bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-16
the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-17
Bill of rights crossword puzzle 2025-11-14
5 Clues: set down as a rule • rights of the people • correction setting right of some wrong • no person shall be held to answer for capital • congress shall make no law resepecting reliogion
Sophie Faulkner Revision Crossword 2022-08-11
Across
- government where authority is ruled by monarch
- person who holds citizenship of a country
- concept that people should behave fairly
- a proposed law
- rules that describe being a citizen
- puts law into action
- part of executive and implements laws
- system of govt. where laws are determined
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- queen's representative in Australia
- the upper house
- the highest court in Australia
- debates and makes laws
- authority who sets rules for society
- to take part and contribute to society
- interprets law
- the house of representatives
- law as bill passed through all government
- vote decided to change constitution
- formally expressing opinion on representative
19 Clues: a proposed law • interprets law • the upper house • puts law into action • debates and makes laws • the house of representatives • the highest court in Australia • queen's representative in Australia • rules that describe being a citizen • vote decided to change constitution • authority who sets rules for society • part of executive and implements laws • ...
SAFETY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS 2024-09-12
Across
- harm to another's reputation
- a breach of duty to others
- entitlements or permissions
- another word for freedom
- a type of freedom related to being able to state your opinion
- type of law created in court by judges
- a duty or responsibility that all Australians on the electoral roll have
- type of rights related to ethical values
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- protects some rights of citizens
- abbreviation for your center of academic excellence
- law created by parliament
- lack of duty of care
- obligations to others
- controls or barriers put in place to protect against hazards
- rights that are not expressly stated but inferred
- number of legal studies classes in 2015
16 Clues: lack of duty of care • obligations to others • another word for freedom • law created by parliament • a breach of duty to others • entitlements or permissions • harm to another's reputation • protects some rights of citizens • type of law created in court by judges • number of legal studies classes in 2015 • type of rights related to ethical values • ...
15- Civil Rights Movement 2023-06-20
Across
- (City associated with voting rights struggle)
- (Refusal to use or participate)
- (Desegregation and equal access)
- (Racial separation)
- (Illegal killing without trial)
- (City where the bus boycott took place)
- (Large-scale protest for equal rights)
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- (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee)
- (Racial segregation laws)
- (Nonviolent protests at segregated establishments)
- (Landmark Supreme Court case)
- RIDES (Protests against segregated transportation)
- (Civil rights organization)
- PARKS (Civil rights activist and bus boycott symbol)
- (Leader of the Civil Rights Movement)
15 Clues: (Racial separation) • (Racial segregation laws) • (Civil rights organization) • (Landmark Supreme Court case) • (Refusal to use or participate) • (Illegal killing without trial) • (Desegregation and equal access) • (Leader of the Civil Rights Movement) • (Large-scale protest for equal rights) • (City where the bus boycott took place) • ...
Terrorism 2016-05-06
Across
- to face changes in societies or governments
- a region that was a victim of the 9/11 attack
- the use of violence against people or
- a region that was targeted by Aum Shinrikyo that wants to control Tokoyo so he releases deadly poisonous gas in the subways of Tokoyo
- had drug trafficking in mainly Colombia made powerful groups that recently turned into violence
- a region where most of terrorism is founded
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- a region that was targeted because terrorist oppose their government policies
- an event that 2 planes crashed into the twin towers in NYC
- an antiterrorism bill of 2001 that strengthened governmental rights to detain foreigners suspected of terrorism and prosecute terrorists crimes
- the organization that claimed responsibility for the September 11 attacks on the United States
- a well-known terrorist group
11 Clues: a well-known terrorist group • the use of violence against people or • to face changes in societies or governments • a region where most of terrorism is founded • a region that was a victim of the 9/11 attack • an event that 2 planes crashed into the twin towers in NYC • a region that was targeted because terrorist oppose their government policies • ...
Terrorism Case Study - 9/11 2014-05-11
Across
- The fourth plane crashed in an empty field in ______ due to heroic passengers
- Hijackers aboard Flight 77 crash the plane into the western front of the ______
- USA ______ Act was an anti-terrorism bill that strengthened the government's rights to detain foreigners suspected of terrorism
- The ________ and Transportation Security Act Law made airport security the responsibility of the federal government
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- Terrorist group responsible for September 11th attacks.
- The Department of _______ Security was created to coordinate national efforts against terrorism
- The use of force or threats to frighten people and the government
- Agents that move to a country, blend into a community
- The Federal Aviation Administration, _____, ordered airlines to install bars on cockpit doors
- _____ bin Laden was responsible for coordinating the attacks
- Letters containing bacteria that cause _____ were sent to members of Congress
11 Clues: Agents that move to a country, blend into a community • Terrorist group responsible for September 11th attacks. • _____ bin Laden was responsible for coordinating the attacks • The use of force or threats to frighten people and the government • The fourth plane crashed in an empty field in ______ due to heroic passengers • ...
Reform Movement 2021-03-26
Across
- found a newspaper called the Liberator
- arrested for trying to vote
- father of public education
- wrote uncle Tom's cabin
- worked with thomas cole
- supported abolish movement for women's rights
- had the famous speech ain't I woman
- female poet
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- escaped slave that fought for black and womans rights
- famous american landscape artist
- fought for the mentally ills rights
- wrote self reliance
- first president of the american equal rights association
- famous conductor of the underground railroad
- wrote a book called walden
15 Clues: female poet • wrote self reliance • wrote uncle Tom's cabin • worked with thomas cole • father of public education • wrote a book called walden • arrested for trying to vote • famous american landscape artist • fought for the mentally ills rights • had the famous speech ain't I woman • found a newspaper called the Liberator • famous conductor of the underground railroad • ...
Acts/Laws and Leaders 2021-06-10
Across
- It guarantees certain political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights of everyone in Canada.
- A person who favors strict obedience to authority
- What act created Canada?
- What part of voting is secret?
- A very right-wing member or leader in government.
- What is the leader of a cabinet called after winning an election?
- To refuse a law and protest peacefully to make change.
- Where do all the members of parliament work in Canada?
- What act made it impossible for Quebec to gain its independence from Canada through a referendum?
- What federal political party in Canada is devoted to Quebec’s nationalism and the promotion of Quebec's sovereignty
- What is a body of fundamental principles called?
- What title is given to a leader or ruler of people or clan?
- What code protects you from being treated badly or denied?
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- What set of conditions is required to make changes to the constitution?
- Who represents the monarch in the provincial executive?
- What law codifies most criminal offenses and procedures in Canada?
- What movement tried to make Quebec happy in 1987 because Quebec wanted to separate from Canada?
- What draft is used to present to parliament for discussion?
- What movement tried to make everyone happy in 1992?
- What member of parliament does not hold office in the government or opposition and sits behind the front benches in the House of Commons?
- What did most people want to achieve so that everyone was the same?
- What procedure is used to end a debate and take a vote instead?
- What occurs if a member of parliament does not agree to what is being discussed?
- What is a country’s legislative (law-making) body?
- What small group must advise the president or Prime Minister to make important decisions?
25 Clues: What act created Canada? • What part of voting is secret? • What is a body of fundamental principles called? • A person who favors strict obedience to authority • A very right-wing member or leader in government. • What is a country’s legislative (law-making) body? • What movement tried to make everyone happy in 1992? • ...
Social Studies 2024-01-22
Across
- The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- A natural resource that comes from the ground and is used for energy.
- A group of people living in the same area and sharing a common culture.
- The document that outlines the laws and principles of a country.
- A system of government where people vote for their leaders.
- A period of time in history known for particular events or developments.
- OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
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- The study of human societies and cultures.
- A flat, elevated area of land.
- The economic system where individuals and businesses make their own decisions about what to produce and buy.
- A landform that is higher than the surrounding area, often with a flat top.
- MERIDIAN The line of longitude at 0 degrees.
- The largest ocean on Earth.
- The study of the Earth's physical features and the way humans interact with the environment.
14 Clues: The largest ocean on Earth. • A flat, elevated area of land. • The study of human societies and cultures. • MERIDIAN The line of longitude at 0 degrees. • A system of government where people vote for their leaders. • The document that outlines the laws and principles of a country. • A natural resource that comes from the ground and is used for energy. • ...
Human Rights and Violations 2025-05-27
Across
- unfair treatment based on prejudice or bias
- celebration day of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10
- the right to act, think, or speak however one wants without restraint
- mass killing of a specific ethnic/religious group of people
- the act of forcing a child to work for longer than legally allowed
- basic freedoms/rights of every human that are given at birth
- the right to housing, food, social security
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- physically/mentally abusing a person purposefully
- social movement that aims to abolish racism and discrimination towards black individuals
- the type of rights that cannot be taken away
- abbreviated UN organization that works to promote and protect human rights
- freedoms that are protected by the U.S. Constitution
- the right to vote,equal employment, free basic education
- the state of being equal in opportunities, rights, and status
- a country in Asia that has been seen as the worst for protecting human rights
15 Clues: unfair treatment based on prejudice or bias • the right to housing, food, social security • the type of rights that cannot be taken away • physically/mentally abusing a person purposefully • freedoms that are protected by the U.S. Constitution • the right to vote,equal employment, free basic education • mass killing of a specific ethnic/religious group of people • ...
How a Bill becomes a law 2022-02-03
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- a vote by three-fifths of the Senate to limit debate on a bill
- a resolution passed by both houses of congress that has the force of law if signed by the president
- a group of people who work together for a common cause
- to offer for consideration
- to talk a bill to death
- the president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it tor ten days
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- a vote in which members stand to be counted for or against a bill
- a vote in the Senate in which senators give their vote as their name is called
- a voting method in which those in favor say Aye and those against say No
- amendment to a bill that is unrelated to the subject matter of the bill
10 Clues: to talk a bill to death • to offer for consideration • a group of people who work together for a common cause • a vote by three-fifths of the Senate to limit debate on a bill • a vote in which members stand to be counted for or against a bill • amendment to a bill that is unrelated to the subject matter of the bill • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-04-27
Bill of Rights 2023-11-22
United States Government 2025-05-15
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- One who votes.
- The first ten amendments.
- Branch that interprets laws.
- Head of executive branch.
- The process of removing an official from office.
- Government by the people.
- Formal rejection of a bill.
- U.S. lawmaking body.
- A break from punishment granted by the president.
- A formal legal examination of evidence.
- Process of counting votes.
- Political group with shared goals.
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- A system where power is shared between the nation and states.
- The holiday that is celebrated on the fourth of July.
- Where the president lives.
- Leader of the House of Representatives.
- A change to the Constitution.
- Government income source.
- The term for a proposed law.
- U.S. symbol with stars and stripes.
20 Clues: One who votes. • U.S. lawmaking body. • The first ten amendments. • Head of executive branch. • Government by the people. • Government income source. • Where the president lives. • Process of counting votes. • Formal rejection of a bill. • Branch that interprets laws. • The term for a proposed law. • A change to the Constitution. • Political group with shared goals. • ...
Constitution Crossword 2015-11-19
Across
- How many chapters does the Constitution of South Africa have?
- Where was the current Constitution of South Africa signed into law?
- According to the Constitution, what type of person has the right to vote in South Africa?
- Which chapter of the Constitution is also known as the Bill of Rights?
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- According to the Constitution, what is the supreme law of the Republic?
- According to the Constitution, what is the longest number of years a president can serve?
- Which chapter of the Constitution describes the role of the Public Prosecutor?
- According to the Constitution, who is the head of the national executive?
- Into how many languages has the text of the Constitution officially been translated?
- How many constitutions has South Africa had?
10 Clues: How many constitutions has South Africa had? • How many chapters does the Constitution of South Africa have? • Where was the current Constitution of South Africa signed into law? • Which chapter of the Constitution is also known as the Bill of Rights? • According to the Constitution, what is the supreme law of the Republic? • ...
American Gov't Crossword 2022-03-24
Across
- ignores bill for 10 days, Congress adjourns, no power to overturn
- not signing bill, 2/3 vote to overturn
- 538
- limits the president to 2 terms
- Succession Act of 1947
- 21
- Senate
- vote against the popular vote
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- January 20th inaguaration
- 4 years
- administers the law
- changed electoral college to 2 votes
- refusal to spend funds
- House
- more time to prepare for court
- agreement approved by the Senate
- symbolic face of the nation
17 Clues: 21 • 538 • House • Senate • 4 years • administers the law • refusal to spend funds • Succession Act of 1947 • January 20th inaguaration • symbolic face of the nation • vote against the popular vote • more time to prepare for court • limits the president to 2 terms • agreement approved by the Senate • changed electoral college to 2 votes • not signing bill, 2/3 vote to overturn • ...
Legislative Branch Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-12
Across
- people politicians represent.
- process of charging a government official (like the President) with wrongdoing
- political party with fewer members in Congress
- congress can pass a law even if the President vetoes it (needs 2/3 vote)
- starts out as a bill
- President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress
- is based on state population (435 total)
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- group in Congress that studies bills and issues
- each state has 2 (100 total)
- branch of government that makes laws.
- lawmakers
- political party with the most members in Congress
- idea for law.
13 Clues: lawmakers • idea for law. • starts out as a bill • each state has 2 (100 total) • people politicians represent. • branch of government that makes laws. • is based on state population (435 total) • political party with fewer members in Congress • group in Congress that studies bills and issues • political party with the most members in Congress • ...
AP GOPO REVIEW PUZZLE 2024-04-29
Across
- Right of a government to take private property for public use, with compensation.
- The redrawing of congressional districts to benefit a particular party.
- The redistribution of seats in the House of Representatives based on the census results.
- Formal disapproval of a President's actions by Congress.
- The court's authority to hear and decide cases.
- Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary and proper to execute the powers which are.
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- Highest court in the United States.
- A tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches.
- Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
- This type of jurisdiction refers to the authority to hear a case for the first time.
- Fundamental rights guaranteed to all persons by the law of the land.
- Body that advises the president and includes the heads of 15 executive departments.
- A power allowing the president to reject a bill, its informal term.
- Nonprofit independent groups that receive and disburse funds to influence election outcomes.
14 Clues: Highest court in the United States. • The court's authority to hear and decide cases. • Formal disapproval of a President's actions by Congress. • A tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches. • Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. • A power allowing the president to reject a bill, its informal term. • ...
Bill Why? 2022-06-14
Across
- heat transfer by direct contact
- cannot be created or destroyed
- a species a whole ecosystem is dependent on
- a behavior that is not learned is ______
- a relationship where one animal benefits and the other is harmed
- energy from being stretched
- organism that only eats plants
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- a relation ship where both animals benefit
- a relationship where one animal Benefits and the other is not affected
- organism that feeds on dead remains
- a interconnected relationship between different species in the same ecosystem.
- a organism that breaks down dead organisms
- organism that make it's own energy
- super continent made of all of the current continents
- animal that only eats meat
15 Clues: animal that only eats meat • energy from being stretched • cannot be created or destroyed • organism that only eats plants • heat transfer by direct contact • organism that make it's own energy • organism that feeds on dead remains • a behavior that is not learned is ______ • a relation ship where both animals benefit • a organism that breaks down dead organisms • ...
Bill Nye 2024-10-30
Across
- Energy in motion
- anything realated to heat
- an object that does not allow energy to pass through it
- Energy that can turn kinetic
- the mesurement of heat
- The transfer of energy through touch
- mass per unit of volume
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- The abillity to do work
- when 2 objects are the same temperature
- The amount of heat required to raise the temp by 1
- energy involing tempeture
- waves carrying energy
- an object that allows energy to pass through it
- Heat moving hot to cold due to density
- How energy travels
15 Clues: Energy in motion • How energy travels • waves carrying energy • the mesurement of heat • The abillity to do work • mass per unit of volume • anything realated to heat • energy involing tempeture • Energy that can turn kinetic • The transfer of energy through touch • Heat moving hot to cold due to density • when 2 objects are the same temperature • ...
Civil Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-15
Across
- the Supreme Court decision ruling all segregated schools unconstitutional
- laws that made segregation official in public facilities in the South
- the rights of all citizens.
- Prominent leader in the Af. Am. Civil Rights Movement; he is one of the most well known Civil Rights leaders for his nonviolent, peaceful manner of protest for equal rights.
- high school that refused to allow 9 African American students to attend resulting in an event where the military got involved
- a civil rights organization founded in 1909 to fight prejudice, and to work for the betterment of "people of color.“
- refused to give up here seat to a white commuter when he boarded the bus; kicked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated Southern United States in 1961 and subsequent years to challenge the non-enforcement of the desegregation of buses
- the refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines, as a peaceful form of political protest.
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- a form of direct action that involves one or more people occupying an area for a non-violent protest
- the governor of Arkansas who ordered state troops to prevent the Little Rock 9 from stepping foot in Little Rock High School
- the 1896 Supreme Court decision that ruled that states could impose segregation as long as the separate facilities were 'separate but equal'
- riots broke out when this student was accepted to the University of Mississippi
- the action of setting people apart (typically by race)
- An order that banned all kinds of racial discrimination in voting, like literacy tests.
- a decision to not use or buy products or services in order to show support for a cause.
- A federal law that authorized federal action against segregation in public facilities, and employment.
- an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement.Strong advocate of using self defense as opposed to peaceful protests.
- the year long efforts by many to boycott all buses in Montgomery with the intent of desegregating buses
- black student who was accepted to the University of Alabama but was faced with retaliation when white students rioted against her enrollment
20 Clues: the rights of all citizens. • the action of setting people apart (typically by race) • laws that made segregation official in public facilities in the South • the Supreme Court decision ruling all segregated schools unconstitutional • riots broke out when this student was accepted to the University of Mississippi • ...
GC Government | Aidan Lyness 2023-04-26
stuff 2025-04-30
Across
- A law that allowed people to vote if their fathers or grandfathers had voted before Reconstruction
- This law gave the federal government power to get involved in state affairs.
- It's main purpose was to help African Americans adjust to life after slavery
- The amendment that outlawed slavery
- A group that used fear and violence to deny rights to free men and woman
- The first plan for bringing Southern states back into the union
- A free African American who helped others escape on the underground railroad
- Laws designed to help control newly freed African Americans
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- A system where the land owner allows the farmer to use their land in trade for a share of the crop.
- Southern whites that supported the republican party
- A group of republican representatives
- The president after Lincoln
- Radical Leader___ ___
- A Bill that stated that to rejoin the union, a state must meet 3 requirements
14 Clues: Radical Leader___ ___ • The president after Lincoln • The amendment that outlawed slavery • A group of republican representatives • Southern whites that supported the republican party • Laws designed to help control newly freed African Americans • The first plan for bringing Southern states back into the union • ...
M Stearn, 4th government 2023-01-09
Across
- The paper that people cast their vote on.
- When you ask an appellate court to review a case.
- The division of power in the government.
- A form of government where there is no president or vice president, but either a king or queen as a leader.
- The form of government where everyone gets to participate and have a say.
- When the government spends less money than they bring in.
- The court of appeals has this many judges.
- When everyone gives up some of their freedom in order to protect everyone’s rights.
- The house of congress that includes the vice president.
- How old you need to be in order to vote.
- Also known as a “liberal”.
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- When a president rejects a bill.
- A group of judges.
- A member of the president’s cabinet.
- Organizations within the executive branch.
- More than half of the electoral votes.
- A group of 12 people who decide who wins the case.
- The rulebook for a country’s government.
- When the government spends more money than they bring in.
- Rules that people MUST follow.
- Also known as “conservative”.
- Money that people must pay to the government.
- What judges are called on the U.S supreme court.
- The highest level of court.
24 Clues: A group of judges. • Also known as a “liberal”. • The highest level of court. • Also known as “conservative”. • Rules that people MUST follow. • When a president rejects a bill. • A member of the president’s cabinet. • More than half of the electoral votes. • The division of power in the government. • The rulebook for a country’s government. • ...
govt crossword 2025-05-23
Across
- Branch that makes laws.
- Branch that enforces laws.
- Division of power between national and state governments.
- Buying/selling bonds by the Fed.
- Formal approval of the Constitution.
- Fed changes this to control borrowing costs.
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
- The first ten amendments.
- System where branches control each other.
- Branch that interprets laws.
- Courts decide if laws are constitutional.
- Supported a strong national government.
- A formal change to the constitution.
- Power belongs to the people.
- Highest law of the land.
- Famous Anti-Federalist author.
- Group that demanded a Bill of Rights.
- To formally change the Constitution.
- The principle that the government must obey the law.
- Fed’s control of money supply.
- Ohio voters approve or reject laws directly.
- Head of the executive branch.
- The legislative body of the federal government.
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- Ohio’s chief executive.
- Ohio’s legislative body.
- Wanted more power for the states.
- Year the current Ohio Constitution was adopted.
- Division of government into three branches.
- Cash banks must keep on hand.
- Another name for the Federal Reserve.
- Author of many Federalist Papers.
- The highest court in the U.S.
- Introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
- General rise in prices.
- The governing document of Ohio.
- Essays supporting the Constitution.
36 Clues: Branch that makes laws. • Ohio’s chief executive. • General rise in prices. • Ohio’s legislative body. • Highest law of the land. • The first ten amendments. • Branch that enforces laws. • Branch that interprets laws. • Power belongs to the people. • Cash banks must keep on hand. • The highest court in the U.S. • Head of the executive branch. • Famous Anti-Federalist author. • ...
African American History 2022-09-08
Across
- Forced Work
- Ban of discrimination
- Laws that separated the whites from the black
- Author, used to be a slave but escaped
- Violent civil rights organization
- Separating Black and White People
- Modern international civil rights movement
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- Selma to Montgomery protestmarch
- A form of execution
- Peaceful civil rights movement
- Famous song about lynching
- The beginning of the civil rights movement (The bus)
- White people thinking they are superior to other ethnicities
- "I have a dream"
- Entertainment that discriminated black people
15 Clues: Forced Work • "I have a dream" • A form of execution • Ban of discrimination • Famous song about lynching • Peaceful civil rights movement • Selma to Montgomery protestmarch • Violent civil rights organization • Separating Black and White People • Author, used to be a slave but escaped • Modern international civil rights movement • Laws that separated the whites from the black • ...
GoBuffs CRM 2025-03-18
Across
- Strived to protect Black citizens from police brutality and racism.
- Sought to end segregation in educational institutions
- Fights for equal rights in the work force, education, politics ,social and in economic situations.
- An Airforce veteran that challenges the legality of segregation in court.
- Provided religious identities for African Americans.
- Established to determine the causes of riots
- Led by MLK to advocate for African Americans in poverty
- Challenged segregated buses and terminals traveling from the North to the South.
- Bans literacy tests and empowered the federal government to oversee voting rights.
- Double the number shows up for the advocation of civil and economics rights for African Americans.
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- Were involved with the scopes trials, Brown vs.Board, Palmer raids and protecting speech rights.
- Pioneered non-violent action for civil rights.
- Wanted to empower Black communities and challenge systemic racism through non-violent protests and voting registration.
- Campaign based more on Malcom X's beliefs and moved from a non-violence principle
- 9 African American students are picked to integrate schools
- Started a pilgrimage to the Mecca and breaks away from the Nation of Islam
- Pressure to the Federal Government to enact voting rights legislation.
- Bans segregation in public accommodations.
18 Clues: Bans segregation in public accommodations. • Established to determine the causes of riots • Pioneered non-violent action for civil rights. • Provided religious identities for African Americans. • Sought to end segregation in educational institutions • Led by MLK to advocate for African Americans in poverty • ...
A lil' bit of Everything 2023-12-22
Across
- According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on Earth?
- During WWII, where was the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights stored?
- What does Jack call Santa Claus?
- What is the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?
- Iceland diverted roads to avoid disturbing communities of what?
- Who was the first Disney Princess?
- What is the name of the head elf at the North Pole in, The Santa Claus?
- The world's fastest growing plant is a species of what?
- "Call me Ishmael" is the first line from what classic novel?
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- Who played Dorothy in Wizard of OZ?
- What can be broken but is never held?
- Who directed to the original Halloween movie?
- What is the only edible food that never goes bad?
- What country gave the US the Statue of Liberty?
- Which country has the greatest number of natural lakes?
- According to the popular Christmas song, "Frosty the snowman," what are the snowman's eyes made out of?
- What is the smallest country in the world?
- What is the rarest m&m color?
- What does a Geiger Counter measure?
- What famous US festival hosted over 350,000 fans in 1969?
20 Clues: What is the rarest m&m color? • What does Jack call Santa Claus? • Who was the first Disney Princess? • Who played Dorothy in Wizard of OZ? • What does a Geiger Counter measure? • What can be broken but is never held? • What is the smallest country in the world? • Who directed to the original Halloween movie? • What country gave the US the Statue of Liberty? • ...
100 Turning Points 2022-10-12
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- What city did the Birtish burn down in 1814
- Where was the gold rush of 1848
- The name of the woman who drafted the Declaration of Sentiments
- The month the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress
- President that intiated the Louisiana Purchase
- The long distance communicating device made by Samuel Morse
- The tribe of warriors that raided Massachusetts
- Who start the Nullification Crisis
- The person who compelled Madison to deliver documents
- Who wrote the Bill of Rights
- Discovered the new world
- The place where the "Shot Heard Round the World" was shot
- The name protestors gave themselves in the Boston Massacre
- The first state to ratify
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- The state Jamestown was founded in
- What president battled the Second Bank of the US
- The place of the battle where Americans forced British to surrender
- The enterpreter for pilgrims and native americans
- Name of the witchcraft trials
- Ship that dropped of the first african american slaves in 1619
- Where did the Erie Canal start
- The man who fought Dred Scott in the Dred Scott Decision
- What river was invloved with the Indian Removal Act
- The person who 'ignited' the French and Indian war
- Ship that transported the first pilgrims in 1620
25 Clues: Discovered the new world • The first state to ratify • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • Name of the witchcraft trials • Where did the Erie Canal start • Where was the gold rush of 1848 • The state Jamestown was founded in • Who start the Nullification Crisis • What city did the Birtish burn down in 1814 • President that intiated the Louisiana Purchase • ...
No Tricks, Just Treats 2025-09-29
Across
- Get rid of temp pole
- Annual Meeting on 11/12/25
- Membership with two names
- Number of board seats up for re-election
- Landlord rate
- Organization exempt from Releases
- More time on past due bill
- Starts at $250
- Section 3.05 of BEC Bylaws
- Notes of member interactions
- General retirement of funds
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- Required for ground up
- MS Department VP
- Steps of a service order
- Budget recalculation month
- Bill Cycle 21
- Pay-as-you-go
- Section 606 of BEC Service Rules & Regulations
- Required for temp pole
- Four points on BEC credit rating
- Complete the Home Profile for accuracy
- 1.5% of past due
- Type of tax we sometimes charge
23 Clues: Bill Cycle 21 • Pay-as-you-go • Landlord rate • Starts at $250 • MS Department VP • 1.5% of past due • Get rid of temp pole • Required for ground up • Required for temp pole • Steps of a service order • Membership with two names • Annual Meeting on 11/12/25 • Budget recalculation month • More time on past due bill • Section 3.05 of BEC Bylaws • General retirement of funds • ...
Martin Luther King 2025-11-16
Across
- Fairness in how people are treated
- The '_____' on Washington a huge 1963 protest where MLK gave his famous speech
- Stopping laws that separate out people through race.
- Rights basic rights and freedoms everyone should have
- The belief that one race is better than another
- In this context, a large group of people working together to create social or political change
- Showing that you disagree with something
- Treating someone unfairly because of who they are
- When a group is treated very unfairly and kept from having equal rights
Down
- Refusing to use violence to achieve change
- Bringing people of different races together
- The right to live without unfair limits or control
- Being treated the same as everyone else
- A public gathering where people come together to show their support for a cause
- Keeping people apart because of race
- The killing of an important public figure because of their beliefs or actions
- Someone who works to bring about social or political change
- Not using a service or buying a product because you disagree with the actions of the company or organisation.
- Rights Rights that every member of society should have.
- Constitution The set of laws that govern a country.
20 Clues: Fairness in how people are treated • Keeping people apart because of race • Being treated the same as everyone else • Showing that you disagree with something • Refusing to use violence to achieve change • Bringing people of different races together • The belief that one race is better than another • Treating someone unfairly because of who they are • ...
legislative crossword puzzle 2022-05-23
Across
- Legislative measure passed by either the Senate or the House that the
- a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party
- a bill fails to become law because the president does not sign it within the ten-day
- does not see
- the person who is in position already
- The minimum number of members of an organization who must be present in order for
- a political party’s enforcers who make sure everyone in the party votes the same way
- Transportation of products, services, or money across state borders
- debatable question
- political belief
- a person who lives in their home district
- policy areas, like foriegn affairs or agriculture
- annual series of meetings of a Congress
- A power the president has to refuse the approval of a bill or joint resolution so it may not
- A Senate member who sits in the chamber if the vice president is absent.
- into law
- practice of setting boundaries of electoral districts to favor specific political interests within legislative bodies
- A list of bills eligible for floor consideration, but are not guaranteed to get there
- Specific committee to deal with special or select issues
- meeting to be legal or official.
- The bill cannot go back to Congress since it is no longer in session.
- to bring money to a representative's district
- A person making an apolitical or barely political comment is assumed to have a
- value of their property, etc., and that is used to pay for the things done by the government.
- bill that sets money aside for specific spending
- politician's support
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- The budget of a country
- The offense of disobeying court or violating orders of a court
- Allows a congressional solution to stop a rule or other action taken by an
- leader the person who has the most power to make a decision
- When a person is designated to appear in court under a penalty
- A way to remove officers from office
- with bills that are passed by both houses
- having two branches or chambers
- barrel legislation- Appropriation of government spending for localized projects done
- An additional provision added to a bill or other measure under the consideration by a
- agency
- An amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to their income,
- A permanent committee of legislators from the House or Senate that deal with
- Smaller versions of standing committees
- it does not remove a senator from office, but is a formal statement of disapproval
- An action designed to delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, amendment, or
- having a singular branch or chamber
- A way of ending debate and securing an immediate vote on a measure
- both care about like economic policy
- When politicians trade support for one issue or piece of legislation in exchange for
- Voluntary violation of an oath or vow
- A permanent committee of legislators from the House and Senate that handles
- A temporary committee of legislators from House and Senate made to fix
- redistribution of representation in a legislative body
- Influencing or attempting to influence legislative action or nonaction PAC's Political Action Committee
- A legislative proposal before congress
52 Clues: agency • into law • does not see • political belief • debatable question • politician's support • The budget of a country • having two branches or chambers • meeting to be legal or official. • having a singular branch or chamber • A way to remove officers from office • both care about like economic policy • the person who is in position already • Voluntary violation of an oath or vow • ...
civil rights 2023-05-03
Across
- A doctrine that supported racial segregation by saying ''separate but_______ ''
- sit at segregated counters, and waited to be served or stay there till the store closed
- it abolish slavery
- refused to give up her seat in a bus
- An African American boy who was brutally beaten to death after he offend a white women.
- What team was Jackie Robinson signed to?
- A case where Brown shows how black kids think whites are superior, and this leads to the desegregation of schools.
- Who signed the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968
- The ______ to Montgomery marches were a series of civil rights protest marches in 1965 to support voting rights
- Laws that segregated and limited African American rights
- the 35th president of the untied States
Down
- who was the most famous civil right
- separate a group of people because of their traits, skin in particular.
- A strong influence in America during the 1960's, was a member of the Nation of Islam, but was assassinated after he left.
- people who would march for rights
- In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received the ______ peace prize for his leadership
- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
- The Birmingham police chief, known for having a strong believe in segregation, and the person who brutally beat freedom marchers with high pressure hose
- little rock
- Over 200,000 people participated in the ______ on Washington for jobs and freedom in 1963 to fight for civil and economic rights of Black Americans
20 Clues: little rock • it abolish slavery • people who would march for rights • who was the most famous civil right • refused to give up her seat in a bus • the 35th president of the untied States • What team was Jackie Robinson signed to? • Who signed the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968 • Laws that segregated and limited African American rights • ...
Constitution Vocab 2023-11-17
Across
- powers directly stated in the constitution
- a change to the constitution
- to return a criminal or fugitive who flees across state lines back to the original state
- one of seven main divisions of the body of the constitution
- government administrators
- a law prohibiting public officials from holding meetings not open to the public
- positions in office are limited on what you can and can't do
- the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions unconstitutional
- money paid in order to vote
- powers that belong directly to the states
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- government must follow all constitutional procedures in trials or other actions it takes against individuals
- laws passed by congress shall be the supreme law
- rule by people
- an outgoing official serving out the remainder of a term after retiring or being defeated for reelection
- rejection of a bill
- to accuse a public official of misconduct in office
- the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
- a system in which power is divided between the national government and the state governments
- The rights every person is born with
- the system where each branch of government exercises some control over the others
- the tax levied on individual and corporate earnings
- the necessary and proper clause
22 Clues: rule by people • rejection of a bill • government administrators • money paid in order to vote • a change to the constitution • the necessary and proper clause • The rights every person is born with • powers that belong directly to the states • powers directly stated in the constitution • laws passed by congress shall be the supreme law • ...
Legislative Branch 2021-11-08
Across
- leads the House of Representatives.
- Makes laws
- principles we era governed by.
- where congress meets.
- it has 100 members.
- The legislative branch of the federal government.
- President this job make $167,000.
- After a bill passes it becomes this.
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- Number of house members based on this.
- this branch has 435 members.
- Number of years served.
- term of a senator.
- Mede in to laws. Q
- term of a legislator.
- to remove.
15 Clues: Makes laws • to remove. • term of a senator. • Mede in to laws. Q • it has 100 members. • term of a legislator. • where congress meets. • Number of years served. • this branch has 435 members. • principles we era governed by. • President this job make $167,000. • leads the House of Representatives. • After a bill passes it becomes this. • Number of house members based on this. • ...
Vocab 2022-10-05
Across
- a method of closing a debate
- the use of irregular tactics
- add on to a bill
- whip is an official of a political party
- holding an indicated position
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- an official reprimand
- a secondary committee
- the number of members of a group
- an official enumeration of the population
- a law before it is passed
- power given to the government
- the process of dividing an area
- Person who tries to influence legislation
- consisting of a single chamber
- having two branches
15 Clues: add on to a bill • having two branches • an official reprimand • a secondary committee • a law before it is passed • a method of closing a debate • the use of irregular tactics • power given to the government • holding an indicated position • consisting of a single chamber • the number of members of a group • the process of dividing an area • whip is an official of a political party • ...
Your Charter Rights 2025-10-08
Across
- Section 9: Protects you from __________ detention (being arrested for no good reason).
- Section 2(b): Freedom to share your opinions, ideas, and beliefs through speech, writing, or protest.
- Section 2(c): Freedom of Peaceful __________ (the right to gather peacefully).
- Section 27: Requires courts to consider and promote the preservation of this heritage.
- Section 2(d): Freedom to join or form groups, such as clubs or unions.
- Section 3: The constitutional right to __________ and to run for public office.
- Section 12: Protection against __________ and Unusual Treatment or Punishment.
- Section 8: Police generally need this to conduct a search.
- Section 24(1): If your rights are violated, you have the right to a court-ordered solution, or a __________.
- Section 33: The maximum number of years an override declaration can last before needing to be re-enacted.
- Section 10: Rights upon arrest, including the immediate right to call a lawyer (right to __________).
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- Section 1: All rights can be limited if the government can clearly justify the limit as being __________ in a free and democratic society.
- Section 25: Guarantees that the Charter will not diminish any existing __________ or treaty rights.
- Section 6: Your rights to move to and take up a job in any province in Canada.
- Section 28: Explicitly guarantees __________ equality rights.
- Section 15: Your right to be treated __________ before and under the law, without discrimination.
- Section 16-22: Confirms English and __________ as the official languages of Canada.
- Section 11(d): The principle that you are presumed __________ until proven guilty.
- Section 33: The Notwithstanding Clause, which allows a government to temporarily __________ certain Charter rights.
- Section 7: Protects your right to life, __________, and security of the person.
20 Clues: Section 8: Police generally need this to conduct a search. • Section 28: Explicitly guarantees __________ equality rights. • Section 2(d): Freedom to join or form groups, such as clubs or unions. • Section 6: Your rights to move to and take up a job in any province in Canada. • Section 2(c): Freedom of Peaceful __________ (the right to gather peacefully). • ...
Cabinet 2023-03-31
11 Clues: Premier • Deputy Premier • Government whip • Attorney General • Regional Secretary • Minister of Service • New Member Relations • Minister of Communications • Bill Presenting Minister #1 • Bill Presenting Minister #2 • Minister of Sessional Affairs
Vendor and Commercial Management 2014-04-25
Across
- three year Hardware/Software selection
- - How it's done
- - Provide Management Information
- - Money approved to spend in any given year
- - Make a purchase
- - legally binding
- - Procurement System
- - Good's In
- - Vendor Management
- - Bill coding
- - New Service Setup
- - Cost tracking
Down
- - Record of Hardware/Software assets
- - Order, delivery and fullfilment
- - Dispute resolution
- - Vendor Liaison
- - Suppliers
- - Billing analysis
- - Arguments
- - terminate a service
- - Software Asset Management
- Plan, Acquire, Deploy, Manage, Retire, Control and Audit
- - Software Auditing
- - Definitive Software Library - DSL
- - Bill payment
25 Clues: - Suppliers • - Arguments • - Good's In • - Bill coding • - Bill payment • - How it's done • - Cost tracking • - Vendor Liaison • - Make a purchase • - legally binding • - Billing analysis • - Vendor Management • - Software Auditing • - New Service Setup • - Dispute resolution • - Procurement System • - terminate a service • - Software Asset Management • - Provide Management Information • ...
Rights 2018-12-13
14 Clues: Prize • Rights • Rights • > girls • Nations • countries • Peace Prize • Teresa Award • have equal rights • is helping Children • Children's Peace Prize • should be equal to boys • Countries are easy to take • shot Malala and her friends
Rights 2018-12-13
14 Clues: Prize • Rights • Rights • > girls • Nations • countries • Peace Prize • Teresa Award • have equal rights • is helping Children • Children's Peace Prize • should be equal to boys • Countries are easy to take • shot Malala and her friends
Chapter 27 - The Post War Boom 2021-01-26
Across
- ‘n’ roll = musicians in the 1950s added electronic instruments to traditional blues music, creating rhythm and blues, thus creating ________
- = the government agency that regulates and licenses television, telephone, radio, and other communications industries
- media = communication that reaches large audiences
- S. Truman = 33rd President of the U.S
- = a major corporation that includes a number of smaller companies in unrelated industries
- obsolescence = manufacturers purposely designed products to become obsolete—that is, to wear out or become outdated—in a short period of time.
- Bill of Rights = Government payed half of veterns tution and gave unemployment beneifts; a.k.a "Servicemen's Readjustmet Act"
- = financial help given by a government to a person/group to support an undertaking regarded as being in the public interest
- = a style of music characterized by the use of improvisation
- = important and unique development state between childhood and adulthood
- = small residential communities surrounding cities
- Eisenhower = 34th President of the U.S
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- = a company that offers similar products or services in many locations
- = buying material goods
- = means “hired hands”
- = Multi-billion dollar fast-food company; started by 2 brothers
- Jonas Salk = developed a vaccine for the crippling disease poliomyelitis—polio.
- renewal = providing a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.
- = Southern Democrats who opposed Truman's position on Civil Rights
- policy = removed federal economic help, stopped the reservation system, and gave out tribal lands among individual Native Americans.
- boom = an unprecedented increase in birthrate after WWII
- Deal = an extension of Roosevelt's New Deal; increased minimum wage, expanded Social Security, and built low-income housing
- movement = expressed the social and literary nonconformity of artists, poets, and writers.
- = buy now, pay later
- fund = a fund often designated for corrupt practices, such as bribery
- = promoted people to buy goods
26 Clues: = buy now, pay later • = means “hired hands” • = buying material goods • = promoted people to buy goods • S. Truman = 33rd President of the U.S • Eisenhower = 34th President of the U.S • media = communication that reaches large audiences • = small residential communities surrounding cities • boom = an unprecedented increase in birthrate after WWII • ...
Unit 1 2022-01-19
Across
- the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive,"
- Inspired the 3 branches
- Believed in natural rights
- A person who seeks enlightenment
- Relating to the systems in government which several states of unity
- Single self appointed leader
- Rights, The rights one is born with
- A king or queen as head of state
- of Law, a situation in which the people in a society obey its laws and enable it to function properly
- Carta, A charter of freedoms
Down
- wrote Leviathan
- of Reason, Another word for age of enlightenment
- Being easily swayed
- Rights, The laws that allow citizens to live their lives
- Wrote the social contract
- A place in Paris where people would go to converse
- Took place in Europe between the 17th and 18th century's
- Government ran by religion
18 Clues: wrote Leviathan • Being easily swayed • Inspired the 3 branches • Wrote the social contract • Believed in natural rights • Government ran by religion • Single self appointed leader • Carta, A charter of freedoms • A person who seeks enlightenment • A king or queen as head of state • Rights, The rights one is born with • of Reason, Another word for age of enlightenment • ...
Government 2 2015-10-07
Across
- A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
- A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as they are Speaker.
- Another name for the Senate.
- A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting.
- questions Another name for question period.
- A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
- All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party.
- To pick one person from a group of several by voting.
- A senator or a Member of the House of Commons.
- A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject presented according to specific rules.
- Another name for House of Commons.
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- A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
- The Member of Parliament or Senate in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party members informed about the Chamber´s business and making sure they are present in the Chamber
- Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this.
- A proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament.
- A person appointed by our Monarch to be the Monarch's representative in Canada.
- A group made of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same party that meet regularly.
- A university student who works for the Senate or House of Commons. They deliver messages and documents to the Chamber during a sitting.
- To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration.
- A meeting of a Senate or of the House of Commons within a session.
- A change to a bill with the intention of improving it.
- Bills that are passed by the Parliament and become laws.
- A king or queen of a country.
- A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who doesn't belong to a political party.
- The governments plan for how it will collect and spend each year
25 Clues: Another name for the Senate. • A king or queen of a country. • Another name for House of Commons. • questions Another name for question period. • A senator or a Member of the House of Commons. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this. • To pick one person from a group of several by voting. • ...
Government 2 2015-10-07
Across
- A university student who works for the Senate or House of Commons. They deliver messages and documents to the Chamber during a sitting.
- A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who doesn't belong to a political party.
- The Member of Parliament or Senate in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party members informed about the Chamber´s business and making sure they are present in the Chamber
- A proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament.
- Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this.
- A person appointed by our Monarch to be the Monarch's representative in Canada.
- A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as they are Speaker.
- A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
- Another name for the Senate.
- The governments plan for how it will collect and spend each year
- To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration.
- Bills that are passed by the Parliament and become laws.
- A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject presented according to specific rules.
Down
- A senator or a Member of the House of Commons.
- All political parties and independent Members who do not belong to the governing party.
- A meeting of a Senate or of the House of Commons within a session.
- A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
- A group made of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same party that meet regularly.
- A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting.
- To pick one person from a group of several by voting.
- A king or queen of a country.
- A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
- Another name for question period.
- Another name for House of Commons.
- A change to a bill with the intention of improving it.
25 Clues: Another name for the Senate. • A king or queen of a country. • Another name for question period. • Another name for House of Commons. • A senator or a Member of the House of Commons. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is this. • To pick one person from a group of several by voting. • ...
Chapter 15 terms 2025-04-03
Across
- a tax of a fixed amount per person that had to be paid before the person could vote
- national association advancement of colored people
- statues enacted to enforce segregation
- was the leader in the american civil rights movement
- a new civil rights movement that the supreme court had declared segregation to be constitutional
- required voters to read and understand the state constitution
- laws that segregation African American were permitted as long as equal facilities
- refuse of rights to individuals
- 14 year old boy that was killed for talking to a white women
- shes on of the civil rights movement figures
- African American civil rights organization that played a crucial role in the movement
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- this was only applied only in public schools
- a movement of a nonviolent protest of students sit in till served
- was a event marking of the first large scale
- is a belief that one race is superior than the others
- the seperation or isolation of a race,class,or group
- facto segregation segregation by costom and tradition
- jure segregation segregation by law
- civil right organization in the united states in the 1960s
19 Clues: refuse of rights to individuals • jure segregation segregation by law • statues enacted to enforce segregation • this was only applied only in public schools • was a event marking of the first large scale • shes on of the civil rights movement figures • national association advancement of colored people • the seperation or isolation of a race,class,or group • ...
Government test 2024-04-01
Across
- Concept that the government and its officers are always subject to law
- A member of a state or nation who owes allegance to it by birth or naturalization and is entitled to full civil rights.
- Great charter forced upon king john of england by his barons in 1215 established that the power of the monarcy was not absolute and garenteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility
- balances system of overlapping the powers of the three branches to check the actions of the others
- a large complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of a organazation
- release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime by the president
- Form of Gov. where those who rule cannot be held responsoble to the will of the people
- Scheme by a wich a presidential vacancy is filled
- a change in or addition to the constitution or law
- formal aproval of final consent to the effectiveness of a constition, constitutional amendment or treaty
- To bring formal charges against a public official
- Spying
- English philosopher who wrote about his theroes concerning the natural rights of man the social contract and the seperation of church and state
- When a state has supreme and absolute authority within its own territory and can decide its own foreighn and demostic policys
- Gov A form of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several local
- An adjective decribing a legislative body composed of two chambers
- Cheif executives power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
- an alliance formed to protect the freedom and security of its members through political and military action
- The institution through wich a society makes and enforces its public policys
Down
- Nations relationship with other contries
- The presidents wife
- plan of government adapted by the continial congress after the american revolution established a firm friendship among the states
- A joining of several groups for a common purpose
- The first ten amendments to the constitution
- redisbute as inseats in legislative body
- Principle of american gov. that the executive,legislative and judicial powers are divided among three independent branches of government.
- Doctrine that holds that the government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all it does
- all matters not directly connected to the realm of foreign affairs
- Foreign agreement between two or more soveirgn states
- a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
- Called the cabinet departments they are the traditional units of federal administration
- A centralized Government in wich all government powers belong to a central agency
- system of government in wich a written constitution divides power between a central or national government and several regional governments.
- Form of gov. where supreme authority lies with the people
34 Clues: Spying • The presidents wife • Nations relationship with other contries • redisbute as inseats in legislative body • The first ten amendments to the constitution • A joining of several groups for a common purpose • Scheme by a wich a presidential vacancy is filled • To bring formal charges against a public official • a change in or addition to the constitution or law • ...
Bill Clinton 2012-11-19
Across
- Clinton's Vice President
- He sent peace keeping soldiers to help Bosnia and _______
- The state that he was once the govenor of
- How many electoral votes did he get in his second election (between 350 and 400)
- The person he went against in the second election
- He is the second president to be __________
- Bill Clinton was the _________ president (just the number, including hyphen)
- His original surname
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- Bill Clinton's religion
- The person he went against in the first election
- He was impeached by the _____ of _____________
- He is married to the 67th United States Secretary of State
- He was born in ______(write in words)
- He is apart of what party?
- The year he was inaugurated (write in words)
15 Clues: His original surname • Bill Clinton's religion • Clinton's Vice President • He is apart of what party? • He was born in ______(write in words) • The state that he was once the govenor of • He is the second president to be __________ • The year he was inaugurated (write in words) • He was impeached by the _____ of _____________ • ...
political parties & policies 2024-11-22
Across
- A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
- A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
- A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
- - a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved in historical research.
- The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interest groups or organizations.
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- of Rights - The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
- A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
- A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
- - the relationship between cause and effect; understanding how events influence one another.
- Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leading to biased perspectives and divisive politics.
- Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
- Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
- An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
- A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
14 Clues: An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election. • Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution. • - the relationship between cause and effect; understanding how events influence one another. • A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district. • ...
The "OFFICIAL" US Citizenship Test: Rocco Edition 2023-01-08
Across
- This branch of government can declare war.
- Used to describe incredibly oppressive rule and chaos seen in things like the Nazis and the Hunger Games' governing power.
- Executive _ 13228 created the Office of Homeland Security which eventually evolved into the DHS a year later.
- This branch of government consists of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet and all of its members.
- This fancy courtroom rule requires prosecutors to explain why a prisoner is being held in custody.
- Trump had this happen to him twice, but no president has ever been fully convicted of this.
- Taxes put on government imports; was used to protect local workers.
- These people were accredited to creating the basis for the Constitution.
- Dividing power between the states and the central government to make sure no side has too much power.
- The President has the ability to _ a bill; this is a check on the Legislative Branch.
- This tactic was used heavily by Republicans around 2010 to give them near absolute power throughout the nation.
- Used to get both horses and state representatives to work for them in a quite aggressive and loud manner.
- This is both a place to hold money and a descriptor of states who tend to vote for the same party in presidential elections.
- However, the Legislative Branch can _ the answer to question 21, which puts a check on the Executive Branch and creates a certain balance of powers between the two.
Down
- The introduction to the Constitution that holds the key values of the nation; has a catchy Schoolhouse Rock song about it.
- _ without representation.
- The Constitution contains 27 of these.
- A tactic used in the Senate to stall time to delay action on a bill. The longest one lasted for almost a whole day!
- What gives judges and other government officials the legal ability to judge others in a certain parameter.
- The Supreme Court falls under this branch of government that's considered the weakest of the three.
- This is found both in a playground and in states who often switch sides in presidential elections.
- The process in which voters cast their ballots in elections; the _ college.
- This form of democratic government is dictated in the Constitution and dictates how we appoint leaders in our cities, counties, states, and even national leaders.
- Both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights had to have this happen to them (synonym of approved).
- Double _ states that you can't be tried for the same crime twice, as stated in the Constitution.
- Synonym for a direct democracy.
26 Clues: _ without representation. • Synonym for a direct democracy. • The Constitution contains 27 of these. • This branch of government can declare war. • Taxes put on government imports; was used to protect local workers. • These people were accredited to creating the basis for the Constitution. • ...
Government Vocab 2021-01-06
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- 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights
- considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
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- chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power
- “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights
- English political philosopher whose Social Contract Theory believed that in order to live together, individuals in a society give up their natural rights to a higher authority for the sake of protection
5 Clues: considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers • English political philosopher whose Social Contract Theory believed that in order to live together, individuals in a society give up their natural rights to a higher authority for the sake of protection • ...
US History 1st Semester Exam Review 2021-12-06
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- A change to the Constitution
- President can veto laws passed by Congress; Congress can coverride a presedential veto with a two-thirds vote; Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional
- Amendment that contains 5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
- Against ratification of the Constitution because it did not include a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties; They also belived the Constitution should give more power to the states
- A form of government in which people elect representatives to carry out the will of the people
- American victory that forced the British to surrender and led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris
- Colony founded as a refuge from religious persecution
- 2nd president; defended Redcoats at the Boston Massacre Trial; Negotiated the Treaty of Paris
- Leader of the Democratic-Republican Poltical Party; 3rd President of the United States
- Leader of the Federalist Polical Party and 1st Secretary of the Treasury.
- A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
- Because of a need for their own law, the rights they claim as Englishmen, and distance from Great Britain, they established their own.
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- bicameral legislature consisting of a House and Senate
- Formal approval
- Farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against tax on whiskey. The incident showed that the federal government had the power to pass and enfore tax laws.
- Place where Washington's army spent the winter of 1777-1778, a 4th of troops died here from disease and malnutriton
- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; these rights are defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
- Amendment that syas No cruel and unusual punishment
- The first migrantion to a permanent English colony in North America, found 1607.
- a law passed by Congress in 1787 that specified how territoris could apply for statehood once they had a population of sixty thousand free settlers
- A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to a speedy and public trial.
- A social contract in which the Pilgrims at Plymouth agreed to have fair laws to protect the general good
- focused on trading fur in the Great Lakes region
- This system created tension between Great Britain and the colonies by preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign counties
- Turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French ally with the United States.
25 Clues: Formal approval • A change to the Constitution • focused on trading fur in the Great Lakes region • Amendment that syas No cruel and unusual punishment • Colony founded as a refuge from religious persecution • bicameral legislature consisting of a House and Senate • Leader of the Federalist Polical Party and 1st Secretary of the Treasury. • ...
Chapter 3 2025-03-19
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- to set aside for a specific purpose
- income from taxes and fees
- the point or place where something begins arises or is derived
- having two chambers or houses in a legislature
- being a part of a whole
- A caucus is a group or meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement
- the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid
- proposed law
- the exclusive possession or control of a product or an industry by one company or group
- A plan for receiving and spending money
- to reject or refuse to sign bill
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- allows governor to veto specific spending proposals that he or she consider wastful without vetoeing the entire appropriations bill
- to change or make an addition to
- divide or organize into new political or school districts
- the budgetary pending year
- a usually complete count of a population
- a formal agreement between two or more nations
- the action or result of apportioning something
18 Clues: proposed law • being a part of a whole • income from taxes and fees • the budgetary pending year • to change or make an addition to • to reject or refuse to sign bill • to set aside for a specific purpose • A plan for receiving and spending money • a usually complete count of a population • having two chambers or houses in a legislature • ...
Georgias Legislative Branch 2025-03-17
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- the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid
- income from taxes and fees
- to set aside for a specific purpose
- the action or result of apportioning something
- a formal agreement between two or more nations
- A caucus is a group or meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement
- allows governor to veto specific spending proposals that he or she consider wastful without vetoeing the entire appropriations bill
- the point or place where something begins arises or is derived
- proposed law
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- A plan for receiving and spending money
- the exclusive possession or control of a product or an industry by one company or group
- being a part of a whole
- having two chambers or houses in a legislature
- to change or make an addition to
- the budgetary pending year
- a usually complete count of a population
- to reject or refuse to sign bill
- divide or organize into new political or school districts
18 Clues: proposed law • being a part of a whole • income from taxes and fees • the budgetary pending year • to change or make an addition to • to reject or refuse to sign bill • to set aside for a specific purpose • A plan for receiving and spending money • a usually complete count of a population • having two chambers or houses in a legislature • ...
Government Crossword 2023-12-04
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- Procedure for submitting to popular vote the removal of officials from office before the end of their term.
- Candidate or party with the most votes cast in an election, not necessarily more than half.
- The principle of a two-house legislature.
- Government by religious leaders, who claim divine guidance.
- Formal accusation by the lower house of legislature against a public official, the first step in removal from office.
- Legal process whereby an alleged criminal offender is surrendered by the officials of one states to officials of the state in which the crime is alleged to have been committed.
- Procedure for submitting to popular vote measures passed by the legislature or proposed amendments to a state constitution.
- People who favor national action over action at the state and local levels.
- Constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and subdivisional governments, called states in the United States. The national and the subdivisional governments both exercise direct authority over individuals.
- Constitutional arrangement in which sovereign nations or states, by compact, create a central government but carefully limit its power and do not give it direct authority over individuals.
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- People who favor state or local action rather than national action.
- An economic system characterized by private property, competitive markets, economic incentives, and limited government involvement in the production, distribution, and pricing of goods and services.
- Presidential refusal to allow an agency to spend funds that Congress authorized and appropriated.
- Supporters of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government.
- The idea that the rights of the nation are supreme over the rights of the individuals who make up the nation.
- Procedure whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters.
- The set of arrangements, including checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, rule of law, due process, and a bill of rights, that requires our leaders to listen, think, bargain, and explain before they act or make laws. We then hold them politically and legally accountable for how they exercise their powers.
- The right of a federal law or a regulation to preclude enforcement of a state or local law or regulation.
- Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government, generally.
- Government by the people, both directly or indirectly, with free and frequent elections.
20 Clues: The principle of a two-house legislature. • Government by religious leaders, who claim divine guidance. • People who favor state or local action rather than national action. • People who favor national action over action at the state and local levels. • Supporters of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government. • ...
Constitution Revew 2023-04-22
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- To approve
- This group had more power under the Articles of Confederation.
- A change to the Constitution is called a(n) _____.
- The Senate and House of Representatives make up ______.
- Which amendment guarantees freedom of the press, speech and religion?
- The idea of sharing powers between the state and fedearl government.
- Which amendment protects us from illegal searches and seizures?
- Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?
- How many branches are there in the government of the United States?
- King of England during the American Revolution
- Introduction to the Constitution
- Who is head of the executive branch?
- The President in the _____ in chief.
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- It is the duty of Legislative branch to make _____.
- A group which wanted a strong central government.
- Powers given to the Federal government are called ___ powers.
- A two-house system.
- The Bill of Rights makes up the first ____ amendments.
- The supreme law of the land.
- How many senators are elected from each state?
- The United States president is elected for _____ years.
- Powers given to the states are called ____ powers.
- Congress is called the _______ Branch.
- A way the Executive Branch can "check" the Legislative Branch.
- This Compromise resulted in a two-house Legislature.
25 Clues: To approve • A two-house system. • The supreme law of the land. • Introduction to the Constitution • Who is head of the executive branch? • The President in the _____ in chief. • Congress is called the _______ Branch. • How many senators are elected from each state? • King of England during the American Revolution • A group which wanted a strong central government. • ...
Unit 3 - The Constitution 2023-11-09
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- supporters of the constitution
- amendments that protect the freedom to act without government interference
- two house legislature
- spoken untruths that are harmful to a person's reputation
- a representative
- following legal procedures
- power lies with the people
- powers shared by both the national and state governments
- main author of the constitution
- a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches
- people who opposed the constitution and wanted a bill of rights
- written untruths that are harmful to a person's reputation
- being tried for the same crime twice (5th amendment protects against this)
- split of authority between 3 branches of government
- court order allowing law enforcement to search a suspects' home or business and take specific items
- change or addition to the constitution
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- a form of government in which power is divided between the national and state governments
- one house legislature
- the government can only do what the people allow it to do
- formal approval
- an agreement that balances opposing views
- main body of the constitution
- starts with "We the People"
- written plan of government
- powers directly stated in the constitution for the national government
- powers given to the state governments alone
26 Clues: formal approval • a representative • one house legislature • two house legislature • following legal procedures • power lies with the people • written plan of government • starts with "We the People" • main body of the constitution • supporters of the constitution • main author of the constitution • change or addition to the constitution • an agreement that balances opposing views • ...
Jena Williams Unit 1 2024-09-19
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- On what exact day did congress adopt the Declaration of Independence
- who was one of the authors that was on the Federalists papers
- Who is the Father of Constitution
- Two chamber legislature
- agreement where the english king gave the colonists the right to establish a colony
- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
- political unity with the power to make and enforce laws over a group of people within a defined territory
- How many states sent representatives
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- Formally approved
- Made up of the formal institutions and processes through with decisions are made for a group of people
- Which treaty that officially secured second Independence from Britain
- How many states ended up ratifying the Constitution
- which state(s) refused to send delegates
- what year was the outline in the english bill of rights
- where did the seeds of democracy take root
- What was the United States first constitution
- The supreme power to act within its territory and to control its external effects
- available for everyone use and cant be denied to any particular person or group
- what year was the Magna Carta signed
- what was one of the colony that enjoyed the most independence from the crown
- the process by which government makes and carries out decisions
21 Clues: Formally approved • Two chamber legislature • Who is the Father of Constitution • what year was the Magna Carta signed • How many states sent representatives • which state(s) refused to send delegates • Who wrote the Declaration of Independence • where did the seeds of democracy take root • What was the United States first constitution • ...
Legislative Branch 2022-11-02
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- the floor leader of the party that holds the minority of seats in each house is the
- are similar to bills and when passed, have the force of law
- the constitution makes the vice president
- Citizens of one country become Citizens of another through a process
- divisions of standing committees that do most of the committees
- is an attempt to "talk to death"
- if congress adjourns its session within 10 days of submitting a bill
- a few days or even a few weeks after the third of January
- general agreement
- the agents of the people who elected them
- is the exclusive rights of an author to reproduce
- the drawing of legislative districts for partisan advantage
- that is they are buried;they die in committee
- majority of seats in each house of congress is known as
- that is lying under oath
- this is particularly so because the speaker of both the elected presiding officer
- sometimes called special committees. are panels set up for some specific purpose
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- refuse to sign the bill measure must then be returned to the house
- or president protem for short
- well over 90 percent of those members of the house who seek reelection do so successfully
- grants a person the sole right to manufacture use or sell
- to accuse bring charges.The senate has the sole power
- believe that each question the face must be decided on its merits
- in all four instances that is it returned a verdict of not guilty
- limiting debate the rule is not in regular
- the people and interests the senators representative
- that they owe their first allegiance to their political party
- Congress is that period of time during which each year they assembles
- the Constitution provides that the total number of seats in the House of Representatives shall be
- or suspends until its next session
- is a closed meeting of the members of each party in each house
- Each congress lasts for two years
32 Clues: general agreement • that is lying under oath • or president protem for short • is an attempt to "talk to death" • Each congress lasts for two years • or suspends until its next session • the constitution makes the vice president • the agents of the people who elected them • limiting debate the rule is not in regular • that is they are buried;they die in committee • ...
Era of Reform 2025-10-15
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- Author of Walden; believed in simple living and civil disobedience
- Advocate who exposed harsh treatment of prisoners and the mentally ill
- The act of improving society through change and action
- Newspaper calling for immediate emancipation of enslaved people
- Movement emphasizing the importance of nature, self-reliance, and spiritual connection beyond materialism
- Great Awakening Religious revival that inspired many reform movements
- Cady Stanton Organized the Seneca Falls Convention for women’s rights
- Large outdoor religious meetings during the Second Great Awakening
- Former enslaved woman who spoke out for both abolition and women’s rights
- Philosopher and writer who led the Transcendentalist movement
- Movement aimed at improving conditions for prisoners and the mentally ill
- Escaped enslaved woman who led others to freedom through the Underground Railroad
- B. Anthony Women’s rights and temperance leader who fought for suffrage
- Peaceful refusal to obey unjust laws, promoted by Thoreau
- fighting for equal treatment and voting rights for women
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- Ideal societies created by reformers to achieve social perfection
- Movement that promoted free public schooling and trained teachers
- Secret network of safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to freedom
- of Sentiments Document written at Seneca Falls demanding equal rights for women
- reformers sought to abolish during the mid-1800s
- Person who worked actively to end slavery
- encouraging people to stop drinking alcohol
- Falls Site of the first women’s rights convention in 1848
- Education reformer known as the “Father of Public Education”
- Transcendentalist experiment in communal living in Massachusetts
- Douglass Former enslaved man who became a powerful abolitionist speaker and writer
- Bloomer Women’s rights advocate known for promoting dress reform
- Movement to end slavery in the United States
- Author and reformer who supported women’s independence and abolition
- Publisher of The Liberator, an antislavery newspaper
30 Clues: Person who worked actively to end slavery • encouraging people to stop drinking alcohol • Movement to end slavery in the United States • reformers sought to abolish during the mid-1800s • Publisher of The Liberator, an antislavery newspaper • The act of improving society through change and action • fighting for equal treatment and voting rights for women • ...
US Government - Congress 2024-01-17
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- the people an elected member of Congress represents.
- two chamber legislature
- the people that work in legislative offices.
- an elected official that is returning to office.
- a district's boundaries drawn to gain an advantage.
- A method of defeating a bill in the Senate.
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- a schedule used for bills in Congress.
- a permanent Congressional committee.
- the procedure that prevents speeches being longer than one hour.
- happens when the president denies a bill.
- the count used for reapportionment and redistricting.
- a private meeting of party leaders to select candidates for office leaders.
- a proposed law.
13 Clues: a proposed law. • two chamber legislature • a permanent Congressional committee. • a schedule used for bills in Congress. • happens when the president denies a bill. • A method of defeating a bill in the Senate. • the people that work in legislative offices. • an elected official that is returning to office. • a district's boundaries drawn to gain an advantage. • ...
R2P and Humanitarian rights 2021-11-10
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- the government writes to keep people safe?
- Nations
- all humans should have?
- act punishable by law, usually considered an evil act?
- formed to promote peace, security and cooperation for all nations?
- condition of being free?
- The state of being equal?
- is R2P?
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- of the ways of living of a group of people?
- Rights
- to Protect
- _______ signed the Universal Declaration of human rights.
- inner sense of right or wrong?
- it is allowed by law?
- many human rights are there in the declaration?
- it is not allowed by law?
16 Clues: Rights • Nations • is R2P? • to Protect • it is allowed by law? • all humans should have? • condition of being free? • The state of being equal? • it is not allowed by law? • inner sense of right or wrong? • the government writes to keep people safe? • of the ways of living of a group of people? • many human rights are there in the declaration? • ...
reconstruction 2023-10-11
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- B. Hayes: Champion of political reform
- for sale rather than for personal use
- Grady: Editor of the Atlanta Constitution
- killing, often by hanging, as a form of racial violence
- that restricted the rights of African Americans
- : Civil rights leader
- Stevens: Radical Republican
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- Revels: First African American Senator
- Act Restored full rights to people of the south
- Republicans overrode Johnson's Veto of Civil Rights Act
- Johnson: Impeached president
- Stanton: Secretary of War
- a person with extreme political views.
- S. Grant War hero president
- K. Bruce: Black Senator
15 Clues: : Civil rights leader • K. Bruce: Black Senator • Stanton: Secretary of War • S. Grant War hero president • Stevens: Radical Republican • Johnson: Impeached president • for sale rather than for personal use • Revels: First African American Senator • B. Hayes: Champion of political reform • a person with extreme political views. • Grady: Editor of the Atlanta Constitution • ...
Government 2024-05-29
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- A type of government that has more than 50% of the seats in the House of Commons
- Members of the executive branch responsible for day to day operating the government
- An association of journalists who report on the actions of Canada’s government
- The branch of government that executes laws
- Representative of the head of state in Canada
- A type of government that has less than 50% of the seats in the House of Commons
- The total percent of votes won in a general election
- Another word for constituency
- The head of state in Canada
- A member of the legislative branch appointed by the Governor General
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- An elected member of the legislative branch
- The first step to making a bill become law
- The branch of government that interprets laws
- The branch of government that makes laws
- An opinion based on assumptions that are not proven to be true
- The final step to making a bill become law
- Another word for a voter
- When Canadians decide on who should form the government
- A proposed law
- Elected leader of Canada’s government
- A word or phrase repeated often by politicians or marketers to describe an idea
- Someone who influences MPs and government officials
- Influence our understanding of what the government is doing
23 Clues: A proposed law • Another word for a voter • The head of state in Canada • Another word for constituency • Elected leader of Canada’s government • The branch of government that makes laws • The first step to making a bill become law • The final step to making a bill become law • An elected member of the legislative branch • The branch of government that executes laws • ...
Chapter 1 - Moral Philosophy 2018-02-10
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- Thoughts and ideas about morality
- Valid claims based on moral/ethical reasons; life, autonomy, etc.
- Claims protected by law
- Ethical theory that considers the consequences of an action; from the Greek for "goal"
- Concerned with individual acts rather than generalizations
- Nature of moral judgments and structure of moral concepts
- Ethical theory emphasizing duties
- Commitment that exists only once certain conditions are met
- Obligation; must be done regardless of consequences
- Desirable attitudes
- Absolute, inescapable duties in Kantian ethics
- Duties determined by the present situation; at first glance
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- 18th-century German deontologist who placed emphasis on motives
- An ordinary freedom; not guaranteed but not denied
- Theory that emphasizes character traits
- Duty that is binding in all circumstances
- Valid claims guaranteed in a society
- Another term for teleological theory; based on results of an action rather than the nature of the action
- Concerned with the rules from which an action is derived and whether those rules promote happiness
- Type of consequentialist/teleologist theory proposed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill
- Ethical thinking that purports to guide human behavior
- Deals with issues like justice, rights, and equality
- Emphasized the concept of natural (moral) rights
23 Clues: Desirable attitudes • Claims protected by law • Thoughts and ideas about morality • Ethical theory emphasizing duties • Valid claims guaranteed in a society • Theory that emphasizes character traits • Duty that is binding in all circumstances • Absolute, inescapable duties in Kantian ethics • Emphasized the concept of natural (moral) rights • ...
US History A | Unit 5 Keywords 2024-01-20
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- Synonym for optimism.
- Victory and Achievement
- Rights The movement advocating for the rights and equality of all individuals.
- A crucial element in Baldwin's vision for a more inclusive and just society. Learning
- An organized effort and activism for social change and civil rights.
- Baldwin envisions a society marked by this synonym for togetherness, and unity.
- The pursuit of this ideal is a central theme in this nation and the fight for Civil rights.
- The freedom to voice one's thoughts and opinions.
- Despite challenges, Baldwin remains ______ about the potential for positive change.
- The book explores the complexities of discovering one’s own ______.
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- Challenges faced by individuals in the pursuit of civil rights.
- Maintaining motivation, and calm.
- A sense of unity and solidarity in the ongoing struggle for equality.
- Growth towards a goal of betterment.
- This trait of staying true to oneself.
- Baldwin's vision for a future where possibilities are unbounded, or ______.
16 Clues: Synonym for optimism. • Victory and Achievement • Maintaining motivation, and calm. • Growth towards a goal of betterment. • This trait of staying true to oneself. • The freedom to voice one's thoughts and opinions. • Challenges faced by individuals in the pursuit of civil rights. • The book explores the complexities of discovering one’s own ______. • ...
April Showers bring Crossword Solvers 2022-03-30
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- merchant-----
- a certified, or this check
- see my face on a penny
- backs in to her space like a pro
- advice of ------
- marvelous market manager
- bank with your computer
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- has a dog named Nova
- graces the ten dollar bill
- transfer electronically
- jewelry is her thang
- where you should start everything
- all the cash is in me
- I am on a fifty dollar bill
- Office of Foreign Asset-----
- offers mortgages with a smile
- tall guy in the corner office
17 Clues: merchant----- • advice of ------ • has a dog named Nova • jewelry is her thang • all the cash is in me • see my face on a penny • transfer electronically • bank with your computer • marvelous market manager • graces the ten dollar bill • a certified, or this check • I am on a fifty dollar bill • Office of Foreign Asset----- • offers mortgages with a smile • tall guy in the corner office • ...
Legislative Branch 2024-01-25
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- The process of drawing district lines in favor of a political party/candidate.
- These are powers that are not clearly stated in the Constitution, which Congress has
- What amount of votes is needed from both the House and the Senate to override a veto?
- A term defining how Congress is made up of two houses/chambers
- The House of Representatives is the only part of Congress that is allowed to propose bills about__________.
- This role is the most powerful in all of Congress
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- This type of bill has money added to it, to try to help the bill pass.
- What is an example of checks and balances in the process of a bill becoming a law?
- The Vice President is the_________ of the Senate.
- This clause stretches or expands the power of Congress
- This is the name of the process used to redistribute the number of seats in the House to each state, based upon the population
- The House of Representatives is based upon what in each state?
- This is the name of a tactic used by the Senate to prolong/end the vote on a bill.
- What occurs every ten years in the country?
- True or false, a Senator and member of the House must be a naturally born citizen to be in office?
- The Senate allows each state to have_________ representation.
16 Clues: What occurs every ten years in the country? • The Vice President is the_________ of the Senate. • This role is the most powerful in all of Congress • This clause stretches or expands the power of Congress • The Senate allows each state to have_________ representation. • The House of Representatives is based upon what in each state? • ...
boone 2022-09-29
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- from alcoholic drink.
- doctrine:warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet
- c calhoun: was a white southrener also vice president who pushed for slavery.
- of Tears: was the deadly route used by Native Americans when forced off their ancestral lands and into Oklahoma
- union:an organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
- the action of a state impeding or attempting to prevent the operation and enforcement
- meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.
- douglass:American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.
- the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- system:the practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters.
- revolution:transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States
- policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.
- to education and scholarship.
- cady stanton:Author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman's rights and suffrage movements, Elizabeth Cady Stanton formulated the agenda for woman's rights
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- formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.
- great awakening:a Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century in the United States.
- to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States.
- of rights:transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution
- compromise:an act of Congress (1820) by which Missouri was admitted as a Slave State, Maine as a Free State, and slavery was prohibited
- powers:the powers granted to the Federal government, and specifically Congress
- powers:political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution
- purchase: when we bought a bunch of land fron the french in 1803
- review: the ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution
- member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- action or an act of abolishing a system, practice, or institution.
25 Clues: from alcoholic drink. • to education and scholarship. • purchase: when we bought a bunch of land fron the french in 1803 • action or an act of abolishing a system, practice, or institution. • of rights:transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution • c calhoun: was a white southrener also vice president who pushed for slavery. • ...
Vendor and Commercial Management 2014-04-25
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- - Bill payment
- - Provide Management Information
- - Suppliers
- - Billing analysis
- - terminate a service
- - Make a purchase
- three year Hardware/Software selection
- - Bill coding
- - New Service Setup
- - Money approved to spend in any given year
- - Dispute resolution
- - How it's done
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- - Procurement System
- - Record of Hardware/Software assets
- - legally binding
- - Software Auditing
- - Cost tracking
- - Vendor Management
- - Software Asset Management
- - Good's In
- - Arguments
- - Vendor Liaison
- Plan, Acquire, Deploy, Manage, Retire, Control and Audit
- - Definitive Software Library - DSL
- - Order, delivery and fullfilment
25 Clues: - Suppliers • - Good's In • - Arguments • - Bill coding • - Bill payment • - Cost tracking • - How it's done • - Vendor Liaison • - legally binding • - Make a purchase • - Billing analysis • - Software Auditing • - Vendor Management • - New Service Setup • - Procurement System • - Dispute resolution • - terminate a service • - Software Asset Management • - Provide Management Information • ...
17 2024-05-30
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- Princess of Wales
- Influential 90s rapper
- Bill, Microsoft founder
- George, "ER" doctor
- Johnny, "Edward Scissorhands" actor
- Julia, "Pretty Woman" actress
- Grunge band with Cobain
- DeGeneres, comedian and talk show host
- Matt, "Good Will Hunting" actor
- Bill, 42nd U.S. President
- Carey, high note singer
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- Jerry, comedian and actor
- Casual term for a guy
- Popular word for "awesome"
- Steve, Apple cofounder
- Winfrey, influential talk show host
- Latenight show host
- Brad, 90s heartthrob
- Nelson, South African leader
- Jay, Tonight Show host
20 Clues: Princess of Wales • George, "ER" doctor • Latenight show host • Brad, 90s heartthrob • Casual term for a guy • Influential 90s rapper • Steve, Apple cofounder • Jay, Tonight Show host • Bill, Microsoft founder • Grunge band with Cobain • Carey, high note singer • Jerry, comedian and actor • Bill, 42nd U.S. President • Popular word for "awesome" • Nelson, South African leader • ...
Units 7-8 Crossword Review 2024-12-10
Across
- The full faith and _____ clause (Article IV, Section 1) requires states to accept the civil court decisions of other states (Unit 8).
- The chief executive of a state government (Unit 8)
- The main responsibility of the state legislature is to make state _____ (Unit 8).
- The Constitution was signed by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on _____ 17, 1787 (Unit 7).
- People represented by members of a lawmaking body (Unit 8)
- Delegated powers are those given to the _____ government by the Constitution (Unit 8).
- The official who succeeds the governor if the governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office is the _____ governor (Unit 8).
- In the state court system, _____ courts review cases from trial courts whose rulings have been appealed (Unit 8).
- Which is the only state to have a unicameral legislature? (Unit 8)
- State _____ courts hear cases on appeal from the lower courts (Unit 8).
- How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it took effect? (Unit 7)
- Regulating trade with foreign nations, printing money, and raising and maintaining armed forces are examples of _____ powers (Unit 8).
- The _____ Amendment is the source of the reserved powers of the states (Unit 8).
- Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, and Political Party leader are the three main roles of the state _____ (Unit 8).
- Article III of the Constitution creates the _____ branch of the government (Unit 7)
- Article I of the Constitution creates the _____ branch of government (Unit 7)
- Article VII explains how the Constitution was to be _____, or approved (Unit 7).
- State courts hear cases involving _____ and criminal cases involving state law (Unit 8).
- A legal process for returning criminals to the place from which they fled (Unit 8)
- Article V describes how the Constitution can be _____, or changed (Unit 7).
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- Maintaining law and order, enforcing laws, and collecting taxes are examples of _____ powers (Unit 8).
- Reserved powers are those set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the _____ or for the people (Unit 8).
- A system of government in which the powers are divided between the national government and the state governments (Unit 8)
- Article IV of the Constitution describes how _____ should interact with each other (Unit 7).
- The Constitution has been amended _____ times (Unit 7).
- The Bill of Rights are the first _____ amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans (Unit 7).
- In the state court system, _____ courts have original jurisdiction and are the first courts to hear all civil and criminal cases (Unit 8).
- Part of the Constitution that introduces the document, explains what it is meant to do, and describes the purpose of the new government (Unit 7)
- The main job of the state executive branch is to _____, or carry out, state laws (Unit 8).
- Regulating business within the state, making marriage laws, and establishing and maintaining schools are examples of _____ powers (Unit 8).
- The main responsibility of the state judiciary is to _____ the state constitution and state laws and punish those who violate them (Unit 8).
- Concurrent powers are those _____ by the federal government and the states (Unit 8).
- A process by which citizens of a state may propose a law by collecting signatures on a petition (Unit 8)
- A method of referring a bill to the voters for approval before the bill can become a law (Unit 8)
- Article VI of the Constitution states that the laws and treaties of the U.S. government are "the _____ law of the land" (Unit 7).
- A process by which voters may remove an elected official from office (Unit 8)
- Article II of the Constitution describes the job of the _____ branch of government (Unit 7)
- Consisting of two houses, as in a lawmaking body (Unit 8)
38 Clues: The chief executive of a state government (Unit 8) • The Constitution has been amended _____ times (Unit 7). • Consisting of two houses, as in a lawmaking body (Unit 8) • People represented by members of a lawmaking body (Unit 8) • Which is the only state to have a unicameral legislature? (Unit 8) • ...
Government 2 2015-10-07
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- A group of all ministers that makes decisions about priorities and polices, legislations and how to collect and spend money.
- A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
- A group of Senators or MPs selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
- A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
- A person who has fill political and civil rights in his or her country.
- One of the three parts of the Parliament Buildings where the House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are located, as well as the Peace Tower with the clock.
- The person in charge of a meeting who directs the discussion of business in a Senate or a House of Commons committee meeting.
- monarchy A system in which the powers of the Monarch are limited by the written or unwritten constitution of the country.
- One of the two large rooms in centre block; also known as Upper house, which is used by Senators while Lower House is used by MPs.
- The bringing to an end of a Parliament, either at the end of its four-year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence by proclamation by the Governor General, followed by an election.
- The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.
- government The group that acts and speaks for the whole country
- The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
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- The process of choosing a representative by vote.
- The set of rules that a country follows to work as a nation.
- A group made up of all Senators and MPs from the same political party.
- The periods into which the Parliament is divided
- The specific geographic area in Canada that an MP represents in the House of Commons.
- A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
- Of two chambers, or rooms; the Parliament is made up of the Senate and the House of Commons.
- Another word for an electoral district
- To change or improve something.
22 Clues: To change or improve something. • Another word for an electoral district • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • The periods into which the Parliament is divided • The process of choosing a representative by vote. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • The set of rules that a country follows to work as a nation. • ...
MLK vocab 2022-01-19
Across
- the right to have political and social equality
- the act that outlawed discrimination
- the ability to do something without someone telling you
- aggressive civil rights activist
- the movement by black people to eliminate segregation
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- a field where things are grown such as tobacco coffee and sugar
- separation of someone or something
- right to vote
- a person that is legal property of another
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- people who have darker skin than white
- the power to do what you want without someone
- made illegal
- martin luther king
- discrimination against someone because of religion or culture ex
15 Clues: made illegal • right to vote • martin luther king • aggressive civil rights activist • separation of someone or something • the act that outlawed discrimination • people who have darker skin than white • a person that is legal property of another • the power to do what you want without someone • the right to have political and social equality • ...
Study Guide 2 Unit 2 2021-12-14
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- The only founding father to have signed all 4 of the key documents establishing the US
- The supreme law of the land; delineates the national frame of government
- "Give me liberty or give me death!" the first and sixth post colonial governor of Virginia
- Believed that a strong central government was necessary if the states were going to band together to form a nation
- The first state to ratify the US Constitution
- "The father of the Bill of Rights"
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- First US Secretary of the Treasury and founder of the nation's financial system.
- Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
- The system of courts that adjudicates legal disputes and interprets, defends and applies law in legal cases
- The first ten amendments to the US constitution
10 Clues: "The father of the Bill of Rights" • Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures • The first state to ratify the US Constitution • The first ten amendments to the US constitution • The supreme law of the land; delineates the national frame of government • First US Secretary of the Treasury and founder of the nation's financial system. • ...
Constitutional Crossword 2024-12-18
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- Rights guaranteed to all citizens of a country without discrimination.
- A type of government in which a group of independent states create a central government and grant limited power
- Proceedings take place in the House of Representatives
- A system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state
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- A system of government that keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
- Having to do with lawmaking
- When power is shared by the national and state governments
- The branch of government that includes the courts and judges having to do with courts and court proceeding
- First ten amendments to the United States Constitution
- A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill addition to the Constitution
10 Clues: Having to do with lawmaking • First ten amendments to the United States Constitution • Proceedings take place in the House of Representatives • When power is shared by the national and state governments • Rights guaranteed to all citizens of a country without discrimination. • A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill addition to the Constitution • ...
american english 2024-03-06
Across
- "Monuments, historical sites, iconic structures, points of interest."
- "Founding document, laws, rights, amendments, government structure."
- "Chances, possibilities, potential, advancement, American Dream."
- "Traditions, culture, ancestry, legacy, historical background."
- "Solidarity, harmony, togetherness, cooperation, teamwork."
- "Independence, autonomy, self-governance, national authority."
- "Liberty, democracy, rights, independence, equality, opportunities."
- "Progress, creativity, advancements, technological breakthroughs."
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- "Chances, possibilities, potential, advancement, American Dream."
- "Elections, government by the people, representation."
- "Strength, toughness, ability to recover, endurance."
- "Freedom, rights, independence, civil liberties, individuality."
- "Nature, untamed land, forests, wildlife, conservation."
- "Fairness, justice, rights, equal opportunities, civil rights."
- "Variety, multiculturalism, melting pot, different backgrounds."
- "Love for country, pride, loyalty, national unity."
- "Self-esteem, dignity, honor, satisfaction, national pride."
- "Fairness, equality before the law, legal system."
- "Success, wealth, economic growth, flourishing, affluence."
- "Country, birthplace, native land, territory, home."
20 Clues: "Fairness, equality before the law, legal system." • "Love for country, pride, loyalty, national unity." • "Country, birthplace, native land, territory, home." • "Strength, toughness, ability to recover, endurance." • "Elections, government by the people, representation." • "Nature, untamed land, forests, wildlife, conservation." • ...
Laws 2022-02-22
Across
- rank accused is guilty.
- the report stage.
- over retribution.
- A type of law that favoured
- All should be treated equally.
- Takes place at the same time as
- order in society.
- Focuses on punishing the criminal.
- Reliance on statutes.
- The accuser produces witnesses of a
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- What happens after the bill has gone
- victim.
- Focuses on restoring, or paying back
- Sets the rules between individuals.
- A type of law that wrote the laws down
- Cannot be enforced unless everyone
- paper in order to keep consistency.
- to other chamber?
- What happens after the bill has been
- A system of enforceable rules to
20 Clues: victim. • the report stage. • over retribution. • order in society. • to other chamber? • Reliance on statutes. • rank accused is guilty. • A type of law that favoured • All should be treated equally. • Takes place at the same time as • A system of enforceable rules to • Cannot be enforced unless everyone • Focuses on punishing the criminal. • Sets the rules between individuals. • ...
American Gov't Crossword 2022-03-24
Across
- not signing bill, 2/3 vote to overturn
- limits the president to 2 terms
- Succession Act of 1947
- January 20th inaguaration
- symbolic face of the nation
- ignores bill for 10 days, Congress adjourns, no power to overturn
- administers the law
- refusal to spend funds
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- vote against the popular vote
- Senate
- changed electoral college to 2 votes
- 538
- agreement approved by the Senate
- more time to prepare for court
- 4 years
- 21
- House
17 Clues: 21 • 538 • House • Senate • 4 years • administers the law • Succession Act of 1947 • refusal to spend funds • January 20th inaguaration • symbolic face of the nation • vote against the popular vote • more time to prepare for court • limits the president to 2 terms • agreement approved by the Senate • changed electoral college to 2 votes • not signing bill, 2/3 vote to overturn • ...
Presidential Trivia 2021-02-10
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- President that spoke 6 languages
- First president to use a telegraph to keep up with current events
- 14th president of the United States
- First president to live in the White House
- First president born in the United States
- Opened a whiskey distillery on VA plantation after presidency
- Name the two father/son presidents (last names in alphabetical order)
- How many future presidents signed the Declaration of Independence?
- Featured on the 20 dollar bill
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- First presidential spouse to be called the First Lady
- First president to be appear on tv
- The only president to be married in the White House
- State that has produced the most US presidents
- Featured on the 100,000 dollar bill
- Featured on the 50 dollar bill
- Made the first phone call from the White House
- Became a Supreme Court justice after presidency
- Was afraid to use the newly installed light switches
18 Clues: Featured on the 50 dollar bill • Featured on the 20 dollar bill • President that spoke 6 languages • First president to be appear on tv • Featured on the 100,000 dollar bill • 14th president of the United States • First president born in the United States • First president to live in the White House • State that has produced the most US presidents • ...
Politics and Governance 2021-09-13
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- a democratic process which is a major source of political recruitment
- another word for constituency
- ideas that go through committees in the house and senate
- emphasizes testing and verifying everything
- a member of society that possesses rights and responsibilities
- believe that to do objective research one has to be value free
- a power of the governor used to prevent a bill from becoming law
- the building where the legislature actively meets for session
- the ability to achieve a desired outcome and in politics
- believes that values cannot be separated from the study of politics and political system
- believe that there ate certain uniforms in political behavior which can be expressed in generalization
- branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
- give another example of good governance indicator
- a place above the chamber where the public may view the session
- should not be separated from various other social science like history, sociology and economics
- the grand room where representative and senators converge for session
- is a classical discipline that deals with the study of political phenomena
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- head of the execute branch of government at the state level
- a complex phenomenon shaped by a collection of cultural and political
- senators are appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of prime___
- means of responsibility for ones action
- it emphasize on the study of history of every political reality to analyze any situation
- is essentially the rule of law, it us through the law that people express their will and exercise the sovereignty
- put emphasis on the use of those research tools and methods
- according to him politics concrete with determination by official governmental decision
- give example of good governance indicator
- exercise of power or authority by political leaders for the real being or their countrys citizen
- it consist of social relations involving authority or power
- there are 52 of them in Mississippi's legislature
- concerned with the legal process
30 Clues: another word for constituency • concerned with the legal process • means of responsibility for ones action • give example of good governance indicator • emphasizes testing and verifying everything • give another example of good governance indicator • there are 52 of them in Mississippi's legislature • branch of government responsible for interpreting laws • ...
Gravity Falls 2021-03-05
Across
- Relation between Mabel and Dipper
- How many symbols are in the Zodiac Circle?
- Type of tree on Dipper's hat
- Name of Town's Goat
- Name of band that Mabel is obsessed with
- Shape of Dipper's birthmark
- Shape of Bill Cipher
- What symbol is on Robbie's sweatshirt?
- Who is Stanley Pine's twin?
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- What is the knock off FunDip Mabel loves?
- Where is Gravity Falls located?
- Who is the town's crazy inventor?
- Name of Mabel's Pig
- Mabel's favorite article of clothing?
- What $ bill is Quentin Trembley on?
- How many journals are there?
- Who Gideon's obsesses over
- Mabel's favorite gadget
- Symbol on Soos's t-shirt
19 Clues: Name of Mabel's Pig • Name of Town's Goat • Shape of Bill Cipher • Mabel's favorite gadget • Symbol on Soos's t-shirt • Who Gideon's obsesses over • Shape of Dipper's birthmark • Who is Stanley Pine's twin? • How many journals are there? • Type of tree on Dipper's hat • Where is Gravity Falls located? • Who is the town's crazy inventor? • Relation between Mabel and Dipper • ...
The Breadwinner 2022-02-10
Across
- Parvana's younger brothers name
- Mandatory girl clothing
- Human Rights article #5 states no one shall be subjected to this
- All men ordered to grow these
- Dug and sold for income
- Ordered to stay inside at all times
- Location where Parvana witnessed an awful act
- Human Rights article 23 states everyone has the free choice of this
- Parvana wore his clothes
- Parvana's older sister
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- Human Rights article 9 states no one shall be subjected to arbitrary ___________
- Afghanastan's capitol
- Main character
- Place for thieves
- Group that was invading Afganistan
- Human Rights article 26 states everyone has the right to this
- Girls weren't allowed to ride these alone
- Language Parvana and her family spoke
- Parvana had to walk to fetch buckets of this
- Parvana's younger sister
20 Clues: Main character • Place for thieves • Afghanastan's capitol • Parvana's older sister • Mandatory girl clothing • Dug and sold for income • Parvana's younger sister • Parvana wore his clothes • All men ordered to grow these • Parvana's younger brothers name • Group that was invading Afganistan • Ordered to stay inside at all times • Language Parvana and her family spoke • ...
PARLIAMENT 2024-01-23
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- The ___ Paper is the formal agenda of the Assembly, prepared by the Clerk of the Assembly
- Group of Members appointed by the Assembly to look into specific tasks are known as Parliamentary ___
- Symbol of authority of the Speaker and the House
- Method of choosing Members of Parliament
- This consists the Prime Minister and Ministers
- A Bill which has passed by the Assembly and receives the Royal Assent becomes an
- Presiding Officer of the House of Assembly
- If a Member wants an action to be taken by the Assembly on a specific matter, he/she must move a ___
- The ___ at Arms carries the Mace
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- The role of the ___ Speaker is to act on behalf of the Speaker in his or her absence
- The ___ is formed by the majority in the Maota Fono
- Alteration to a Bill
- The word ___ refers to an enclosed room where the Assembly meets
- Process of arguing for and against a subject
- The title of the leader of the Government
- The number of Members of the Legislative Assembly
- Samoa is divided into 51 of these for Legislative Assembly
- A draft law proposed by a Minister in the House
- The rules of the House are known as ___ Orders
- Senior permanent official of the Parliament
20 Clues: Alteration to a Bill • The ___ at Arms carries the Mace • Method of choosing Members of Parliament • The title of the leader of the Government • Presiding Officer of the House of Assembly • Senior permanent official of the Parliament • Process of arguing for and against a subject • The rules of the House are known as ___ Orders • ...
Chapter 1 Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-13
Across
- A "loophole" that finally convinced many provincial premiers to accept the Charter
- Today, almost all adult Canadian citizens are eligible to vote in elections
- In 1982, the BNA Act was renamed.
- Relutance to participate in elections.
- The Canadian with the most votes in each riding is declared the winner.
- Occurs when a political party wins more seats in the house of Commons in an election.
- Very serious individuals take in order to effect change.
- Voters elect a candidate on the basis of the party he/she represents.
- Two or more parties somewhat officially join together to form a government.
- Created to protect the most basic rights of children.
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- investigates and mediates human rights complaints.
- Fundamental Freedoms, Democratic Rights, Mobility Rights, Legal Rights, Equality Rights.
- Humans are protected, prohibits discrimination in the following.
- Formed when several individuals who share a group of ideas realize that they all have a common goal.
- Colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the province of Canada wrote up the rule for the new country in a document.
- All but one province agreed-Quebec opposed the Constitution Act becuase it did not receive any special status.
- Occurs when a political party elects more members of Parliament than any other party
- The written constitution includes all amendments to the BNA Act, the acts integrating all of the provinces into the Confederation.
- Refers to the differences in the wishes and needs that exist between the eastern, central, and western regions of Canada.
19 Clues: In 1982, the BNA Act was renamed. • Relutance to participate in elections. • investigates and mediates human rights complaints. • Created to protect the most basic rights of children. • Very serious individuals take in order to effect change. • Humans are protected, prohibits discrimination in the following. • ...
Legislative Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-06
Across
- a meeting
- the act of deliberately telling lies in a court
- subdivision of a committee organized for a specific purpose
- list of bills eligible for floor consideration
- veto a resolution by a legislative body that invalidates an action by the executive branch.
- a writ ordering a person to attend a court
- the holder of an office
- committees committee with members from more than one organization.
- a type of legislature that is divided into two branches
- manipulation in an electoral district
- legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal
- veto indirect veto
- pro tempore officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the vice president
- political action committee
- a process that attempts to classify disparate entities into a limited number of categories
- budget money for national public goods
- of the whole committee of the House
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- the distribution of representatives in each states according to their population recently
- political debate
- a meeting of supporters of members of a political party
- barrel legislation the use of federal funds to gain advantage to a representative’s district
- nongermane amendment to a bill or an amendment to an appropriation bill that changes the permanent law governing a program funded by the bill
- a strong disapproval
- resolution a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House.
- a type of legislature that works in a single unit
- citizens
- a draft of a proposed law
- committees permanent legislative panels
- leader the head of the majority party in a legislative body
- seek to influence on an issue
- a procedure for ending a debate and start a vote
- the minimum number of members required to hold a meeting
- disciple enforcer in a legislature
- bill legislation to appropriate federal funds to specific federal government departments
- charge to fund government’s spending
- commerce transportation across state borders
- legislative compromise
- an act of disobedience of disrespectful behavior towards the judicial branch
- committees special committees appointed to perform a special function
40 Clues: citizens • a meeting • political debate • veto indirect veto • a strong disapproval • legislative compromise • the holder of an office • a draft of a proposed law • political action committee • seek to influence on an issue • disciple enforcer in a legislature • of the whole committee of the House • charge to fund government’s spending • manipulation in an electoral district • ...
Legislative Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-06
Across
- a meeting
- the act of deliberately telling lies in a court
- subdivision of a committee organized for a specific purpose
- list of bills eligible for floor consideration
- veto a resolution by a legislative body that invalidates an action by the executive branch.
- a writ ordering a person to attend a court
- the holder of an office
- committees committee with members from more than one organization.
- a type of legislature that is divided into two branches
- manipulation in an electoral district
- legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal
- veto indirect veto
- pro tempore officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the vice president
- political action committee
- a process that attempts to classify disparate entities into a limited number of categories
- budget money for national public goods
- of the whole committee of the House
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- the distribution of representatives in each states according to their population recently
- political debate
- a meeting of supporters of members of a political party
- barrel legislation the use of federal funds to gain advantage to a representative’s district
- nongermane amendment to a bill or an amendment to an appropriation bill that changes the permanent law governing a program funded by the bill
- a strong disapproval
- resolution a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House.
- a type of legislature that works in a single unit
- citizens
- a draft of a proposed law
- committees permanent legislative panels
- leader the head of the majority party in a legislative body
- seek to influence on an issue
- a procedure for ending a debate and start a vote
- the minimum number of members required to hold a meeting
- disciple enforcer in a legislature
- bill legislation to appropriate federal funds to specific federal government departments
- charge to fund government’s spending
- commerce transportation across state borders
- legislative compromise
- an act of disobedience of disrespectful behavior towards the judicial branch
- committees special committees appointed to perform a special function
40 Clues: citizens • a meeting • political debate • veto indirect veto • a strong disapproval • legislative compromise • the holder of an office • a draft of a proposed law • political action committee • seek to influence on an issue • disciple enforcer in a legislature • of the whole committee of the House • charge to fund government’s spending • manipulation in an electoral district • ...
CRCT Review 2014-03-28
Across
- business owner& customers in control
- leader of the Incas
- combination of mixed & command economy
- a tax on goods
- saved Mexico
- leader is the prime minister
- leader is the president
- leader of the Aztecs
- citizens have little rights
- capital education & training
- one central & several regional authorites
- defeated the Aztecs
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- a limit on goods sold
- government in control of business
- stopping trade with a country
- based on traitions, hunting, and gathering
- citizens have no rights
- capital machines, factories, & technology
- saved Venezuela
- small government in control
- saved Haiti
- citizens have rights
- defeated the Incas
- on person in control
24 Clues: saved Haiti • saved Mexico • a tax on goods • saved Venezuela • defeated the Incas • leader of the Incas • defeated the Aztecs • citizens have rights • leader of the Aztecs • on person in control • a limit on goods sold • citizens have no rights • leader is the president • small government in control • citizens have little rights • leader is the prime minister • capital education & training • ...
Government 2024-11-12
Across
- early documents to gather feedback on initial policy ideas
- elected in by the people, through free and fair elections
- a proposal for a new law
- __________ of powers
- reducing spending to try and balance the books
- government owns everything
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- final debate on the bill
- more formal and detailed policy proposals that government plans to put in place
- country is considered a public matter
- house of ________
- central government transfers powers and responsibilities to regional or local governments
- bill is approved by the monarch and becomes a law
- not required or funded
- required and funded by law
- service _________ are individuals who are employed to carry out day to day operations and service within an organisation
15 Clues: house of ________ • __________ of powers • not required or funded • final debate on the bill • a proposal for a new law • required and funded by law • government owns everything • country is considered a public matter • reducing spending to try and balance the books • bill is approved by the monarch and becomes a law • elected in by the people, through free and fair elections • ...
MOTHERS Act Crossword 2025-11-09
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- How the MOTHERS act was ultimately passed: "___ bill"
- Postpartum means "after ___"
- "The bill had strong ___ support overall"
- The S in the MOTHERS acronym stands for ___
- The O in the MOTHERS acronym stands for ___
- Postpartum depression was historically defined as ___
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- Carol Blocker: "Ignorance is our worst ___"
- Relation of Carol Blocker to Sommer Skyy Stokes:
- The name of the primary sponsor of the bill:
- Postpartum depression is a mood ___
- Is our act as an example of cooperative federalism or dual federalism?
- Coordinated by Secretary of _____ & Human Services
12 Clues: Postpartum means "after ___" • Postpartum depression is a mood ___ • "The bill had strong ___ support overall" • Carol Blocker: "Ignorance is our worst ___" • The S in the MOTHERS acronym stands for ___ • The O in the MOTHERS acronym stands for ___ • The name of the primary sponsor of the bill: • Relation of Carol Blocker to Sommer Skyy Stokes: • ...
How to make a law in Australia. 2025-09-08
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- a proposed law is introduced to this group of people
- Members in the Senate who debate and vote on the main idea of the bill.
- A bill signed by the governor general.
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- Debate and vote on the main idea of the bill.
- This is the second group of people to debate and vote on the idea of a bill.
- receives the finalised bill after it is passed by the senators.
- This is when members vote in agreement that the bill should be law.
- a proposed law
8 Clues: a proposed law • A bill signed by the governor general. • Debate and vote on the main idea of the bill. • a proposed law is introduced to this group of people • receives the finalised bill after it is passed by the senators. • This is when members vote in agreement that the bill should be law. • Members in the Senate who debate and vote on the main idea of the bill. • ...
Reconstruction Vocabulary 2021-09-29
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- A right to reject a decision or proposal made by a person in the law body
- a member of the Republican Party committed to emancipation of the slaves and later to the equal treatment and enfranchisement of the freed blacks.
- declared all people born in the United States to be citizens
- forbidding the president to remove civil officers without senatorial consent
- Plan Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction.
- Granted citizenship to people born in the US
- hate organization
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- Laws denying most legal rights to newly freed slaves
- outlined the terms for readmission to representation of rebel states.
- A way to remove government officers from office
- The right of citizens of the US to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the US
- abolished slavery in the US
- This bill made 50 percent of a state's white males take a loyalty oath to be readmitted to the Union.
- An Act to establish a Bureau for the Relief of Freedmen and Refugees
14 Clues: hate organization • abolished slavery in the US • Plan Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction. • Granted citizenship to people born in the US • A way to remove government officers from office • Laws denying most legal rights to newly freed slaves • declared all people born in the United States to be citizens • ...
SWAG 2023-07-17
Across
- The only original suffragette who got to witness women being able to vote in 1920 was Charlotte _______.
- “Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing _______.”
- The newspaper started by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
- The American ________ Association was formed with Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Sarah Parker Remond, and Frederick Douglass as co-founders.
- The ________ Convention was the first-ever women’s convention in America
- In 1971, Representative ____________ Abzug championed a bill in the U.S. Congress to designate August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day.”
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- The first state to make it legal for women to vote in the national election.
- _______ Day O’Connor was the first woman seated on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Victoria _______ was the first woman to run for President, in 1872.
- The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nationally on ___________ 18th, 1920.
- The country that first granted women the right to vote.
11 Clues: The country that first granted women the right to vote. • Victoria _______ was the first woman to run for President, in 1872. • The newspaper started by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. • The ________ Convention was the first-ever women’s convention in America • _______ Day O’Connor was the first woman seated on the U.S. Supreme Court. • ...
Chapter 9 Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-19
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- basic rights of citizens
- Industrial farming
- voted against the Civil Rights Act
- loud advocate of white supremacy
- single largest income in Mississippi today
- elected governor in 1991
- elected governor in 1983
- law that allows workers to get and keep jobs without having to join a union
- elected governor in Mississippi after the Brown v. Board of Education
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- process of bringing different groups into society as equals
- soft wood used in making paper
- A sniper murdered him at the carport of his home
- Adapted the Confederate battle flag as the symbol of their resistance to civil rights
- illustrated black courage and persistence
- where people enter a public facility and refuse to leave
- placing the state's rights above those of the federal government
- integrated group that claimed to represent national Democratic values in the state
- benefited from the work done by the Freedom Democratic party
- published The Closed Society
- failed to work effectively with the legislature
20 Clues: Industrial farming • basic rights of citizens • elected governor in 1991 • elected governor in 1983 • published The Closed Society • soft wood used in making paper • loud advocate of white supremacy • voted against the Civil Rights Act • illustrated black courage and persistence • single largest income in Mississippi today • failed to work effectively with the legislature • ...
The First Credit Card Generation 2025-11-03
Across
- Another major card brand
- Use a card to buy
- Early credit club
- Borrowed money
- Issuer of a credit card
- Maximum credit amount
- Plastic money
- Credit line option
- Place of purchase
- Autograph a receipt
- Your financial record
- Proof of purchase
- Financial trust
- Direct payment card
- Pre-card payment method
- Paper money
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- Put an item on a card
- Settle a bill
- Material of a card
- Money management
- Money owed
- Available money
- Holds cards and cash
- Move card through reader
- Visit stores to buy
- Fee on borrowed funds
- Popular card network
- OK a transaction
- An item bought
- Monthly credit statement
30 Clues: Money owed • Paper money • Settle a bill • Plastic money • Borrowed money • An item bought • Available money • Financial trust • Money management • OK a transaction • Use a card to buy • Early credit club • Place of purchase • Proof of purchase • Material of a card • Credit line option • Visit stores to buy • Autograph a receipt • Direct payment card • Holds cards and cash • Popular card network • ...
US History A | Unit 5 Keywords 2024-01-20
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- Synonym for optimism.
- Victory and Achievement
- Rights The movement advocating for the rights and equality of all individuals.
- A crucial element in Baldwin's vision for a more inclusive and just society. Learning
- An organized effort and activism for social change and civil rights.
- Baldwin envisions a society marked by this synonym for togetherness, and unity.
- The pursuit of this ideal is a central theme in this nation and the fight for Civil rights.
- The freedom to voice one's thoughts and opinions.
- Despite challenges, Baldwin remains ______ about the potential for positive change.
- The book explores the complexities of discovering one’s own.
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- Challenges faced by individuals in the pursuit of civil rights.
- Maintaining motivation, and calm.
- A sense of unity and solidarity in the ongoing struggle for equality.
- Growth towards a goal of betterment.
- This trait of staying true to oneself.
- Baldwin's vision for a future where possibilities are unbounded, or ______.
16 Clues: Synonym for optimism. • Victory and Achievement • Maintaining motivation, and calm. • Growth towards a goal of betterment. • This trait of staying true to oneself. • The freedom to voice one's thoughts and opinions. • The book explores the complexities of discovering one’s own. • Challenges faced by individuals in the pursuit of civil rights. • ...
100 Turning Points 2022-10-12
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- What city did the Birtish burn down in 1814
- Where was the gold rush of 1848
- The name of the woman who drafted the Declaration of Sentiments
- The month the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress
- President that intiated the Louisiana Purchase
- The long distance communicating device made by Samuel Morse
- The tribe of warriors that raided Massachusetts
- Who start the Nullification Crisis
- The person who compelled Madison to deliver documents
- Who wrote the Bill of Rights
- Discovered the new world
- The place where the "Shot Heard Round the World" was shot
- The name protestors gave themselves in the Boston Massacre
- The first state to ratify
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- The state Jamestown was founded in
- What president battled the Second Bank of the US
- The place of the battle where Americans forced British to surrender
- The enterpreter for pilgrims and native americans
- Name of the witchcraft trials
- Ship that dropped of the first african american slaves in 1619
- Where did the Erie Canal start
- The man who fought Dred Scott in the Dred Scott Decision
- What river was invloved with the Indian Removal Act
- The person who 'ignited' the French and Indian war
- Ship that transported the first pilgrims in 1620
25 Clues: Discovered the new world • The first state to ratify • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • Name of the witchcraft trials • Where did the Erie Canal start • Where was the gold rush of 1848 • The state Jamestown was founded in • Who start the Nullification Crisis • What city did the Birtish burn down in 1814 • President that intiated the Louisiana Purchase • ...
Vocab 2022-10-05
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- a method of closing a debate
- the use of irregular tactics
- add on to a bill
- whip is an official of a political party
- holding an indicated position
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- an official reprimand
- a secondary committee
- the number of members of a group
- an official enumeration of the population
- a law before it is passed
- power given to the government
- the process of dividing an area
- Person who tries to influence legislation
- consisting of a single chamber
- having two branches
15 Clues: add on to a bill • having two branches • an official reprimand • a secondary committee • a law before it is passed • a method of closing a debate • the use of irregular tactics • power given to the government • holding an indicated position • consisting of a single chamber • the number of members of a group • the process of dividing an area • whip is an official of a political party • ...
