bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Jacksonian America 2024-02-04

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political party to challenge Andrew Jackson and the democrats
this bill was passed by Congress allowing the President to use the military to enforce acts of Congress
this Native American tribe sued the state of Georgia over being relocated
this state declared the import tax invalid
Jackson thought this was a monopoly and benefited the elite
this system hands government jobs to supporters
first VP to become President due to the President dying in office
the right to vote

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the crisis that plagued Jackson’s presidency, led by John C Calhoun
the area of the USA Jackson wanted to send Native Americans
7th President of the USA
the first word in the most famous campaign slogan of all time
this senator argued in favor of the federal government making states pay import tax
this act relocated Native Americans
the path Native Americans journeyed after being relocated from their homes
this senator argued for states rights and nullification

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

Human Rights Month 2024-12-04

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This year’s UN Human Rights campaign theme is “Our rights, our ________, right now”.
In a conflict that defined 2023 and shows no sign of abating, evidence of war ________ continues to mount as the Israeli government makes a mockery of international law in Gaza.
In Sudan, the fight between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has triggered the largest ______________ crisis in the world with more than 8 million people forced to flee.
110 ________ people are refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict worldwide.
The UDHR has paved the way for more than _________ human rights treaties.
The UDHR is a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for ______________ development.
2023 marked the 75th ________________ of UDHR.
Amnesty International exposed how Facebook’s ____________ contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia in the context of armed conflict.
“Politicians have long used manipulation of ‘us vs. them’ narratives to win votes and outmanoeuvre legitimate questions about economic and security fears. We’ve seen how unregulated technologies, such as ______ recognition, have been used to entrench discrimination.” said Agnès Callamard.
When UDHR was adopted, it was proclaimed as a "common _____________ of achievement for all peoples and all nations".

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In Serbia, the introduction of a semi-automated social ________ system resulted in thousands of people losing access to vital social assistance, particularly Roma communities and people with disabilities, demonstrating how unchecked automation can exacerbate inequality.
There are more than 110 _______ conflicts around the globe, with more state-based conflicts than any time since World War II.
“The confounding failure of the international community to protect thousands of civilians – a horrifically high percentage of them ___________ – from being killed in the occupied Gaza Strip makes patently clear that the very institutions set up to protect civilians and uphold human rights are no longer fit for purpose.” said Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.
Although UDHR is not a binding document, it inspired more than _________ human rights instruments which together constitute an international standard of human rights.
Amnesty International’s report ‘The State of the World’s Human Rights 2023/24’ assessed human rights in 155 ___________.
The UDHR is available in over ______ hundred languages, from Abkhaz to Zulu, making it the most translated document in the world.
In 2023, Amnesty International uncovered the use of Pegasus ________ against journalists and civil society activists in countries including Armenia, the Dominican Republic, India and Serbia.
The ____________________ of Human Rights (UDHR)is a landmark document which enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being.
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world in the month of _______________.
The UDHR was adopted in response to the atrocities witnessed during the ___________ World War.

20 Clues: 2023 marked the 75th ________________ of UDHR. • The UDHR has paved the way for more than _________ human rights treaties. • This year’s UN Human Rights campaign theme is “Our rights, our ________, right now”. • Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world in the month of _______________. • ...

legal terms - general 2022-05-05

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procedure to stop filibuster. time limit can be placed on how long the Senate can debate a bill
when Congress watches over executive branch to make sure they are faithfully carrying out job
caucus of conservative Republican HR members
someone who represents a specific group (usually at political assembly)
when congressmen agree to support each other’s bills
law that includes several topics (usually has no relevance to each other)
depending on what the issue is, elected representatives will act as trustees or as delegates
politician who lost political influence due to electoral defeat or statutory limitation
a provision that is added to the bill, even if it does not have relevance to the bill
a strategy used to prevent the voting process of a bill by extending the debate
when money is appropriated for projects that will bring in money specifically to a representative's district

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programs that every citizen benefits from
when a senator tells their floor leader that they do not want a bill to be considered on the floor
can order someone to come to court and give evidence/statement
when district boundaries are rearranged so election results would come out different
caucus of Democrats who are moderates and fiscally responsible
when elected representatives do what they want, not the constituents (matters that is important to the politician or what is not important to the constituents)
when passing laws is difficult because they are not meeting the needs of the people

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

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle 2021-09-28

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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responsibility Behaving with sensitivity to social, environmental, and economic issues
Number given by the IRS to use when preparing federal tax forms
bill of rights Expectations of fair treatment of consumers
Rules of behavior based on a group’s ideas about what is right and wrong
Someones ideas of what is right and wrong
Honesty of a persons actions
A legal binding agreement between 2 or more people or a business
advertising When a product has a false claim on the benefits/use of a product

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Contract to rent
When specific information about a company/employees is never shared, except with those who have clearance to receive it
An order to remove/repair unsafe products in the market
of contact One or more parties do not follow the contract/agreement

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

Judicial Branch 2025-12-15

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The part of Congress that confirms judges chosen by the president.
What judges do with laws; they do not make them.
The lowest level of the federal courts that handles most cases.
The branch of government made up of judges and courts.
The number of Supreme Court justices since 1869.
The highest court in the United States.
A statement the accused gives: “guilty” or “not-guilty.”

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The decision a jury announces at the end of a trial.
A right guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights that ensures everyone is judged fairly.
The person who nominates Supreme Court justices.
When someone believes a trial was unfair and asks a higher court to review it.
A group of citizens who decides if someone is guilty or not-guilty.

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

Selma to Montgomery marches 2025-04-14

Selma to Montgomery marches crossword puzzle

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Name of the event that occurred on March 7 1965 when peaceful protesters were attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Activist whose murder motivated the organization of the march on Montgomery.
Name of the laws that imposed racial segregation in the southern United States.
Activist who was beaten and photographed unconscious on the bridge during "Bloody Sunday."
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led by King, which supported the marches in Alabama.
Leader of the civil rights movement who participated in the Selma to Montgomery marches.
Strategy used by activists to demand rights without resorting to violence.
Minister murdered after participating in the second civil rights march.
Federal law passed in 1965 that protected the voting rights of African Americans.
Alabama Governor who refused to protect protesters.

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Local organization that began voter registration efforts in Selma.
Capital of the state of Alabama and final destination of civil rights marches.
Alabama city where the voting rights marches began.
Fight for equality and against racial discrimination in the United States.
Site where protesters were attacked during the first march.
City near Selma where Jimmie Lee Jackson was killed during a demonstration.
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee that helped organize the Selma campaign.
U.S. President who signed the Voting Rights Act after the Selma marches.

18 Clues: Alabama city where the voting rights marches began. • Alabama Governor who refused to protect protesters. • Site where protesters were attacked during the first march. • Local organization that began voter registration efforts in Selma. • Minister murdered after participating in the second civil rights march. • ...

Martin Luther King Jr. 2026-05-14

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Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on one
Prize MLK won in 1964
A protest walk
People coming together
Dr. King’s famous “I Have a ___” speech
Feeling of optimism for the future
Alabama city known for civil rights marches
City where MLK was born
MLK’s last name
Someone who guides others
Freedoms protected by law
Peaceful protest method used by MLK

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MLK gave a famous one in Washington
Fairness under the law
Being brave in difficult situations
What civil rights activists wanted
Treating everyone fairly
Opposite of war
A major goal of the Civil Rights Movement
A right many activists fought to protect

20 Clues: A protest walk • Opposite of war • MLK’s last name • Prize MLK won in 1964 • Fairness under the law • People coming together • City where MLK was born • Treating everyone fairly • Someone who guides others • Freedoms protected by law • What civil rights activists wanted • Feeling of optimism for the future • MLK gave a famous one in Washington • Being brave in difficult situations • ...

Chapter 6: Conflict 2017-12-15

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fail to exercise their own rights
exercise their own rights and respect the rights of others
exercise their own rights but fail to respect the rights of others
conflict that is beneficial to groups
uses confronting behaviour
uses compromising behaviour
conflict arising from competition for recognition within a group
a person who intervenes between disputants to help them reconcile

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process in which a person intervenes to help reach an agreement or reconciliation
conflict arising from a lack of resources
conflict rooted in differing personality traits
uses forcing behaviour
a dispute between or among members of a group
a person in conflict with another
uses smoothing behaviour
uses withdrawing behaviour
conflict over control of a group

17 Clues: uses forcing behaviour • uses smoothing behaviour • uses withdrawing behaviour • uses confronting behaviour • uses compromising behaviour • conflict over control of a group • fail to exercise their own rights • a person in conflict with another • conflict that is beneficial to groups • conflict arising from a lack of resources • a dispute between or among members of a group • ...

2nd Quarter Test Review 2023-12-06

2nd Quarter Test Review crossword puzzle

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This battle, led by Andrew Jackson, took place after the War of 1812 was over.
The invention that changed how cotton was processed making it easy to remove the seeds.
Invented the Cotton Gin and developed interchangeable parts.
Representation is based on a state's population.
Thomas Jefferson elected president after the House of Representatives voted 36 times!
Set the boundary between the Missouri Territory and Canada at the 49th parallel.
The first 10 amendments that guarantee civil rights and liberties to individuals.
Meeting in a group.
Tecumseh was killed in this battle.
This was a compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan that established representation in the House and Senate.
This clause restricts the federal government from establishing an official religion. (separation of church and state)
The system that ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful.
First Secretary of the Treasury.
The time period after the War of 1812, when Americans felt a sense of purpose and unity.
This act, meant to help American trade, restricted all trade with the United States.
The founding fathers met to address the problems of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation.

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This battle took place in Alabama where many Tennesseans volunteered.
Written right after declaring independence to establish the functions of the national government.
The first president of the Unites States.
Canal that connects Lake Erie to the Hudson River.
A legislature that consists of two houses.
This political party favored a strong central government and loose interpretation of The Constitution.
Money that is owed or due.
Inventor, printer, scientist, politician, and was an important member of the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
This group operated off the Barbary Coast raiding merchant ships and stealing goods.
A system of government where the state and federal government share powers.
A change or addition that is made to a piece of legislation.
This political party favored strong states rights and a weaker central government.
This group insisted that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution.
This branch of government carries out and enforces the laws.

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

Bills Of Exchange 2022-01-17

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The person to whom the payment is to be made.
He is the seller or creditor entitled to receive money from someone.
He is the purchaser or the debtor on whom the bill is drawn and who is liable to pay the amount mentioned in the bill.
It is a discount allowed by the payee to the drawee when the drawee makes payment of the bill before its due date.
This means encashing the bill before the date of its maturity or borrowing from the bank on the security of the bill.

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

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

Unit 2 Crossword 2022-09-20

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Who supported the Constitution as is?
A document outlining the powers of the gov. after declaring independence.
Gov. could really only wage ____ under the A of C.
The highest court in the nation is the ____.
____ was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
____ law is above all state law
____ makes and passes laws
Congress is required to meet at least ____ a year on January ____.
Public acts, records, and judicial proceedings are recognized in ____.
The ____ established the limited government principle.
____ had almost no power.
There are 3 different ____ of government.
The seperation of ____ and ____.
How long is the term for a Representative?
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?

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The uprising over the poor economy after the creation of the A of C.
Only states could bestow ____.
____, New York, Rhode Island, and Massecusets wouldn´t ratify the constitution without a Bill of Rights
Was Virginia´s first legislative body and the first representative government in the US.
There were 55 of these at the Constitutional Convention.
There are 2 houses in congress; the House of Representatives and ____.

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

Congress at Work 2016-09-08

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Forces the bill out of the committee.
When the president doesn't sign a bill 10 days after it was presented to him, and session ends, the bill does not become a law.
A proposed law.
resolution Like a bill
Both houses of congress address matters that affect the operations of both chambers to express an opinion.

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

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

I Finished My Test Crossword 2022-10-21

I Finished My Test Crossword crossword puzzle

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A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power.
Sharing power between the federal and state governments.
A two-house government body. Ex: Congress >> Senate & House of Representatives
The belief that government is subject to the will of the people.
To stop a bill from becoming a law.
The 1st 10 Amendments establish the rights guaranteed to each citizen.
Someone chosen by people to speak for them in government.

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An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Formal complaint.
Argued for a strong central government after the Articles of Confederation gave states too much power.
A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives.
Someone who becomes a member of a country who was not born there.
Government with limited powers strictly defined by law.
To approve officially.
The right to vote.
A change, correction, or improvement added to a document.

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

ALL ABOUT BILL 2021-10-16

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Bills dog before Shadow
This houses on Crosby road will never be the same
Bill had a van this colour
Bill adored this lady for 56 year

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Blue overalls are what Bill wore when he worked
Billys Boy
Bill and is wife had great holidays here
One of Bills favourite recording artist
Bills youngest Grandchild is like a little bear
Bill has a good brood of grandchildren

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

Civil Rights Movement 2025-11-12

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Refused to sit in a segregated section of a bus
Executive director of NAACP during the civil rights movement
What was the weapon of choice
Discrimination (separated from blacks and whites) and Jim Crow laws
Poll tax, literacy test, and grandfather clause
Arrested/was violent towards people who stood up for black rights
Terrorize African Americans and poor white farmers
Lawyer who fought for African Americans rights
Faced a discriminatory and raciest mob at 6

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protected citizens' rights, treating them equally
Fought for equality
Protected citizens' rights, like treating everyone equally and giving the right to vote to African Americans.
Fought for racial equality and justice
Inspired others to keep fighting for their rights
South is divided into 5 military regions run by North generals
An organization fighting for blacks rights by leading to protest and boycotts
What helped keep segregation in place in the South?
Used it to show how unfair it was to blacks
In Congress who could make decisions to help lead the movement
Started Montgomery Bus Boycott

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

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

What special rights do children have? crossword puzzle

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In 2012 the Irish public voted to change the _________ to include greater protection for children's rights.
Four special articles of the UNCRC are called this.
The United Nations adopted the ________ on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989.
Developmental rights include the child's rights to play, leisure, culture, education, and freedom of ______.
Irish law recognises the child's right to have their _____ heard.
The child's right to have freedom to express their opinion and to have a say in matters affecting their own lives.

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The child's rights to be safe from abuse, neglect, and being taken advantage of.
Article 3 states that the best _______ of the child must be the most important factor in all actions concerning children.
The children's rights referendum meant that Irish children were recognised as having ____ citizens rights.
The child's right to their basic needs and their right to life
_______ signed the UNCRC in 1992.
Article 2 says that all rights must be available without __________.
The UNCRC is a human rights treaty that sets out the rights of ________.
The UNCRC defines the child as being under _______ years of age.

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

7 Principles of the Constitution 2024-01-21

7 Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle

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basic liberties and rights that are guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
power is shared between the state governments and federal government
Sovereign the government gets its power from the will of the people
the powers of the U.S. and Texas governments are divided into 3 branches so no one has too much power
ability of each branch to control, check, or change the other branch’s decisions and balances out the power to make sure that no one branch/person has too much power

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everyone, including government officials, must obey the law
people exercise their power by voting for their representatives (political leaders)

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

Individual Rights and Freedoms 2025-12-16

Individual Rights and Freedoms crossword puzzle

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RIGHTS The section of the Charter dealing with rights based on the Justice System, such as the right to a fair trial
The police force involved in a case regarding the freedom of religion concerning wearing a turban
TERRORISM ACT Legislation enacted after September 11, 2001, which included new security measures like the no-fly list
CRISIS The 1970 event during which the War Measures Act was last used
RIGHTS The section of the Charter guaranteeing the right to be free of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, or disability
UNION An organization of workers that acts to protect their rights and interests
The act of treating someone unfairly based on factors like race, gender, age, or disability, which Equality Rights protect against
right of Canadian citizens to move anywhere within Canada and to enter, stay in, or leave Canada
DAY ACT The law overturned by the Supreme Court in 1985 for violating Canadians' fundamental right to freedom of conscience and religion
The name of the plaintiff who successfully argued that failing to provide sign-language interpreters in hospitals violated equality rights
The Canadian group whose homes and businesses were sold off by the government during WWII internment
YEARS The maximum duration between elections for the House of Commons or provincial legislative assemblies
MEASURES ACT Legislation used during WWI and WWII that gave the government the ability to restrict the rights of people, leading to internment

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Clause 8 of the Charter protects everyone from
The freedom to share your opinions, one of the fundamental freedoms ASSIMILATION The attempt to make First Nations people more European through acts like the Indian Act
A special set of laws that establishes a framework of governance and is the highest law of Canada
The confinement of people without trial, used against Japanese and Ukrainian Canadians during the World Wars
The rules that describe what government can do with its power FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS The section of the Charter that guarantees freedom of religion and expression
INNOCENT Legal right stating that you are considered this until proven guilty in a fair and public trial
HOWARD STOWE Canada’s first female doctor who founded a club to promote women's suffrage in 1876
SEARCH OR SEIZURE
ACT Legislation passed in 1876 that historically restricted the rights and freedoms of First Nations people, for example, by banning traditional ceremonies
RIGHTS The section of the Charter that includes the right to vote MOBILITY RIGHTS
The movement of women gaining the right to vote

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

Black History Month Crossword Extra Credit 2026-02-11

Black History Month Crossword Extra Credit crossword puzzle

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African American boy that was abducted and lynched in Mississippi
American Socialist and writer
an American abolitionist and activist for African-American civil rights and women's rights
First African American to play in Major League Baseball
was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist
American TV host and producer
American Abolitionist and Social Activist
Cassius Clay
was an American surgeon and hospital founder
First African American woman to become "first lady"
regarded as "the greatest point guard of all time
former NASA Astronaut
Black American woman whose cancerous cells were the source of the HeLa cell line
mother of the "freedom movement"
Activist and former South African President
American civil rights lawyer who served on Congress and sent nomination to serve in the presidency
a 19th century abolitionist and woman's rights activist

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Civil rights activist and Baptist Minister
King of Pop
44th President of the United States
American educator and author
American civil rights lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court
first guard in NBA history to play 20 seasons
American agricultural scientist and inventor
First African American child activist
Black Nationalist Leader
pioneering African America entrepreneur and philanthropist
American businessman and retired baseball player
American author and writer of "Roots"
An American professional golfer
American poet, essayist, civil rights activist, and memoirist

31 Clues: King of Pop • Cassius Clay • former NASA Astronaut • Black Nationalist Leader • American educator and author • American Socialist and writer • American TV host and producer • An American professional golfer • mother of the "freedom movement" • 44th President of the United States • First African American child activist • American author and writer of "Roots" • ...

27 Amendments 2022-04-26

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Federal rights to collect income taxes
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states
People of DC right to vote.
Women can vote.
New way of electing Pres. and Vice Pres. (Electoral College
Citizens are entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
Sequence of Presidential power
Noone tried without grand jury indictment. No Double Jeopardy..
18 becomes age of vote.
Congress can’t vote themselves a raise after an election.
Limits the quartering of soldiers.
Limits searches and
Slavery abolished
Sets date when new term begins eliminating Lame Duck..
Limits Pres. to 2 terms.

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Protects voting rights of all races
Right to bear arms.
Banned the sale of alcohol
Jury Trial in civil
An individual cannot sue a state in federal court
Forbids paying tax in order to vote.
Repeals 18th Amend
freedom of speech
Rights of accused/ speedy
Excessive bail or punishment forbidden
Election of Senators by the people
Citizenship. All born or naturalized in the U.S. enjoy full rights

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

vocabulary words 2016-10-05

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branch interprets the laws and makes decisions of judgement of laws
of Rights the first 10 amendments changes to the u.s. constitution
of confederation the first form of government of the united states after the revolutionary war
documents that set up our national government with three branches
branch enforces the laws
Compact the plan for government set up by the Pilgrims as they were on board

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system of government where the real power rests with the people
branch makes laws for its citizens
system of government where supreme power is in the hands of one person in small groups
organization people set up to protect the community and enforce its rules
type of government in which king or queen rules the country

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

Government #3 2015-10-11

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A group of Senators and/or Members of Parliament selected to study a subject or bill.
Rules a follows to work as a nation.
To change or improve something.
A person living in an area represented by a MP.
a formal event that follows rules or traditions.
Person with full political right.
The person in charge of a meeting.
A change made to a bill.
The specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represents in the House of commons.
A proposal of a law.
A city where the country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
The government's plan to collect and spend money.

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To bring an end to Parliament.
To choose a representative in an election.
Two chambers or rooms.
The agreement of the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada.
A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister.
Members of Parliament from the same political party.
An argument for or against a subject.
One of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Building.

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

Civics Exam Review 2024-05-21

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An original decision used as an example for the future
The Branch that only includes 9 people
The act of planning out a crime
Group that was against adopting the US Constitution
This is a bill that provides funding for one's constituents
Decides the punishment of the convicted at sentencing
The election that chooses the leaders of the parties
The list of beliefs of a particular party
Allows voters to make a decision about laws
Procedures for fairly holding a trial
The first ten amendments
The person suing for damages in a civil case
"We the __________ of the United States"
Last battle of the American Revolution
The branch that is able to Veto laws
The 16th amendment allowed for this type of tax to be collected
An agreement between two or more countries
One of the roles of president
Allows non-citizens to stay in the US Permanently
Ended by the 13th amendment
Someone who is fighting to keep their seat in the next election
the 19th amendment gave more rights to
Individuals like Adams and Franklin who represented the US abroad
America's first form of government
Votes to confirm federal judges and members of the cabinet
The principle that the branches can stop each other from abusing their power
Someone paid by corporations to influence congress
Group of colonies founded by the puritans
A single member of the supreme court is called
The executive for the state
Document of rights for protestants in England
The rate at which criminals reoffend
American patriots were against no taxation without " "
Says the supreme court can judge the laws
Plan to give states equal representation in congress
These would be laws that punish without a trial by jury
The attorney general is a member of this group
Is known as the "law of the land"

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America's founding document
This is the group that votes for president based on state elections
This is work that members of congress do for their constituents
The principle that state can have different laws
Unrelated amendment added to a bill to change its popularity
This is money that the government collects through taxes
The supreme court may rule certain laws
The larger half of Congress
Plan to give larger states more power in congress
district lines are redrawn for elections
The branch that passes law
Rule that requires 60 votes to end debate in the senate
North Carolina's Legislature is known as the
You can only do this if you are a citizen
Branch that enforces law
The supreme court writes these
Group that decides whether the defendant is guilty
The principle that the government only has the power to do what the people have granted it
One of the 5 rights in the 1st amendment
When Washington led troops in battle he was
Owned the original 13 colonies
A member of congress represents this group
Decides where a court case will be held
Group of colonies that was the most diverse

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

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

Black History Month Crossword: Notable African-Americans crossword puzzle

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First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
First female African-American astronaut
Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
First African-American secretary of state
First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
First male African-American Grammy winner

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Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
Wrote the novel Invisible Man
First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
Cofounder of the NAACP
Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
First African-American Major League Baseball player
Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall

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

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

Black History Month: Notable African-Americans crossword puzzle

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First African-American secretary of state
Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
First African-American Major League Baseball player
First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice

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First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
Wrote the novel Invisible Man
Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
First female African-American astronaut
Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall
Cofounder of the NAACP
First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
First male African-American Grammy winner

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

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

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First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
First female African-American astronaut
Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
First African-American secretary of state
First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
First male African-American Grammy winner

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Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
Wrote the novel Invisible Man
First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
Cofounder of the NAACP
Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
First African-American Major League Baseball player
Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall

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

Semester 1 Vocabulary Review - Version Gold. USE YOUR INB TO COMPLETE!!!! crossword puzzle

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the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
official approval
a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government
a political party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party
the role played by a media organization that exposes illegal practices or scandals
a political party that believes that the federal government should play a small role in people's lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending
basic rights of the people that may not be taken away
to establish, set up
a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another

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the idea that it is unfair to tax someone without giving them a say in government
an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
the goals of a political party
Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting farmers being thrown in jail. Pointed out we needed a way to collect taxes and a way to have a national military
100% agreement
personal story "I used..." or "I was there when..." Often, for more impact, a 'big name' personality will be used to promote a product, etc.
Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
people who opposed the Constitution and wanted a bill of rights add
a political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
device by which the propagandist carries over the authority, sanction, and prestige of something we respect and revere to something he or she would have us accept.

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

UNIT 8 AND 9 2015-03-20

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on Washington Where MLK gave his famous "I have a dream" speech
vs. Board of Education Segregation of students in public schools violates separate but equal (14th amendment)
American civil rights group for students.
Arnall Became governor after Eugene Talmadge
UGA integration 1st two black students to UGA
1956 State Flag Considered offensive to many because it protested integration
Young a black reverend who was King's right hand man during the civil rights movement
Talmadge Governor of Ga (1948-1950)
movement An organized civil rights protest led by the student non-violent coordinating committee
Hartsfield Mayor that convinced city to build airport

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Led by Martin Luther King organized ministers and churches in the south to get behind the civil rights struggle
Jackson 1st black mayor of Atlanta, GA
Primaries primary elections in US that only allowed white voters
Rights Act prevent workplace discrimination based on race, color, or religion
of agriculture less farmers, bigger farms and population shifts
Commission 2/3 of Georgians would rather close the schools than desegregate.
E. Mays President of Morehouse college and King's mentor
Maddox restaurant owner who refused to serve African-Americans
Allen Jr. Atlanta mayor(1962-1970)
Major civil rights leader
League Sports in Atlanta Atlanta Braves, Falcons, and Hawks

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

Budget process vocabulary 2026-01-27

Budget process vocabulary crossword puzzle

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Large, complex piece of legislation that combines many smaller bills into one package
Committee made up of members from both the House and Senate that works on shared issues
Permanent congressional committee that exists from one session to the next because it deals with ongoing policy areas
Presidential power to reject legislation passed by Congress
legislation Spending added to a bill that benefits a specific district or state rather than the nation as a whole
Committee formed to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the same bill
Senate rule that allows debate to be ended and a vote taken with a three-fifths majority
House procedure that allows a bill stuck in committee to be brought to the floor by a majority of members

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House committee that acts as the gatekeeper for legislation by deciding whether a bill reaches the floor for debate
Temporary committee created for a specific purpose and disbanded once that task is completed
Procedure in the House that relaxes debate rules and allows faster consideration of amendments with a smaller quorum
Senate agreement that speeds up business by limiting debate only if no senator objects
Presidential action that kills a bill by taking no action when Congress adjourns
Practice in which lawmakers agree to support each other’s bills to secure passage
Senate practice in which a senator can delay action on a bill or nomination by signaling an objection

15 Clues: Presidential power to reject legislation passed by Congress • Presidential action that kills a bill by taking no action when Congress adjourns • Practice in which lawmakers agree to support each other’s bills to secure passage • Large, complex piece of legislation that combines many smaller bills into one package • ...

Social Studies 9 Democracy 2015-10-08

Social Studies 9 Democracy crossword puzzle

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a person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
the bringing to an end of a Parliament, either at the end of its four-year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence by proclaimation(an official announcement) of the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
the city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
the set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation
the specific geographic area in Canada that a Member of Parliament represents in the House of Commons. (synonym: riding or electoral district)
the person in charge of a meeting
on of two large rooms in the centre block of the parliament buildings
a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules

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the agreement by provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
a formal event that follows rules or traditions
a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
a group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
A group of ministers (mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the senate)

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

Black History Month 2023-02-23

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an American activist who was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama
an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents in the united states
an American pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement
American muslim minister and human rights activist
an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist
an American ophthalmologist, inventor, humanitarian, and academic.
an American civil rights lawyer and jurist
American writer
American baseball player
First african american child desegregate an elementary
an American politician, publisher, businessman, and maritime pilot

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An American journalist, editor, and foreign correspondent
Civil rights leader and activist hero in his “I have a dream” speech
african american works in his laboratory at the tuskegee institute in Alabama
King of pop
an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist.
African american woman that refused to give up her seat
American abolitionist
an early American civil aviator. She was the first African-American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot license.
American author

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

Period 7 - Civil Rights 2025-05-21

Period 7 - Civil Rights crossword puzzle

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"I Have a ___" Speech by MLK
Political party ran by Malcolm X
The type of protest where college students asked to be served at a resturaunt
School where the first 9 African Americans atteneded school
Two parties seperated because of skin color
The lady who didnt move on the bus(last name)
Amendement that abolished slavery (number)
Boy who got shot because of whistling at a white women (last name)
Civil Rights leader that believed in violence(2 words)

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Where the bus boycott took place
President who started the Civil Rights act but was assasinated(last name)
African Americans who refused to take the bus in protest(2 words)
African American hate group that causes violence (initials)
What civil rights groups were originally protesting for
Racial laws that were shown by a charicatures
organization formed to protest civil rights
Civil rights leader(initials)
City in Alabama where Bloody Sunday took place
Chapel in Selma where the NAACP met
President who signed the Civil Rights act(initials)

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

Student Accounting Crossword 2023-10-19

Student Accounting Crossword crossword puzzle

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if a student is blind/deaf, they can qualify for this.
this term summary page on EIS is what reflects the students view of their bill.
What do we use to predict a students future bill?
What can secure a students classes without paying the full bill?
these citations will appear on the students bill if left unpaid with home office.
this type of check fee is $25 and can block a student from certain online payments.
this office can assist students with balances $1000 or less if approved.
these types of funds are preferred to be paid in person but can also be mailed.
Student use the 1098-T to report tuition on their what?
student will receive this if their bill is paid in full and they receive additional funding.
echeck and card payments are processed on this website.

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international wire transfers are made with this.
our payment plans are hosted by this website.
this college has a $25 flat fee per semester.
this fee is 2.79% when you make a payment with a debit/credit card.
this bird has all the answers! What he “says” goes.
when a student gets rid of one class but keeps the rest.
The learning Support Fee is one of these types of fees.
this support fee is collected to defray costs with technology, library, etc.
after 90 days of non payment the student will get sent here.
when a student gets rid of all classes they signed up for within the term.
these can be made if a student drops or withdrawals.
This type of balance will populate the SF3 hold.
this tuition benefit can be used for dependents and covers BD tuition, differential and mandatory fees.
students use this to enter their dorm building.

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

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

Killers in The Silence of the Lambs crossword puzzle

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Insect that helped find Buffalo Bill
Last name of Buffalo Bill
Last name of Clarice's boss
Quality of Clarice

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Vehicle Hannibal escapes courthouse in
Last name of Lecter's doctor
Main issue Buffalo Bill has with himself
Main thing Lecter asks Clarice for
Killer who bragged about eating a census taker's liver
Material Buffalo Bill wanted to make a suit out of

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

gov crossword! 2022-01-12

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the policy that determines relationships between states
makes the national laws
when the government has extra funds
small group of people having control over a country
becomes a law if the senate and the house both approve
the branch responsible for enforcing laws
the royal charter of political rights
a person who writes and passes laws
the guide to our country's government
the governments income
the kind of government the usa has
when one person has all power over a country
the funds of a government
the highest court in the usa
the balance of our govs budget
when priests rule a country in the name of god

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makes and passed federal laws
to approve a responsibility
the branch that makes all the laws
the people who influence political decisions on behalf of others
the person who has the power to impeach federal officials
someone who advises the president on any subject
the person in charge of america
when there is no one in charge of the gov
an agreement between two countrys
the branch that reviews the laws

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

Government Crossword 2024-11-22

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Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leading to biased perspectives and divisive politics.
A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
- a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect understanding of history.
A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
- a particular attitude or way of considering something; a viewpoint.

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An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interest groups or organizations.
of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
- A written document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government.

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

SLO Review 2017-05-12

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Highest court of our nation.
The Philosopher who assumed that man is good and born with a “blank slate”.
The powers given to Congress that are written in the Constitution.
This branch interprets the law.
one of the two main political parties in the USA- liberal
Expressed, enumerated, delegated, implied
Introduction to the Constitution.
The term given to the Supreme Court’s power to review laws for constitutionality.
Theory stating that all people have inalienable rights.
This document limited the king’s power and state that no one is above the law.
document banned the King from collecting taxes without permission of the Parliament’s permission.
The philosopher who believed in separation of powers.
The upper house of Congress.
The phase of the election process where each party chooses a candidate to run for general election.
The term describing the belief that people give up certain liberties to the government for its protection.
Philosopher who thought men was evil and need a strong government to control them.
The idea that the Government must follow the will of the people.
Branch that enforces laws.
The President grants reprieves, amnesties along with these in his judicial role
The basic freedoms contained in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

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The term used to describe how our Congress is structured.
Our governmental principal of rules having the force of law.
Congress has constitutional power to create these courts.
The Supreme Court has the power to declare acts of this government body unconstitutional.
System of government that assures one branch does not become too powerful.
The term for the protection guaranteed to all citizens when arrested or charged with a crime.
The document that Thomas Jefferson wrote as a persuasive document.
What everyone has under law according to the 14th amendment, Rights of citizens under the law assuring equal treatment.
term for the right of people, not the government, to rule.
Another term for the elastic clause.
Lower house of Congress.
one of the two main Political parties in the USA- conservative
Law that is supreme over state laws.
The government theory that allows and provides for both federal and state powers.

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

Final project 2021-06-11

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Vote against
A formal way of halting action on a bill by means of long speeches or unlimited debate in the Senate.
Developed "Clear and Present Danger Test" which gave more power to gov. to restrict speech. Ruled that Schenck's pamphlets were not protected under the first amendment as it caused a "Danger" that Congress had a right to prevent.
A schedule or curve showing the total amount spent for final goods and services at different levels of GDP
All of M1 + less immediate (liquid) forms of money to include savings, money market mutual funds, and small-denomination time deposits.
Right to arm bears.
The proportional process of allocating congressional seats to each state following the decennial census.
system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams
Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
The annual rate at which interest is paid; a percentage of the borrowed amount
Formal accusation by the lower house of a legislature against a public official, the first step in removal from office.
The legal constitutional protections against the government. Although our civil liberties are formally set down in the Bill of Rights, the courts, police, and legislatures decline their meaning.
The amount by which savings rises when disposable income rises by one dollar.
Income remaining after deduction of taxes and other mandatory charges, available to be spent or saved as one wishes.

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an informal association of federal agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups that is said to have heavy influence over policymaking.
The first 10 amendments the U.S. Constitution, which define such basic liberties as freedom of religion, speech, and press and guarantee defendants' rights.
The aggregate supply associated with a time period in which input prices (especially nominal wages) are fully responsive to changes in the price level
Household purchases of final goods and services, except for new residences, which count as investment
The legislative process through which the majority party in each statehouse tries to assure that the maximum number of representatives from its political party can be elected into congress through the redrawing of legislative districts
Executive branch needs a strong leadership
A legislature divided into two Houses.
A schedule or curve that shows the total quantity of goods and services demanded at different price levels
A measure of the money supply that includes cash, demand deposits, and traveler's checks
The fact that being in office helps a person stay in office because of a variety of benefits that go with the position
A measure of the money supply that includes M1 & M2 plus time deposits more than $100,000

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

Final project 2021-06-11

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The first 10 amendments the U.S. Constitution, which define such basic liberties as freedom of religion, speech, and press and guarantee defendants' rights.
A schedule or curve that shows the total quantity of goods and services demanded at different price levels
Executive branch needs a strong leadership
Vote against
All of M1 + less immediate (liquid) forms of money to include savings, money market mutual funds, and small-denomination time deposits.
Income remaining after deduction of taxes and other mandatory charges, available to be spent or saved as one wishes.
The legal constitutional protections against the government. Although our civil liberties are formally set down in the Bill of Rights, the courts, police, and legislatures decline their meaning.
Household purchases of final goods and services, except for new residences, which count as investment
A measure of the money supply that includes cash, demand deposits, and traveler's checks
Right to arm bears.
The amount by which savings rises when disposable income rises by one dollar.

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The annual rate at which interest is paid; a percentage of the borrowed amount
system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams
A legislature divided into two Houses.
an informal association of federal agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups that is said to have heavy influence over policymaking.
A schedule or curve showing the total amount spent for final goods and services at different levels of GDP
Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Developed "Clear and Present Danger Test" which gave more power to gov. to restrict speech. Ruled that Schenck's pamphlets were not protected under the first amendment as it caused a "Danger" that Congress had a right to prevent.
The legislative process through which the majority party in each statehouse tries to assure that the maximum number of representatives from its political party can be elected into congress through the redrawing of legislative districts
The proportional process of allocating congressional seats to each state following the decennial census.
The fact that being in office helps a person stay in office because of a variety of benefits that go with the position
A formal way of halting action on a bill by means of long speeches or unlimited debate in the Senate.
The aggregate supply associated with a time period in which input prices (especially nominal wages) are fully responsive to changes in the price level
Formal accusation by the lower house of a legislature against a public official, the first step in removal from office.
A measure of the money supply that includes M1 & M2 plus time deposits more than $100,000

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

A New Nation, A New Government crossword puzzle

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Meeting from May-September 1787 to discuss drafting a new form of government to make up for the shortcomings of the weak Articles of Confederation.
Jefferson and Henry. Against the US Constitution and a stronger form of government. Believe a Bill of Rights is needed to protect the rights of citizens.
The first Secretary of State, Anti-Federalist with a strict interpretation of the US Constitution who argues against creating a National Bank since its not in the US Constitution.
This document makes up for the shortcomings of the weak AOC and became the supreme law of the land. It recognizes the rights of citizens, states, and the government itself.
Hamilton, Jay, and Madison. Supporters of a strong government and the US Constitution. Believe it will make the nation run more smoothly.
Treaty that ended the Revolutionary War, recognized American Independence and granted them the Northwest Territory.
The first vice president from Massachusetts.
This is the inhumane practice of using others for forced labor. In the colonial and early American government, enslaved African Americans were forcibly used for labor often on plantations of the South.

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Divided the Northwest Territory into 3 to 5 separate territories.
The first Secretary of the Treasury, Federalist with a loose interpretation of the US Constitution who wants to create a National Bank to solve the US National Debt.
Western Massachusetts farmers try to seize an armory that showed the AOC needed to be replaced.
first government of the United States of America after independence. The articles loosely connected the thirteen colonies in a “firm league of friendship.”
The first ten amendments (changes) to the US Constitution.
Response to the excise tax on distilled spirits (Whiskey) proposed by Alexander Hamilton, who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury in 1791.
Supreme Court Case that applied the 1st Amendment to Students in School.

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

AP US GOV Unit 3 Quiz (Vers. A) 2026-05-24

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The _____ Amendment says individuals have rights beyond those listed in the first eight amendments (write # as a word).
According to the 4th Amendment, the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon ________ cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
____________ are actions taken in violation of the law to demonstrate that the law itself is unjust (2 words)
The 1st Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an _______ of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

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According to the _______ rule, a suspect in custody must be informed of their 5th and 6th Amendment rights.
According to Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969), speech can be limited if it incites “________ illegal action.”
Speech may be regulated based on time, _____, and manner.
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) incorporated the right to _______.
The Bill of Rights is the first __ amendments of the Constitution (write # as a word).
The Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) case established and incorporated a right to _______

10 Clues: Speech may be regulated based on time, _____, and manner. • Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) incorporated the right to _______. • The Bill of Rights is the first __ amendments of the Constitution (write # as a word). • The Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) case established and incorporated a right to _______ • ...

AP Government Unit 2 2026-05-11

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When a president does not sign a bill and Congress ends its session within 10 days
Allows Congress to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its powers
Powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution
Process of redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit the party in power
A condition that occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy
Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions
”Let the decision stand”; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases
A representative who acts as both a delegate and a trustee
A representative who acts according to their own judgement
A motion that prevents a bill from being bought to the floor
When political parties move farther away from each other ideologically
A branch of Congress; 2 per state, 6 year terms, less formal

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A motion to cut off a debate on a bill, requiring ⅗ members of Congress to pass
A joint committee that resolves the differences between versions of the same bill for it to be sent to the President
A branch of Congress; based on population, 2 year terms, formal debates
When the House, Senate, and president are not all held by the same party, leading to increased need for negotiations
A representative who acts according to the preferences of their constituents
A procedural practice in the senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote.
A non-germane amendment that is added to a bill in order to secure its passage or defeat

19 Clues: Powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution • A representative who acts as both a delegate and a trustee • A representative who acts according to their own judgement • A motion that prevents a bill from being bought to the floor • A branch of Congress; 2 per state, 6 year terms, less formal • ...

vocabulary words 2016-10-05

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of confederation the first form of government of the united states after the revolutionary war
type of government in which king or queen rules the country
branch interprets the laws and makes decisions of judgement of laws
system of government where supreme power is in the hands of one person in small groups
organization people set up to protect the community and enforce its rules
branch enforces the laws

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branch makes laws for its citizens
documents that set up our national government with three branches
Compact the plan for government set up by the Pilgrims as they were on board
of Rights the first 10 amendments changes to the u.s. constitution
system of government where the real power rests with the people

Canada 2023-02-24

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The name of a law before it receives Royal Ascent
A first nations mode of transportation adopted by the first Europeans
A public vote on a single question
Americans who came to Canada during the war for independence are United Empire _________
Much of Canada's wealth comes from natural ________
Indigenous Canadians living in the Arctic
A friendly nickname for Canadians and a hockey team
He led the team the discovered insulin
The joining of former British colonies into Canada

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The acronym for Canada's professional hockey league
Its valuable waterproof fur was the main for the European settlement of Canada
The politician who is considered 'the father' of free health care
In 1795, they lost the war for control of Canada
The last colony to join Canada
The name of Canada's first Prime Minister
French fries, beef gravy and melted cheese curds
The place were federally elected Canadians make laws
The Prime Minister who gave Canada its flag
Canada's government is sometimes called a constitutional _________
An acronym for the law making Canada independent in 1867
An addition to the constitution defining the rights of Canadians

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

\Legislative Branch 2021-10-26

$\Legislative Branch crossword puzzle$

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a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility.
a proposed law to authorize spending money.
States would draw district boundaries to give one political party an electoral advantage.
a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility
a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill.
a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
a resolution passed in the same form by both houses.
closed meeting, of the majority party chooses the Speaker of the House at the start of each session of Congress.
the Senate member, elected by the Senate, who stands in as president of the Senate in the absence of the vice president.
direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors.
termcode-amend-29-1917
A session lasts one year and includes breaks for holidays and vacations.
a vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions.
groups of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy
Two houses or chambers
Congress divides its legislative, oversight.
only a few lawmakers take part in floor debates.

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a procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate.
Each state’s population determines the number of representatives it will have for the next 10 years.
The Speaker’s top assistant is the_________.
Leadership in the Senate closely parallels leadership in the House, but the Senate has no Speaker
a “traffic officer,” helping direct the flow of major legislation.
a temporary committee formed to study one specific issue and to report its findings to the House or Senate.
motions placed on a bill in the Senate that alert party leaders that if unanimous consent were to be sought, they would object.
rejection of a bill by the president .
a permanent committee in Congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues.
the most powerful leaders.
committee work also gives representatives the time to study and shape bills.
dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
the majority leader has help from the majority
a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
the Speaker of the House follows the vice president in the line of_______.
a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and to consider a bill from the calendar.
members who were already in office, won reelection.
The process of redrawing district lines after reapportionment has been completed.
The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action

36 Clues: termcode-amend-29-1917 • Two houses or chambers • the most powerful leaders. • rejection of a bill by the president . • a proposed law to authorize spending money. • The Speaker’s top assistant is the_________. • Congress divides its legislative, oversight. • only a few lawmakers take part in floor debates. • members who were already in office, won reelection. • ...

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

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Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
A Christian preacher and theologian.
A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
A word for "usually grown food".
The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
A trade along three regions.

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A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
A rich English Puritan lawyer.
A term for the revival of a religion.
A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
Early settlers in America.
One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
A group of English Protestants.

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

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

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A rich English Puritan lawyer.
Early settlers in America.
The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
A term for the revival of a religion.
A Christian preacher and theologian.
A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
A group of English Protestants.
An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
A word for "usually grown food".
A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
A trade along three regions.

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

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A group of English Protestants.
A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
A term for the revival of a religion.
A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
Early settlers in America.
A trade along three regions.
A Christian preacher and theologian.
A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
A word for "usually grown food".

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A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
A rich English Puritan lawyer.
The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

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Early settlers in America.
A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
A trade along three regions.
An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.

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A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
A word for "usually grown food".
Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.
A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
A term for the revival of a religion.
One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
A Christian preacher and theologian.
A rich English Puritan lawyer.
An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
A group of English Protestants.
A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.

Federalism 2015-09-29

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what ensures that a political power is not in control over all governments?
what is the basic principles stated in the constitution called?
father of the constitution?
this states the constitution is the supreme law of the land?
who creates the laws?
this power grants both implied and enumerated powers in the constitution?
what is the division of power between a central and local governments?

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this plan was known for favoring lager states?
the branch that clarifies the laws?
powers that belong to the states?
which group supported the ratification of the constitution?
was the compromise between the federalist and anti-Federalist?
what is authority of the government that was created and sustained by the consent of its people?
which group did not support the constitution till after the bill of rights was added?
powers not expressed in the constitution?
which article states the ratification process?
which branch enforces the laws?
what was the major issue of the constitutional convection?
when national and state governments share the same power, what is this called?
what kind of power prohibits state and nation governments?

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

civics chapter 1-7 2026-02-04

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a group with no specific land united by beliefs
believed everyone was born with natural rights
charges collected by the government to pay for public goods and services
wanted strong central government
the government has complete control
the government owns all goods and services
American colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians dumped tea
the first us government
implied powers given to congress
used to justify monarchies
Senate term in office
political community with definite boundaries
father of communism
leader of Senate in absence of vice-presidet
to extend debate to prevent or delay voting of a bill

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wrote common since
opposed central government
wrote the declaration of independence
new law proposed in congress
powers explicitly given to congress
says who gets things like disability checks and subsidized housing
the study of how governments use resources
deliberate manipulation of voting borders to give a sertain party an un fair advantage
came up with separation of powers
the power to declare a law unconstitutional
two house legislature
rep term in office
seek governmental influence through shared beliefs
preforms most legislative activity
holder of office

30 Clues: holder of office • wrote common since • rep term in office • father of communism • two house legislature • Senate term in office • the first us government • opposed central government • used to justify monarchies • new law proposed in congress • wanted strong central government • implied powers given to congress • came up with separation of powers • preforms most legislative activity • ...

US History Final (1) 2025-05-08

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most famous writer of the Gilded Age
Teddy Roosevelt's volunteer calvary unit
court case that outlawed public school segregation
U.S. project to build the first atomic bomb
scandal involving Richard Nixon
Japanese-Americans were rounded up in these camps during WWII
writers and journalists who criticized the evils of society
Robert E. Lee was president of this
beaches where D-Day took place
turning point for the Union in the Civil War

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the "American Dream" was to become this
concrete barrier built to keep citizens from fleeing East Berlin
put in charge of the west at the end of the Civil War
divide between democratic and communist countries in Europe
"Buffalo Bill" Cody popularized this
U.S. strategy in the Pacific Theater
Lyndon B. Johnson's welfare program
capital of the Confederacy
marked the beginning of the Civil War
J.P. Morgan was the most powerful of these during the Age of Industry
Churchill, FDR, and Stalin were known by this name
Lyndon B. Johnson declared a war on this
Susan B. Anthony fought for this group's rights
George W. Bush was president during this war

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

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

Important American Revolution People (Nyomi Howe) crossword puzzle

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his notorious quote is "give me liberty or give me death"
founder of the Federalist Party and helped establish a financial system in America
writer of DOI and governor of Virginia
cousin of John Adams and helped draft Articles of Confederation
created the idea of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
author of Common Sense which convinced many people to want independence

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warned colonists and helped protect them against a viable British attack
2nd U.S president and leader of the American Revolution
served in the Second Continental Congress and helped draft the DOI
4th U.S President, Father of Constitution, and Father of the Bill of Rights
the president of the Second Continental Congress and a Founding Father with a well known signature
1st person shot and killed in Boston Massacre
wrote letters that helped persuade people to go against the Townshend Acts and helped draft Articles of Confederation
refused to surrender colonies
Commander in Chief of Continental Army

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

The Constitution 2022-10-26

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I, Lays out how the legislative branch works
of Representatives, They represent the interest of the citizens who live in the district they represent within the state
and Balances, Each branch makes sure the other branches don't get too powerful
Introduction of the Constitution
Branch, Branch of gov't who interprets the laws
They represent the interests of the citizens in the entire state
Head of the Executive branch and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
Branch, Branch of gov't that makes the laws

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Branch, Branch of gov't who enforces laws and makes sure they are carried out
II, Lays out how the executive branch works
of Rights, First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
III, Lays out how the judicial branch works
of Powers, Division of power into three different branches
Changes or additions to a formal document
Group of people who are responsible for turning the wants and needs of the people into laws
Part of a document like chapters in a book
College, How the President and Vice President are elected

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

History of the Dollar 2017-12-08

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1934 all GoldCertificates These were called in from the Federal Reserve Banks and between the years 1934 and 1974 it was illegal for US Citizens to hold gold bullion or certificates.
This is the new seal that was put on the one dollar bill starting in 1969.
This is the United States standard unit of money.
Notes were nicknamed this.
More than 240 years since the _____ ______of the United States issued the Continental Currency in 1775.
From 1863 to 1877, these were printed by private bank note companies under contract to the Federal government.
During the years of this war, currency featured several special printings including the Hawaii overprints.
The first $1 bill was issued in 1862 as a Legal Tender Note with a portrait of this person.

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The one dollar _____________Reserve note replaced the Silver Certificate in 1963.
SalmonPChase was person was the Treasury Secretary under this President.
The current design of the _______ _______ one dollar bill ($1) technically dates to 1963.
The one dollar bill issued in 1929 (under Series of 1928) was what type of certificate?
These were first issued in exchange for silver dollars in 1878.
In God we ___________ is on the U.S. one dollar bill.
Congress authorized the issuance of money to help finance this war.

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

Legislative Crossword: Lukas Nunez 2021-10-30

Legislative Crossword: Lukas Nunez crossword puzzle

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Resolution passed by sentate and House of Representatives
when one state loses its territory
Debate or session of senate
Group of people that seeks to influence public policy
Assistant leader
Formal condemnation of an individual
spending bill makes money for issues
supporting the government
Re-issue a law
Member of Senate and chosen to be presiding office president
renewal of land
Big group of committee members split into smaller groups
soon to be law
Reviews most Bills
Committee that Debates

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Series of meetings
Arugments over a topic
Directs Majority vote
checks everyone
settles disputes between parties
People who support being active with government
Legislature 2 assemblies
minimum number of members of an assembly
a tactic used to delay passing of a bill
Where the state holds authority over the society
To change law or legal document
no member objects to Proposal
Using power to divide
Parliament procedure use to close a debate
Person Below President
census
Small committee appointed for a specific purpose

32 Clues: census • Re-issue a law • soon to be law • checks everyone • renewal of land • Assistant leader • Series of meetings • Reviews most Bills • Directs Majority vote • Using power to divide • Arugments over a topic • Person Below President • Committee that Debates • Legislature 2 assemblies • supporting the government • Debate or session of senate • no member objects to Proposal • ...

Civil Rights of the 1960s 2023-07-16

Civil Rights of the 1960s crossword puzzle

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Philosophy of peaceful resistance, embraced by civil rights leaders.
Last name of the civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat.
RIDERS Activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation laws.
Core principle advocated by civil rights activists.
Alabama city known for its intense civil rights struggles.
Goal of the Civil Rights Movement.
Right that the Civil Rights Act of 1965 aimed to protect for African Americans.
Last name of the prominent civil rights leader, Martin Luther ___ Jr.
Systemic discrimination based on race.

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Policy of separating people based on their race.
X Civil rights leader and advocate for black empowerment.
Peaceful demonstration, like the March on Washington in 1963.
City in Alabama known for a pivotal civil rights march.
Nonviolent protest strategy, such as the Montgomery Bus ___.
Process of bringing different racial groups together.

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

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

Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s crossword puzzle

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Process of bringing different racial groups together.
Policy of separating people based on their race.
Last name of the civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat.
Alabama city known for its intense civil rights struggles.
Systemic discrimination based on race.
Philosophy of peaceful resistance, embraced by civil rights leaders.
Goal of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Last name of the prominent civil rights leader, Martin Luther ___ Jr.
RIDERS Activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation laws.
Core principle advocated by civil rights activists.
Peaceful demonstration, like the March on Washington in 1963.
Nonviolent protest strategy, such as the Montgomery Bus ___.
X Civil rights leader and advocate for black empowerment.
City in Alabama known for a pivotal civil rights march.
Right that the Civil Rights Act of 1965 aimed to protect for African Americans.

37 words 2021-12-06

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A political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
Powers not specifically defined in the constitution that are entrusted to Congress
Article 2, carries out the laws, President and Cabinet
based on John Locke, basic rights an freedom that humans are entitled to.
People against ratifying the Constitution, they feared power of national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights.
Article 1, lawmaking branch, Congress: Senate and House of Representatives
Powers that belong only to the federal government
Amendment that says that no one has to let soldiers into their homes
System in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so that no one branch gets too much power.
Includes the court that settles disputes and questions of the law: Supreme court and federal courts.
To approve
Based on Montesquieu - powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
Amendment that gives the right to trial by jury as long as the cause exceeds twenty dollars.
Amendment that gives freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and rebellion
Powers that belong to only the state governments
the final and supreme authority of the USA, the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.

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A movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society.
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention who shaped the constitution's structure.
Amendment that says no one is subject to search and seizure unless they have a warrant.
England's legislative body.
An official change or addition to the Constitution.
The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
Supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government, and feared disorder without it
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Government controlled by the people
Amendment that says that criminals should have the right to a fast and public trial
Amendment that says that any power not stated in the Constitution is reserved for state governments
Amendment that says that you cannot be tried twice.
People rule through elected representatives
Amendment that gives the right to bear arms
Power of the court to judge whether or not the actions of the other branches are unconstitutional.
Introduction to the Constitution stating the goals
Government with limited powers strictly defined by law
Powers that are shared by state and federal government
First 10 Amendments to the Constitution stating fundamental rights of citizens
Amendment that guarantees no cruel or unusual punishments
Amendment that says that we have right that are not listed in the Constitution

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

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

Unit 3- Forming a new nation crossword puzzle

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branch the lawmaking part of government, called the legislature. To legislate is to make a law.
to withhold or take away something
of Rights a formal listing of the basic rights of people in the United States
branch the part of government that carries out, or executes, the laws
rule a basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of the voters popular sovereignty the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people
relating to issues within a country
of powers a key constitutional principle that divides the functions of government among three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
review the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts made by the legislative and executive branches are unconstitutional
a group of people or things with obvious differences among them
an especially original, intelligent, or clever idea
the use or purpose of something

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commerce trade and other business dealings between two or more states
the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
to treat a person or group unfairly
and balances the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
branch the part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the laws
a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action. An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime.
payment given to someone to offset, or make up for a loss or injury
group an organization that actively promotes the view of some part of the public on specific issues in order to influence government policy

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

SOCIAL STUDIES 2022-02-03

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nixon appealed to the "____"
what was made legal due to "privacy"?
in the 1960s, the liberals split into old liberals and
National program led by Lyndon Johnson that sought to eleminate poverty
ford became president when a ______ was happening
passed by congress to let black americans vote
gerald ford became the ____ when nixon resigned
betty friedan launched the _____
legislation that outlawed racial segregation,and opened all public places to all people groups
ford pardoned ___ for his crimes

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To block or delay legislating a bill by making long speeches
failed suprise attack during vietnam war
part of the great society
The civil rights leader ___ said protests should be peaceful
the new left used ____ against US government
____ tried to cover up the spy operation
the "plumbers" tried to spy on the ____ hq but was caught
in the 1970s there was too much money, so ____ was a problem

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

Government #1 2015-10-08

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One of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings.
One of three parts of the Parliament Building. The House of Chambers and the Senate Chambers are located in this block.
The person in charge of a meeting. This person directs the discussion of business in a Senate or a House of Commons committee meeting.
To change or improve something; for example, a aw or an At of Parliament.
An important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedom.
A group of all Ministers that makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies, the legislation that will be presented to Parliament, and how to collect and spend money.

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This person is responsible for overseeing all of Canada's federal elections.
A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
Of two chamber's or rooms. Canada's Parliament is made up of two Chambers: The Senate and the House of Commons.
A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party. They meet regularly.
A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister, appointed by the Governor General, to help govern.
A change that is made to a bill, a motion, or a committee report with the intention of improving it.
The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.

15 Clues: A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • One of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings. • The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year. • To change or improve something; for example, a aw or an At of Parliament. • ...

Unit 4 Human Rights 2022-10-11

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A formalised agreement between two or more nations about a particular area of mutual interest (such as trade, prisoner exchanges or human rights); often used synonymously with convention, covenant, charter, protocol and/or statute.
LAW A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognised by nations as binding in their relations with one another.
The concept that a government exercises full control over affairs within a geographical or territorial limit; this means it can pass laws and enforce them within this area and exists as an essentially independent legal and political body in this space.
State that is in political support of the treaty and willing to continue its engagement with the treaty process. This intent is codified as a “signature” submitted to the qualifying international body with oversight of the treaty
Similar to a treaty but more often on specific matters or issues; often used synonymously with treaty, covenant, charter, protocol and/or statute. Eg. Convention of the Rights of the Child (1990) – CRC.

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The process of full adoption of the obligations imposed by a treaty or covenant into Australian law by the passing of legislation through the federal parliament that mirrors and enacts the treaty obligations.
When a nation-state enters into a treaty that has already been formed after it has been negotiated and signed by other states.
When a nation state does not wish to be bound by every provision in a treaty so ratifies only the parts of the treaty by which it does agree to be bound.
Binding agreement between states; used synonymously with Convention and Treaty. Eg. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1996) - ICCPR
Countries recognised as having legal standing under international law as they have a defined territory, one government and a permanent population coupled with the ability to enter into relationships recognised by law with other states
OF RIGHTS A formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country or federation.
A formal agreement entered into by two nation-states.
A formal agreement entered into by more than two nation-states.
COMMISSION A federal Royal Commission is a government inquiry established by the Governor-General pursuant to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth)

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

Ch.15 The bill of rights 2013-03-01

Ch.15 The bill of rights crossword puzzle

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to approve to make a written document official by signing it
proper legal procedures such as a fair trail
The frist to amendment to the constitution that protect the rights and freedom of american citizens

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a change to the constitution
a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trail
noncriminal cases involing disputes among indviduals about property money or other personal matter
having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts

7 Clues: a change to the constitution • proper legal procedures such as a fair trail • to approve to make a written document official by signing it • a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trail • having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-12-01

The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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the act of charging an official with an offense committed while in office
get people together
personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression

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an article added to the US Constitution.
the right to speak freely
the supreme law of the U.S.A.
request formally and in writing

7 Clues: get people together • the right to speak freely • the supreme law of the U.S.A. • request formally and in writing • an article added to the US Constitution. • personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression • the act of charging an official with an offense committed while in office

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-01-17

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle

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carries out and enforces laws
the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself

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decide the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws
right to bear arms
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce, and controls taxing and spending policies

7 Clues: right to bear arms • carries out and enforces laws • the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country. • decide the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws • the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government. • ...

Government #3 2015-10-11

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Two chambers or rooms.
Members of Parliament from the same political party.
A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister.
The specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represents in the House of commons.
Rules a follows to work as a nation.
To bring an end to Parliament.
To change or improve something.

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One of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Building.
The government's plan to collect and spend money.
A change made to a bill.
A proposal of a law.
A city where the country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
The agreement of the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada.
A person living in an area represented by a MP.
Person with full political right.
A group of Senators and/or Members of Parliament selected to study a subject or bill.
a formal event that follows rules or traditions.
To choose a representative in an election.
An argument for or against a subject.
The person in charge of a meeting.

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

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First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
First female African-American astronaut
Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action
First African-American secretary of state
First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
First male African-American Grammy winner

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Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
Wrote the novel Invisible Man
First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
Cofounder of the NAACP
Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
First African-American Major League Baseball player
Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall

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

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First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
First female African-American astronaut
Refused to give up her seat on a bus, an action that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
First African-American secretary of state
First African-American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature
Often called the Queen of Soul, this singer performed at Bill Clinton's and Barack Obama's inaugurations
First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Notable African-American scientist; often credited with inventing peanut butter
First male African-American Grammy winner

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Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century
Notable boxer famous for saying "I am the greatest"
Wrote the novel Invisible Man
First African-American man to win an Oscar for best actor
First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; first African-American woman to run for president
Founder of Negro History Week, precursor to Black History Month
Cofounder of the NAACP
Civil rights leader famous for his "I have a Dream" speech
First African-American Major League Baseball player
Opera singer who gave a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial when she was banned from performing at Constitution Hall

19 Clues: Cofounder of the NAACP • Wrote the novel Invisible Man • First female African-American astronaut • First African-American secretary of state • First male African-American Grammy winner • Most famous jazz trumpeter of the 20th century • First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice • First African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice • ...

Revolutionary Refresher 2025-01-06

Revolutionary Refresher crossword puzzle

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The Battle of ______ Hill saw the British lose a large amount of soldiers to take Breed's Hill.
Delegates met at the Constitutional __________ to fix the government.
The French and Indian War was fought over the ____ River Valley.
Washington crosses the ________ River on Christmas Night to take Trenton.
The Great __________ saw the creation of the Constitution.
The ___________ Branch writes new laws, and is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
General Howe took ____________, the capital of the United States at the time.
The Treaty of _____ ends the American Revolution.
The colonists face off against the British army for the first time at the Battle of _________ and Concord.
The ________ were Americans who wanted to separate from England.
The American colonists were unhappy because of "________ without representation".
The Necessary and Proper Clause says that Congress has _______ Powers.
The Sons of Liberty throw large amounts of tea into the Boston harbor in an event known as the Tea _____.
The ________ Branch decides if laws are constitutional, and includes the Supreme Court.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of ____________, which officially announced that the US would split from England.
General Cornwallis surrenders to the French and Americans at the Battle of Yorktown.
A protest in Boston turns violent, and results in a ________.
Thomas _____ wrote Common Sense, which said that America should split from the English monarchy.
The _________ Branch enforces the laws and commands the military, and includes the President.

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Delegates who wanted a strong central government and supported the Constitution were called ___________.
The US government relies on "popular ____________", which means that the people rule.
John _____ said that all people are born with the rights to life, liberty, and property.
The _________ were Americans who wanted to remain in the English Empire.
Daniel _____ starts an unsuccessful rebellion against the US government.
The Second Continental ________ sends the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
Anti-Federalists only agreed to the Constitution after the Bill of ______ was added to guarantee rights to every citizen.
The first government under the Articles of _____________ did not work.
General Burgoyne's surrender at the Battle of ________ was a turning point in the war.
The Constitution can be changed, or _______.

29 Clues: The Constitution can be changed, or _______. • The Treaty of _____ ends the American Revolution. • The Great __________ saw the creation of the Constitution. • A protest in Boston turns violent, and results in a ________. • The French and Indian War was fought over the ____ River Valley. • The ________ were Americans who wanted to separate from England. • ...

Vocab 2024-11-22

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A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interest groups or organizations.
Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal
A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.

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- the circumstances or setting surrounding an event or situation that helps to clarify its meaning.
A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
- a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leading to biased perspectives and divisive politics.
of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.

14 Clues: Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal • - a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. • An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election. • A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district. • ...

Political Parties and policy 2024-11-22

Political Parties and policy crossword puzzle

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- a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leading to biased perspectives and divisive politics.
A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
- the circumstances or setting surrounding an event or situation that helps to clarify its meaning.
A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interest groups or organizations.

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A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

14 Clues: - a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. • An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election. • Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution. • A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district. • ...

British vs American 2022-01-14

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apartment
fall
railroad
closet
check
candy
bill
zippper
garbage
motor
sneakers
truck
elevator

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vacation
crazy
movie
yard
sweater
eraser
purse
corn
cookie
takeout
gas
cab

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

REV CYCLE JUST FOR FUN! 2019-10-23

REV CYCLE JUST FOR FUN! crossword puzzle

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Jack of all trades
Payments done got messy!
New level of success in Dallas
Work together to attain a common goal
A better way to care
Thirty Days in 2020
Masters live here
Year end target
Nine
King
From four to WHAT???
Always seeks approval

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Dreamwork
The Hub City
To cover or surround
Where mavericks hold court
of the 2002 Olympics
Creates cheesy puzzles
Cycle Accounting life cycle of a patient
"you can bill when I say you can bill!"
Can you spell Kelly's last name????

21 Clues: Nine • King • Dreamwork • The Hub City • Year end target • Masters live here • Jack of all trades • Thirty Days in 2020 • To cover or surround • of the 2002 Olympics • A better way to care • From four to WHAT??? • Always seeks approval • Creates cheesy puzzles • Payments done got messy! • Where mavericks hold court • New level of success in Dallas • Can you spell Kelly's last name???? • ...

SS FINAL REVIEW1 2013-05-29

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This settlement suffered harsh winters which led to cannibalism.
The branch which interprets the law.
These people did not like the Constitution because of its lack of a bill of rights.
An event where people were put on trial because of "witch-craft."
These people rebelled against King George III.
These people lived in the 13 colonies and supported the King during the Revolutionary War.

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Documents written urging colonists to ratify the Constitution.
The three reasons for exploration.
No one really knows what happened to the colonists from this settlement but cannibalism, Native American attacks and lack of supplies might be the reason why they went missing.
The branch that enforces the law.
The Battle of _________________ ended the Revolutionary War.
The branch that makes the laws.
One main reason why the French and Indian War was fought.

13 Clues: The branch that makes the laws. • The branch that enforces the law. • The three reasons for exploration. • The branch which interprets the law. • These people rebelled against King George III. • One main reason why the French and Indian War was fought. • The Battle of _________________ ended the Revolutionary War. • ...

Articles of Confederation & Constitutional Convention 2024-11-04

Articles of Confederation & Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle

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FOR the constitution; wanted a strong central government
First 10 Amendments of the Constitution
1787; A meeting to discuss making changes to the Articles of Confederation - resulted in writing the US Constitution
1st constitution of the United States; Created a weak central government
AGAINST the constitution; wanted a Bill of Rights and weak central government
Father of the Constitution; Federalist Leader

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A change or an addition to the constitution
Approval of the states by a vote
3 out of 5 slaves would be counted toward state population and taxes
1787; A law to expand the United States; Organized western lands into equal states
Solved issues on representation between large and small states; 2 Houses of Congress - Senate and House of Representatives

11 Clues: Approval of the states by a vote • First 10 Amendments of the Constitution • A change or an addition to the constitution • Father of the Constitution; Federalist Leader • FOR the constitution; wanted a strong central government • 3 out of 5 slaves would be counted toward state population and taxes • ...

Unit 3 Crossword 2023-02-15

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served as the first constitution, declaring that the confederacy of the former 13 colonies would be called “The United States of America.”
a founding father of the United States, who fought in the American Revolutionary War
was a late-18th-century political movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government
The Constitution rests on seven basic principles. They are popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, republicanism, and individual rights.
the federal principle or system of government.
The 4th president
The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed.
one of the framers of the Constitution, author of five of The Federalist Papers, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
contains different Sections and Clauses that help organize the document.

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a formal revision or addition to the US Constitution
were a series of eighty-five essays urging the citizens of New York to ratify the new United States Constitution.
was a series of violent attacks on courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts
not actually a law or a legal document, but it is used to make it clear what to expect in the Constitution.
defines the fundamental law of the U.S. federal government, setting forth the three principal branches of the federal government and outlining their jurisdictions.
of Rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution

15 Clues: The 4th president • the federal principle or system of government. • a formal revision or addition to the US Constitution • of Rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution • The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed. • contains different Sections and Clauses that help organize the document. • ...

US declaration of sentiments 2026-04-21

US declaration of sentiments crossword puzzle

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she was famous worldwide and inspired millions of women
men disliked this widely
her partner in activism protests
her last name
fought for equality
she fought for a cause
fought for rights for women
fought through suffrage of inequality
what she mainly did
created the declaration of sentiments
made US history for fighting for women's rights
being able to do whatever you want

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an act of forced labor to use them for profit
being able to do what you want equal to any other
her middle name
she protested
the city Elizabeth Cady Stanton grew up in
she fought for people and demanded equal rights to everyone
she was a early leader in this type of protest
articles were made off of her
declaration of sentiments

21 Clues: she protested • her last name • her middle name • fought for equality • what she mainly did • she fought for a cause • men disliked this widely • declaration of sentiments • fought for rights for women • articles were made off of her • her partner in activism protests • being able to do whatever you want • fought through suffrage of inequality • created the declaration of sentiments • ...

Lawmaking vocab crossword 2026-01-27

Lawmaking vocab crossword crossword puzzle

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veto Presidential action that kills a bill by taking no action when Congress adjourns
Procedure in the House that relaxes debate rules and allows faster consideration of amendments with a smaller quorum
House procedure that allows a bill stuck in committee to be brought to the floor by a majority of members
Large, complex piece of legislation that combines many smaller bills into one package
Senate rule that allows debate to be ended and a vote taken with a three-fifths majority
Senate practice in which a senator can delay action on a bill or nomination by signaling an objection
Presidential power to reject legislation passed by Congress
Committee made up of members from both the House and Senate that works on shared issues
Temporary committee created for a specific purpose and disbanded once that task is completed

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Spending added to a bill that benefits a specific district or state rather than the nation as a whole
Senate agreement that speeds up business by limiting debate only if no senator objects
Committee formed to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the same bill
Practice in which lawmakers agree to support each other’s bills to secure passage
Permanent congressional committee that exists from one session to the next because it deals with ongoing policy areas
House committee that acts as the gatekeeper for legislation by deciding whether a bill reaches the floor for debate

15 Clues: Presidential power to reject legislation passed by Congress • Practice in which lawmakers agree to support each other’s bills to secure passage • veto Presidential action that kills a bill by taking no action when Congress adjourns • Large, complex piece of legislation that combines many smaller bills into one package • ...

"Modern" Civil Rights Crossword 2025-04-21

"Modern" Civil Rights Crossword crossword puzzle

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State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.
First Black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
First African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Civil rights leader known for grassroots organizing and work with SNCC and NAACP. She founded SNCC.
1961 protests where integrated groups rode interstate buses in the segregated South.
Leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent protest and “I Have a Dream” speech.
African American Navy hero at Pearl Harbor who manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack.
Nonviolent protests where African Americans sat at segregated lunch counters.
Civil rights activist who advocated for Black empowerment “by any means necessary.”

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First African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.
Central goal of the Civil Rights Movement, secured in part by the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Former enslaved man who became a powerful abolitionist speaker and writer in the 1800s.
Militant civil rights group founded in 1966 to monitor police brutality and promote Black empowerment.
U.S. President who ordered the desegregation of the armed forces in 1948.
Group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Arkansas in 1957.
Landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision declaring school segregation unconstitutional.
Process of ending the separation of races, especially in schools and the military.
President during the early 1960s who supported civil rights and proposed new legislation.
Civil rights activist who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat.
First African American Supreme Court Justice and lead lawyer in Brown v. Board.

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

Civil Rights Leaders Today 2025-02-13

Civil Rights Leaders Today crossword puzzle

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Stevenson - Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, working on criminal justice reform and racial equality.
Bennett - Voting rights activist and advocate for social justice.
Harris - Vice President of the United States, the first Black and South Asian American woman to hold the office.
Charles - Songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.
McLeod Bethune - Civil rights activist and educator, founder of Bethune-Cookman University.
L. Chambers - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for his work in desegregation cases.
Cleaver - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for her work with the Black Panther Party.
Bush - Actress and activist, regularly speaking up on social justice issues.
Williams - Renowned tennis player and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
James - NBA star and advocate for education, racism, and police brutality.
Poinsette Clark - Civil rights activist and educator, known for her work in literacy and voting rights.

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Clayton - Civil rights activist and television host, known for her work in promoting racial harmony.
Gorman - Poet and activist, known for her powerful performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
Cullors - Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, focusing on racial justice and police reform.
James - Black Lives Matter activist and social media influencer using her TikTok platform to uplift social issues.
A. Tyson - Political scientist and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
Mallory - Co-founder of the Women's March and advocate for social justice and equality.
Cherry - Oscar-winning director of the animated short “Hair Love” and advocate for children's literacy.
Legend - Musician and philanthropist, advocating for criminal justice reform and education.
Cleaver - Civil rights activist and author, known for his work with the Black Panther Party.

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

Political Parties and Policy 2024-11-22

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A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time.
A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.

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Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leto biased perspectives and divisive politics.
A formal change or addition proposed to a law or constitution.
A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interestading groups or organizations.
the relationship between cause and effect; understanding how events influence one another.

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

Most influential americans 2023-05-09

Most influential americans crossword puzzle

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Founder of apple, popularized many modern technologies
Along with other founding fathers, created many main american ideals. On the $100 bill
Philanthropist, he carved a backbone in to the american stock market during the gilded age

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The king of rock, changed the face of american culture
American revolutionary leader, 1st president
Created Disney, which made many famous movies throughout the years up to now
Union leader during the Civil War.
Helped the US out of the great depression, Created the New Deal
Created the ford company and popularized the automobile
Fought for civil rights in the us. He was assasinated for his influence.

10 Clues: Union leader during the Civil War. • American revolutionary leader, 1st president • The king of rock, changed the face of american culture • Founder of apple, popularized many modern technologies • Created the ford company and popularized the automobile • Helped the US out of the great depression, Created the New Deal • ...

Student Accounting Crossword 2023-10-19

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this bird has all the answers! What he “says” goes.
these types of funds are preferred to be paid in person but can also be mailed.
this office can assist students with balances $1000 or less if approved.
when a student gets rid of all classes they signed up for within the term.
if a student is blind/deaf, they can qualify for this.
these citations will appear on the students bill if left unpaid with home office.
This type of balance will populate the SF3 hold.
student will receive this if their bill is paid in full and they receive additional funding.
our payment plans are hosted by this website.
The learning Support Fee is one of these types of fees.
this type of check fee is $25 and can block a student from certain online payments.
Student use the 1098-T to report tuition on their what?

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when a student gets rid of one class but keeps the rest.
after 90 days of non payment the student will get sent here.
this term summary page on EIS is what reflects the students view of their bill.
What do we use to predict a students future bill?
this fee is 2.79% when you make a payment with a debit/credit card.
echeck and card payments are processed on this website.
this college has a $25 flat fee per semester.
this support fee is collected to defray costs with technology, library, etc.
What can secure a students classes without paying the full bill?
these can be made if a student drops or withdrawals.
international wire transfers are made with this.
students use this to enter their dorm building.
this tuition benefit can be used for dependents and covers BD tuition, differential and mandatory fees.

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

US History Midterm 2025-12-12

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Belief that assimilating immigrants into US Society would make them more loyal citizens
Expansion of cities and or an increase in the number of people living in them
The process of bringing together people of different races, religions, social classes
______ Republicans- Group of Republican Leaders dedicated to imposing harsh conditions on the states that had seceded from the Union
______ Exclusion Act- 1882 Law prohibiting the immigration of Chinese laborers
Public lands reserved for Native American and required to live by FED law
_____-range system- Method of ranching in which the rancher allowed his or her livestock to roam and graze over a vast area of grassland
______ ______ Massacre- Colorado militia attacked a camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians, come of home were under US Army protection
Laws that restricted African Americans rights and opportunities (TWO WORDS)
Negative term for a southern white who supported the Republican Party after the Civil War
_________ Amendment- Constitutional Amendment guaranteeing voting rights to all makes regardless of race
Land designated by the FED for building schools and other public utilities (TWO WORDS)
Era post US Civil War in which FED GOV controlled the state that has seceded from the Union

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______ system- Practice of the political party in power giving jobs to its supporters rather than those with merit or qualifications
Physical separation of into different groups based on race, religious, gender
_________ Amendment- Constitutional Amendment guaranteeing full citizenship and rights to every person born in the US, protected by due process and guarantee equal protection of the law.
________ railroad- Rail link between the Eastern and Western US
A negative term for Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War
______ Bureau- FED agency created to provide aid for emancipated slaves
____-_____ Bill- Law that required a majority of prewar voters in Confederate states to swear loyalty to the Union before restoration could begin. (TWO WORDS)
African Americans who migrated form South to the East after the Civil War
_______ Act- 1862 gave 160 ACRES of land to persons willing to live and cultivate it over 5 years
Multi-story Housing buildings divided into apartments to house as many people as possible, no running water, no sewage

23 Clues: ________ railroad- Rail link between the Eastern and Western US • ______ Bureau- FED agency created to provide aid for emancipated slaves • African Americans who migrated form South to the East after the Civil War • Public lands reserved for Native American and required to live by FED law • ...

Early Years 2023-04-22

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_____ T. met with Bill in his kitchen.
Bill and Bob met for the first time in _____.
AA’s second group started in _._._.
Bill stood in the lobby of the _____ hotel, where he had a choice to call a number on the Directory or enter the bar to drink.
Alcoholic Foundation’s first secretary was _____ Hock.
_____ declined to finance AA in 1938.
Saturday Evening Post

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1st AA International Convention was held in ________.
Gave his opinion.
______ Hospital is where Bill was treated for the last time.
____ D. was AA number 3, a.k.a. “Man in the bed”.
_____ H. was Ebby’s sponsor.

12 Clues: Gave his opinion. • Saturday Evening Post • _____ H. was Ebby’s sponsor. • AA’s second group started in _._._. • _____ declined to finance AA in 1938. • _____ T. met with Bill in his kitchen. • Bill and Bob met for the first time in _____. • ____ D. was AA number 3, a.k.a. “Man in the bed”. • 1st AA International Convention was held in ________. • ...

Molly Hamilton Final Exam Crossword 2021-06-10

Molly Hamilton Final Exam Crossword crossword puzzle

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an event that shifts the aggregate demand curve
an attempt for the minority of senators to "talk a bill to death", or stall to prevent Senate action on a measure so the bill might have to either drop the bill or change it in some way acceptable to the minority.
written to express the majority viewpoint in a Supreme Court case
A formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.
A schedule or curve that shows the total quantity of goods and services demanded at different price levels
a written pronouncement issued by the President of the United States upon the signing of a bill into law.
An association of Congressional members created to advance a political ideology or regional ethnic, or economic interest
the people who are represented by elected officials
Senate maneuver that allows a Senator to stop or delay consideration of a bill or presidential appointment
the practice of setting boundaries of electoral districts to favor specific political interests within legislative bodies, often resulting in districts with convoluted, winding boundaries rather than compact areas.
a committee appointed from both houses of a bicameral legislature in order to reach a compromise on their differences concerning a particular issue.
The amount by which the aggregate expenditures schedule must shift downward to decrease the nominal GDP to its full employment non-inflationary level

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Household purchases of final goods and services, except for new residences, which count as investment
written by a Supreme Court Justice who voted with the majority, but for different reasons
when the President uses public opinion to persuade the Congress to follow his programs.
the total deficit from the first presidency down to the present. gross domestic product. the total of all goods and services produced in the economy during a given year.
The dispensing of government jobs to persons who belong to the winning political party.
in which a member of the House or Senate follows his or her own conscience when deciding issue positions.
A schedule or curve showing the total amount spent for final goods and services at different levels of GDP
refusal of a President to spend money that has been appropriated by Congress
Rules Committee rule that bans amendments to a bill
written by a Supreme Court Justice (or Justices) who express a minority viewpoint in a case
A government in which one party controls the white house and another party controls one or both houses of congress.
when two members of Congress agree to vote for each other's bill
The view that an elected representative should represent the opinions of his or her constituents.

25 Clues: an event that shifts the aggregate demand curve • Rules Committee rule that bans amendments to a bill • the people who are represented by elected officials • when two members of Congress agree to vote for each other's bill • written to express the majority viewpoint in a Supreme Court case • ...

chapter 12 2022-12-09

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Who makes committee assignments?
A bill with so many riders attached to it that it seems to offer something for everyone.
an amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill.
who assigns bills to the committee?
A high school junior who works as a messenger and erran runner house or senate.

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A number of votes greater then a simple majority.
what is phase three to the path of a bill going through a subcommittee.
what is phase one to the path of a bill going through a subcommittee?
A method of voting in congress in which members register their vote individually.
What is phase two to the path of a bill going through a subcommittee?

10 Clues: Who makes committee assignments? • who assigns bills to the committee? • A number of votes greater then a simple majority. • what is phase one to the path of a bill going through a subcommittee? • What is phase two to the path of a bill going through a subcommittee? • what is phase three to the path of a bill going through a subcommittee. • ...

Colony Crossword 2013-10-17

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A law that tolerates Christians in Maryland.
A group of English Protestants.
An English philosopher and physician, also one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers
A bill that settles the succession of the crown.
A movement in the 1700's that people began exploring the natural word.
The last Dutch Director-General of the colony in New Netherlands.
One of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
A trade along three regions.
A female Puritan who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
The first official document of the Plymouth colony.
The first settlement on the James River in Virginia.
Laws which told where the slaves status' were, and the rights of their owners.

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A rich English Puritan lawyer.
A term for the revival of a religion.
An Early Quaker and entrepreneur.
A Christian preacher and theologian.
A person that signed a contract to work 4-7 years to live in America.
An English soldier, explorer, author, and a leader in the Virginia colony.
A word for "usually grown food".
A female Virginian Indian who was married to John Rolfe.
Early settlers in America.

Federalism 2015-09-29

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what ensures that a political power is not in control over all governments?
what is the basic principles stated in the constitution called?
father of the constitution?
this states the constitution is the supreme law of the land?
who creates the laws?
this power grants both implied and enumerated powers in the constitution?
what is the division of power between a central and local governments?

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this plan was known for favoring lager states?
the branch that clarifies the laws?
powers that belong to the states?
which group supported the ratification of the constitution?
was the compromise between the federalist and anti-Federalist?
what is authority of the government that was created and sustained by the consent of its people?
which group did not support the constitution till after the bill of rights was added?
powers not expressed in the constitution?
which article states the ratification process?
which branch enforces the laws?
what was the major issue of the constitutional convection?
when national and state governments share the same power, what is this called?
what kind of power prohibits state and nation governments?

AOC & Constitutional Convention 2025-12-15

AOC & Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle

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Process for adopting or approving the Articles
Congress couldn't regulate this type of commerce
Location of the Constitutional Convention
Was added to the Constitution in 1791 (3 words)
Two-house legislature
Opposed the Constitution, wanted a bill of rights
Montesquieu believed in the ___ of power to prevent abuse
Changes; required unanimous consent
Congress couldn't effectively collect ___ from states
Main problem with the national government under the AOC
Congress couldn't ___ its laws
Agreement between large and small states regarding representation (2 words)
Farmers' revolt, showed the AOC's weaknesses (2 words)
President of the Convention
Compromise counted a portion of enslaved persons for representation/taxes

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Plan for representation by population
Document that replaced the AOC
System to prevent abuse of power (3 words)
Single-house legislature created by the Articles
Representatives sent to Congress
Supported the Constitution
Plan for equal representation
Oldest branch of our government, existed under the AOC
set rules for creating new states
"Father of the Constitution," took detailed notes
Most power resided with these, not the central government
States feared a ___ central power

27 Clues: Two-house legislature • Supported the Constitution • President of the Convention • Plan for equal representation • Document that replaced the AOC • Congress couldn't ___ its laws • Representatives sent to Congress • set rules for creating new states • States feared a ___ central power • Changes; required unanimous consent • Plan for representation by population • ...

Principles of the Constitution 2024-01-25

Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle

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government is restricted in what it may do
the Government is run by elected representatives of the people
Concept that states all powers are divided into three independent and coequal branches

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the people are the source of any and all governmental power
Found within the Bill of Rights, refers to civil liberties
system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a national government and state governments
each branch is given power over the others
every person is subject to the law

8 Clues: every person is subject to the law • each branch is given power over the others • government is restricted in what it may do • Found within the Bill of Rights, refers to civil liberties • the people are the source of any and all governmental power • the Government is run by elected representatives of the people • ...

knowledge of the Constitution 2023-05-17

knowledge of the Constitution crossword puzzle

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they make the laws
the 4th president
they don't have full power of everybody
is the system of the government
things we can do
they interpret the laws
is an act of vesting the government's legislative, executive, and judicial powers in separate bodies.

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you support the republic side of politics
rights so no one can have full power of things
the presidents goverment branch
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

11 Clues: things we can do • the 4th president • they make the laws • they interpret the laws • the presidents goverment branch • is the system of the government • they don't have full power of everybody • you support the republic side of politics • rights so no one can have full power of things • ...

knowledge of the Constitution 2023-05-17

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they make the laws
the 4th president
they don't have full power of everybody
is the system of the government
things we can do
they interpret the laws
is an act of vesting the government's legislative, executive, and judicial powers in separate bodies.

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you support the republic side of politics
rights so no one can have full power of things
the presidents goverment branch
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Unit 4 & 5 Crossword 2025-11-18

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Congress is divided into two chambers, meaning it is _________
In order for a bill to pass a vote, it needs this.
Makes laws for the United States
All bills start out as this
The leader of the House of Representatives is the ________ of the House
The branch of government that enforces the laws
Powers that are not listed in the Constitution
The President has the power to ______ a bill
Our member in the House of Representatives is Ben _______

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Powers that are explained in the Constitution
This person is in charge of the executive branch
Chamber of Congress with 435 members
The branch of government that makes the laws
A long speech used to delay a vote in the Senate
Chamber of Congress with 100 members
The branch of government that interprets the laws
This is a proposed law

17 Clues: This is a proposed law • All bills start out as this • Makes laws for the United States • Chamber of Congress with 435 members • Chamber of Congress with 100 members • The branch of government that makes the laws • The President has the power to ______ a bill • Powers that are explained in the Constitution • Powers that are not listed in the Constitution • ...

Prominent Civil Rights Leaders of Today 2025-02-13

Prominent Civil Rights Leaders of Today crossword puzzle

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Stevenson - Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, working on criminal justice reform and racial equality.
Poinsette Clark - Civil rights activist and educator, known for her work in literacy and voting rights.
McLeod Bethune - Civil rights activist and educator, founder of Bethune-Cookman University.
Williams - Renowned tennis player and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
A. Tyson - Political scientist and advocate for gender equality and social justice.
Mallory - Co-founder of the Women's March and advocate for social justice and equality.
Cleaver - Civil rights activist and author, known for his work with the Black Panther Party.
Charles - Songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.
James - Black Lives Matter activist and social media influencer using her TikTok platform to uplift social issues.
Cleaver - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for her work with the Black Panther Party.

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L. Chambers - Civil rights activist and lawyer, known for his work in desegregation cases.
Harris - Vice President of the United States, the first Black and South Asian American woman to hold the office.
Cullors - Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, focusing on racial justice and police reform.
Bush - Actress and activist, regularly speaking up on social justice issues.
Cherry - Oscar-winning director of the animated short “Hair Love” and advocate for children's literacy.
Gorman - Poet and activist, known for her powerful performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
Clayton - Civil rights activist and television host, known for her work in promoting racial harmony.
James - NBA star and advocate for education, racism, and police brutality.
Bennett - Voting rights activist and advocate for social justice.
Legend - Musician and philanthropist, advocating for criminal justice reform and education.

Day 3 2023-02-27

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Obviously my ex-husband was … infidelity.
The latent meaning of his words has finally …ed … me.
His fervour was so contagious, it was …ing… everyone in the room.
The institutions of centralised power should make a determined effort to … inappropriate behaviour that destroys democracy and violates human rights.
You should … strategies to outsmart them.
His father tried to … a corner in this country for his tribe.

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Bill has … laryngitis just out of the blue.
Many disorders … environmental and lifestyle factors combined with genetic predisposition.
They demonstrate a level of humanity and dignity that really …s you…
You can … the saddle before purchase.

10 Clues: You can … the saddle before purchase. • Obviously my ex-husband was … infidelity. • You should … strategies to outsmart them. • Bill has … laryngitis just out of the blue. • The latent meaning of his words has finally …ed … me. • His father tried to … a corner in this country for his tribe. • His fervour was so contagious, it was …ing… everyone in the room. • ...

Constitution Crossword 2024-01-04

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What is it called when I put an end to something?
Branch _______ branch enforces the laws.
A __________ is a change in the constitution.
Court The court with the highest power is called what?
_______ was a time when it was illegal to sell or make alcoholic beverages.

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What clause states that the US Constitution and the federal law are the most powerful?
What process do I have to go through to become a citizen in this country?
______ and the house of representatives make up a bicameral legislature.
of Rights ____ __ ______ is the first ten amendments of the constitution.
What is it called when you give legal and official approval of something?

10 Clues: Branch _______ branch enforces the laws. • A __________ is a change in the constitution. • What is it called when I put an end to something? • Court The court with the highest power is called what? • ______ and the house of representatives make up a bicameral legislature. • What process do I have to go through to become a citizen in this country? • ...

AP Government Unit 5 Pt 1 Vocabulary 2022-12-13

AP Government Unit 5 Pt 1 Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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Everyone agrees
Prevents a bill from getting out of committee
Redrawing election districts to favor one political party
Senate power to approve presidential appointments and treaties
Temporary - Handles topics not covered by standing committees
Made up of members of both Houses
Prevents a bill from being debated in the Senate
Redrawing of election district boundaries
Supreme Court case which ruled the election districts created for only racial/ethnic purposes was unconstitutional
represent their constituents
The power of Congress to investigate how laws are being carried out by the executive branch
Passed by both houses of Congress and is signed by the President
See their primary role as representing their political party
Congress must approve all government expenditures
Permanent committee that handles broad areas of legislation
Divisions of standing committees
Something put in a bill designed for it to fail
Gerrymandering that protects the incumbents of both parties
Type of joint committee that works out differences between House and Senate bills

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Ends a filibuster with 60 votes
The division of seats in the House among the states
All tax legislation must start in this committee in the house
Can be signed by a majority of members which forces a bill out of committees
Assigns the bills to committees and sets rules on how bills are debated
Whether or not something violates the constitution
Redrawing election divisions in order to increase the chances that ethnic or racial minority candidates would be elected
When a bill is changed/amended in committees
Expresses the opinion of one house of Congress
Supreme Court case which established the “one person, one vote” rule which required election districts to be roughly equal
represent the United States
Refers to government spending that goes to local organizations. It is often seen as not supporting a national interest
Practice of members of Congress supporting each other’s bills. This is known as “you vote for mine, I’ll vote for yours”
Part of an appropriation bill that requires certain spending to be done in certain geographical areas
Expresses opinion of both houses of Congress
Refers to the free mailing that members of Congress get for official business
Adopts one of the three other roles depending on which they feel is most appropriate at the time/or for a particular political issue/policy

36 Clues: Everyone agrees • represent the United States • represent their constituents • Ends a filibuster with 60 votes • Divisions of standing committees • Made up of members of both Houses • Redrawing of election district boundaries • When a bill is changed/amended in committees • Expresses opinion of both houses of Congress • Prevents a bill from getting out of committee • ...

Congress Review 2025-12-08

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Redrawing district lines to one’s advantage
Congress has the power to ____ to create revenue
Talking a bill to death
__________ domain – power to take private property for public use
Number of Representatives in Kansas
Representatives must be citizens for ______ years
First President of the Senate
_____ Powers Resolution
The Senate is referred to as the ________ house
Proposed law
More spending than revenue
A congressional term lasts ___ years
Congress is forbidden from taxing
States are assigned representatives based on ___________
Current President of the Senate
Congress is forbidden from taxing
Senator from Kansas
State with the most Representatives
U.S. territory
The House of Representatives is referred to as the ________ house
Minimum age for a senator
Day of the week on which elections are held
Representative from Kansas District 1
Senators serve _____ year terms

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Current President pro tempore of the Senate
Senator from Kansas
More revenue than spending
Kansas is divided into 4 ________
Small provision attached to a larger bill
Assistant to the floor leader
Term for two houses of congress
Representatives serve ____ year terms
Current Speaker of the House
States are reapportioned every 10 years after the __________
Senators must be citizens for ______ years
Collective name for the two houses of the Legislative Branch
Election held between presidential elections
The Senate is called a ___________ body, since all the seats are never up for election at the same time
Presidential power to kill a bill
Each state chooses two __________

40 Clues: Proposed law • U.S. territory • Senator from Kansas • Senator from Kansas • Talking a bill to death • _____ Powers Resolution • Minimum age for a senator • More revenue than spending • More spending than revenue • Current Speaker of the House • First President of the Senate • Assistant to the floor leader • Term for two houses of congress • Current President of the Senate • ...

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