bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Branches of Government 2025-05-01

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This branch makes laws
The two houses that make up the legislative branch
The presidential power to reject a bill
A bill usually starts as one of these
The president can appoint judges but the Senate must ______ the appointments
The "Supreme Law of the Land"
This branch enforces or carries out laws
A group of advisers for the president
The number of branches we have in our government

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We choose representatives and vote on laws through
A power of Congress that allows them to remove a President or Judge
Congress can pass a bill, even when it has been vetoed with a 2/3 vote
This system helps to make sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful
Court They have the power to declare laws and acts of Congress unconstitutional
The number of senators for each state
This branch interprets laws
The length of a Presidential term
Court The highest court in the United States
A member of the supreme court
The President serves as Commander in ______ of the Armed Forces

20 Clues: This branch makes laws • This branch interprets laws • The "Supreme Law of the Land" • A member of the supreme court • The length of a Presidential term • The number of senators for each state • A bill usually starts as one of these • A group of advisers for the president • The presidential power to reject a bill • This branch enforces or carries out laws • ...

revolutionary war 2025-01-17

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- A type of bag or pack that soldiers used to carry their food.
- A person in America who stayed loyal to Britain and the king.
army - The official army of the United States that was established by the Continental Congress.
- Part of the Massachusetts militia that was prepared to fight at a moment's notice.
of Rights - The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guaranteed the rights of the individual.
- A government where the power and laws are made by a single person called a monarch or king.
- A branch of government that has the power to make laws.
- A person who supported the adoption of the Constitution.
- An area of land that is under the control of a country, but not fully part of the country.
- A blade attached to the end of a musket.
- Citizens who were prepared to fight. They held drills a few times a year and had their own weapons and gear.
of Independence - A document which announced that the American colonies now considered themselves independent states and they would no longer answer to the authority of Great Britain.
- A military force that is set to defend a fort or city.
- A type of government that is ruled directly by the people.

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- Soldiers from the German land of Hesse who came to fight in America.
of Confederation - An agreement between the thirteen colonies to form a single government under the United States of America. It served as the country's first constitution.
- The main governing body of the British government.
- An American that wanted independence from Britain.
Congress - A group of delegates from each colony or state. It became the first governing body of the United States of America.
horn - A hollowed out horn with a cap used to carry gunpowder.
- The group of thirteen states that united together.
- A smooth bore gun with a long barrel that fired lead balls.
- A set of documents and laws that define the government of a country.
- A long thin rod that pushed gunpowder down the barrel of a musket.

24 Clues: - A blade attached to the end of a musket. • - The main governing body of the British government. • - An American that wanted independence from Britain. • - The group of thirteen states that united together. • - A military force that is set to defend a fort or city. • - A branch of government that has the power to make laws. • ...

Enlightenment 2021-01-08

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Bacon Bacon, during the enlightenment era, now, and forever, is a symbol for science and rational thought.
Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher and scientist, was one of the key figures in the political debates of the Enlightenment period
The national Enlightenment in the Russian Empire differed from its Western European counterpart in that it promoted further modernization of all aspects of Russian life and was concerned with abolishing the institution of serfdom in Russia.
Variations Instead, during the tide of "national salvation and revolution," they were simplistically rejected as the merely worrisome garbage of the bourgeois class.
Broadly speaking, Enlightenment science greatly valued empiricism and rational thought, and was embedded with the Enlightenment ideal of advancement and progress.
deficient in mental or spiritual enlightenment
Delacroix an impressionist whose paintings portrayed emotion, nature, love, religion and nationalism
Academies By the middle of the eighteenth century the number of learned academies and societies in Europe and its overseas colonies was in the hundreds, and many academies had come and gone in the preceding two centuries.

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of the United States a document that is built on the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers which grants citizens rights and freedoms
Everyone was open with each other during this time of period.
of Rights the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that included the 5 freedoms and the protection of basic rights
Revolution A war that earned the colonies freedom and independence from Britain.
he Enlightenment, a philosophical movement that dominated in Europe during the 18th century, was centered around the idea that reason is the primary source of authority and legitimacy, and advocated such ideals as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity, constitutional government, and separation of church and state.
Locke argued that human nature was mutable and that knowledge was gained through accumulated experience rather than by accessing some sort of outside truth.
Revolution The Glorious Revolution of 1688 is a part of the Enlightenment due to its focus on the ideals of liberty, constitutional government, and the rights of the people
Republic of Letters The Republic of Letters (Respublica literaria) is the long-distance intellectual community in the late 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and the Americas. It fostered communication among the intellectuals of the Age of Enlightenment, or philosophes as they were called in France.
de Cervantes Cervantes himself states that he wrote Don Quixote in order to undermine the influence of those "vain and empty books of chivalry" as well as to provide some merry, original, and sometimes prudent material for his readers' entertainment.
Individualism was another prominent theme of the Enlightenment
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe
Diderot the author of the Encyclopedia which contained Enlightenment views

20 Clues: deficient in mental or spiritual enlightenment • Everyone was open with each other during this time of period. • Individualism was another prominent theme of the Enlightenment • Diderot the author of the Encyclopedia which contained Enlightenment views • Revolution A war that earned the colonies freedom and independence from Britain. • ...

Jayden-citizenship 2020-10-26

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is the capital of state 5. what is the symbol of
is the fourth of july 9. what are the colors of
star

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is the symbol of the tree.7. what is the symbol of the chain
is the bill of rights 1. what is the duties of
elects congress 3. what colors are the
flag

7 Clues: flag • star • elects congress 3. what colors are the • is the bill of rights 1. what is the duties of • is the fourth of july 9. what are the colors of • is the capital of state 5. what is the symbol of • is the symbol of the tree.7. what is the symbol of the chain

Gov't! 2021-03-17

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idea where the federal government overrides the state
idea where courts have final say of unconstitutional
idea where certain rights cannot be given or taken away
idea where monarchs get their right to rule from God
one thing the Articles of Confederation could not do
group of people with some common interests
movement that finally allowed minorities to vote unimpeded
idea where all the branches of government have equal power
President can use this to stop a bill from becoming law
amendment that defined citizenship
Not getting in trouble for doing something at the time that was still legal
person who had a problem with not getting paid for the war
early state constitutions had this attached to protect individuals
thing put in place because we don’t know which President to vote for
enslaved man who sued for freedom and lost
idea where someone focuses on inner faith, rather than the community
clause Congress uses to help it carry out its duties
colony whose constitution most closely resembled our current national constitution

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the most powerful branch in early U.S. government
extra things attached to the Constitution that modify how it works
plan that lists the powers and structures of government
state that wanted proportional representation
idea where individuals have inherent rights given at birth
English document that made the King follow the rules
the rules a government must follow when enforcing laws
the right rule of many
person who wanted small national government
series of extras attached to the Constitution that guarantee personal rights
term a judge uses looking at a previous case to determine outcome of a current case
protection against unlawful imprisonment
idea where people follow a common good for the community
the court system where there are two opposing lawyers arguing
the corrupt rule of many
ability to vote
form of government where people elect others to represent their interests
tax on people stopping them from voting
specifically listed in the Constitution for Congress
ordinance that banned slavery in its area and serves as directions for statehood

38 Clues: ability to vote • the right rule of many • the corrupt rule of many • amendment that defined citizenship • tax on people stopping them from voting • protection against unlawful imprisonment • group of people with some common interests • enslaved man who sued for freedom and lost • person who wanted small national government • state that wanted proportional representation • ...

Legislative Vocab 2015-03-05

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Two houses
How the Senate can end a filibuster
To formally charge with a crime
Someone hired by a business or a cause to persuade legislators to support that business or cause
To talk a bill to death
People that are represented
How long House members serve
Organizations made up of people with common interests
Spending bills must start out here
How long Senators serve
How old someone has to be to serve in the Senate

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Permanent Congressional committees
Officially tries officials who are impeached
A draft of a proposed law
How old someone has to be to serve in the House
Allows Congress to "stretch" its powers to meet new needs
To refuse to sign a bill
Government projects that primarily benefit the home district
Power that are not clearly listed
Power that are clearly listed
An oddly shaped congressional district
The total number of Senators

22 Clues: Two houses • To talk a bill to death • How long Senators serve • To refuse to sign a bill • A draft of a proposed law • People that are represented • How long House members serve • The total number of Senators • Power that are clearly listed • To formally charge with a crime • Power that are not clearly listed • Permanent Congressional committees • Spending bills must start out here • ...

American Revolution Impact 2023-10-17

American Revolution Impact crossword puzzle

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/ The first name of a famous woman that started as a nurse, then took cannon unit.
/ Founded after the war to improve hopes of democracy.
/ The worth of a slave according to the compromise.
/ The first name of a famous woman spy on the British side of war.

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/ The first word of a document promising rights to the common people.
/ The idea of freedom for slaves.
/ The British governmental system prior to the Revolution.

7 Clues: / The idea of freedom for slaves. • / The worth of a slave according to the compromise. • / Founded after the war to improve hopes of democracy. • / The British governmental system prior to the Revolution. • / The first name of a famous woman spy on the British side of war. • / The first word of a document promising rights to the common people. • ...

Constitution Vocab 2025-11-10

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The government must follow established legal procedures and treat all people equally.
The branch of government that interprets laws.
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.
A legislature with two houses, like the US Congress which has the House of Representatives and the Senate
Powers held only by the states.
The branch of government that enforces laws.
A change or addition to the Constitution.
A system where power is divided between national and state governments.
The right to vote.
To formally approve a law or agreement.

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights.
The introduction to a document, like the Constitution.
The branch of government that makes laws.
The power of the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of laws.
The division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.
A system where each branch of government has some control over the others.
The idea that the people hold the ultimate authority.
A government whose powers are restricted by law.
The power of the president to reject a bill.

19 Clues: The right to vote. • Powers held only by the states. • To formally approve a law or agreement. • The branch of government that makes laws. • A change or addition to the Constitution. • The power of the president to reject a bill. • The branch of government that enforces laws. • The branch of government that interprets laws. • ...

Legislative Branch 2025-11-14

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Senate tactic to delay or block a vote.
The current officeholder.
Vote to end a filibuster.
Smaller division of a committee.
Permanent committee.
Upper chamber of Congress.
Congressional reversal of a veto.
Leader of the House.

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The national legislature of the United States.
Party leader responsible for vote counting and discipline.
Powers explicitly listed in the Constitution.
Two-house legislature.
Powers not written but inferred.
Small group working on legislation.
Proposed law.
Presidential rejection of a bill.
President, President of the Senate.

17 Clues: Proposed law. • Permanent committee. • Leader of the House. • Two-house legislature. • The current officeholder. • Vote to end a filibuster. • Upper chamber of Congress. • Powers not written but inferred. • Smaller division of a committee. • Presidential rejection of a bill. • Congressional reversal of a veto. • Small group working on legislation. • ...

AP Gov Facts and Terms Crossword 2026-01-06

AP Gov Facts and Terms Crossword crossword puzzle

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A specific number or percentage of positions (in jobs or schools) that must be filled by members of a specific group.
Rights: Policies designed to protect people against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by government officials or individuals.
Restraint: Government actions that prevent material from being published; a form of censorship that is usually unconstitutional.
Being forced to be a witness against oneself; prohibited by the 5th Amendment.
v. US: The 1944 Supreme Court decision that upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as constitutional.
Process Clause: Part of the 14th Amendment guaranteeing that persons cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property by the government without due process of law.
and Unusual Punishment: Court sentences prohibited by the 8th Amendment (such as torture).
of Rights: The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which define basic liberties such as freedom of religion, speech, and press.
Rights Act of 1964: The law making racial discrimination in public accommodations (like hotels) and employment illegal.
Worth: The principle that men and women should receive equal pay when they perform work that involves similar skills and responsibilities.
v. Reed: The 1971 case in which the Supreme Court for the first time upheld a claim of gender discrimination.
Amendment: The constitutional amendment adopted after the Civil War that guarantees "equal protection of the laws" and due process for all citizens.
Liberties: The legal constitutional protections against government actions, formally set down in the Bill of Rights.
Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances or conduct that creates a hostile or offensive work environment.
The legal right to vote.
Clause: Part of the 1st Amendment stating that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."
The publication of false and malicious statements that damage someone’s reputation.
Amendment: The constitutional amendment ratified after the Civil War that forbade slavery and involuntary servitude.
v. New York: The 1925 Supreme Court case holding that freedoms of press and speech are protected by the due process clause of the 14th Amendment from impairment by the states.
Amendment: The constitutional amendment adopted in 1920 that guarantees women the right to vote.
Exercise Clause: A 1st Amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.

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Speech: Nonverbal communication, such as burning a flag or wearing an armband, which is protected under the 1st Amendment.
Speech: Communication in the form of advertising, which can be restricted more than other types of speech.
to Privacy: The right to a private personal life free from the intrusion of government, implied by various amendments.
Action: A policy designed to give special attention to or compensatory treatment for members of previously disadvantaged groups.
Rights Act of 1965: A law designed to help end formal and informal barriers to African American suffrage, such as literacy tests.
v. Ferguson: The 1896 Supreme Court decision that provided a constitutional justification for segregation by ruling that "separate but equal" facilities were legal.
v. Board of Education: The 1954 landmark decision holding that school segregation was inherently unconstitutional.
with Disabilities Act: A 1990 law that requires employers and public facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" for people with disabilities.
Material that is considered lewd or offensive by contemporary community standards and lacks serious literary, artistic, or scientific value.
Tax: Small taxes levied on the right to vote; used by Southern states to exclude African Americans from the polls.
Doctrine: The legal concept under which the Supreme Court has nationalized the Bill of Rights by making most of its provisions applicable to the states.
Protection Clause: Part of the 14th Amendment emphasizing that the laws must provide equivalent protection to all people.
Rule: The rule that evidence cannot be used in a trial if it was obtained through unconstitutional means (like an illegal search).
Amendment: The constitutional amendment passed in 1964 that declared poll taxes void in federal elections.
Amendment: The constitutional amendment that protects the four great liberties: freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly.
v. Sandford: The 1857 decision ruling that a slave who had escaped to a free state enjoyed no rights as a citizen and that Congress could not ban slavery.
Rights Amendment: A proposed amendment stating that "equality of rights... shall not be denied... on account of sex." It failed to be ratified by enough states.
Amendment: The constitutional amendment adopted in 1870 to extend suffrage to African Americans.
Bargaining: A bargain struck between a defendant's lawyer and a prosecutor where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for a lighter sentence.

40 Clues: The legal right to vote. • Being forced to be a witness against oneself; prohibited by the 5th Amendment. • The publication of false and malicious statements that damage someone’s reputation. • and Unusual Punishment: Court sentences prohibited by the 8th Amendment (such as torture). • ...

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 2023-08-23

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE crossword puzzle

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A state of being confined. CONFINEMENT
A group of representatives in a legislature. Separation Of Powers The principle of government separation.
Individuals who create, amend, or repeal laws.
A political system with two major parties.
It is based on the principle that every individual or group is accountable for their actions, particularly when those actions affect public interest.
A group of states with a common government.
The process of electing representatives.
A well-established rule, practice, or custom.
A branch of a large organization, such as the government, that focuses on a specific subject, commodity, or area of activity.
Person in charge of court proceedings.
Believe that in order to conduct objective research, one must be value free.
People are eager to learn about the decision-making process and its implementation. TRANSPARENCY
The head of a state in a monarchy.
The authority or right to issue orders or make decisions.
The rights of a citizen to vote.

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A meeting of political party members.
The process of removing a president from office.
Exerting cunning or deception, especially for one's own benefit.
A policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts.
The official residence of a head of state.
focuses on the investigation of political phenomena. POLITICAL SCIENCE
To regulate behavior, legislation is created and enforced through social or governmental institutions.
A document that grants permission to start a government.
A set of fundamental principles or precedents by which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Individuals appointed by a head of state to lead executive departments and serve as official advisers. CABINET
The principle of government by the people.
A country's internal affairs and policies.
POWER The authority to make legal decisions and judgments.
Of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Public support or endorsement of a particular cause or policy.

30 Clues: The rights of a citizen to vote. • The head of a state in a monarchy. • A meeting of political party members. • A state of being confined. CONFINEMENT • Person in charge of court proceedings. • The process of electing representatives. • The official residence of a head of state. • A political system with two major parties. • The principle of government by the people. • ...

Libraries and Censorship 2023-01-04

Libraries and Censorship crossword puzzle

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The name of the student in the 1982 Supreme Court case about book banning in schools.
What a library book is called if it is removed from the collection due to an objection.
Number one most challenged book of 2021

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One of the titles most recently challenged in our school district
What is a library book is called when an objection is brought against it.
Banned Book week is in this month.
The last name of the wizard whose adventures made for the most challenged books of 2000-2009
The number of policies in the Library Bill of Rights
The Amendment that protects intellectual freedom
The Freedom to Read is essential to our ________.

10 Clues: Banned Book week is in this month. • Number one most challenged book of 2021 • The Amendment that protects intellectual freedom • The Freedom to Read is essential to our ________. • The number of policies in the Library Bill of Rights • One of the titles most recently challenged in our school district • ...

Banking Introduction 2015-01-13

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not for profit
manner in which a business performs for its customers
money you place in a savings or checking account
on a one hundred dollar bill
a container in a secure vault that is rented to individuals for the safekeeping of personal valuables.
on a one dollar bill
card that allows you to get basic services from a machine
on a twenty dollar bill

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ona fifty dollar bill
business w/a state or federal gov charter that takes deposits and uses them to make loans
an establishment for lending, borrowing, exchanging and safe guarding money
an agreement in which lender gives money or property to a borrower
that you can use like a credit card
medium of exchange
a charge or fee a bank charges for handling checking accounts and performing other financial services to its customers.

15 Clues: not for profit • medium of exchange • on a one dollar bill • ona fifty dollar bill • on a twenty dollar bill • on a one hundred dollar bill • that you can use like a credit card • money you place in a savings or checking account • manner in which a business performs for its customers • card that allows you to get basic services from a machine • ...

The Civil Rights Movement (pp. 380 - 395) 2026-01-11

The Civil Rights Movement (pp. 380 - 395) crossword puzzle

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The legal doctrine established by the Plessy v. Ferguson case
Student-led group organizing sit-ins and voter registration campaigns
Unfair exams used to limit African American voting rights
Nonviolent leader of the Civil Rights Movement (acronym)
Civil rights leader who argued for change “by any means necessary”
Organization founded in 1909 to challenge racial inequality in courts
Number of the amendment that allowed African American men to vote
Laws that enforced racial segregation in the South
Turned over Plessy v. Ferguson

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Being denied the right to vote
the mobilization of the political and economic power of African Americans, especially to compel respect for their rights and to improve their condition
Civil rights–era group that ran community programs and armed patrols
Discriminatory charges that limited voting rights
Policy that protected white voting rights by using ancestry
Her arrest helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott

15 Clues: Being denied the right to vote • Turned over Plessy v. Ferguson • Discriminatory charges that limited voting rights • Laws that enforced racial segregation in the South • Her arrest helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott • Nonviolent leader of the Civil Rights Movement (acronym) • Unfair exams used to limit African American voting rights • ...

The Civil Rights Movement 2014-05-18

The Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle

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first African American athlete to play major league baseball
where did the letter MLK wrote come from
who organized the Little Rock Nine desegregation events
speech MLK gave at the civil rights march on Washington
what has the civil rights movement been called before
an Arkansas high school where the brown decision was enforced
where did the brown vs board of education take place
where was MLK assassinated
where did the freedom march take place

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1954 supreme court decision that all schools to be desegregated
what was the name of the school desegregation event
which president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas
law passed under President Johnson which outlawed literacy testing as a qualification to vote
who was the leader of the SNCC
Law passed by President Johnson which prohibited discrimination based on race
they wanted equal rights in...
the march on Washington occurred because they wanted equal..
what president signed the civil rights act of 1964
ordered the desegregation of the federal government
who led the freedom march on Washington

20 Clues: where was MLK assassinated • who was the leader of the SNCC • they wanted equal rights in... • where did the freedom march take place • who led the freedom march on Washington • where did the letter MLK wrote come from • which president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas • what president signed the civil rights act of 1964 • ...

mock trial review 2025-04-14

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this is a due process step that promises a lawyer
the idea that the government has to treat everyone fairly under the law
this is the part of the trial where they present the evidence to the jury and judge
a lawsuit where you have been denied a service due to a protected class such as gender or race
a lawyer that is provided for free by the government
this is a due process step that ensure the case is fair and overseen by a unbiased entity
a lawyer that defends their client
this is the lawyers last chance to speak and convince the jury or judge
jury duty is________.
the person accused of a crime or wrong doing
a group of people that decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty
the proper way to behave in a courtroom
the amendment that give sus the right to a fast, public and fair trial
the amendment that protects our right to remain silent
also known as the court deputy, they keep the peace
this means everyone agrees
the protection that requires police to read you your rights when arresting you for a crime

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this is when the other side gets a chance to also question the witness
a lawyer that works for the government to convict criminals
a document that protects due process
the number of people on a jury
a case where someone has commited a crime
the amendment that gives us the right to a jury trial
a person who testifies their side of the story in court
the 1st time the layers speak
the person who brings a case to court
this is a type of case that a person didn't like the outcome and takes it to a higher court
the amendment that protects us from cruel or unusual punishments
the first thing to happen before a trial starts
a lawsuit where someone tells lies about you and it hurts your reputation
a type of case where they decide the punishment for a guilty person
10 amendments that protect our rights
a case that is a person versus a person
a lawsuit about when a person copies and steals your ideas
a case brough to court when you have been wronged and you seek financial compensation
the person who holds the highest authority in the court

36 Clues: jury duty is________. • this means everyone agrees • the 1st time the layers speak • the number of people on a jury • a lawyer that defends their client • a document that protects due process • the person who brings a case to court • 10 amendments that protect our rights • the proper way to behave in a courtroom • a case that is a person versus a person • ...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy 2024-05-01

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy crossword puzzle

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- MLK's lasting impact
- Parks, Bus Boycott catalyst
- from Birmingham Jail
- MLK's church
- Campaign, 1963
- Bus Boycott city
- Tragic event in 1968
- MLK's principle
- on Washington, 1963
- MLK's birthplace

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- Rights Act of 1964
- Voting Rights March
- MLK's wife
- Racial separation
- Riders, protest group
- Initials of the leader
- Rights advocate
- Assassination location
- Crow laws
- Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Christian Leadership Conference
- I Have a Dream
- Peace Prize recipient
- People's Campaign
- from Selma to Montgomery

25 Clues: - Crow laws • - MLK's wife • - MLK's church • - Campaign, 1963 • - I Have a Dream • - Rights advocate • - MLK's principle • - Bus Boycott city • - MLK's birthplace • - Racial separation • - People's Campaign • - Rights Act of 1964 • - Voting Rights March • - on Washington, 1963 • - MLK's lasting impact • - from Birmingham Jail • - Tragic event in 1968 • - Riders, protest group • ...

Human Rights - Claire Porter 2023-07-28

Human Rights - Claire Porter crossword puzzle

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- ______ Security
- No one can take away _______ human rights
- The right to _____ a safe place to live
- Right to a ___________
- A fair and ____ world
- Freedom of ________
- No _________
- The right to ___________
- We're all equal before the ___
- _______ of thoughts

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- ___ torture
- We're always __________ till proven guilty
- No unfair __________
- Food and ______ for all
- You have ______ no matter where you go
- The right to your own _______
- Marriage and ________
- The right to ________
- We are all born free and _____
- ________ rights

20 Clues: - ___ torture • - No _________ • - ______ Security • - ________ rights • - Freedom of ________ • - _______ of thoughts • - No unfair __________ • - A fair and ____ world • - Marriage and ________ • - The right to ________ • - Right to a ___________ • - Food and ______ for all • - The right to ___________ • - The right to your own _______ • - We are all born free and _____ • ...

French & American Revolutions 2022-01-24

French & American Revolutions crossword puzzle

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This "era" wanted equality and civic rights
Set the framework of USA government
Patriots felt they could change an unjust...
Life, Liberty & The pursuit of happiness are these kind of rights
We elect representatives to make laws in this government
Idea of 3 branches or checks & balances
Both revolutions were fought to give increased rights to these...

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Complaints about King George
The 1st 10 of these protected individual rights
Did France have a series of governments during their revolution?
He spread his code of laws & spread French Revolutionary ideas
This settled issues caused by Napoleon
This Latin American was inspired by the American & French Revolutions
The first ten amendments AKA...
System where states and the national government share some powers
The French Revolution overthrew Louis XVI he was a...
Jefferson used this mans idea of unalienable rights

17 Clues: Complaints about King George • The first ten amendments AKA... • Set the framework of USA government • This settled issues caused by Napoleon • Idea of 3 branches or checks & balances • This "era" wanted equality and civic rights • Patriots felt they could change an unjust... • The 1st 10 of these protected individual rights • ...

Pecos Bill 2022-12-09

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What Pecos Bill thought he was
What Pecos Bill fell out of
What Pecos Bill used as a lasso
What Pecos Bill's girlfriend was riding on when Pecos Bill found her
Pecos Bill's girlfriend

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Pecos Bill's horse
What Pecos Bill rode that took him across four states
Who Pecos Bill was found by when he became a cowboy
The river where Pecos bill got lost

9 Clues: Pecos Bill's horse • Pecos Bill's girlfriend • What Pecos Bill fell out of • What Pecos Bill thought he was • What Pecos Bill used as a lasso • The river where Pecos bill got lost • Who Pecos Bill was found by when he became a cowboy • What Pecos Bill rode that took him across four states • What Pecos Bill's girlfriend was riding on when Pecos Bill found her

Unit 3 - crossword 2023-02-06

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of Rights- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
federal principle or system of government.
to the constitution- a change or addition to the constitution
body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Hamilton- a founding father of the United States, who fought in the American Revolutionary War, helped draft the Constitution, and served as the first secretary of the treasury.
-to prevent the trial and imprisonment of debt-ridden citizens
of the constitution-an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law

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papers-a series of eighty-five essays urging the citizens of New York to ratify the new United States Constitution.
fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
of Confederation -the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
Madison- America’s fourth president(1809-1817)
Jay- was one of the framers of the Constitution, author of five of The Federalist Papers, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
of the constitution-talk about the duties of the three main parts of government: the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

14 Clues: federal principle or system of government. • Madison- America’s fourth president(1809-1817) • person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution • to the constitution- a change or addition to the constitution • -to prevent the trial and imprisonment of debt-ridden citizens • ...

SS Crossword - Muhammad Shahmeer 2022-04-21

SS Crossword - Muhammad Shahmeer crossword puzzle

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people who build factories or industries
A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
becoming larger or more extensive
existing before war.
swap items kind of like buying
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
are the basic materials in which things are made
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
representing womans rights during the revolution
the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials
people in Missouri could own slaves
the ability to do something
wealth and resources of a country or region
Machines that combine thread
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government

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people who innovate
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats
the process of acquiring or developing something.
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
a non violent opposition to authority
a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
one's own nation and support for its interests
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
trade of enslaved people within the United States
to become less violent or severe
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock
spirits
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
to destroy or get rid of
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
a geographic area that isn’t organized
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.
relating to or looking like the countryside.

50 Clues: spirits • people who innovate • existing before war. • to destroy or get rid of • the ability to do something • Machines that combine thread • swap items kind of like buying • to become less violent or severe • becoming larger or more extensive • people in Missouri could own slaves • a non violent opposition to authority • a geographic area that isn’t organized • ...

ss crossword puzzle 2022-04-20

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people in Missouri could own slaves
existing before war.
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
becoming larger or more extensive
trade of enslaved people within the United States
the ability to do something
land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
relating to or looking like the countryside.
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
representing womans rights during the revolution
the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government
the process of acquiring or developing something.
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
people who build factories or industries
swap items kind of like buying
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
are the basic materials in which things are made
to destroy or get rid of
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
spirits
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock

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a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
to become less violent or severe
a geographic area that isn’t organized
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another
Machines that combine thread
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
a non violent opposition to authority
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.
rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
people who innovate
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
one's own nation and support for its interests
wealth and resources of a country or region
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats

Texas Legislature 2023-10-25

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To kill a bill by placing it at the bottom of a committee's agenda
Can be stricken by an item veto
A bicameral legislature has two
Type of committee to work out differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
Share of the Senate that is elected every two years
A marathon speech in the Senate
Each legislator is elected from their own
Sets the agenda for special sessions of the legislature

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Manipulation of district boundaries to affect who gets elected
Number of years in a senator's term
Presiding officer of the House of Representatives
A proposed law
Type of equality required by "one person, one vote"
Preventing a vote by offering needless amendments
Place where all members of a house meet to debate and vote

15 Clues: A proposed law • Can be stricken by an item veto • A bicameral legislature has two • A marathon speech in the Senate • Number of years in a senator's term • Each legislator is elected from their own • Presiding officer of the House of Representatives • Preventing a vote by offering needless amendments • Type of equality required by "one person, one vote" • ...

American Revolution Crossword 2021-01-04

American Revolution Crossword crossword puzzle

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a branch of government that has the power to make laws
An area of land that is under the control of a country, but not fully part of the country.
A type of democratic government where people elect officials to represent them.
Another name for loyalists who supported the British government.
Part of the Massachusetts militia that was prepared to fight at a moment's notice.
An American that wanted independence from Britain.
of liberty A group of patriots organized by Samuel Adams to protest the Stamp Act and other actions of the British government.
A person who supported the adoption of the Constitution.
act A tax placed on the American colonies by the British government. It taxed all sorts of paper documents including newspapers, magazines, and legal documents.
the group of thirteen colonies that united together
A smooth bore gun with a long barrel that fired lead balls.
A person in America who stayed loyal to Britain and the king.
Citizens who were prepared to fight. They held drills a few times a year and had their own weapons and gear.

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a type of government ruled directly by the people
A blade attached to the end of a musket.
of confederation An agreement between the thirteen colonies to form a single government under the United States of America. It served as the country's first constitution.
a set of documents and laws that define the government as a country
A military force that is set to defend a fort or city.
The main governing body of the British government.
of paris A treaty signed by both the United States and Britain that ended the Revolutionary War.
of rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guaranteed the rights of the individual.

21 Clues: A blade attached to the end of a musket. • a type of government ruled directly by the people • The main governing body of the British government. • An American that wanted independence from Britain. • the group of thirteen colonies that united together • a branch of government that has the power to make laws • A military force that is set to defend a fort or city. • ...

Unit 3 Vocabulary Social Studies is your FAVORITE! 2023-08-30

Unit 3 Vocabulary Social Studies is your FAVORITE! crossword puzzle

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capacity to endure pain or hardship
granted by the Crown to an individual, giving them powers of legislation
a document containing a formal statement of rights
a pattern of colonial commerce connecting three regions and crossing the Atlantic Ocean
a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime
there were numerous restrictions to enforce social contro
a schedule of rates or charges of a business or a public utility
produced or gathered primarily for market
a grant or guarantee of rights, franchises, or privileges from the sovereign power of a state or country
animals kept or raised; farm animals kept for use and profit
to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
a system in which a country attempts to amass wealth through trade with other countries, exporting more than it imports and increasing stores of gold and precious metals.
a person who signs and is bound by to work for another for a specified time especially in return for payment of travel expenses and maintenance
one granted ownership of a colony and full prerogatives of establishing a government and distributing land

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the largest territorial division for local government within a state
an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
opposition to one in authority or dominance
to take by force or wrongfully
a party or group that is often contentious or self-seeking
a ruling class made up of planters
farming or a system of farming that produces a minimum and often inadequate return to the farmer
a member of a group of Black people inhabiting the sea islands and coastal districts of South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida
the state or a period of forced absence from one's country or home
the country of one's parents or ancestors
a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency

25 Clues: to take by force or wrongfully • a ruling class made up of planters • capacity to endure pain or hardship • produced or gathered primarily for market • the country of one's parents or ancestors • opposition to one in authority or dominance • a document containing a formal statement of rights • to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return • ...

U.S. History Origins of the Cold War/Civil Rights Movement 2026-03-19

U.S. History Origins of the Cold War/Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle

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The U.S. and Soviet Union competed in a "race" to acquire the most of these types of bombs, which led to several tense standoffs.
Two word name for the period of mass paranoia and fear in America in which innocent Americans were accused of being communist spies.
Isaac Woodard became this after being severely beaten by a sheriff just hours after returning home from WWII. This showed that racial injustice was still widespread in America even after winning WWII.
This two letter bill promised a bright future for WWII veterans returning home, but most of the benefits were never provided to Black veterans.
The name of the fighting style the Vietcong used against the U.S. during the Vietnam War. It revolves around ambushing your enemy. Hint: it sounds like an animal, but the spelling is different!
Dr. King made the decision to use this group in the Birmingham Campaign protesting racial segregation. The violence they faced made people criticize Dr. King's decision.
Two word name for the period of tension that existed between the U.S. and the Soviet Union following the end of World War II through the 1990s.
An intense 13 day standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union began in 1962 when the U.S. discovered that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear missiles in this nearby country. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed.
In order to get around the blockade the Soviet Union set up around West Berlin shortly after World War II, the U.S. used these to deliver supplies to the people of West Berlin.
Two word name for the type of funeral that Mamie Till decided to have following the brutal murder of her son, Emmett Till. This served as a big spark for the Civil Rights Movement.
The Black residents of Montgomery agreed to hold one of these after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a White person on a city bus.
Three letter initials of the man who is considered the "leader" of the Civil Rights Movement. He advocated using nonviolent direct action, such as sit-ins and demonstrations, to force racial segregation to be eliminated.
Communist supported in the Soviet Union criticized capitalism by saying it led to economic this in society, in which some people become very wealthy while many others struggle to get by.

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The U.S. led a covert operation to overthrow the president of this country in 1954, believing that his land reform policies were evidence of him being a communist threat.
In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Dr. King explained that this was neutral, and could be used positively or negatively. Dr. King argued that it had been used negatively too long in the U.S.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a huge victory for the Civil Rights Movement, as it finally outlawed this throughout the South.
Two word name for the competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to demonstrate superior technological advancements. It ended with the U.S. successfully having a man land on the moon in 1969.
Two word name for the discriminatory practice that was eliminated by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, allowing thousands of Black Americans to finally exercise their right to vote.
Name of the city in Alabama that was chosen to stage a campaign for voting rights. The sheriff of this city, Jim Clark, was known to use violent strategies to prevent Black Americans from voting.
Although the U.S. framed the Vietnam War as a war against the spread of communism, the North Vietnamese framed the war as a fight for Vietnam's this.
Last name of the president who gave a moving speech in support of the Civil Rights Movement in June, 1964. Sadly, he was assassinated just months later.
Capitalist supporters in the U.S. criticized communism by saying it gave too much power to the government, threatening people's this.
The type of jellied gasoline dropped all throughout South Vietnam by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Its harmful effects on innocent civilians was one of the reasons why the U.S. failed to win the "Hearts and Minds" of the South Vietnamese.

23 Clues: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a huge victory for the Civil Rights Movement, as it finally outlawed this throughout the South. • The U.S. and Soviet Union competed in a "race" to acquire the most of these types of bombs, which led to several tense standoffs. • ...

Bill of Rights& the 7 Principles of Government 2022-02-16

Bill of Rights& the 7 Principles of Government crossword puzzle

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support for a republican system of government.
the federal principle or system of government.
people have the right to keep and bear arms
a body whose main function is the protection of people and their property

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counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives
an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
an amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion, expression, peaceful assembly, or the right of citizens to petition the government

8 Clues: people have the right to keep and bear arms • support for a republican system of government. • the federal principle or system of government. • a body whose main function is the protection of people and their property • an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies. • ...

Legislative Branch 2025-08-26

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people hired by interest groups to talk to Congresspeople
a person who is in a legislature
the formal name of our legislature
total number of members of the Senate
the main purpose of Congress
the number of the amendment that changed election of Senators
you must be at least this age to serve in the House of Representatives
the number of years a Senator serves
what you would call someone who is in the chamber led by the President Pro Tempore
only the House can start these kind of bills
the "upper" or more prestigious house

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refers to two houses
a government's law making body
the number of years a House Representative serves
how the number of representatives in the House is determined
where detailed lawmaking happens
the "lower" or less prestigious house
when a president rejects a bill
person who signs a bill into law
a shortened name for the leader of the House of Representatives
a proposed law
Constitutional leader of the Senate
you must be at least this age to serve in the Senate
party with the most members in a house

24 Clues: a proposed law • refers to two houses • the main purpose of Congress • a government's law making body • when a president rejects a bill • a person who is in a legislature • where detailed lawmaking happens • person who signs a bill into law • the formal name of our legislature • Constitutional leader of the Senate • the number of years a Senator serves • ...

Amendments 2022-09-07

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equality in voting rights based on race
presidential term limits
no cruel and unusual punishment
voting age is 18
right to a jury trial in civil cases
right to not incriminate yourself during trial
prohibition of alcohol
establishing the electoral college and requirements to becoming president
vice president is the official replacement for the president
no illegal search and seizures

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all citizens are granted rights of equal protection under The Constitution
equality in voting rights based on gender
no quartering soldiers during peacetime
you can only sue a state if you are a resident of that state.
abolition of slavery
voting rights cannot be taken away for tax debts
income tax collection
a well-regulated militia has the right to bear arms
right to a jury trial in criminal cases
if a right is not listed in The Constitution it does not mean you do not have those rights
freedom of speech, religion, assembly, protest
if The Constitution doesn't say the federal government has a right that right belongs to the states

22 Clues: voting age is 18 • abolition of slavery • income tax collection • prohibition of alcohol • presidential term limits • no illegal search and seizures • no cruel and unusual punishment • right to a jury trial in civil cases • equality in voting rights based on race • no quartering soldiers during peacetime • right to a jury trial in criminal cases • ...

Chap 2: Enlightenment & Foundations 2026-02-12

Chap 2: Enlightenment & Foundations crossword puzzle

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1776 break from Britain
People give power for protection
Peaceful overthrow of king
Proposed three-branch system
Everyone must follow laws
1628 limits on monarch
Natural rights philosopher
Cannot be taken away
1689 rights for citizens
Life liberty property rights
1215 document limiting king
Government power is restricted

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Book on separation of power
Supported rule by citizens
Book arguing limited ruler
Supported strong central ruler
Book defending absolute ruler
Power comes from citizens
Main author of 1776 document
Agreement between people and government

20 Clues: Cannot be taken away • 1628 limits on monarch • 1776 break from Britain • 1689 rights for citizens • Everyone must follow laws • Power comes from citizens • Supported rule by citizens • Book arguing limited ruler • Peaceful overthrow of king • Natural rights philosopher • Book on separation of power • 1215 document limiting king • Proposed three-branch system • ...

american principles in the constitution 2024-09-10

american principles in the constitution crossword puzzle

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each branch of government has the ability to limit powers of the other branches to ensure a balance of power
the 3 branches of government
the authority of the government is derived from the people

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the constitution protects ___________, through the bill of rights
the division of power between national and state government
everyone, including the government is subject to the law

6 Clues: the 3 branches of government • everyone, including the government is subject to the law • the authority of the government is derived from the people • the division of power between national and state government • the constitution protects ___________, through the bill of rights • ...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy 2024-05-26

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- MLK's lasting impact
- Parks, Bus Boycott catalyst
- from Birmingham Jail
- MLK's church
- Campaign, 1963
- Bus Boycott city
- Tragic event in 1968
- MLK's principle
- on Washington, 1963
- MLK's birthplace

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- Rights Act of 1964
- Voting Rights March
- MLK's wife
- Racial separation
- Riders, protest group
- Initials of the leader
- Rights advocate
- Assassination location
- Crow laws
- Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Christian Leadership Conference
– I have a Dream
- Peace Prize recipient
- People's Campaign
- from Selma to Montgomery

25 Clues: - Crow laws • - MLK's wife • - MLK's church • - Campaign, 1963 • – I have a Dream • - Rights advocate • - MLK's principle • - Bus Boycott city • - MLK's birthplace • - Racial separation • - People's Campaign • - Rights Act of 1964 • - Voting Rights March • - on Washington, 1963 • - MLK's lasting impact • - from Birmingham Jail • - Tragic event in 1968 • - Riders, protest group • ...

Legislative Vocab 2015-03-05

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Someone hired by a business or a cause to persuade legislators to support that business or cause
Two houses
How old someone has to be to serve in the Senate
Permanent Congressional committees
A draft of a proposed law
Power that are clearly listed
How long House members serve
Spending bills must start out here
Officially tries officials who are impeached
People that are represented
How long Senators serve

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Government projects that primarily benefit the home district
Allows Congress to "stretch" its powers to meet new needs
Organizations made up of people with common interests
Power that are not clearly listed
How old someone has to be to serve in the House
To talk a bill to death
An oddly shaped congressional district
To refuse to sign a bill
The total number of Senators
How the Senate can end a filibuster
To formally charge with a crime

22 Clues: Two houses • To talk a bill to death • How long Senators serve • To refuse to sign a bill • A draft of a proposed law • People that are represented • The total number of Senators • How long House members serve • Power that are clearly listed • To formally charge with a crime • Power that are not clearly listed • Permanent Congressional committees • Spending bills must start out here • ...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diper Overload 2023-04-24

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diper Overload crossword puzzle

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Who was Bill's Girlfriend
How old was Bill
What did Rodrick play
What was Sebastion eating when the band arrived
Did MetaliChihuahua reunite
What did the band have to clean to talk to Sebastion
What competition did Loaded Diper participate in
Where did Rodrick try to win the van
How did Sebastion play the drums
Who was Bill's favorite band
What is Greg's mom's name
What did the band use for transportation
Where did Bill meet Becky

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What almost ruined Loaded Diper
What was the name of Rodricks band
Where did Susan buy all of the costumes
Who is telling the story
Who started the band
Who is one first guitarist
Who is the lead singer of Loaded Diper
Where did Rodrick want to perform
Why did MetaliChuhuahua quit
Who is Rodricks favorite band
Who is the second guitarist
How did Loaded Diper plug themselves
Where did Loaded Diper practice

26 Clues: How old was Bill • Who started the band • What did Rodrick play • Who is telling the story • Who was Bill's Girlfriend • What is Greg's mom's name • Where did Bill meet Becky • Who is one first guitarist • Did MetaliChihuahua reunite • Who is the second guitarist • Why did MetaliChuhuahua quit • Who was Bill's favorite band • Who is Rodricks favorite band • ...

Civil Rights Movement. 2023-05-15

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- A major goal of the movement
- Site of a significant civil rights march
- A common form of civil rights demonstration
- Combining different races into one group
- A form of protest used during the movement
- First name of a controversial civil rights leader
- Site of a famous bus boycott
- First name of a prominent civil rights activist

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- Treating someone unfairly based on race
- First name of a famous civil rights activist
- Separation of races
- A form of peaceful protest used during the movement
- A key principle of the movement
- A central theme of the movement

14 Clues: - Separation of races • - A major goal of the movement • - Site of a famous bus boycott • - A key principle of the movement • - A central theme of the movement • - Treating someone unfairly based on race • - Site of a significant civil rights march • - Combining different races into one group • - A form of protest used during the movement • ...

Civics Test Revision 2016-05-25

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Laws developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The name for a law on carbon that was passed in 2011 to reduce climate change
Type of law which deals with crimes against people
The name for two political parties in power together
The person suing another person in a civil matter
Referring to previous cases as evidence in court
Court at the bottom of the Hierarchy
The ... of proof - the prosecution has to prove the accused committed a crime
Step ... - The Bill goes through a 'Second Reading'

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Law that has been developed by judges
A Bill once it has been signed by the Governor-General
Law made by parliament
Type of law that deals with serious crimes where you can go to jail
The Foreign Minister: Julie ...
The ... of proof - level of evidence which must be reached to go to trial/to win
Location of the High Court
The political party currently in power
A proposed law that hasn't been agreed on by parliament

18 Clues: Law made by parliament • Location of the High Court • The Foreign Minister: Julie ... • Court at the bottom of the Hierarchy • Law that has been developed by judges • The political party currently in power • Referring to previous cases as evidence in court • The person suing another person in a civil matter • Type of law which deals with crimes against people • ...

Congress 2014-10-30

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limiting debate
refuse to sign bill
are similar to bills, and when passed have the force of law
is a proposed law presented to the house or senate for consideration
deals with with unrelated matters

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divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues
is one composed of members of both houses
attempt to "talk a bill to death"
majority of the full memborship
once a bill has been approved at second reading

10 Clues: limiting debate • refuse to sign bill • majority of the full memborship • attempt to "talk a bill to death" • deals with with unrelated matters • is one composed of members of both houses • once a bill has been approved at second reading • are similar to bills, and when passed have the force of law • divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues • ...

Government Terms 2023-07-23

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a system of government
a proposal on procedure
a way of controlling boundaries
supreme law of the land
becoming a citizen
accusations against a civil official
the quality of having two branches
an act of congress
a native or naturalized subject of a nation
a measure which has become law

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a meeting of party members
less than half
an addition to a constitution
the process of choosing government
action by the president refusing to approve bill
a seat of legislative power
a person who moves from one country to another
prolonged talking by a senator
to approve an agreement
a measure introduced in house

20 Clues: less than half • becoming a citizen • an act of congress • a system of government • a proposal on procedure • supreme law of the land • to approve an agreement • a meeting of party members • a seat of legislative power • an addition to a constitution • a measure introduced in house • prolonged talking by a senator • a measure which has become law • a way of controlling boundaries • ...

Legislative Branch 2022-11-03

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The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group
Two year period of time during which Congress meets
Legal rights of a person to reproduce, publish, or sell their creations
To begin a new session of Congress
Period of time each year during which Congress assembles and conducts business
Legislative committee composed of members of both branches
Suspend, as in a session of Congress
Lawmakers who vote based on their conscience and judgement
Expression describing how most bills introduced in each session of Congress are put away or never acted upon
People with authority to represent others at a conference or convention
The people and interests that an elected official represents
The presiding officer of a senate in Congress, the Vice President of the United States
exclusive power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade

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The legal process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another
Act of lying under oath
legislative committee created for a limited time and for some specific purpose
A type of veto a chief executive may use after a legislature has adjourned when the chief does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so
The member of the U.S Senate, or upper house of a State legislature, chosen to preside in the absence of the president of the Senate
Permanate committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified subject area are referred
An order for a person to appear and to produce documents or other requested materials
Lawmakers who owe their first allegiance to their political party and vote according to the part line
Division of existing committee that is formed to address specific issues
A licence insured to an inventor granting the exclusive right to make, sell , use for a limited time
Broad agreement on public question
The presiding officer of th House of Representatives, chosen by and from the majority party in the house
A closed meeting of a partys house or senate members
A stalling tactic to delay the Senate floor so a bill cannot be brought to vote
A procedure to limit or end floor debate
The current office holder
The floor leader of the party that holds the majority of seats in each house of Congress
The floor leader of the party that holds the minority of seats in each house of Congress
Cheif executive power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
To bring formal charges against a public official
Distributed, as in seats in a legislative body
To find not guilty of charge

35 Clues: Act of lying under oath • The current office holder • To find not guilty of charge • To begin a new session of Congress • Broad agreement on public question • Suspend, as in a session of Congress • A procedure to limit or end floor debate • Distributed, as in seats in a legislative body • To bring formal charges against a public official • ...

Legal Studies Chapter 2 - Origins of law 2023-08-17

Legal Studies Chapter 2 - Origins of law crossword puzzle

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treaty
sanction
appeal
common_law
bill
federation
delegated_legislation
statute_law
legislative_powers
concurrent_powers
precedent
original_jurisdiction
appellate_jurisdiction
domestic_law
referendum
exclusive_powers

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jurisdiction
indictable_offences
summary_offences
committal_hearings
declarations
coronial_inquests
stare_decisis
residual_powers
ratify
bicameral
adversarial_system
act_of_parliament
mediation

29 Clues: bill • treaty • appeal • ratify • sanction • bicameral • precedent • mediation • common_law • federation • referendum • statute_law • jurisdiction • declarations • domestic_law • stare_decisis • residual_powers • summary_offences • exclusive_powers • coronial_inquests • act_of_parliament • concurrent_powers • committal_hearings • adversarial_system • legislative_powers • indictable_offences • delegated_legislation • ...

Jacey Kaiser - 2nd Hour Government Final Project 1/7/22 2022-01-07

Jacey Kaiser - 2nd Hour Government Final Project 1/7/22 crossword puzzle

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when people don't like the constitution.
when a bill is sent to a ___ to be studies in detail.
powers that aren't in the constitution, but are "necessary and proper" yo accomplish what is listed.
when a juvenile is found guilty of a crime.
the money that is raised or collected by the government taxes.
When a country's actions towards other counties. (2 words)
each functioning brach gets power when divided effectively. (three words)
when political parties are responsible for selecting candidates who will run or political office is called a ___. (2 words)
people that are a citizen of a state.
when a formal agreement between countries.
when citizens vote to approve or reject a bill that their states legislature is proposing or has already passed into a law.
when all of the budget deficits add up. (2 words)
colonists purchase a stamp to put on newspapers if sold in colonies. (2 words)

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____ are less serious crimes when the penalty is usually less that a year in jail or even just a fine.
our nations first form of government as an independent nation. (3 words)
when the number of votes depend on the population, and larger states have more power. (2 words)
everybody is even, nobody is above the law. (3 words)
when topics are focused on that affect the general public. (2 words)
every person has a privilege to have for themselves. (2 words)
when you ___ a candidate that is running for office and suggest that the group's members vote for him or her.
when each state have one vote and the smaller states have more power. (3 words)
the powers that is divided between the federal and state government.
a group that insists the constitution alone is enough to protect the citizens' rights.
when congress is made up of two chambers, the senate and house of reps.
___ is usually help settles disagreements between people. (2 words)

25 Clues: people that are a citizen of a state. • when people don't like the constitution. • when a formal agreement between countries. • when a juvenile is found guilty of a crime. • when all of the budget deficits add up. (2 words) • when a bill is sent to a ___ to be studies in detail. • everybody is even, nobody is above the law. (3 words) • ...

AP Government Crossword 2025-12-08

AP Government Crossword crossword puzzle

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The one being accused in a court of law
The head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
Federal funding that is set to be used for a specific use in the State and local government.
A formal directive issued by the president that manages Federal or state operations of policy.
President waits 10 days
The federal governments ultimate authority to rule over their territory without outside control, often shared between the states and their people.
The attempt to delay or block votes on a bill by prolonging debate.
Fixed sum of federal money given to the State and local governments.
A member of the executive branch that is there to help the president.
One parties legal rights to bring an lawsuit, which requires a direct connection to the issue being challenged.
Power divided between Federal and State governments
A trail court for federal or state criminals, usually the primary entry point
The SCOTUS case that resulted in the Necessary and Proper Clause
When the President says no to a bill

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Dividing districts
SCOTUS case about gun control in school zones
A past court ruling or event that serves as an example or rule for future decisions.
The court legal authority to hear and decide a case, defining its power over specific area, matters, and people.
An agreement between the U.S. President and a foreign leader bypassing Senate ratification.
Drawing boundaries to favor one party over the other
The inherent powers of the State governments to enact laws and regulations to protect the public.
Reserved powers not stated in the Constitution to give States more power.
The powers held by individual states rather than the government
Federalist paper that argues for a strong, unitary executive for the government.
The party that brings legal action or a lawsuit to the court.

25 Clues: Dividing districts • President waits 10 days • When the President says no to a bill • The one being accused in a court of law • SCOTUS case about gun control in school zones • Power divided between Federal and State governments • Drawing boundaries to favor one party over the other • The party that brings legal action or a lawsuit to the court. • ...

Executive 2025-10-22

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the president postponing a sentence.
how long the president has to live in the US to run
President must receive a majority to win the election
successor to vp
if Congress adjourns during the ten-day period and the President doesn’t sign it, the bill dies.
the president must be one
what happens when the president is removed from office
a general pardon given to a group of people
Commander in chief
what the president must do for a bill to pass

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presidential successor
limited president to two terms
election happens every four year
what the president can do to not let a bill pass
powers held by the president
the presidents ability to reduce the length of a sentence or the size of a fine.
age the president must be
the group that actually votes for the president
there are two major ones
the presidents ability to give legal forgiveness for a crime.

20 Clues: successor to vp • Commander in chief • presidential successor • there are two major ones • age the president must be • the president must be one • powers held by the president • limited president to two terms • election happens every four year • the president postponing a sentence. • a general pardon given to a group of people • what the president must do for a bill to pass • ...

Reconstruction Test Review 2025-10-05

Reconstruction Test Review crossword puzzle

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believed African Americans should demand full civil, political, and social rights immediately
Civil rights leader and journalist who exposed lynching in America
The constitutional amendment granting citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
Laws passed in the South to limit the rights of African Americans after slavery ended
This group in Congress wanted to punish the South and give freedmen full rights
President who took over after Lincoln’s death and opposed many Reconstruction laws
This president’s plan focused on forgiveness and healing after the Civil War
Laws that forced racial segregation in schools, transportation, and public spaces
The Supreme Court case that upheld “separate but equal” segregation
The 1877 agreement that ended Reconstruction and removed federal troops from the South

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Became president in the election of 1876
The constitutional amendment guaranteeing voting rights regardless of race
involved the South being divided into five military districts governed by Union generals
Former Confederate general who urged Southerners to reconcile with the North
The first federal relief agency that provided food, schools, and aid to formerly enslaved people
The constitutional amendment that ended slavery
A leader who believed African Americans should gain respect through education and job training
The system where freedmen farmed land and gave a large share of crops as rent
Organization co-founded by W.E.B. Du Bois to fight for civil rights through legal action
The secret society that used violence to stop African Americans from voting
law gave African Americans the same legal rights as white Americans and allowed federal troops to enforce those rights
He was the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate

22 Clues: Became president in the election of 1876 • The constitutional amendment that ended slavery • He was the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate • Civil rights leader and journalist who exposed lynching in America • The Supreme Court case that upheld “separate but equal” segregation • ...

Gov't Final Exam Review 2024-12-13

Gov't Final Exam Review crossword puzzle

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Amendment that allows women to vote.
Marbury v Madison established this.
A way to organize central government.
26th Amendment grants _____rights to 18-year-olds.
Outsourcing a need to a private agency
natural rights philosopher idea of dividing powers into three branches.
A way to organize central government.
Powers like education held by state governments.
Sections establishing the three branches of government.
A person can become one through birth or naturalization.
A democracy where laws are made directly by citizens.
A system where the central government holds all the power.
purposeful course of action.
Philosopher advocating natural rights in the Declaration of Independence.
Expanding individual rights in criminal cases.

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Branch of government responsible for impeachment.
Power shared between national and state governments.
Company or charter that guaranteed colonists the same rights as Englishmen.
number of economic systems.
Department created after September 11 attacks.
Manipulating district boundaries for electoral advantage.
Group more likely to vote.
Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights.
Amendment that states a person cannot be tried for the same thing twice.
Federal court that does not hear appeals.
Philosopher whose ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence.
Believe the role of government should be active.

27 Clues: Group more likely to vote. • number of economic systems. • purposeful course of action. • Marbury v Madison established this. • Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights. • Amendment that allows women to vote. • A way to organize central government. • A way to organize central government. • Outsourcing a need to a private agency • Federal court that does not hear appeals. • ...

AP GOV PROJECT 2024-12-12

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protection clause, part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that requires the law to treat people in similar situations equally. It states that no state can deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection under the law.
York Times Co. v. United States, dealt with the First Amendment and the freedom of press.
v. Vitale, This case addressed the issue of state-sponsored prayer in public schools.
rights, the legal rights that law enforcement must inform a suspect of after arresting them Executive privilege, the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government. .
v. Reno, unconstitutional to segregate voters based on race.
v. Chicago, addressed the issue of gun rights in the United States.
powers, are powers of the United States government that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, but are suggested to be applicable in some or all cases.
Incorporation, the legal doctrine where the Supreme Court applies individual rights from the Bill of Rights to state governments on a case-by-case-basis
opinion, a written opinion by a judge who agrees with the majority decision in a case, but provides different reasoning or justification for reaching that decision
clause, gives Congress the power to create laws that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
opinion, a written statement by one or more judges that disagrees with the majority opinion in a legal case
review, review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
v. Wade, addressed the issue of abortion rights in the United States.
v. Wainwright, significantly impacted the rights of defendants in criminal cases.
process, the idea that the government must follow fair procedures before taking away a person's life, liberty, or property.
the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.
Court, The pinnacle of the American judicial system. The Court ensures uniformity in interpreting national laws, resolves conflicts among states, and maintains national supremacy in law. it has both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
v. United States, dealt with limited speech.
speech, non-verbal actions that are intended to convey a particular message or statement, and are considered protected under the First Amendment as a form of speech
v. Madison, led to the creation of judicial review and reestablished check and balances among the branches of government.
rights, legal protections that guarantee equal social opportunities and protection under the law for all people, regardless of their race, religion, or other characteristics.

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clause, prohibits the government from establishing a religion or favoring one religion over another
v. Des Moines, addressed the issue of free speech in public schools.
the division of power between the national government and state governments.
Clause, gives Congress the power to regulate commerce Supremacy Clause, constitution is law of the land.
PACs, committees that may receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, labor unions and other PACs for the purpose of financing independent expenditures and other independent political activity.
v. Yoder, dealt with the balance between state interests and individual religious freedoms.
a previous court decision that is used as a guiding principle to decide similar cases in the future Nine, how many supreme court judges are there?
v. Board of Education, created integration for all public schools in America.
States v. Lopez, dealt with the limits of Congress's power under the Commerce Clause.
United v. Federal Election Commission, A case in which The Court held that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in elections cannot be limited under the First Amendment.
v. Carr, established the "one person, one vote doctrine, gave federal courts power to hear redistricting cases.
exercise, protects individuals right to practice their religion without government interference
restraint, a government action that prevenis the publication or distribution of speech or information before it is released to the public
and proper clause, allows congress the ability to make laws or to act where the constitution doesn't give it authority to act. Sometimes thought of as implied powers.
v. Maryland, addressed the balance of power between the federal government and the states.
decisis, A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.

37 Clues: v. United States, dealt with limited speech. • v. Reno, unconstitutional to segregate voters based on race. • v. Chicago, addressed the issue of gun rights in the United States. • v. Des Moines, addressed the issue of free speech in public schools. • v. Wade, addressed the issue of abortion rights in the United States. • ...

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principle requiring that the government not unreasonable interfere with a basic right
a watch kept over a person, group, etc.
standard of judicial review where the court presumes the policy to be invalid
a local group of armed citizens
tactic where participants seat themselves in a location and refuse to move
a middle ground between rational basis and strict scrutiny
exists when there is a logical relationship between the treatment or classification of some group of people and the purpose of the law
policies that give preferences to women or minorities

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a physical or mental condition that causes a person to have difficulties on a daily basis
to demonstrate, often against a government's policies or actions
making a distinction based on the group, class, or category to which a person belongs
the process by which the Bill of Rights was extended to the states
a certain number of spots reserved for minorities
gaining access into telephone wires for information
laws requiring racial segregation

15 Clues: a local group of armed citizens • laws requiring racial segregation • a watch kept over a person, group, etc. • a certain number of spots reserved for minorities • gaining access into telephone wires for information • policies that give preferences to women or minorities • a middle ground between rational basis and strict scrutiny • ...

7 2024-11-01

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Civil rights leader’s middle name
Actress in "Love and Basketball"
Legendary jazz singer
Anti-apartheid activist
Civil rights leader
Famous boxer and activist
Wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Actress in "Monster’s Ball"
Poet and civil rights activist
Founder of Motown Records
Civil rights heroine
Underground Railroad conductor
Pop icon and activist
Actor and comedian
Wrote "The Souls of Black Folk"
Abolitionist author and speaker

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Civil rights leader
First name Sojourner
Activist and scholar Angela
Refused to give up her bus seat
Led enslaved to freedom
Talk show trailblazer
First Black woman in Congress
Harlem Renaissance poet
Author of "Go Tell It on the Mountain"
First Black U.S. president
First Black Oscar-winning actor
Dreamed of racial equality
South African leader
Site of major protests

30 Clues: Actor and comedian • Civil rights leader • Civil rights leader • First name Sojourner • Civil rights heroine • South African leader • Legendary jazz singer • Talk show trailblazer • Pop icon and activist • Site of major protests • Led enslaved to freedom • Anti-apartheid activist • Harlem Renaissance poet • Famous boxer and activist • Founder of Motown Records • First Black U.S. president • ...

Amendments 2022-09-07

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equality in voting rights based on race
presidential term limits
no cruel and unusual punishment
voting age is 18
right to a jury trial in civil cases
right to not incriminate yourself during trial
prohibition of alcohol
establishing the electoral college and requirements to becoming president
vice president is the official replacement for the president
no illegal search and seizures

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all citizens are granted rights of equal protection under The Constitution
equality in voting rights based on gender
no quartering soldiers during peacetime
you can only sue a state if you are a resident of that state.
abolition of slavery
voting rights cannot be taken away for tax debts
income tax collection
a well-regulated militia has the right to bear arms
right to a jury trial in criminal cases
if a right is not listed in The Constitution it does not mean you do not have those rights
freedom of speech, religion, assembly, protest
if The Constitution doesn't say the federal government has a right, then that right belongs to the states

Max N English 10B 2023-06-06

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What is a comparison using "Like" or "as?"
Who's the swamper in "Of Mice and Men" who's dog was shot?
Who's the rude character in "Of Mice and Men" who got his hand broken by Lennie?
Which female civil rights leader organize sit-down strikes?
Who was murdered, kickstarting the civil rights movement?
What is a comparison using unlike things without like or as?
What economic time did "Of Mice and Men" take place in?
What is the term for repeated syllables?
What is the term for making inanimate objects sound human?
Root Word - For a short time

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Root Word - Strong
Who was the civil rights leader that advocated for violence?
Root Word - Outer
Who is George's companion in "Of Mice and Men?"
What is the shortform name of the civil rights leader who led the March On Washington?
Which civil rights author advocated for the companionship with white people?
Root Word - Animal
Which spacing does MLA Format use?
Where did Emmett Till visit before getting murdered?
Root Word - Skin

20 Clues: Root Word - Skin • Root Word - Outer • Root Word - Strong • Root Word - Animal • Root Word - For a short time • Which spacing does MLA Format use? • What is the term for repeated syllables? • What is a comparison using "Like" or "as?" • Who is George's companion in "Of Mice and Men?" • Where did Emmett Till visit before getting murdered? • ...

Government Chapter 3 Lesson 3 and 4 2023-10-13

Government Chapter 3 Lesson 3 and 4 crossword puzzle

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to formally accuse
doctrine the adding of the Bill of Rights protections into the states through court decisions
to revoke by legislative enactment
local group of armed citizens

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domain the power of government to take private property for public use
cause a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime
a meeting held for the purpose of proposing and voting on amendments
clause statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, passed by congress, and treaties of the US,"shall be the supreme Law of the Land

8 Clues: to formally accuse • local group of armed citizens • to revoke by legislative enactment • a meeting held for the purpose of proposing and voting on amendments • domain the power of government to take private property for public use • cause a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime • ...

Max N English 10B 2023-06-06

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What is a comparison using "Like" or "as?"
Who's the swamper in "Of Mice and Men" who's dog was shot?
Who's the rude character in "Of Mice and Men" who got his hand broken by Lennie?
Which female civil rights leader organize sit-down strikes?
Who was murdered, kickstarting the civil rights movement?
What is a comparison using unlike things without like or as?
What economic time did "Of Mice and Men" take place in?
What is the term for repeated syllables?
What is the term for making inanimate objects sound human?
Root Word - For a short time

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Root Word - Strong
Who was the civil rights leader that advocated for violence?
Root Word - Outer
Who is George's companion in "Of Mice and Men?"
What is the shortform name of the civil rights leader who led the March On Washington?
Which civil rights author advocated for the companionship with white people?
Root Word - Animal
Which spacing does MLA Format use?
Where did Emmett Till visit before getting murdered?
Root Word - Skin

La guerra civile inglese 2025-07-25

La guerra civile inglese crossword puzzle

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Oliver che guidò l'esercito contro il re per difendere il parlamento
Nome dei calvinisti inglesi con un forte potere in parlamento
Guglielmo che salì al trono dopo la gloriosa rivoluzione
casata che salì al potere dopo la morte di Elisabetta I
Il "Bill of rights" inglese è il primo esempio nella storia

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A questa pena fu condannato re Carlo I
Questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I
Principio che ipediva ai cittadini inglesi di essere arrestati senza giusta causa
Nome della piccola nobiltà di campagna
Re Carlo I per 11 anni non lo convocò

10 Clues: Re Carlo I per 11 anni non lo convocò • A questa pena fu condannato re Carlo I • Nome della piccola nobiltà di campagna • casata che salì al potere dopo la morte di Elisabetta I • Guglielmo che salì al trono dopo la gloriosa rivoluzione • Il "Bill of rights" inglese è il primo esempio nella storia • Questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I • ...

Government Vocabulary 2306 Unit II 2022-02-22

Government Vocabulary 2306 Unit II crossword puzzle

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- a written statement issued by a grand jury that charges a suspect with a crime and states that a trial is warranted.
committee - a joint committee created to work out a compromise on House and Senate versions of a piece of legislation
- a permanent committee with the power to propose and write legislation that covers a particular subject, such as finance or agriculture
bill - a bill that applies to all people and/or property in the state
action - the fourth step in the legislative process, during which a bill referred by a standing committee is scheduled for floor debate by the Calendars Committee
- having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses
- the formal charge by the House of Representatives that leads to a trial in the Senate and the possible removal of a state official.
- a proposed law that has been sponsored by a member of the legislature and submitted to the clerk of the House or Senate
- the first step in the legislative process, during which a member of the legislature drafts a bill and files a copy of it with the clerk of the House or secretary of the Senate
- an expression of opinion on an issue by a legislative body
- the power to control floor debate by recognizing who can speak before the House and Senate
- a civil wrong that causes harm to another; it is remedied by awarding economic damages to the injured party.
resolution - a resolution of interest to both chambers of the legislature and which must pass both the House and Senate and generally be signed by the governor
- a bill affecting only units of local government, such as a city, county, or special district
- occurring every two years
- a tactic used by members of the Senate to prevent action on legislation they oppose by continuously holding the floor and speaking until the majority backs down.
- a regulation enacted by a city government in each of Texas’s incorporated cities and towns.
- a serious criminal offense, punishable by a prison sentence or a fine

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- the process of redrawing election districts and redistributing legislative representatives in the Texas House, Texas Senate, and U.S. House.
- the chief presiding officer of the House of Representatives
- the governor’s power to turn down legislation
resolution - a resolution that concerns only the Texas House or Senate, such as the adoption of a rule or the appointment of an employee, and which does not require the governor's signature
- the second step in the legislative process, during which a bill is assigned to the appropriate standing committee by the Speaker
- the power of the chief executive, whether the president of the United States or the governor of a state, to appoint persons to office
- the complex structure of offices, tasks, rules, and principles of organization that is employed by all large-scale institutions to coordinate the work of their personnel.
- the presentation of a grievance by the plaintiff in a civil case
- a step in the legislative process during v a bill is killed by the chair of a standing committee to which it was referred, as a result of his or her setting the bill aside and not bringing it before the committee
- a person who is represented by an elected official
- the resources available to higher officials, usually opportunities to make political appointments to offices and to confer grants, licenses, or special favors to supporters.
- elected state official who directs the collection of taxes and other revenues and estimates revenues for the budgeting process.
resolution - concurrent resolution is a resolution of interest to both chambers of the legislature and which must pass both the House and Senate and generally be signed by the governor joint resolution a resolution, commonly a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution or ratification of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, that must pass both the House and Senate but which does not require the governor's signature

31 Clues: - occurring every two years • - the governor’s power to turn down legislation • - a person who is represented by an elected official • - an expression of opinion on an issue by a legislative body • - the chief presiding officer of the House of Representatives • - the presentation of a grievance by the plaintiff in a civil case • ...

Women's Suffrage 2024-11-22

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____ rights changed
Women's _____ earned them the right to vote
People would ____ for women's rights
What month was the 19th Amendement passed?
Susan B. Anthony was a famous women's rights ____
The 19th _____ gave women the right to vote
Who helped with women's suffrage? ____ Stanton

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Known as the birth place of womens rights
How did women demonstrate frustration?
Women fought for _____
the action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence
Women's _____ movement
The first women's rights _____ was on July 19, 1848
A young woman in the 1920s who rebelled against traditional values and societal norms
Women gained the right to ____

15 Clues: ____ rights changed • Women fought for _____ • Women's _____ movement • Women gained the right to ____ • People would ____ for women's rights • How did women demonstrate frustration? • Known as the birth place of womens rights • What month was the 19th Amendement passed? • Women's _____ earned them the right to vote • The 19th _____ gave women the right to vote • ...

The Legislative Branch 2024-10-21

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Type of committee that is temporary
Refusal of a bill when Congress is not in session
Refusal of the President to sign a bill into law
Type of committee created to iron out differences in bills
Type of committee made up of members of both houses
To distribute
The building where Congress works
Part of Congress where each state is equally represented
To draw districts to the advantage of a political party
Type of committee that is permanent

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To talk a bill to death
The number of House members for each state is determined by this
To redraw a state's congressional areas
Having two houses
The most powerful position in the House of Representatives
States are divided into these, and representatives are chosen from them
The Senate is said to be this, because only 1/3 of the seats are elected at a time

17 Clues: To distribute • Having two houses • To talk a bill to death • The building where Congress works • Type of committee that is temporary • Type of committee that is permanent • To redraw a state's congressional areas • Refusal of the President to sign a bill into law • Refusal of a bill when Congress is not in session • Type of committee made up of members of both houses • ...

Government 2015-10-29

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A large, heavy, silver-and-gold-covered staff that is a symbol of the power ans authority of Parliament
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
The Upper House of Parliament
Is a group of all Ministers, from House of Commons and Senate, who make decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
A step in the passage of a bill through both the Senate and the House of Commons
A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
Of two chambers, or rooms
A daily period of time in the Senate and House of Commons when parliamentarians ask the government questions about its activities or important issues
To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons, or a committee for consideration
A person living in an area in Canada represented by an MP
A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
The periods into which a Parliament is divided
The process of choosing a representative by vote

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To choose a representative in an election
A king or queen of a country
A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
Another name for the House of Commons
Bills that are passed by Parliament
To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
a formal event that follows rules or traditions
A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as he of she is the Speaker
The The daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French
The government's plan for how much it will collect and spend money each year
The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create an federal Parliament
The senior official in the Senate, and the main advisor to the Speaker of the Senate and to Senators regarding the Senate's rules and procedures
A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons
A group of Senators, MPs, or both, selected to study a specific subject of bill and write a report about it
The leader of the party in power and the Head of Government
a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
A meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session

30 Clues: Of two chambers, or rooms • A king or queen of a country • The Upper House of Parliament • Bills that are passed by Parliament • Another name for the House of Commons • To choose a representative in an election • The periods into which a Parliament is divided • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • The process of choosing a representative by vote • ...

B 4.3 2022-05-27

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guidebook
bill
recommend
vegetarian
cheese
rude
drinks
polite

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dessert
salad
wine
corner
beer
order
meal
reservation

16 Clues: wine • bill • beer • meal • rude • salad • order • corner • cheese • drinks • polite • dessert • guidebook • recommend • vegetarian • reservation

Civil Rights 2025-12-18

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A court decision that serves as an example or rule for future cases
The right to vote
The authority of a nation or group to govern itself
The process by which the Supreme Court applies the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states through the 14th Amendment
Unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or disability

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The enforced separation of groups, especially based on race
Efforts to prevent certain groups from exercising their right to vote
A strategy of protest that rejects physical force and emphasizes peaceful resistance
The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election
A formal agreement between sovereign governments
Laws passed by a governing body, such as Congress
State and local laws that enforced racial segregation and discrimination, especially in the South
The organized refusal to use a product or service as a form of protest

13 Clues: The right to vote • A formal agreement between sovereign governments • Laws passed by a governing body, such as Congress • The authority of a nation or group to govern itself • The enforced separation of groups, especially based on race • The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election • ...

Executive and Legislative Review 2021-12-15

Executive and Legislative Review crossword puzzle

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what was the last war we as a country officially declared
The house is made up of...
The president creates these and appoints heads of these organizations
once a law is created it can still be ______.
The senate is made up of...
Another name for the brief case that holds nuclear codes
This branch is made up of both the house and the senate
What is the main power of the President
What is the Presidents nickname?

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who is elected alongside the President
Congress has the power to ______ the president if they think they did something unconstitutional
Congress is backed by the _______.
this idea makes it so any branch of government cannot have total control over the others
Congres creates _____ legislation
_______ holds the power to go to war.
Who is the main power in the Executive Branch?
the president has the power to do this to a bill if they deem the bill unconstitutional
what is step 5 of the bill making process

18 Clues: The house is made up of... • The senate is made up of... • What is the Presidents nickname? • Congres creates _____ legislation • Congress is backed by the _______. • _______ holds the power to go to war. • who is elected alongside the President • What is the main power of the President • what is step 5 of the bill making process • ...

Black History Month 2023-02-27

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Jamaican political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator.
American-born French dancer, singer and actress
enslaved African American man
American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist.
American activist in the civil rights movement
American Muslim minister and human rights activist
American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker
American blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer
American agricultural scientist and inventor
American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement

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American abolitionist and social activist
American diplomat and political scientist
American educator, author, orator, and adviser
American retired politician who served as the 44th president of the United States
American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist
American politician, statesman, diplomat
American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book
United States Air Force general and commander of the World War II
American Baptist minister and activist
American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist.

20 Clues: enslaved African American man • American Baptist minister and activist • American politician, statesman, diplomat • American abolitionist and social activist • American diplomat and political scientist • American agricultural scientist and inventor • American educator, author, orator, and adviser • American activist in the civil rights movement • ...

test 2015-09-10

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1689-1755. French philosopher and writer.
a village in E Virginia. First English American settlement in 1607.
an agreement among all thirteen original states in November 15, 1777.
an act of the British Parliament for raising revenue in America.
1844-1910. French painter.
1886-1954. U.S. educator and author.
the act of enlightening
the first American political party, strong central government.

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Powers divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
1787 decided how many elected representatives each state would get in US Congress.
adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...
a pattern of colonial commerce in which slaves were bought on African Gold Coast
an organization from the Thirteen American colonists that was created to protect liberty.
Demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the U.S. Constitution.
Published in 1776, it challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy.
a government or country in which power resides in representative elected individuals.

17 Clues: the act of enlightening • 1844-1910. French painter. • 1886-1954. U.S. educator and author. • 1689-1755. French philosopher and writer. • Demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the U.S. Constitution. • the first American political party, strong central government. • an act of the British Parliament for raising revenue in America. • ...

SOciall Suddies crosswords-Rhys 2022-04-22

SOciall Suddies crosswords-Rhys crossword puzzle

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the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
relating to or looking like the countryside.
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
wealth and resources of a country or region
a geographic area that isn’t organized
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
to become less violent or severe
people who build factories or industries
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
representing womans rights during the revolution
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
swap items kind of like buying
are the basic materials in which things are made
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
the process of acquiring or developing something.
trade of enslaved people within the United States
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
people in Missouri could own slaves
Machines that combine thread
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another

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land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
to destroy or get rid of
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
the ability to do something
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
people who innovate
one's own nation and support for its interests
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
a non violent opposition to authority
existing before war.
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
spirits
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government
becoming larger or more extensive
a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.

british vs. american 2022-01-14

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movie
purse
bill
underpants
insane
cookie
sweater
crosswalk
closet
shopping cart
one-way
trunk
eggplant
zip code
ziper

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zucchini
fall
elevator
yard
soccer
sidewalk
corn
candy
eraser
mailbox
chech
taxi
vacation

28 Clues: fall • yard • bill • corn • taxi • movie • purse • candy • chech • trunk • ziper • soccer • insane • cookie • closet • eraser • sweater • mailbox • one-way • zucchini • elevator • sidewalk • eggplant • vacation • zip code • crosswalk • underpants • shopping cart

test 2015-09-10

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1689-1755. French philosopher and writer.
a village in E Virginia. First English American settlement in 1607.
an agreement among all thirteen original states in November 15, 1777.
an act of the British Parliament for raising revenue in America.
1844-1910. French painter.
1886-1954. U.S. educator and author.
the act of enlightening
the first American political party, strong central government.

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Powers divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
1787 decided how many elected representatives each state would get in US Congress.
adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...
a pattern of colonial commerce in which slaves were bought on African Gold Coast
an organization from the Thirteen American colonists that was created to protect liberty.
Demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the U.S. Constitution.
Published in 1776, it challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy.
a government or country in which power resides in representative elected individuals.

The Civil Rights Movement: Caleb Pierre 2017-03-23

The Civil Rights Movement: Caleb Pierre crossword puzzle

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largest civil rights demonstration
54 mile march to support black voter registration
law that forbade racial discrimination
Mlk's most famous speech
oldest civil rights organization that fought for the rights of African-Americans
9 African American students who were chosen to attend an all white school the national guard tried to block them
famous letter mlk wrote
a black women who refused to move to the back of the bus for a white man
apart of black panthers was very radical
violating a law that is unjust and willing to accept the consequences
separation of races in a country community or establishment
going on a bus to different places to protest segregation
the death of the civil rights leader
leader of the NAACP
poll taxes were outlawed

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the main civil rights leader who used peaceful protesting to get civil rights
black voter registration barriers were made illegal
project that sent college kids to the south to help blacks vote
bombing of civil rights meeting place and church
when the police attacked marchers that were going to Montgomery
NAACP lawyer who represented the children in Brown vs Board later became first black supreme court
black teenager who was beaten and killed for reportedly flirting with a white cashier
protesting at a white only restaurant or other place by sitting
walking somewhere while protesting peacefully
managed the sit in protests
amendment to the constitution that grants ex-slaves citizenship
4 black students arranged a sit in at a white only bar
one of the most racist cities in Alabama
nickname for Birmingham

29 Clues: leader of the NAACP • famous letter mlk wrote • nickname for Birmingham • Mlk's most famous speech • poll taxes were outlawed • managed the sit in protests • largest civil rights demonstration • the death of the civil rights leader • law that forbade racial discrimination • apart of black panthers was very radical • one of the most racist cities in Alabama • ...

Robert Mugabe (commas do take up a space) 2016-10-24

Robert Mugabe (commas do take up a space) crossword puzzle

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Southern Rhodesia was known as a _____ colony
Who was declared the winner in the first election between Mugabe and Tsvangirai?
Birth place of Robert Mugabe
Mugabe's prime minister and opponent in the 2013 election
Robert Mugabe accused the United States and the United Kingdom of ______?
When was Mugabe born?

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In 1980, he was elected to be the _____ of the Republic of Zimbabwe
What was the name of the bill that was signed into a law and was made to give black people the advantage in the economy?
What kind of people were not allowed to have rights in Zimbabwe under Mugabe's authority?
Mugabe became the _____ of Zimbabwe in 1987
In 2008, a _______ was settled between Mugabe and Tsvangirai to resolve the tie in the election
Robert Mugabe began to reveal signs of ______ of traits before the 2000 elections?

12 Clues: When was Mugabe born? • Birth place of Robert Mugabe • Mugabe became the _____ of Zimbabwe in 1987 • Southern Rhodesia was known as a _____ colony • Mugabe's prime minister and opponent in the 2013 election • In 1980, he was elected to be the _____ of the Republic of Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe accused the United States and the United Kingdom of ______? • ...

Unite 4 Crossword 2023-11-13

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party- A political party is an organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections
part of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
members of the constituency
a procedure for termination debate especially filibusters in the senate
person who takes part in am organized attempt to influence legislation

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party- leans more towards individual freedoms, rights and responsibilities
of the house- presiding officer of representatives
tickets- partisan is someone who supports one part or party
party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States
pro tempore- preside over the senate in absence of vice president
group- group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern
practice of extending debate in senate used to obstruct or delay legislation

12 Clues: members of the constituency • of the house- presiding officer of representatives • tickets- partisan is someone who supports one part or party • part of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion • pro tempore- preside over the senate in absence of vice president • person who takes part in am organized attempt to influence legislation • ...

Unite 4 Crossword 2023-11-13

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party- A political party is an organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections
part of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
members of the constituency
a procedure for termination debate especially filibusters in the senate
person who takes part in am organized attempt to influence legislation

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party- leans more towards individual freedoms, rights and responsibilities
of the house- presiding officer of representatives
tickets- partisan is someone who supports one part or party
party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States
pro tempore- preside over the senate in absence of vice president
group- group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern
practice of extending debate in senate used to obstruct or delay legislation

History Crossword Nick 2022-04-22

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A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
swap items kind of like buying
one's own nation and support for its interests
representing womans rights during the revolution
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government
the process of acquiring or developing something.
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
existing before war.
are the basic materials in which things are made
a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
people who build factories or industries
Machines that combine thread
a non violent opposition to authority
spirits
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.

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rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
people who innovate
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
relating to or looking like the countryside.
trade of enslaved people within the United States
becoming larger or more extensive
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
to destroy or get rid of
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats
a geographic area that isn’t organized
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
people in Missouri could own slaves
the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials
wealth and resources of a country or region
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
to become less violent or severe
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
the ability to do something

Social studies cross word 2022-04-22

Social studies cross word crossword puzzle

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A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.
to destroy or get rid of
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
Machines that combine thread
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
wealth and resources of a country or region
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
swap items kind of like buying
land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
a non violent opposition to authority
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
becoming larger or more extensive
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another

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relating to or looking like the countryside.
one's own nation and support for its interests
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
representing womans rights during the revolution
people who innovate
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
people who build factories or industries
trade of enslaved people within the United States
a geographic area that isn’t organized
the ability to do something
existing before war.
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
to become less violent or severe
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
the process of acquiring or developing something.
people in Missouri could own slaves
are the basic materials in which things are made
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
spirits
the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials

ss crossword puzzle 2022-04-20

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A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
swap items kind of like buying
one's own nation and support for its interests
representing womans rights during the revolution
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government
the process of acquiring or developing something.
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
existing before war.
are the basic materials in which things are made
a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
people who build factories or industries
Machines that combine thread
a non violent opposition to authority
spirits
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.

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rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
people who innovate
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
relating to or looking like the countryside.
trade of enslaved people within the United States
becoming larger or more extensive
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
to destroy or get rid of
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats
a geographic area that isn’t organized
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
people in Missouri could own slaves
the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials
wealth and resources of a country or region
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
to become less violent or severe
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
the ability to do something

American Presidents 1917-80 2024-09-13

American Presidents 1917-80 crossword puzzle

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How many terms did FDR hold office?
What was the name of FDR's policy to help the economy recover?
What event happened in October 1929 which lead to the Great Depression
What was the name of the President during World War 1?
What is the name of the policy which means a country does not get involved in others affairs?

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What was the name of the scandal Richard Nixon was involved in?
What was the name of the President who pardoned Nixon
Which crisis was JFK involved in that nearly brought disaster
What was the name of the President that passed the Civil Rights Bill in 1964
What did the Republicans promise to return to in 1920?

10 Clues: How many terms did FDR hold office? • What was the name of the President who pardoned Nixon • What did the Republicans promise to return to in 1920? • What was the name of the President during World War 1? • Which crisis was JFK involved in that nearly brought disaster • What was the name of FDR's policy to help the economy recover? • ...

U.S. History Unit 5: Launching a New Nation Crossword Puzzle 2022-12-09

U.S. History Unit 5: Launching a New Nation Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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A group of advisers to a president.
A system by which each branch of government limits the powers of other branches so that one branch does not become too powerful.
Lists the basic rights of citizens in 10 amendments.
Power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal, state, or local law government action goes against the Constitution.
Created a government with three branches, or the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office.
Believed in a strong central government.
The division of authority among executive, legislative, and judicial branches to make sure no one branch has too much power.
A form of government in which power is divided between the federal and state governments.
This proclamation prohibited Americans from fighting in the war.
National policy of avoiding political or economic entanglements with other countries.
Leader of the Anti-Federalists and the third president of the United States.

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National governments and their interactions with other countries.
Believed that a Bill of Rights should be included in the Constitution.
The principles or policies of the Republican Party.
A settlement of a dispute by each side giving up some demands.
Decided that the government would have a bicameral legislature, where the membership of the house would be based on the state's population.
A change, correction, or improvement added to a document.
Convinced Thomas Jefferson to write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
First President of the United States.
American Presidents always go through this process on January 20.
Served two terms as President during 1809-1817.
National governments and issues within the state's boarders.
Saw a group of bankrupt farmers revolt for having their land seized by the state.
Leader of Shay's Rebellion.

25 Clues: Leader of Shay's Rebellion. • A group of advisers to a president. • First President of the United States. • Believed in a strong central government. • Served two terms as President during 1809-1817. • The principles or policies of the Republican Party. • Lists the basic rights of citizens in 10 amendments. • A change, correction, or improvement added to a document. • ...

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 2024-09-11

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An introductory statement in a document that outlines its purpose.
A proposed law presented to a legislature for approval.
A formal agreement between two or more countries.
Openness and accountability in government, allowing public access to information.
A political entity with defined borders, a government, and sovereignty.
The branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice.
A form of government where a king or queen rules.
The system or group of people governing a community or nation.
The authority of a state to govern itself without outside interference.
Favoring progress, reform, and the protection of individual rights.
A course of action adopted and pursued by a government or organization.
A form of government where representatives are elected by the people.
The branch of government that makes laws.
A local government unit within a country, often a town or city.
An organized effort to influence decision-making, usually in elections.

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The fair and impartial application of laws.
A law or regulation set by a local government.
Information, often biased, used to influence public opinion.
An official public announcement.
The abuse of power for personal gain.
An official who represents their country in foreign affairs.
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
The act of adhering to rules, standards, or laws set by an authority.
A system of government where citizens exercise power through voting.
The process of choosing leaders through voting.
A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of one leader.
The status of being a legal member of a state, with associated rights and responsibilities.
A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, living in a particular area.
Exclusive control over a commodity or service in a particular market.
An agreement between entities to cooperate for mutual benefit.

30 Clues: An official public announcement. • The abuse of power for personal gain. • The branch of government that makes laws. • The fair and impartial application of laws. • A law or regulation set by a local government. • The process of choosing leaders through voting. • A formal agreement between two or more countries. • A form of government where a king or queen rules. • ...

America crosswords 2023-03-21

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What does a heartbeat bill make illegal?
Which movement fights for black rights? (3 words)
The name of the war between the south and north of the US? (3 words)
Who came to the frontier?
Who lived originally in the US? (2 words)

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What is the name of the dream that made people move to the US?(3 words)
Who made the i have a dream speech? (3 words)
What is the name of the document that founded the US?
What was black people used for, before the civil war?
What is the name of the minority group, that fights for gender and sexuality?

10 Clues: Who came to the frontier? • What does a heartbeat bill make illegal? • Who lived originally in the US? (2 words) • Who made the i have a dream speech? (3 words) • Which movement fights for black rights? (3 words) • What is the name of the document that founded the US? • What was black people used for, before the civil war? • ...

Politics and Governance - Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-11

Politics and Governance - Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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The right to make and enforce rules or laws
Agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and carried out
Leader of the lower house is known as __________
Father of Political Science
Head of provincial legislative department is the _______
The ___ is vested the power to enact laws.
Regarded by the State as a "primary social economic force?"
Process of removing the President and VP from his office
Constitution that was reinstated following the People Power Revolution that toppled the Marcos dictatorship?
The terrestrial, aerial, fluvial, and maritime domain of the state
A political system when many governors or sovereign rule
Election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen

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One right in the Bill of Rights
Refers to liberty and the protection of certain natural rights
First President of the Philippines
Lower Chamber of the Congress of the Philippines is known by what name
The power of the congress to pass a law rejected by the president
A political system when one governor or sovereign rules
13th President of the Philippines.
Direct legislation from the people
Philippine congress is the country’s ________department.
A means to sustainable human development
Decision-making processes that affect a country's economic activities and its relationships with other economies
Ability to persuade or convince others to behave in a certain way
A special exercise on power involving some problems
Ethnic concept or sociological collection of individuals that possesses on non-political common characteristics
Politically organized society
According to Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in times of rebellion or what?
Those whom inhabiting the state and whom the state is obliged to protect and provide social services
Understood as the ability of a person or institution to affect/ control or dominate someone or something

30 Clues: Father of Political Science • Politically organized society • One right in the Bill of Rights • First President of the Philippines • 13th President of the Philippines. • Direct legislation from the people • A means to sustainable human development • The ___ is vested the power to enact laws. • The right to make and enforce rules or laws • ...

NayVonne Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-18

NayVonne Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799).
outlined a strong national government with three branches.
the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
It does not define government powers or individual rights.
is the legislative branch of the federal government that represents the American people and makes the nation's laws.
determined that three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population.
the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.
a supporters of the federal government.
the highest tribunal in the Nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or the laws of the United States.
designed to protect the security and power of the small states by limiting each state to one vote in Congress.
the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government.
the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.

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consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies.
branch makes all laws.
decides the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws.
deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature.
the elected head of a republic.
provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

20 Clues: branch makes all laws. • the elected head of a republic. • a supporters of the federal government. • the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. • outlined a strong national government with three branches. • It does not define government powers or individual rights. • deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. • ...

Row Three 2022-11-30

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Amendments that pertain to the president.
Shares of individual wages and corporate revenues collected by the government.
A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
A link between the president's foreign and military advisors and the president.
A member of congress who is responsible for running a committee. They have a lot of influence over the committee agenda.
The personnel who run the white house and advise the president.
Elections for members of congress between presidential elections.
A theory that states that the president deals with both Domestic and Foreign policy.
A formal agreement between the US president and the leaders of other nations that doesn't need Senate's approval.
Government Accountability Office - Investigative arm of congress.
A state mandatory requirement for the executive branch.
The delay of a debate or a vote.

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The review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, and policy implementation.
Presidential staff who oversee the policy interests of the president.
Proposal, Introduction to the House and Senate, Standing committee, Floor debate, Vote, Goes to a conference committee, President.
The idea that votes choose candidates in order to fulfill campaign promises.
Presidential power to strike specific items from a spending bill without vetoing the entire bill.
A group of people who head the executive departments of the government and act as official advisors.
The president's power to acknowledge a foreign government as legitimate.
A committee that determines the rules for a debate of a bill.
Office of Management and Budget - Assists the president in making a budget.
A congressional resolution designed to limit the US president's ability to start/escalate foreign military action.
A decision to reject a bill.
A person who leads the country through disasters.
An extra provision on an important bill so that it'll have to pass.
A resolution by a legislative group that invalidates an action by the executive branch.
Members of congress are assigned to committees to investigate problems with suggested bills.

27 Clues: A decision to reject a bill. • The delay of a debate or a vote. • Amendments that pertain to the president. • A person who leads the country through disasters. • A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote. • A state mandatory requirement for the executive branch. • A committee that determines the rules for a debate of a bill. • ...

Government 2015-10-14

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To change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament
A group of Senators, Member of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific or bill and write a report about it.
The periods into which a Parliament is divided.
Canada's Parliament is composed of the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons.
A proposal for the law to be considered by Parliament
A person who speaks for you.
A king or queen of a country.
A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons.
The process of choosing a representative by vote.
A meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session.
The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons usually forms the Government.
To pick one person from a group of several people by voting.
A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting.
A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party.
A member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party.
The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.

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Of two chambers, or rooms
A change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it.
The set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation.
A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
The cabinet is a group of all Ministers (mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate.
One of two large rooms in the centre block of the parliament buildings.
Bills that are passed by Parliament.
A senator or a Member of House of Commons.
A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party.
The person in charge of a meeting.
To choose a representative in an election
The Upper House of Parliament is made up of 105 Senators.
A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
(Verb) To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration.

32 Clues: Of two chambers, or rooms • A person who speaks for you. • A king or queen of a country. • The person in charge of a meeting. • Bills that are passed by Parliament. • To choose a representative in an election • A senator or a Member of House of Commons. • The periods into which a Parliament is divided. • The process of choosing a representative by vote. • ...

Government 2015-10-29

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Is a group of all Ministers, from House of Commons and Senate, who make decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create an federal Parliament
The government's plan for how much it will collect and spend money each year
A daily period of time in the Senate and House of Commons when parliamentarians ask the government questions about its activities or important issues
A king or queen of a country
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons
The process of choosing a representative by vote
A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
A meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session
Of two chambers, or rooms
To choose a representative in an election
A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as he of she is the Speaker
To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons, or a committee for consideration
The The daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French

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A person living in an area in Canada represented by an MP
The periods into which a Parliament is divided
The senior official in the Senate, and the main advisor to the Speaker of the Senate and to Senators regarding the Senate's rules and procedures
The leader of the party in power and the Head of Government
A step in the passage of a bill through both the Senate and the House of Commons
A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
A group of Senators, MPs, or both, selected to study a specific subject of bill and write a report about it
a formal event that follows rules or traditions
To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
Bills that are passed by Parliament
a proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
A large, heavy, silver-and-gold-covered staff that is a symbol of the power ans authority of Parliament
Another name for the House of Commons
The Upper House of Parliament

Legislative branch 2022-11-04

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The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group
Two year period of time during which Congress meets
Legal rights of a person to reproduce, publish, or sell their creations
To begin a new session of Congress
Period of time each year during which Congress assembles and conducts business
Legislative committee composed of members of both branches
Suspend, as in a session of Congress
Lawmakers who vote based on their conscience and judgement
Expression describing how most bills introduced in each session of Congress are put away or never acted upon
People with authority to represent others at a conference or convention
The people and interests that an elected official represents
The presiding officer of a senate in Congress, the Vice President of the United States
exclusive power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade

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The legal process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another
Act of lying under oath
legislative committee created for a limited time and for some specific purpose
A type of veto a chief executive may use after a legislature has adjourned when the chief does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so
The member of the U.S Senate, or upper house of a State legislature, chosen to preside in the absence of the president of the Senate
Permanate committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified subject area are referred
An order for a person to appear and to produce documents or other requested materials
Lawmakers who owe their first allegiance to their political party and vote according to the part line
Division of existing committee that is formed to address specific issues
A licence insured to an inventor granting the exclusive right to make, sell , use for a limited time
Broad agreement on public question
The presiding officer of th House of Representatives, chosen by and from the majority party in the house
A closed meeting of a partys house or senate members
A stalling tactic to delay the Senate floor so a bill cannot be brought to vote
A procedure to limit or end floor debate
The current office holder
The floor leader of the party that holds the majority of seats in each house of Congress
The floor leader of the party that holds the minority of seats in each house of Congress
Cheif executive power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
To bring formal charges against a public official
Distributed, as in seats in a legislative body
To find not guilty of charge

Human Rights Vocabulary Review 2025-09-17

Human Rights Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle

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The divergence of political attitudes away from the center towards extremes.
Agreements between countries to respect and promote human rights.
Used as a tool to pressure other countries to improve their human rights practices.
A form of government characterized by concentrated, centralized power maintained through political repression.
A top priority for the United States, alongside a strong economy, according to Option 3.
These are fundamental freedoms and entitlements that all people are entitled to simply by the fact that they are human.
Organizations or entities that operate independently of any recognized government and can play significant roles in international relations.
An international body with the "legitimacy and capacity" to promote human rights, as discussed in Option 2.
The right to vote; a key civil and political right.
To give one right or issue more importance than others, as seen in the debate over whether some human rights should take precedence.
An urgent threat to national security, according to Option 3.
Describes a government that silences citizens' demands for change and suppresses dissent.
The belief that the United States has a unique approach to human rights and should be trusted to define them without external influence.
Organizations that own and control the production of goods or services in more than one country.
The increasing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations.

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Large-scale systematic violence against civilian populations, such as genocide, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing.
Rights that guarantee freedom from government interference, such as freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial.
A trade restriction adopted as an economic sanction to punish a targeted country for its actions.
Rights that ensure access to basic human needs and social well-being, such as access to clean water or a livelihood.
A people's right to form its own political entity and choose its own government.
Conflicts that arise from fundamentally different beliefs and values, often leading to political or social confrontations.
An international legal body that the U.S. could give jurisdiction to prosecute human rights abuses.
The most severe form of human rights abuse, which military force might be used to prevent, as discussed in Option 2.
A system of government where the people choose their leaders; a goal of Option 1's foreign policy.
The idea that countries have the freedom to act without external interference in their internal matters, even in cases of human rights violations.
A country's strategy for dealing with other nations.
The UN has the capacity and this quality to lead international efforts to promote human rights.
A cruel and oppressive government from which people seek freedom, as discussed in Option 1.

28 Clues: The right to vote; a key civil and political right. • A country's strategy for dealing with other nations. • An urgent threat to national security, according to Option 3. • Agreements between countries to respect and promote human rights. • The divergence of political attitudes away from the center towards extremes. • ...

NBA Nicknames 2024-09-15

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Silk
Timelord
Truth
The Rifleman
Big Ticket
Garbage Man
Big Nasty
Great Wall
Unicorn
Hondo
Red Mamba

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Mr.Bigshot
Dollar Bill
A-Train
Cornbread
Medical Bill
Latvian Laser
RIP
Mookie
Little General
Baby Jordan
Sleepy

22 Clues: RIP • Silk • Truth • Hondo • Mookie • Sleepy • A-Train • Unicorn • Timelord • Cornbread • Big Nasty • Red Mamba • Mr.Bigshot • Big Ticket • Great Wall • Dollar Bill • Garbage Man • Baby Jordan • Medical Bill • The Rifleman • Latvian Laser • Little General

Crossword #1 2015-10-05

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The person in charge of a meeting. This person directs the discussion of business in a Senate or a House of Commons committee meeting.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms: An important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedoms.
A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
Electoral Officer of Canada This person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections.
The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Each province and territory also has a capital city and a legislature.
The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.
Block: The Parliament Buildings have three parts (West Block, Centre Block and East Block). The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the Centre Block. It is recognizable by the Peace Tower with the clock.

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A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
Minister: A person -- normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator -- who is chosen by the Prime Minister, and appointed by the Govern General, to help govern. A Minister is usually the head of a government department. The Government Leader in the Senate is also a member of the Cabinet.
A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party. Caucuses meet regularly.
to change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament.
a change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it.
One of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings. The Senate Chamber, or the Upper House, is where Senators meet to discuss business. The Commons Chamber, also called the Lower House, is where Members of Parliament meet. Traditionally, the Senate Chamber has red furniture and carpet, to signify monarchy, while the House of Commons' furniture and carpet are green, following the tradition set in Britain.

13 Clues: A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year. • to change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament. • Electoral Officer of Canada This person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections. • ...

Civics C1 & C2 Review Terms 2022-01-20

Civics C1 & C2 Review Terms crossword puzzle

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Religion that provided society with the ideas of morals and justice.
French philosopher(last name), Societies (living in a group) requires laws.
Great Britain/England practice this type of legal system.
Former dictator of the U.S.S.R. Joseph _________.
Government, protect individual rights and abide by the laws of the land.
Type of law that provides a resolution to disagreements.
Chosen to Rule by God! = _______________ Right Theory.
Totalitarian regimes or dictators make __________, or commands that become law.
Term that means to be formally charged with a crime by the court.
Will, is an agreement to follow rules that people agree to live by.
Punishments given out by the Code of Hammurabi are described as _____________________.
General Characteristics of _________________ are Royal birth and Inherited title.
Defendant in court must enter a _____ of Guilty or Innocent.
Type of government and economy in which the government has ownership nearly ALL of the countries major and minor industries.

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Civil ________ was established for the first time with the adoption of the English Bill of Rights.
Roman legal code was expanded by this emperor around 500 B.C.
Ancient law code that dispensed justice by the belief of an eye for an eye.
Lawsuit filed between two-parties the decision by the Court is ________________.
Type of law that punishes citizens for committing an offense against a person or the society as a whole.
What is the opposite of laws?
The word justice originates from what language.
English law signed into effect in 1215 A.D.
Type of government and economy in which the government has ownership of a portion of the countries major industries.
Written legal code
Small group make decisions & control the nation.
Ancient civilization that gave the world the first written law code.
etat and assassination are the only methods that a transfer of power happen in a dictatorship.

27 Clues: Written legal code • What is the opposite of laws? • English law signed into effect in 1215 A.D. • The word justice originates from what language. • Small group make decisions & control the nation. • Former dictator of the U.S.S.R. Joseph _________. • Chosen to Rule by God! = _______________ Right Theory. • Type of law that provides a resolution to disagreements. • ...

Quarter 2 Final Review Crossword 2024-12-17

Quarter 2 Final Review Crossword crossword puzzle

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What is the process by which a non-citizen becomes a U.S. citizen?
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
What is the group in Congress with members based on state populations?
Citizen What is the term for someone who is legally recognized as a member of the U.S.?
term What is the six-year period that senators serve called?
Who is the head of the executive branch?
review What is the power of courts to determine whether laws are constitutional?
Court What is the highest court in the United States?
What is the name of the document that outlines how the U.S. government works?
the People What document begins with the words “We the People”?
What do we call the idea for a new law before it is passed?
laws What is the responsibility of citizens to follow the rules of their country?

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What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
branch Which branch of government ensures laws are enforced?
Amendment Which part of the Constitution protects freedoms like speech and religion?
Declaration of Human Rights What document describes basic rights for everyone in the world?
of powers What do we call the idea that government power is divided among different branches?
of speech What is the term for the freedoms like speech and religion protected by the Constitution?
What term describes a government where people elect their leaders?
What do we call a government where power is shared between the national and state levels?
What system ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful?
trade What do we call the exchange of goods and services between countries?
service What is the responsibility of citizens to help decide a court case?
of the House What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?

24 Clues: Who is the head of the executive branch? • What is the introduction to the Constitution called? • Court What is the highest court in the United States? • What do we call the idea for a new law before it is passed? • branch Which branch of government ensures laws are enforced? • term What is the six-year period that senators serve called? • ...

ss crossword puzzle 2022-04-21

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A machine that helps separate cotton from cotton seeds
land where people plant, raise, harvest their crops and livestock
an era in which widespread production by machinery replaced goods made by hand
a river, canal, or another route for travel by water.
is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
swap items kind of like buying
one's own nation and support for its interests
representing womans rights during the revolution
any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
to protest against something such as rights or a higher pay
is a person advocating or supporting the republican government
the process of acquiring or developing something.
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials or the process of being so manufactured.
existing before war.
are the basic materials in which things are made
a boat outfitted with steam boiler engines to power the paddle wheels that propel it forward
the identification with and loyalty to a particular part of the country, such as the North or the South.
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
is the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
people who build factories or industries
Machines that combine thread
a non violent opposition to authority
spirits
is an estate where crops may be cultivated.

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rights granted to people but not listed in the bill of rights.
are parts of a mechanism that can be substituted one for another
the transition from a preindustrial economy to a market-oriented capitalist economy
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
people who innovate
Moves water and turns a generator wheel
relating to or looking like the countryside.
trade of enslaved people within the United States
becoming larger or more extensive
System a method of production in which large crews of people performed work in one location
to destroy or get rid of
is a place where crops may be cultivated.
a machine that cuts stalks of wheat or oats
a geographic area that isn’t organized
restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods
people in Missouri could own slaves
the cloth, and clothing made from cotton and other raw materials
wealth and resources of a country or region
promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff
land filled with soil rich with nutrients helps make better crops
to become less violent or severe
cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
sent messages over electrical wires using a series of long and short pulses known as Morse code.
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
the ability to do something

Turning points 2022-10-10

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who introduced the telegraph
What trial was started because of people being accused of witch craft
A law repugnant to the Constitution is void
Site in Virginia founded in 1607
What war started because a native american was killed by a settler
which president did the indian removal act
where did women suffragist meet in 1848
what was the last major battle of american revolution
what was the war called over the second bank in the U.S.
who burned the white houe in 1814
What was the first state to ratify
scott v sandford outcome last

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Who drafted the bill of rights
Where was the shot around the world fired
where was gold first discovered
Who ignited the french and indian war
Ship that arrived in 1620
who began the Nullification Crisis
Who helped save the pilgrims
What month was the Declaration of independence adopted
who sailed to the new world
who sold Louisiana to the US
canal started in 1817
Masscare What was the deadly riot in 1770
Where were the first slaves in America from
How many months did the

26 Clues: canal started in 1817 • How many months did the • Ship that arrived in 1620 • who sailed to the new world • who introduced the telegraph • Who helped save the pilgrims • who sold Louisiana to the US • scott v sandford outcome last • Who drafted the bill of rights • where was gold first discovered • Site in Virginia founded in 1607 • who burned the white houe in 1814 • ...

Ch. 19 Sec. 1 2013-05-19

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People who are not citizens of the country they live in
Protections against government
Ratified by the states, became part of the constitution

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Positive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality
Incorporates, merges, and combines most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights
No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property

6 Clues: Protections against government • People who are not citizens of the country they live in • Ratified by the states, became part of the constitution • No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property • Incorporates, merges, and combines most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights • ...

Parker Fry Gov Cumulative Assignment 2022-01-07

Parker Fry Gov Cumulative Assignment crossword puzzle

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the US's first failed attempt at government
Who really decides who the President is 2 wds
Building blocks for all American government
Autocracy where power is taken rather than inherited
"Two houses", like our Congress
Being the highest power in a territory
When government spending is more than it's revenue, 2 wds
Branch that enforces laws
the highest court in all of the US
the house of congress where every state gets two votes
When the Supreme Court decides what is constitutional
powers clearly stated in the Constitution
Amendment that gave African-Americans citizenship

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How we deal with other countries, 2 wds
Branch that makes the laws
last step of an immigrant becoming a citizen, 3 wds
What the President gives to Congress every year, 3 wds
Addition to the constitution guaranteeing certain rights for citizens, 3 wds
lower courts
Amendment allowing women to vote
the larger of our two houses of congress 3 wds
The US system that divides power between national and state governments
When citizens give permission for the government to rule over them, 4 wds
Minimum voting age
A law before it's a law

25 Clues: lower courts • Minimum voting age • A law before it's a law • Branch that enforces laws • Branch that makes the laws • "Two houses", like our Congress • Amendment allowing women to vote • the highest court in all of the US • Being the highest power in a territory • How we deal with other countries, 2 wds • powers clearly stated in the Constitution • ...

Turning points 2022-10-10

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What war started because a native american was killed by a settler
Who drafted the bill of rights
what was the last major battle of american revolution
which president did the indian removal act
who burned the white houe in 1814
What was the first state to ratify
A law repugnant to the Constitution is void
Ship that arrived in 1620
Masscare What was the deadly riot in 1770
How many months did the
Who ignited the french and indian war
where was gold first discovered
Who helped save the pilgrims
who introduced the telegraph

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who sailed to the new world
who sold Louisiana to the US
who began the Nullification Crisis
what was the war called over the second bank in the U.S.
where did women suffragist meet in 1848
What month was the Declaration of independence adopted
scott v sandford outcome last
What trial was started because of people being accused of witch craft
Site in Virginia founded in 1607
canal started in 1817
Where was the shot around the world fired
Where were the first slaves in America from

26 Clues: canal started in 1817 • How many months did the • Ship that arrived in 1620 • who sailed to the new world • who sold Louisiana to the US • Who helped save the pilgrims • who introduced the telegraph • scott v sandford outcome last • Who drafted the bill of rights • where was gold first discovered • Site in Virginia founded in 1607 • who burned the white houe in 1814 • ...

Constitutional Amendments 2024-02-22

Constitutional Amendments crossword puzzle

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right to vote
Income tax
civil rights
congressional pay
direct election of senators
Limit on presential terms
speedy, public trial
rights of accused persons
slavery abolished
right to bear arms
"Lame duck" sessions
quartering of troops
trial by jury

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abolition
rights of the people
woman suffrage
lawsuits against states
voting in the District of Columbia
presidential disability / succession
separation of church and state
powers reserved to the states or the people
repeal of prohibition
Prohibition
no unreasonable search and seizure
election of executives
18 year old vote
Limits of fines and punishments

27 Clues: abolition • Income tax • Prohibition • civil rights • right to vote • trial by jury • woman suffrage • 18 year old vote • congressional pay • slavery abolished • right to bear arms • rights of the people • speedy, public trial • "Lame duck" sessions • quartering of troops • repeal of prohibition • election of executives • lawsuits against states • Limit on presential terms • rights of accused persons • ...

Unit 5: Legislative Branch Crossword 2024-03-13

Unit 5: Legislative Branch Crossword crossword puzzle

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Age to be a Senator
A small group of representatives or senators
Illinois Representative for the Congressional Congresional District
Organization of people with common interests who try to influence government decisions
Completely unrelated addition to a bill

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When the President rejects a bill by not signing it for ten days and Congress is NOT in session, it dies
Power held by the Senate
A Proposed Law
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the
When the President rejects a bill

10 Clues: A Proposed Law • Age to be a Senator • Power held by the Senate • When the President rejects a bill • Completely unrelated addition to a bill • A small group of representatives or senators • Illinois Representative for the Congressional Congresional District • The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the • ...

womens day 2024-03-03

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Guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition
Earhart Aviator who flew solo across the Atlantic
Austen Renowned English novelist
Keller Advocate for the deaf and blind
Curie Scientist who won Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry
Last pharaoh of ancient Egypt
Gandhi First female Prime Minister of India
Truth African American abolitionist and women's rights activist
Kahlo Mexican artist known for her self-portraits
Cady Stanton Suffragist and women's rights pioneer

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Nightingale Founder of modern nursing
B Anthony Suffragist and women's rights advocate
of Arc French heroine of the Hundred Years' War
Thatcher Iron-willed British Prime Minister
Roosevelt Former US First Lady and human rights advocate
Yousafzai Pakistani activist for girls' education
Pankhurst British suffragette leader
Frank Author of a famous Holocaust diary
Parks Activist who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Tubman Conductor of the Underground Railroad

20 Clues: Last pharaoh of ancient Egypt • Austen Renowned English novelist • Pankhurst British suffragette leader • Nightingale Founder of modern nursing • Keller Advocate for the deaf and blind • Guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition • Frank Author of a famous Holocaust diary • Thatcher Iron-willed British Prime Minister • Gandhi First female Prime Minister of India • ...

The Sun Also Rises 2024-01-11

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Brett's job in the war.
Who is the woman the men all are in love with?
Consumed in large amounts throughout the story.
Jake and Bill went on a _______ trip
Man Jake and Bill met on a fishing trip.
Time period of the story.

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Main character.
Owner of the hotel in Pamplona.
Jake's friend from war
Sport featured in the story.
Ex-boxer from Princeton, writer.
Cohn's ex, used him for his money.
War the men fought in (abbreviation).

13 Clues: Main character. • Jake's friend from war • Brett's job in the war. • Time period of the story. • Sport featured in the story. • Owner of the hotel in Pamplona. • Ex-boxer from Princeton, writer. • Cohn's ex, used him for his money. • Jake and Bill went on a _______ trip • War the men fought in (abbreviation). • Man Jake and Bill met on a fishing trip. • ...

Historical Documents Crossword 2025-09-05

Historical Documents Crossword crossword puzzle

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_____________________ rights (life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness)
Last name of the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
the House of Representatives + the Senate make up this lawmaking body in the Legislative Branch
the collective name for the first ten amendments
how many slaves (out of every 5) would be counted towards a southern state's population for Congress.
this group supported ratification of the new Constitution, seeing a need for a stronger government.
the term for dividing powers between the national and state governments, with distinct responsibilities for each.
the hypothetical agreement between a government and its people. The government serves the people, if it stops then the people have the right to overthrow it.
the Articles of Confederation were purposely weak because the colonists were scared of creating another ________.
the city that hosted the Constitutional Convention.
the __________________ plan favored law states because it wanted states representation to be based on population.
the Northwest Ordinance guaranteed freedom of __________ and other basic civil liberties.
this building was built at the center of each township in the Northwest Territory.

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this group demanded that the Bill of Rights be added to the US Constitution.
the Northwest __________________ of 1787 was created to decide how the Northwest Territory would be included in the US.
this is the country that the 13 colonies declared their independence from.
this is the highest court in the US
The name of the agreement that created a bicameral legislature based on both population and equality.
this office is the head of the executive branch, and serves as the leader of the USA
this was outlawed in the Northwest Territory by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
this was the first state formed in the new Northwest Territory, it became a state in 1803.
______________________________ of Confederation formed as the first government of the United States

22 Clues: this is the highest court in the US • the collective name for the first ten amendments • the city that hosted the Constitutional Convention. • Last name of the primary author of the Declaration of Independence • _____________________ rights (life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness) • this is the country that the 13 colonies declared their independence from. • ...

Parliament crossword 2017-02-22

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laws, it's a bill while under consideration by a legislative council.
people who are entitled to vote
system, it divides the legislative function between two chambers.
in detail, one of the stages.
voting, most common system in Australia.
crown, the representatives take care of this instead of the queen.
laws, a group of people that either pass or deny laws.
majority, it's more then half of the formal votes in a House of Representatives election.
assent, formal approval by the crown.
a formal discussion in a house on a bill or other topic
general, appointed by the queen on the advice of the prime minister of Australia.
vote, people's preferences recoded simply follow the order in which candidates names appear on the ballet paper.
house, it has 76 senators.

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wealth, the people of a nation or state.
a group of people who look after a country or state.
it is also known as being the upper house.
it takes care of our whole country.
it's a state of the common wealth of Australia.
state parliament, the government that run the state of Australia.
a choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
it is a country girt by sea.
merlino, second most senior officer in the government of Australia.
laws considered collectively.
it is apart of a bill.
someone who has the right to vote in a election.
house, were the government is formed.
what is passed by the legislative council to become an offical law.
the head of public institution.
minister system, it's a parliamentary system of government.

29 Clues: it is apart of a bill. • house, it has 76 senators. • it is a country girt by sea. • in detail, one of the stages. • laws considered collectively. • people who are entitled to vote • the head of public institution. • it takes care of our whole country. • house, were the government is formed. • assent, formal approval by the crown. • wealth, the people of a nation or state. • ...

Black History Month 2024-01-31

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unfair treatment of people because of their religion, race, or their country of origin
a public show of group feelings about a case
Black History Month takes place in which month?
refused to give up seat on the bus to a white man and was arrested
In 1967 became the first African American justice on the Supreme Court.

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In 1966 became the first African American to serve as a President's adviser.
peaceful actions to bring about change.
In April 1963 Dr. King led a series of protest marches here
President who asked Congress to pass the civil rights bill
the bringing together of people of all races
to express an objection to what someone has said or done
African American leader who wanted change to happen faster and did not agree with nonviolence.
became the first African American woman elected to Congress.

13 Clues: peaceful actions to bring about change. • the bringing together of people of all races • a public show of group feelings about a case • Black History Month takes place in which month? • to express an objection to what someone has said or done • President who asked Congress to pass the civil rights bill • In April 1963 Dr. King led a series of protest marches here • ...

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