to the u.s constitution
law is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
are formal documents that allow u.s. citizens to travel abroad
jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear and decide a case for the first time
u.s. written agreements
a policy requiring men to serve in the military
is an act that betrays or endangers one's country

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law is a type of law that comes from judges decisions cases
to accuse an office holder of misconduct
law refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
allow foreigners to come to the United States
duty citizens must report to serve as members of a jury
the title of most cabinet members
forgives a person for his or her crime and eliminates punishments
is any behavior that is illegal because society
also known as a law

18 Clues: also known as a law • u.s. written agreements • the title of most cabinet members • to accuse an office holder of misconduct • allow foreigners to come to the United States • is any behavior that is illegal because society • a policy requiring men to serve in the military • postpones the carrying out of a person's sentence • ...

Three Branches of Government 2025-11-13

Three Branches of Government crossword puzzle

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How many branches in the U.S. Government
How many senators each state gets
A judge on the Supreme Court is called a _________
The Supreme Court checks to see if ________ are fair.
How many years senators serve for
___________ makes federal laws
Justices serve for __________
The _________President helps the President
States with more _______ get more Representatives

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The President lives in the __________ House
A president can _______ a bill to reject it
Before a law passes, it is called a ______
Branch with courts and judges
A president can _______ a bill to make it a law
The _______________ Court is the U.S.'s highest court
Congress is made of the Senate and the _____ of Representatives
How many justices are in the Supreme Court
The head of the Executive Branch is the _______
The _______ helps the President

19 Clues: Branch with courts and judges • Justices serve for __________ • ___________ makes federal laws • The _______ helps the President • How many senators each state gets • How many years senators serve for • How many branches in the U.S. Government • Before a law passes, it is called a ______ • How many justices are in the Supreme Court • ...

Civil Rights Crossword 2026-03-12

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The legal right to vote in elections
Separation of people by race
Group that promoted community programs and Black self-defense
Movement fighting for rights and equality for Mexican Americans
Efforts to improve schools and equal access to education
Movement encouraging Black pride, political power, and community control
Workers stopping work to protest unfair conditions
Group of workers organized to protect their rights
Leader who promoted nonviolent protest for civil rights
Student protests demanding better schools for Mexican American students
Leader who organized farm workers and fought for better working conditions
Refusing to buy or use something as a protest
Unfair treatment based on race or identity
Pride in one’s culture, identity, and heritage
Civil rights organization led by Martin Luther King Jr.

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Protest against segregation on buses in Alabama
Group of young activists who organized protests and voter registration
Idea that communities protect themselves from violence or injustice
Labor union that fought for farm worker rights
Large protest where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech
Co-founder of the United Farm Workers and major Chicano activist
Agricultural laborers who plant and harvest crops
Protest without violence
Movement to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights in the United States
Equal rights and opportunities for all races
Peacefully breaking laws to protest injustice
Civil rights leader who supported Black empowerment and self-defense

27 Clues: Protest without violence • Separation of people by race • The legal right to vote in elections • Unfair treatment based on race or identity • Equal rights and opportunities for all races • Refusing to buy or use something as a protest • Peacefully breaking laws to protest injustice • Labor union that fought for farm worker rights • ...

Texas history 2022-04-20

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Event that spewed thousands of barrels of oil into the air.
originally a mission named San Antonio de Valero
Building made to protect missions
Group in the legislative branch in charge of making laws
Period between occurred during the 1930’s that suffered from a huge economic bust
Started the Montgomery boycott by refusing to give up seat on a segregated bus
Term used for a country becoming part of another
Machines that used the wind in order to gather groundwater
Bill that shows the rights of the people within a country.
the lone star state

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The first great war, which included the Central Powers and the Allied powers
City is named after the father of Texas, Stephen. F. Austin
City where the battle of the Alamo happened
A long period of economic suffering
Region closest to the Gulf of Mexico
A day in June that celebrates the freedom and abolishment of slaves.
A long track that trains can travel on
City that made the famous come and take if flag

18 Clues: the lone star state • Building made to protect missions • A long period of economic suffering • Region closest to the Gulf of Mexico • A long track that trains can travel on • City where the battle of the Alamo happened • City that made the famous come and take if flag • originally a mission named San Antonio de Valero • Term used for a country becoming part of another • ...

Unit2. vocab 2023-02-09

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election at which voters make a final selection of
years who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President.
Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body
candidates
two houses
Permanent committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified
Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature.
Temporary joint committee created to reconcile differences between

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Group of persons chosen in each state and the District of Columbia every
executive may use after a legislature has adjourned; when
meeting which a party’s delegates vote to pick their presidential and
preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate.
chief executive does not sign or reject a bill
law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
Procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body.
matter area is referred.

16 Clues: candidates • two houses • matter area is referred. • chief executive does not sign or reject a bill • election at which voters make a final selection of • law presented to a legislative body for consideration. • executive may use after a legislature has adjourned; when • preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate. • ...

atm 2018-06-06

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carissa
beth
ry
denis
amy
kristin
matt
david
gabrielle
ben
ellen
will
larry

Down

chris
melissa
jim
andrew
sara
andy
deanna
shane
bill
terry

23 Clues: ry • jim • amy • ben • beth • sara • matt • andy • bill • will • chris • denis • david • shane • terry • ellen • larry • andrew • deanna • carissa • melissa • kristin • gabrielle

atm 2018-06-06

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jim
andy
gabrielle
larry
kristin
ellen
amy
sara
carissa
denis
beth

Down

ben
will
deanna
melissa
ry
bill
andrew
terry
matt
david
chris
shane

23 Clues: ry • ben • jim • amy • will • andy • bill • matt • sara • beth • larry • terry • ellen • david • chris • shane • denis • deanna • andrew • melissa • kristin • carissa • gabrielle

reconstruction crossword 2023-10-14

reconstruction crossword crossword puzzle

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free slaves
American activist journalist
civil war political party
racist radical group
association for African American
voting rights for all.
Bureau for refugees
equal rights for all 1st side
racial segregation laws
equal rights for all 2nd side
proof of employment

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horrible act of violence
separation of color
neutralized citizenship
first name black teacher
laws for racial segregation of voters
second name black teacher
undo the republicans.
uses the land keep the tenants.
confederate president

20 Clues: free slaves • separation of color • Bureau for refugees • proof of employment • racist radical group • undo the republicans. • confederate president • voting rights for all. • neutralized citizenship • racial segregation laws • horrible act of violence • first name black teacher • civil war political party • second name black teacher • American activist journalist • ...

Canadian Government 2016-01-17

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the person who advises the speaker and the mpps on the rules and procedures of parliament
job is to uphold the rules of parliament and ensure that all business of the chamber is carried out in an orderly manner
a proposed law
a bill that has received royal assent and become law
a sheet of paper that lists the names of all candidates standing for election
all political parties and independent mpps that do not belong to the governing party
a person who is running in an election
a ceremonial staff that is a symbol of the speaker's authority to oversee the legislature
another term for the legislative assembly ontario
an mpp who fulfills the speakers duties when the speaker is unavailable
steps a bill must pass through to become law
this last step of the legislative process makes the bill a law
a way for a person or a group of people to make a decision

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a process where citizens vote for a candidate to represent their constituency in the parliament
an organized discussion where participants present different opinions
an mpp that serves as the head of a ministry
a small group of mpps from all political parties meet to discuss bills
the room in the legislative building where mpps meet to debate
the political party with the greatest number of elected members
one of the two law-making houses of canada's federal parliament in ottawa

20 Clues: a proposed law • a person who is running in an election • an mpp that serves as the head of a ministry • steps a bill must pass through to become law • another term for the legislative assembly ontario • a bill that has received royal assent and become law • a way for a person or a group of people to make a decision • ...

The Constitution 2014-08-29

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construction A literal interpretation of a statute or document by a court.
and balances Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that power in political institutions is not concentrated in the hands of particular individuals or groups.
plan A proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch.
They feared a federal govt with unlimited King Like Powers and wouldn't agree to it until there was a Bill of Rights added to protect the people!
of independence The formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
of rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the US, ratified in 1791.
of powers The vesting of the legislative, executive, and judiciary powers of government in separate bodies.
An article added to the US Constitution.

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papers A series of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
compromise A compromise reached between delegates from southern states and those from northern states during the 1787 United States Constitutional Convention. The debate was over if, and if so, how, slaves would be counted when determining a state's total population for constitutional purposes.
convention A gathering for the purpose of writing a new constitution or revising an existing constitution.
jersey plan A proposal for the structure of the United States Government presented by William Paterson at the Constitutional Convention on June 15, 1787.
Defined as a system of government where there is one strong, central controlling authority, or the principles of a political party called the Federalists.
powers A list of items found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of Congress.
construction Allows the government to expand powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution as long as these powers are not specifically prohibited.
compromise An agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the United States Constitution.
rebellion An armed uprising that took place in central and western Massachusetts in 1786 and 1787. The rebellion was named after Daniel Shays, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War and one of the rebel leaders.
of confederation The first constitution of the 13 American states, adopted in 1781 and replaced in 1789 by the Constitution of the United States.

18 Clues: An article added to the US Constitution. • plan A proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. • construction A literal interpretation of a statute or document by a court. • of rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the US, ratified in 1791. • ...

Government and Politics 2024-02-04

Government and Politics crossword puzzle

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This is when one dumps one political party for another. This is synonymous to cross carpeting.
of law: This is the supremacy of law over everyone in a country.
This is government whereby majority rule a state. It is the government of the people, by the people and for the people.
These are districts carved out for the purpose of representations
This is an excessive love for one’s country and hatred for others.
This is the president’s approval to a bill in form of signature. With that the bill has become a law.
This is another name for a law maker.
A group of ministers or aids working with a president or a governor
To settle a legal case or other dispute. This is usually done by the Judiciary.
and void: This means ‘invalid’ because such has been declared unconstitutional.
This is to suspend or bring a parliamentary life to an end.
This is a form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
Connected to the position of a governor. E.g Gubernatorial election, gubernatorial seat.
This is carving out of constituencies in a dishonest or an unfair manner.
This is an opposition to foreign rule and domination
A period in the parliamentary year where the law makers are meant to be on holidays.
of Mercy: This is the power conferred on the president or governor of a state to pardon offenders or prisoners.

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This is a loosed political arrangement.
This is a process of carving out of constituencies by the electoral commission.
This is the system of government whereby few privileged and powerful people. It is the government of the minority.
This is a symbol of authority in the legislative chamber, e.g national assembly.
This is a principle which states that both the government and the governed must abide by the provision of the constitution.
Connected to the position of a senator, e.g senatorial slot, senatorial elections.
This is a government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister.
This is a post; and responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other heads of a government department.
vires: It means beyond one’s power.
This is an act of making laws known to people rule a state. It is an act of announcing laws which have been enacted or made.
This is a wooden mallet, used by a judge in a court room or by the senate president, speakers of houses of assembly during legislative proceedings.
This is a draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment. A bill is a proposed law.
These are structures and regulations put in place to control governmental activities or operations.
fundamental rights of the people are denied or not guaranteed. Another name for this is despotism or tyranny.
This is a group of people who steers the affairs of a state.
This is an act of making a law.

33 Clues: This is an act of making a law. • vires: It means beyond one’s power. • This is another name for a law maker. • This is a loosed political arrangement. • This is an opposition to foreign rule and domination • This is to suspend or bring a parliamentary life to an end. • This is a group of people who steers the affairs of a state. • ...

1st G.P. Review Crossword 2023-10-13

1st G.P. Review Crossword crossword puzzle

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Term used to describe the growth of cities
________________ Sovereignty: “The Will of the People” shall determine leaders and laws
Living in the city
Time period when new ideas challenged the beliefs of the Dark Ages
Separation of _______________: Branches of Gov’t have distinct powers; Checks & Balances on each other
_______________ Rights: Life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness; promoted by the Enlightenment
Industry and the market need each other
The Greater ___________: Gov’t serves the People
Founders who favored a powerful federal government backed by a Constitution
Shows favoritism for one group or idea over others
__________________ Bargaining: Workers speaking/acting as a united group
Where goods are bought and sold
______________ Source: A source that comments on an original event
A reliable, believable source, statement or person
Transcontinental _________________: Connected the east and west coasts by train for the first time
__________ Drive: Cattle march north from Texas to cow towns in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska
________________ Farming: New Farm machines => better farming => healthier/larger population of workers
U.S. ______________________: U.S. founding document, which strengthened the structure to the Federal Government by separating the government into three different branches.
Cloth and clothing
Anti-_________________: Founders who opposed a strong federal government and favored independent states
______________ Line: Organized production of many goods at once in a factory
Articles of _______________________: Wartime government during the American Revolution; Had many weaknesses/problems
Type of government ruled by a king or queen

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Business leader
Written set of rules for government
Declaration of __________________: Document that challenged the authority of the King of England
_____________ Industry: Goods made by hand, at home
Americans who settled in the American West
Additions, edits and upgrades to the US Constitution
Created (and patented) new machines to increase efficiency at work
________________ Age: Era in the 19th century when the American economy transitioned from agriculture to manufacturing
_______________ Worker: Factory worker with little training
Citizens rising up against unjust rulers
Northwest ____________________: Organized the Northwest Territory (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin); spelled out the 3 Stages to Statehood; outlawed slavery in new territories
__________ Rush: Discovery of gold in CA, AL, ND and SD led to waves of pioneers seeking easy riches
________________ Wire: Used to “fence in” farmlands on the Great Plains; hated by cattle ranchers
African American pioneers who settled in the American West
Goods and merchandise coming into a country
__________________ Act: Government policy that gave away free land to pioneers
Type of government in which citizens elect their leaders
Robber _____________: Term used to describe a wealthy industrialist or factory owner
________ Materials: Natural resources used in factories to make goods (lumber, oil, iron, etc.)
_____________ Worker: Trades worker trained to do a specific job
Founding ___________: Equality, Rights, Liberty, Opportunity, Democracy
________________ Source: an original source of information; an example would be a diary entry
Living in the country
Bill of ______________: U.S. founding Document that stated (or affirmed) many natural rights guaranteed for citizens
Goods and merchandise going out of a country
_________________ or Bison: Animal that was sacred and important to Native Americans of the Great Plains; nearly wiped out by the US gov’t and railroad companies
Labor ______________: Employee organizations set up to pressure bosses into giving workers certain rights

50 Clues: Business leader • Living in the city • Cloth and clothing • Living in the country • Where goods are bought and sold • Written set of rules for government • Industry and the market need each other • Citizens rising up against unjust rulers • Term used to describe the growth of cities • Americans who settled in the American West • Goods and merchandise coming into a country • ...

1st G.P. Review Crossword 2024-10-04

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Term used to describe the growth of cities
________________ Sovereignty: “The Will of the People” shall determine leaders and laws
Living in the city
Time period when new ideas challenged the beliefs of the Dark Ages
Separation of _______________: Branches of Gov’t have distinct powers; Checks & Balances on each other
_______________ Rights: Life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness; promoted by the Enlightenment
Industry and the market need each other
The Greater ___________: Gov’t serves the People
Founders who favored a powerful federal government backed by a Constitution
Shows favoritism for one group or idea over others
__________________ Bargaining: Workers speaking/acting as a united group
Where goods are bought and sold
______________ Source: A source that comments on an original event
A reliable, believable source, statement or person
Transcontinental _________________: Connected the east and west coasts by train for the first time
__________ Drive: Cattle march north from Texas to cow towns in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska
________________ Farming: New Farm machines => better farming => healthier/larger population of workers
U.S. ______________________: U.S. founding document, which strengthened the structure to the Federal Government by separating the government into three different branches.
Cloth and clothing
Anti-_________________: Founders who opposed a strong federal government and favored independent states
______________ Line: Organized production of many goods at once in a factory
Articles of _______________________: Wartime government during the American Revolution; Had many weaknesses/problems
Type of government ruled by a king or queen

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Business leader
Written set of rules for government
Declaration of __________________: Document that challenged the authority of the King of England
_____________ Industry: Goods made by hand, at home
Americans who settled in the American West
Additions, edits and upgrades to the US Constitution
Created (and patented) new machines to increase efficiency at work
________________ Age: Era in the 19th century when the American economy transitioned from agriculture to manufacturing
_______________ Worker: Factory worker with little training
Citizens rising up against unjust rulers
Northwest ____________________: Organized the Northwest Territory (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin); spelled out the 3 Stages to Statehood; outlawed slavery in new territories
__________ Rush: Discovery of gold in CA, AL, ND and SD led to waves of pioneers seeking easy riches
________________ Wire: Used to “fence in” farmlands on the Great Plains; hated by cattle ranchers
African American pioneers who settled in the American West
Goods and merchandise coming into a country
__________________ Act: Government policy that gave away free land to pioneers
Type of government in which citizens elect their leaders
Robber _____________: Term used to describe a wealthy industrialist or factory owner
________ Materials: Natural resources used in factories to make goods (lumber, oil, iron, etc.)
_____________ Worker: Trades worker trained to do a specific job
Founding ___________: Equality, Rights, Liberty, Opportunity, Democracy
________________ Source: an original source of information; an example would be a diary entry
Living in the country
Bill of ______________: U.S. founding Document that stated (or affirmed) many natural rights guaranteed for citizens
Goods and merchandise going out of a country
_________________ or Bison: Animal that was sacred and important to Native Americans of the Great Plains; nearly wiped out by the US gov’t and railroad companies
Labor ______________: Employee organizations set up to pressure bosses into giving workers certain rights

Legislative Branch - SOL Review 2013-05-08

Legislative Branch - SOL Review crossword puzzle

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The President checks the legislative branch by calling a ______ ______
Congress checks the president when they ______ a veto
Congress can override the president's veto with a ______ majority vote in both houses
Congress can impeach federal __________
Another word that means "to approve"
This is conducted every 10 years to determine Representatives per state
Powers of the legislative branch not listed, help to carry out expressed powers
The legislative branch is outlined in Article ___ of the Constitution
Leader of the Senate
Powers of the legislative branch listed in the Constitution
Fourth step in how a bill becomes a law
Third step in how a bill becomes a law
Number of Senators per state
Congress can _______ the president (remove him from office)

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This group has 435 members
Fills in as leader of Senate if vice president is absent
Where the House and Senate meet
Congress _________ the annual budget
Congress is a _______ legislature with two houses
The legislative branch is the _______ branch
One way Congress checks the judicial branch is to _______ judges appointed by the president
The second step in how a bill becomes a law is to assign it to a ____
This group has 100 members
Another word for law
Individuals and ______ groups help to shape legislation
Leader of the House
To reject a bill
Congress can declare ____

28 Clues: To reject a bill • Leader of the House • Another word for law • Leader of the Senate • Congress can declare ____ • This group has 435 members • This group has 100 members • Number of Senators per state • Where the House and Senate meet • Congress _________ the annual budget • Another word that means "to approve" • Third step in how a bill becomes a law • ...

Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-16

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Government with a limited amount of power
Government that carries out laws
The process that the government would use to sort and make the 3 Branches of the Government equal in power
The powers of the branches are divided, so no branch of government can become too powerful

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The document that states the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
The name of the laws found in the Bill of Rights and Constitution
Government that makes the laws
Government that evaluates the laws
Wrote the first 12 amendments, presented them to the First Congress in 1789, and wrote the Virginia Plan
A form of government that is elected by the people
A form of government that shares power between states and the national government
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence

12 Clues: Government that makes the laws • Government that carries out laws • Government that evaluates the laws • Government with a limited amount of power • The beginning of the Declaration of Independence • A form of government that is elected by the people • The name of the laws found in the Bill of Rights and Constitution • ...

Hawaiian History Chapter 18 - 20 2025-09-30

Hawaiian History Chapter 18 - 20 crossword puzzle

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___ ___ was elected as Hawai’i’s first congressman.
After the sugar cane mills closed, some of the plantation land has ben used to grown ___ for energy.
___: controlled amount of something people are allowed to have.
Strong feelings of ethic identity and the desire for legal rights among Native Hawaiians is called the “Hawaiian ___.”
The two men who did the most work to bring Hawai’i into statehood were Wallace and Joseph ___.
Hawai’i became a ___ on June 28, 2959.
One of the four factors that made growth happen in Hawai’i was rapid changes in ___.
One of the four factors that made growth happen in Hawai’i was ___.
One result of statehood was a huge rise in ___.
___ and ___ were rationed during WWII.

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The Polynesian Voyaging Society built a replica of the double-hulled canoe called the ___ to use in making trips between Hawai’i and Tahiti.
Senator Daniel ___ has been trying to pass the Akaka Bill, a piece of legislation that would give Native Hawaiians sovereign rights.
In 1993, the U.S. government under President ___ apologized to the Hawaiian people for the illegal overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani.
During and after WWII, interest in Hawai’i and Hawaiian ___ grew worldwide.
___ Aikau, the famous big wave surfer, died trying to help people when the Hokule’a began to leak and capsized.
One of the four factors that made growth happen in Hawai’i was Hawai’i’s ___.
One of the four factors that made growth happen in Hawai’i was being part of the ___ ___.
Japanese, Koreans, Germans, and Italians from Hawai’i were sent to ___ Internment Camp in Ewa.
Pearl Harbor was attached by ___ on December 7, 1941.

19 Clues: Hawai’i became a ___ on June 28, 2959. • ___ and ___ were rationed during WWII. • One result of statehood was a huge rise in ___. • ___ ___ was elected as Hawai’i’s first congressman. • Pearl Harbor was attached by ___ on December 7, 1941. • ___: controlled amount of something people are allowed to have. • ...

Unit 2: Key Vocab Crossword 2023-01-31

Unit 2: Key Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle

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American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801
a ceremonial induction into office
the supreme law of the United States of America
to cancel
a joining of several groups for a common purpose
a majority
a written grant of authority from the king
impose a tax
established the critical idea that the monarchy’s power was not absolute
political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary
oppose ratification

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favored ratification
a government that exists only with the consent of the governed, limited government, civil rights and liberties, separation of powers, and checks and balances
prohibited a standing army in peace-time, except with the consent of Parliament and required that all parliamentary election be free
established “a firm league of friendship” among the States
many outstanding delegates
a refusal to buy or sell certain goods
idea that the government should serve the will of the people
formal approval
the creation of an annual congress of delegates from each of the 13 colonies
representative
founding father and appears on $100 bill

22 Clues: to cancel • a majority • impose a tax • representative • formal approval • oppose ratification • favored ratification • many outstanding delegates • a ceremonial induction into office • a refusal to buy or sell certain goods • founding father and appears on $100 bill • a written grant of authority from the king • the supreme law of the United States of America • ...

Parliament BTN 2026-03-18

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general final signature that makes it real
spots filled by voices of the states
rule in training not official yet
first moment a bill enters the room
silent symbol that says this house has power
place where ideas argue until they become rules
made it through the votes successfully
first steps inside where important visits begin
top level for the whole country
bill that made it to the finish line

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closest level looking after your area
second chamber that double checks decisions
system that runs the nation
where representatives meet and speak
colour of the people’s debating room
word battle where ideas clash
choice made with a yes or no
rule that has passed the test
people who speak for others
middle level running big services

20 Clues: system that runs the nation • people who speak for others • choice made with a yes or no • word battle where ideas clash • rule that has passed the test • top level for the whole country • rule in training not official yet • middle level running big services • first moment a bill enters the room • where representatives meet and speak • colour of the people’s debating room • ...

TS Crossword Law - 2024-12-16

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the defense track for the cases presumed to be the least expensive
the first formal stage to pass a bill through government
the process of fighting against a decision made in court
work alongside the court system to enforce peoples entitlement of social rights
a parliamentary act involving the removal of old useless laws.

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someone who helps two parties to compromise a solution
the type of standard of proof needed for civil law is on the x of probabilities.
the type of law about private disputes.

8 Clues: the type of law about private disputes. • someone who helps two parties to compromise a solution • the first formal stage to pass a bill through government • the process of fighting against a decision made in court • a parliamentary act involving the removal of old useless laws. • the defense track for the cases presumed to be the least expensive • ...

Canadian Government 2016-01-21

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a way for a person or a group of people to make a decision
job is to uphold the rules of parliament and ensure that all business of the chamber is carried out in an orderly manner
an MPP that serves as the head of a ministry
an organized discussion where participants present different opinions
a ceremonial staff that is a symbol of the Speaker's authority to oversee the legislature
a process where citizens vote for a candidate to represent their constituency in the Parliament
another term for the legislative assembly of Ontario
this last step of the legislative process makes the bill a law
a proposed law

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the political party with the greatest number of elected members
a sheet of paper that lists the names of all candidates standing for election
all political parties and independent MPPs that do not belong to the governing party
the room in the legislative building where MPPs meet to debate
a small group of MPPs from all political parties meet to discuss bills
an MPP who fulfills the Speaker's duties when the Speaker is unavailable
the person who advises the Speaker and the MPPs on the rules and procedures of Parliament
a bill that has received royal assent and become law
one of the two law-making houses of Canada's federal parliament in ottawa
a person who is running in an election
steps a bill must pass through to become law

20 Clues: a proposed law • a person who is running in an election • an MPP that serves as the head of a ministry • steps a bill must pass through to become law • a bill that has received royal assent and become law • another term for the legislative assembly of Ontario • a way for a person or a group of people to make a decision • ...

AP Government Unit 2 Puzzle 2025-04-21

AP Government Unit 2 Puzzle crossword puzzle

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President’s role as head of the armed forces
Written explanation of the Supreme Court’s decision
An international agreement made by the president without Senate approval
Informal group of advisers to the president
The removal of a president or federal judge from office
The power of Congress to allocate federal money for specific purposes
The authority of a court to hear a case first
A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block voting on a bill
A legal brief submitted by someone not directly involved in the case
The process of reviewing laws or policies through committee hearings
Congressional powers specifically listed in the Constitution
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Power of the president to reject a bill

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The Senate's power to approve presidential appointments
The highest court in the United States
The process of redistributing seats in the House after a census
A written opinion by a justice who disagrees with the majority
The president's power to influence legislation
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives
A directive from the president that has the force of law
Drawing district boundaries to favor one party
Presidential power to free someone from punishment
Provision added to a bill that often has nothing to do with the bill itself
A previous court decision used as a guide in future cases
A judge’s philosophy of breaking precedent and "creating law from the bench."

25 Clues: The highest court in the United States • Power of the president to reject a bill • Informal group of advisers to the president • President’s role as head of the armed forces • The authority of a court to hear a case first • The president's power to influence legislation • Drawing district boundaries to favor one party • ...

L'hôtel 2023-02-15

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the valet
a room single
a reservation
to pay the bill
the youth hostel
the front desk
the hotel
the cottage
the bill
with a view of the sea
the room service
to reserve or book a room
to check in
the elevators

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a floor
the key
with a view of the courtyard
the guest
the inn
the bellboy
a balcony
the mountain cottage
the price of the room
a room double
the lobby

25 Clues: a floor • the key • the inn • the bill • the valet • the guest • a balcony • the hotel • the lobby • the bellboy • the cottage • to check in • a room single • a reservation • a room double • the elevators • the front desk • to pay the bill • the youth hostel • the room service • the mountain cottage • the price of the room • with a view of the sea • to reserve or book a room • with a view of the courtyard

Government 2024-10-11

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writes laws
declares laws constitutional
where the white house is located
declares laws
say no to a bill
another word for government
executes laws
has 100 members
president, vice president, and heads of gov. agencies
ruler has full control

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life time term
accuse president of breaking laws
intro to the constitution
what a law is before its a law
the government
advises the president
another word for law
last name of the first president
what decides the president
what our government is called

20 Clues: writes laws • declares laws • executes laws • life time term • the government • has 100 members • say no to a bill • another word for law • advises the president • ruler has full control • intro to the constitution • what decides the president • another word for government • declares laws constitutional • what our government is called • what a law is before its a law • ...

Kim's law matters crossword 2017-08-17

Kim's law matters crossword crossword puzzle

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The leader of the party is called the prime _____
of reps The lower house of the country
A set of rule which citizens must abide by
A proposed course or principal of action
It is compulsory to ___ in the election if you are over 18
A proposed piece of legislation
A simple yes or no vote , a r________
council The upper house of the state is the
The society we live in which means we have a say in our leaders
A fixed period between voting or an election
This is the last stage of making a bill
Every 4 years we have a ______ election
A temporary alliance For combined action
The system we use because we have 2 houses, upper and lower
A formal discussion on a matter with two opposing views

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Every 4 years we have a federal ______
A group of people with the authority to govern a state or country
system The system that Australia is based on is from englands w______ s________
A bill is a piece of proposed _______
house The senate is also known as the _________
voting the system we use to vote in Australia
vote A voting ballad labeled 1,2,3, ect. And is not counted
The upper house of the country
house The senate is also known as the _________
general The queens representative at country level
Also described as a rook of owls
assent The second last stage of making a bill,

27 Clues: The upper house of the country • A proposed piece of legislation • Also described as a rook of owls • A simple yes or no vote , a r________ • Every 4 years we have a federal ______ • of reps The lower house of the country • A bill is a piece of proposed _______ • This is the last stage of making a bill • Every 4 years we have a ______ election • ...

The Weasleys 2021-06-30

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The name of the family owl
The type of artifacts that Arthur deals with at work
The type of letter Molly sends to Ron for stealing the car
The country where Charlie works
The gift Ron is left in Dumbledore's will
The breed of pet Ginny buys from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
The Hogwarts house that the Weasley's belong to
The company that Bill works for
Molly's Maiden name
The person that attacks and disfigures Bill
The owl gifted to Ron by Sirius

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The type of sweet 'accidentally' given to Dudley
The person who's spell cut off George's ear
The person that Ron marries
The contagious wizarding disease that Ron is rumoured to have in Deathly Hallows
The quiddich position that Ron plays
The name of the Weasley family home
Ginny's patronus
The person whos love potion Ron accidentally consumes
The name Harry uses at Bill and Fleur's Wedding

20 Clues: Ginny's patronus • Molly's Maiden name • The name of the family owl • The person that Ron marries • The country where Charlie works • The company that Bill works for • The owl gifted to Ron by Sirius • The name of the Weasley family home • The quiddich position that Ron plays • The gift Ron is left in Dumbledore's will • The person who's spell cut off George's ear • ...

U.S. History 2021-04-28

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When people cast ballots and vote officials into office
There are ten of these in the Bill of Rights
The country is divided into these
Most populated city in the United States
This is the most populated state in the U.S.
The leader of the United States
An increase in the price of goods and services over time
This American war was fought between the North and the South from 1861 to 1865
This astronaut is known as the first man to walk on the moon
Country that borders the U.S. to the North
Kamala Harris is the _____ ________ of the United States
Ocean found on the West coast of the United States
The ______ of Representatives (lower house of the United States Congress
We pay these to fund government spending and other public services
This is where the President lives in Washington D.C.

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This market crashed in 1929 and contributed to the start of the Great Depression
The U.S., Mexico, and Canada are all on this continent
This official document states the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed
National park where you can see the geyser Old Faithful
National park located in Arizona that was carved out by the Colorado River
The 35th president of the United States who was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963
The capital of the United States of America
Country that borders the U.S. to the South
The 1920s is known as the ______ Twenties
The national bird and a prominent symbol of the United States
Ocean found on the East coast of the United States
This president was known as "Honest Abe"
The power of the president to block the passing of a bill into law
This occurred in the 1920s when alcohol was outlawed in the United States
The title for the wife of the president

30 Clues: The leader of the United States • The country is divided into these • The title for the wife of the president • Most populated city in the United States • This president was known as "Honest Abe" • The 1920s is known as the ______ Twenties • Country that borders the U.S. to the South • Country that borders the U.S. to the North • ...

Ch. 13 2020-12-15

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postponement of a sentence
the authority to determine the constitutionality of laws passed by congress and state legislatures and any actions taken by the executive branch
the decision of a jury
the authority to review a case that has already been tried and decided in a lower court
possessing supreme powers
those powers specially given to congress in the constitution
the first ten amendments to the U.S constitution,adopted in 1791,which enumerate the rights of american citizenship
legal forgiveness of a crime
a group of citizens chosen from a list of registered voters to hear evidence in a trial and to determine the guilt or innocence of the person on trial
a small group of representatives or senators who study bills on a particular subject and make recommendations to the full membership of each house
a joint committee made up of members of both houses of the legislature, whose purpose is to work out differences between different versions of a bill
to approve

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a way for citizens to submit constitutional amendments to the MS legislature
a clause in article 1 section 8 of the U.S.constitution that gives congress the authority to make a laws "necessary and proper"for carrying out the expressed powers granted in the constitution
the body of presidential electors that has the power to choose the president
having two houses(like the legislature)
a tax where the more a person earns the larger percentage of that income a person pays in taxes
the authority to hear a case for the first time
the authority that the government has to take private property from citizens for public use
powers that are given to congress i the last paragraph of article 1 section 8
to reject or refuse to sign (a bill)
a legal issue involving a personal or an or an organization’s inability to pay its debt

22 Clues: to approve • the decision of a jury • possessing supreme powers • postponement of a sentence • legal forgiveness of a crime • to reject or refuse to sign (a bill) • having two houses(like the legislature) • the authority to hear a case for the first time • those powers specially given to congress in the constitution • ...

Amendments to the Constitution 2020-12-03

Amendments to the Constitution crossword puzzle

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congress can levy an income tax
reserved rights to the states
allows DC to vote in Presidential elections
women's sufferage
revises the procedures for electing the President and VP
not all rights are listed in the COnstitution
succession to the president
rights of the accused: no double jeopardy, due process
18 years old can vote
congressional pay raises
no quartering of troops
no illegal searches and seizures
abolishes slavery
lame duck, changes the inauguration dates
limits the president to 2 terms of office

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right to vote regardless of color or race
right to bear arms
prohibition
rights in civil cases: lawsuits
limits suits against states
abolishes poll taxes
ends prohibition
freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition & religion
more rights of the accused: trial by jury & attorney
no cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail
people elect the senators directly
equal protection under the laws

27 Clues: prohibition • ends prohibition • women's sufferage • abolishes slavery • right to bear arms • abolishes poll taxes • 18 years old can vote • no quartering of troops • congressional pay raises • limits suits against states • succession to the president • reserved rights to the states • rights in civil cases: lawsuits • congress can levy an income tax • equal protection under the laws • ...

Amendments Crossword 2022-01-05

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Requires 2/3 approval in both the House and the Senate
The Bill of Rights are an example of this type of amendment
The Constitution can be ___________, or changed
Power distributed between a central government and the government of political subdivisions, such as states
Article ________ outlines the Amendment Process
The 22nd Amendment (term limit) is an example of this type of amendment

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This court case overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson and made segregation in schools unconstitutional
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
The Branch that does the majority of interpretations of laws
The 26th Amendment (18 to vote) is an example of this type of amendment
The Constitution is a _________ document since it can be changed
Requires 3/4 of state legislatures approval to become an amendment

12 Clues: The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution • The Constitution can be ___________, or changed • Article ________ outlines the Amendment Process • Requires 2/3 approval in both the House and the Senate • The Bill of Rights are an example of this type of amendment • The Branch that does the majority of interpretations of laws • ...

Ch. 3 Colonization Test 2022-11-08

Ch. 3 Colonization Test crossword puzzle

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Which two territories were given to the U.S. by the Indians after the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
Who became the first president of the United States under the Constitution?
Which nation did the U.S. nearly go to war with during John Adam's presidency?
The job of the cabinet what to help the _______?

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Which president led the country through the War of 1812?
What territory did Jefferson purchase from France?
Which political party did Thomas Jefferson lead?
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?
Which group was counted as 3/5 of a person for representation purposes?
How many amendments were included in the Bill of Rights?

10 Clues: Which political party did Thomas Jefferson lead? • The job of the cabinet what to help the _______? • What territory did Jefferson purchase from France? • Which president led the country through the War of 1812? • How many amendments were included in the Bill of Rights? • How many states were required to ratify the Constitution? • ...

Politics and Governance 2023-04-14

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle

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branch of the government that has the power to make laws.
formal process of choosing public leaders or officials
It must be systematic
behavior within civil governments
actions; a way of behaving
upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
the legal and formal principles of freedom
Greek term; to steer
Steering or governing a state
became law if approved
head of the state or country
long-established
a community created by people that exercise power over a territory.
dishonest ruler or leader; a crime

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judgment of what is good or bad in any political society
Science theory and practice of government and politics
an introductory or preparatory statement
a legislative body that has a single legislative chamber
study of formal structures and institutions
supreme legislative body of a state
supreme power or authority
Strength; force
strategies; methods
moral principles; worth
Latin verb for governance
lineage of rulers
highest branch of the government
dealing with something
way of governing that depends on the will of the people
a group of people that occupies a specified territory and shares history,traditions and culture

30 Clues: Strength; force • long-established • lineage of rulers • strategies; methods • Greek term; to steer • It must be systematic • dealing with something • became law if approved • moral principles; worth • Latin verb for governance • actions; a way of behaving • supreme power or authority • head of the state or country • Steering or governing a state • highest branch of the government • ...

crossword 2022-02-09

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racial equality and workers' rights.
as a Freedom Rider, as a founding member
the most important black protest leader in the United States
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965,
the mother of the civil rights movement
noted civil rights pioneer, social worker and statesman
dedicated his life to fighting for equality
leader of Black nationalism in the United States

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Organized the nation's first civil rights sit-in in Chicago.
her purpose in life to help abolish slavery.
protests against segregation
brought the gospel of trade unionism to millions of African American households.
gave people a sense of their own power.
equality and workers' rights.

14 Clues: protests against segregation • equality and workers' rights. • racial equality and workers' rights. • gave people a sense of their own power. • the mother of the civil rights movement • as a Freedom Rider, as a founding member • dedicated his life to fighting for equality • her purpose in life to help abolish slavery. • leader of Black nationalism in the United States • ...

Rise of Mass Democracy 2021-11-30

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bill, Jackson vetoed this bill because he thought that the Second National Bank was unconstitutional and shouldn’t continue
Quincy adams, this person seemed like the natural choice in the election of 1824 because of his involvement in the government
Bargain, Jackson believed that the election of 1824 resulted in this between Adams and Clay
of 1837, There was rapid inflation which Jackson tried to slow, but the economy was still failing which led to this during Martin Van Buren’s presidency
Van Buren, This person enforced Jackson’s Indian Removal Act of 1830 and pushed the Cherokee out of Georgia on a forced march which is known as the Trail of Tears
National Bank, Jackson thought that it was unconstitutional because it served to prop up the wealthy and do great harm to the lower classes
bill, Jackson declared that the states didn’t have the right of nullification, so he authorized the federal use of force to enforce the collection of tariffs
Crawford, This person was selected by a congressional caucus, while people wanted a more open process to select candidates
Clay, this person’s American system of protective tariffs and nationalism alienated southerners who favored states’ rights
civilized tribes, A few native tribes began to adopt the culture of their white neighbors so they were called this name.
This group of people was for vigorous and involved central government, the National Bank, protective tariffs, and federally funded internal improvements
Jackson didn’t feel that this was possible with the Americans and the natives

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of new echota, The Cherokee tribe was tricked with this illegitimate treaty
v. Georgia, Jackson didn’t want to abide by the supreme court’s choice.
C. Calhoun, This person realized his abilities were not as good as the others, so he set his sights on the vice presidency during the election of 1824
System, As soon as Jackson took office, he used this system that was abused and gave people more power
of abominations, This sought to protect northern and western agricultural products from competition with foreign imports
Nation v. Georgia, Supreme Court was involved in this case because Georgia wanted to kick the Natives out of their land by extending its laws but the supreme court decided no
The Election of 1824 marked the first time in US history that no candidate ran with this political party
The Virginia and Kentucky resolutions brought up this idea first
removal act, This was the result of Jackson’s opinion that the natives couldn’t be assimilated into the European culture
of tears, Natives suffered from many things like disease, exhaustion on the route, and most commonly hunger on this route

22 Clues: The Virginia and Kentucky resolutions brought up this idea first • v. Georgia, Jackson didn’t want to abide by the supreme court’s choice. • of new echota, The Cherokee tribe was tricked with this illegitimate treaty • Jackson didn’t feel that this was possible with the Americans and the natives • ...

PFS WEEK 2025-10-13

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Fixed amount patient pays per visit
Medical bill sent to an insurance company for payment
Uncollectible patient accounts sent to a collection agency
Electronic submission of claims
Permission that may be needed from the insurance company before a service is completed
the process of returning funds to a customer for a previously processed transaction
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Percentage patient pays after deductible
Person responsible for paying the bill
claim form used by institutional providers

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Printed summary of your medical bill
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Payment received from insurance
The process of assigning procedure and diagnosis codes to medical services for the purpose of submitting health insurance claims and determining reimbursement rates
Reduction in billed amount
A person who pays out of pocket for healthcare services
A request made to an insurance company to reconsider a denied claim
Discharged Not Final Billed
5-digit numbering system that helps standardize facility billing
Insurance Company that pays for medical services

20 Clues: Reduction in billed amount • Discharged Not Final Billed • Payment received from insurance • Electronic submission of claims • Fixed amount patient pays per visit • Printed summary of your medical bill • Person responsible for paying the bill • Percentage patient pays after deductible • claim form used by institutional providers • ...

21st Century Review 2024-04-05

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President of the U.S during the 9/11 attacks, Iraq War, and Hurricane Katrina.
Terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks
Patriot Act was passed in 2001 was a direct violation what part of the Bill of Rights
Holiday celebrated on Sept. 11 to honor those killed in 9/11 attacks.
Executed by his own people for crimes against humanity.
Category 5 hurricane struck Gulf Coast in August 2005,killing 2000 Americans.
Country invade by the US in 2003 looking for weapons of mass destruction
Computer tool in the 21st Century giving citizens greater purchasing power.
Agency created after 9/11 attacks that protect plane travelers and airports in America.
Organization created in 1958 in response to the launching of the Soviet satellite SPUTNIK
Computer operating system created by Bill Gates.
What organization sent in inspectors to Iraq in search of weapons of mass destruction.
Vice President under Obama, and current President of the United States.
Mastermind behind the attacks on the World Trade Centers in 2001
President of the US during the Gulf War in 1990.

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President of the U.S that passed the American Affordable Healthcare ACT.
Terrorist group in control of Afghanistan
Site of the worst natural disaster in US history in 2005.
Another name for the Affordable Care Act.
Created in 1973 and continues to be improved upon, today.
Country home to the sacred Islamic cities of Medina and Mecca.
40th President of the U.S.
Dictator the invaded independent country of Kuwait in 1990
Country USA invaded after 9/11 attacks
Only president of the U.S. to ever resign from office
What failed causing the massive flooding during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
Automated assembly that has increased production in industrialized countries.
Companies use the creation of new competing products to increase these.
Holiday renamed to Veterans Day in 1954, celebrated in November.
Government organization created after 9/11 to protect American citizens inside the US borders

30 Clues: 40th President of the U.S. • Country USA invaded after 9/11 attacks • Terrorist group in control of Afghanistan • Another name for the Affordable Care Act. • Terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks • Computer operating system created by Bill Gates. • President of the US during the Gulf War in 1990. • Only president of the U.S. to ever resign from office • ...

The Early Women’s Rights Movement 2024-03-06

The Early Women’s Rights Movement crossword puzzle

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City in Massachusetts where the 1850 National Women’s Rights Convention was held
Location of the World Antislavery Convention
The National Women’s Rights Convention was attended by those who supported not only women’s rights but also the _____ movement & the abolition of slavery
Women's rights leader who was known for her strength as a speaker and writer
Women's rights leader who often worked to promote women’s rights by organizing others in support of their cause
Gathering in 1840 of both men & women to hear speeches about the institution of slavery & arguments for abolishing it

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Proclaimed the equality of men and women
The Lynn strikers, including many women, called for _____ for factory workers
More than _____ attended the National Women’s Rights Convention
Women played a large role in the 1860 strike of these workers
The Seneca Falls Convention outlined the ways in which American society had kept women from enjoying the same _____ as men
Massachusetts' city where an 1860 shoemakers' strike took place
The event that marked the start of the women’s rights movement in the United States
Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony both spoke frequently about this along with women's rights & temperance
In the 1850s, better technology in New England’s shoe factories led to an increase of supply relative to _____

15 Clues: Proclaimed the equality of men and women • Location of the World Antislavery Convention • Women played a large role in the 1860 strike of these workers • More than _____ attended the National Women’s Rights Convention • Massachusetts' city where an 1860 shoemakers' strike took place • Women's rights leader who was known for her strength as a speaker and writer • ...

social studies crossword puzzle 2014-01-09

social studies crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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the person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried out
would consist of a system of courts to interpret the law
a document stating the rules under which a government will operate
warned against shutting the people out of the process

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the author of the bill of rights
a period when business activity slows, prices and wages drop, and unemployment rises
an influential delegate who was 36 years old and notes were important to history
a former revolutionary war captain who led about 1,000 farmers
a agreement In which each side gives up part of what it wants
approve

10 Clues: approve • the author of the bill of rights • warned against shutting the people out of the process • would consist of a system of courts to interpret the law • a agreement In which each side gives up part of what it wants • a former revolutionary war captain who led about 1,000 farmers • a document stating the rules under which a government will operate • ...

ch 16 crossword 2022-10-11

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the line of latitude that only allows slavery below the line, no slavery above and was endorsed in the Missouri compromise
theory that states are independent and can handle their problems
to control something is to _____ it
to refuse to accept
is a synonym for withdraw
place to store weapons and military equipment
a person who is running away from the law
firm and straight

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armed pro-slavery people who crossed from Missouri into Kansas to swing the vote towards slavery
a bill proposed by Stephen A. Dougless that opened slavery to the territories of Kansas and Nebraska.
to find reasons to support
a person who dies for a good cause
US president who admitted texas to the union was president from 1844 to 1848 and started the Mexican-American war.
an interconnected system
conflicts between citizens of the same country
to officially leave an organization
subject of discussion

17 Clues: firm and straight • to refuse to accept • subject of discussion • an interconnected system • is a synonym for withdraw • to find reasons to support • a person who dies for a good cause • to control something is to _____ it • to officially leave an organization • a person who is running away from the law • place to store weapons and military equipment • ...

Black History Month 2022-01-31

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Number of days in February
Name of Historical Black Colleges
He was called "The Greatest"
Reknowned Poet and Civil Rights Activist
Leader of the Civil Rights Movement
Scored 81 Points in One Game
The Goat of Basketball
Has won 23 Grand Slams
Known for her kindness and famous talk show
1st Black Major League Baseball Player

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Number of HBCUs in existence
Leader of the Underground Railroad
Black History Month
Human Rights Activist
World Record Breaking Track Star
1st Black President of the United States
Her unwillingness to move ignited the Civil Rights Movement
First Black Millionaire in the Hair Care Industry

18 Clues: Black History Month • Human Rights Activist • The Goat of Basketball • Has won 23 Grand Slams • Number of days in February • Number of HBCUs in existence • He was called "The Greatest" • Scored 81 Points in One Game • World Record Breaking Track Star • Name of Historical Black Colleges • Leader of the Underground Railroad • Leader of the Civil Rights Movement • ...

level 6 - Module 7: Bill of Rights 2024-04-18

level 6 - Module 7: Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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(n) assurance, pledge
(adj) formal; legitimate; an administrator
(v) to make more clear
(phrase) to say in the easiest way

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(n) a modification, a revision
(n) someone who writes articles or reports news
(v) to declare, to maintain, to assert
(n) a country's code or legislation; someone's character
the act of being blamed for a crime

9 Clues: (n) assurance, pledge • (v) to make more clear • (n) a modification, a revision • (phrase) to say in the easiest way • the act of being blamed for a crime • (v) to declare, to maintain, to assert • (adj) formal; legitimate; an administrator • (n) someone who writes articles or reports news • (n) a country's code or legislation; someone's character

Bill Of Rights-By Ainisha Witt 2018-01-18

Bill Of Rights-By Ainisha Witt crossword puzzle

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right to say something is protected within certain limits.
or secure the release of (a prisoner)on payment of bail.
document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest , search premises or carry out some other acton relating to the administration of justice.
court systems on local state,and federal governments,responsible for interpreting the laws passed by.

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branch of government that writes , debates , and passes laws.
right to walk around free with a weapon with a license without getting harmed.
branch of federal and state government that is broadly responsible for implementing,supporting , and enforcing the laws.

7 Clues: or secure the release of (a prisoner)on payment of bail. • right to say something is protected within certain limits. • branch of government that writes , debates , and passes laws. • right to walk around free with a weapon with a license without getting harmed. • ...

Bill Buck 2018-12-04

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First Chevrolet with front wheel drive
Iconic Chevrolet sports car introduced June of 1966
American truck, "Like a Rock"
Sun crosses the celestial equator
What was the Camaro originally called?
GM headquarters city
Where to find Bill Buck Chevrolet

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Medium sized antelope
General Motors CEO
City that hosts the greatest spectacle in racing
Sierra Nevada Mountains locale and Chevy SUV
Travel across or through
Florida city hosts NASCAR
Great American sports car
Chevy model produced for the most years
NASCAR all-time winning-est driver
Famous racing brothers, one has 4 Indy wins

17 Clues: General Motors CEO • GM headquarters city • Medium sized antelope • Travel across or through • Florida city hosts NASCAR • Great American sports car • American truck, "Like a Rock" • Sun crosses the celestial equator • Where to find Bill Buck Chevrolet • NASCAR all-time winning-est driver • First Chevrolet with front wheel drive • What was the Camaro originally called? • ...

Bill NYe 2025-02-12

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the movement of particles through a substance, transporting their heat energy from hotter areas to cooler areas.
he's a science guy
provides resistance to heat flow and lowers your heating and cooling costs
a renewable and clean source of electricity that harnesses the power of the sun through photovoltaic cells
the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.
it rules (is answered in the bill Nye intro)

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the quality of being hot; high temperature.
the process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material.
used to clean
an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature, typically one consisting of a narrow, hermetically sealed glass tube marked with graduations and having at one end a bulb containing mercury or alcohol that expands and contracts in the tube with heating and cooling.
part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
energy given off by matter in the form of rays or high-speed particles
a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reactions
the vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air.
the star around which the earth orbits.
relating to heat.

17 Clues: used to clean • relating to heat. • he's a science guy • part of the electromagnetic spectrum. • the star around which the earth orbits. • the quality of being hot; high temperature. • it rules (is answered in the bill Nye intro) • energy given off by matter in the form of rays or high-speed particles • ...

$$$ 2019-11-26

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buck
balance
wallet
cash
afford
money
waste
rouble
owe
debt

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bill
coin
receipt
borrow
change
cheque
pay
rent

18 Clues: pay • owe • buck • bill • coin • cash • rent • debt • money • waste • borrow • change • wallet • cheque • afford • rouble • receipt • balance

Civil War Crossword 2023-06-01

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a freed slave who was beaten
bill made it much harder for southern states to rejoin the union
vice president that was forced to take over the reconstruction
He became a Methodist minister and served as a chaplain in the Union army
This act provided African-Americans with the same legal rights as white americans
the process used by a legislative body to bring charges of wrongdoing to a public official
Gradually these Democrats took control of the state governments in the south they were called
These laws divided the south into five districts
ran under a slogan “Let Us Have Peace” He left the plantation
This panic marked the beginning of a severe economic downturn that soon put an estimated 2 million people out of work

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law that limited the rights of African americans
They wanted to change the southern states
Another word for an official pardon
Southern Democrats cared even less for Southern Republicans they often referred to them as
person who killed President Lincoln
He became an important Republican in Mississippi and was the first African American to serve full time as a U.S senator
purpose was to relief poor people white and black in the south
This Amendment defined all people born or naturalized within the United States, except American Indians, as U.S citizens The Fourteenth Amendment
Compromise Democrats agreed to accept Haye’s victory
Many white people called these Republicans
Louisiana was elected a new state under the
process of reuniting the nation
In 1866 a group of white southerners in Tennessee created this infamous group

23 Clues: a freed slave who was beaten • process of reuniting the nation • Another word for an official pardon • person who killed President Lincoln • They wanted to change the southern states • Many white people called these Republicans • Louisiana was elected a new state under the • law that limited the rights of African americans • ...

1960s Civil Rights Movement 2023-05-04

1960s Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle

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- The process of ending segregation.
- The process of bringing people of different races or ethnicities together.
- A person who works for political or social change.
- Alabama city where a famous march for voting rights took place.
- Alabama city where protesters faced violent resistance from police.
- One of the main goals of the Civil Rights Movement.
- The process of bringing people of different races or ethnicities together.
- The type of protest advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Civil rights leader who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Nonviolent protests where people occupy a space until their demands are met.
- Landmark Supreme Court case that struck down school segregation.

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- Separation of people based on race or ethnicity.
- The right that many African Americans were denied in the South.
Crow - Laws that enforced segregation and discrimination in the South.
- A form of protest where people refuse to use or buy a product or service.
- Civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat.
- A form of peaceful protest used during the Civil Rights Movement.
- Alabama city where Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat.
- Unfair treatment of people based on their race or ethnicity.
- Student-led civil rights organization.

20 Clues: - The process of ending segregation. • - Student-led civil rights organization. • - Separation of people based on race or ethnicity. • - A person who works for political or social change. • - One of the main goals of the Civil Rights Movement. • - The type of protest advocated by Martin Luther King Jr. • - Civil rights leader who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech. • ...

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