bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Chapter 29 Review 2022-04-29

Chapter 29 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Which Civil Rights activist would have been adamantly opposed to violent self-defense practices (initials)
  2. federal government protects voting rights legislation
  3. This event dealt with the integration of schools in Arkansas
  4. Who is often attributed with “kicking off” the Civil Rights Movement after he/she refused to move to the colored section of a bus?
  5. type of segregation (ex. Jim Crow Laws)
  6. type of segregation (ex. "white flight" movement)
  7. similar to the apartheid in South Africa
  8. banned literacy test legislation
  9. This Supreme Court case overruled "separate but equal"
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  1. Which amendment ended the poll tax?
  2. Civil Rights activist who famously supported violent self-defense
  3. banned discrimination in employment legislation
  4. Organizations such as the SCLC, SNCC, and NAACP believed in these types of demonstrations.
  5. Making special efforts to hire and enroll groups that have suffered discrimination
  6. This peaceful protest involved people being seated in the "wrong" section in a restaurant
  7. established "separate but equal"
  8. Which war was often used to justify the Civil Rights Movement?
  9. location of a violent clash between protesters and police in AL
  10. defined as the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country

19 Clues: established "separate but equal" • banned literacy test legislation • Which amendment ended the poll tax? • type of segregation (ex. Jim Crow Laws) • similar to the apartheid in South Africa • banned discrimination in employment legislation • type of segregation (ex. "white flight" movement) • federal government protects voting rights legislation • ...

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MONEY? 2019-02-07

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MONEY? crossword puzzle
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  1. President whose face is on the $20 bill
  2. Fake (as in money)
  3. Place where coins are produced
  4. Metal used in making pennies today
  5. President whose face is on the $5 bill
  6. Bird on the back of the quarter (two words)
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  1. President whose face is on the quarter
  2. City where coins marked "D" besides the presidents head are produced
  3. Building on the back of the $20 bill (two words)
  4. Another term for money
  5. Government agency that prints money
  6. Metal used in the 5 cent coin
  7. Fiber used in making money

13 Clues: Fake (as in money) • Another term for money • Fiber used in making money • Metal used in the 5 cent coin • Place where coins are produced • Metal used in making pennies today • Government agency that prints money • President whose face is on the quarter • President whose face is on the $5 bill • President whose face is on the $20 bill • ...

Federal crossword 2021-02-10

Federal crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The branch that deals with laws and bills
  2. What group of people gets to see the bill first.
  3. there are 100 of them.
  4. the number of how many groups of congress we have.
  5. what you do after you floor the debate.
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  1. The person that can decide to veto the bill.
  2. what the bill is now called after being signed and approved
  3. The group that gets the bills that deal with money.
  4. the number of votes for the senates to approve the bill.
  5. The number of votes to override a veto.

10 Clues: there are 100 of them. • The number of votes to override a veto. • what you do after you floor the debate. • The branch that deals with laws and bills • The person that can decide to veto the bill. • What group of people gets to see the bill first. • the number of how many groups of congress we have. • The group that gets the bills that deal with money. • ...

French Revolution Crossword Puzzle 2021-05-08

French Revolution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. On September 5 1793 the ________ began. The act was a response to other nations’ attempts to gain control over France via troops. Tens of thousands were killed.
  2. In 1790 the National Assembly issued a(n) _____ granting them all legislative power.
  3. What execution tool was very often used during the French Revolution for beheadings and is heavily associated with the time period?
  4. What is the period of time after the fall of Napoleon and before the July revolution of 1830?
  5. Napoleon oversaw the creation of the _____ which worked to centralize the nation, especially economically.
  6. What was one class of people exempted from the benefits of this declaration?
  7. What three-word phrase is commonly associated with the French Revolution?
  8. In 1792 war was declared against _____. The war went poorly and the king was blamed, despite only nominal power.
  9. In 1808, what document was signed into law that granted freedom of religion, among other things, and is still in effect today in Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco?
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  1. On August 27, the Declaration of the _____ was issued which guaranteed the French public certain rights, similar to the United States’ Bill of Rights.
  2. What political figurehead began the Reign of Terror and is now one of the most famous people associated with the revolution?
  3. On January 21 1793 the king was _____ in an incredibly famous moment.
  4. In 1800, what prolific general overthrew the National Directory?
  5. Who was the king of France in 1789 during the period of widespread suffering and unrest? (Enter number in Roman numerals)
  6. In what month did the king order the disbanding of the answer to the national asembly?
  7. On June 17,1789 the Third Estate seceded from France and formed the _____?
  8. What was reinstated as the state religion under Napoleon?
  9. In 1800, Napoleon declared himself "_____" of the French".
  10. What primary physical need created the most unrest among the French lower class in the late 18th century?

19 Clues: What was reinstated as the state religion under Napoleon? • In 1800, Napoleon declared himself "_____" of the French". • In 1800, what prolific general overthrew the National Directory? • On January 21 1793 the king was _____ in an incredibly famous moment. • What three-word phrase is commonly associated with the French Revolution? • ...

Chapter 6 Review - (Brian Fernando) 2021-12-06

Chapter 6 Review - (Brian Fernando) crossword puzzle
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  1. first 10 amendments to the constitution stating fundamental rights of the citizens
  2. supports the constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
  3. powers Powers not specifically defined in the constitution, shall be entrusted to congress.
  4. includes the courts that settle disputes questions of the law (supreme and federal courts
  5. Enumeration of the constituition
  6. (when typing amendments right them like "amendmentone", "amendmenttwo") No law respecting an establishment of religion
  7. Introduction to the constitution
  8. The powers not delegated to the united states by the constituition
  9. Final and supreme authority of US, Supreme law of the land
  10. Based on Montesquieu powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power.
  11. The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
  12. To approve
  13. executes carry out the law (President and Cabinet)
  14. The right to trial by jury shall be preserved
  15. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  16. Powers that belong only to the state goverment
  17. power of the court to judge whether or not actions of the other branches are unconstitutional
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  1. Powers shared by state and federal governments
  2. A movement that promoted the idea that knowledge reason and science would improve society
  3. Lawmaking branch of government (congress senate and house of representatives)
  4. Delegates who shaped the constitution
  5. Political theory that the government is subject to the will of the people
  6. System in which each branch of the government checks or limits other branches so no one branch gets too much power
  7. (republicanism) people rule through elected representatives.
  8. Excessive bail shall not be required
  9. Government of the people
  10. The sharing of powers between the national and state govements.
  11. against ratifying the constitution, feared power of the national government, wanted a bill of rights included to protect peoples right
  12. The right of the people to be secure in their homes
  13. A well regulated militia
  14. Goverment with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  15. an offical change or addition to the constituiton
  16. Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  17. Legislative, Executive and Judicial
  18. England legislative body
  19. No soldier can live in a house without consent of the owner
  20. No person shall be held to answer for a capital

37 Clues: To approve • Government of the people • A well regulated militia • England legislative body • Enumeration of the constituition • Introduction to the constitution • Legislative, Executive and Judicial • Excessive bail shall not be required • Delegates who shaped the constitution • The right to trial by jury shall be preserved • Powers shared by state and federal governments • ...

K Kennedy, 4th, Gov 2023-01-09

K Kennedy, 4th, Gov crossword puzzle
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  1. A government that places few restrictions on its citizens’ choices and actions, and in which the government is limited in what it can do.
  2. A system of government in which power is shared by national and state governments.
  3. a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change.
  4. The increase of prices.
  5. part of U.S. government responsible for carrying out laws
  6. A political unit that has sovereign power over a particular piece of land.
  7. The organization of power within a country.
  8. administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state
  9. When all parties to a transaction are treated fairly.
  10. Rule by the wealthy few.
  11. of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary.
  12. making something valid by formally confirming it
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  1. A set of rules that govern how power will be distributed and used legitimately in a state.
  2. branch that makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
  3. an elected official serving as both chief of state and chief political executive in a republic
  4. The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which safeguard some specific rights of the American people and the states.
  5. A social insurance program that aims to keep retired people and the disabled out of poverty.
  6. a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
  7. a state of lawlessness and disorder
  8. The powers reserved to the states and the people in the Tenth Amendment.
  9. The freedom to do what one chooses as long as one does not harm or limit the freedom of other people.
  10. A change to the Constitution.
  11. The power of the president to stop a bill passed by Congress from becoming law.
  12. A proposed law or policy.
  13. The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country.
  14. An order issued by the president that has the effect of law.

26 Clues: The increase of prices. • Rule by the wealthy few. • A proposed law or policy. • A change to the Constitution. • a state of lawlessness and disorder • The organization of power within a country. • making something valid by formally confirming it • When all parties to a transaction are treated fairly. • part of U.S. government responsible for carrying out laws • ...

Immigrants and Reformers pgs. 388-393 2023-05-11

Immigrants and Reformers pgs. 388-393 crossword puzzle
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  1. An action that makes something better.
  2. (3 words) The name of the women's convention where they demanded recognition of their rights.
  3. Controlling or cutting back on the drinking of alcohol.
  4. From 1840-1860 34% of people from this country immigrated to the United States.
  5. (2 words) Until the 1840s, mentally ill people were locked up in jails. Reform leaders worked to improve this ______________ ___________.
  6. (3 words) As president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, she worked for temeperance, women's rights, prison reform, and education reform.
  7. This time frame is how long people fought for their causes
  8. Some people disliked _________________ because of their unusual customs.
  9. ___________________ of Germans left Europe because of war and crop failures.
  10. (3 words) This woman was the leader of the Seneca Falls.
  11. Out of the the about 4 million Europeans who can to the United States, about half were thie nationality.
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  1. This was the main source of food for the poor in Ireland.
  2. (2 words) Led efforts to provide textbooks, increase pay and training for teachers, and build schoolhouses.
  3. _________ people left farms and workshops to find jobs in cities.
  4. (3 words) The widespread religious movement where thousands of people joined Christian churches.
  5. (2 words) This person led a movement to help mentally ill people.
  6. Unfair treatment that abuses a person's rights.
  7. (2 words) This antislavery leader who attend women's rights conventions to help encourage people to fight for all injustices.
  8. A widespread shortage of food.
  9. (2 words) The person who said this, "We'll have our rights... and you can't stop us from them."
  10. (2 words) In 1848, a group of women held a convention in this New York city to dicuss their rights.
  11. (3 words) This woman joined Stanton as a movement leader.

22 Clues: A widespread shortage of food. • An action that makes something better. • Unfair treatment that abuses a person's rights. • Controlling or cutting back on the drinking of alcohol. • (3 words) This woman was the leader of the Seneca Falls. • This was the main source of food for the poor in Ireland. • (3 words) This woman joined Stanton as a movement leader. • ...

Legislative Branch - EOC Review 2024-04-26

Legislative Branch - EOC Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The ___________ Branch votes on bills which are sent to the President to signed into law.
  2. of Representatives This is the "lower chamber" of Congress. Members are elected every two years.
  3. The House of Representatives and the Senate combined make up _______________.
  4. When the legislature has two separate chambers (ex: House and Senate)
  5. The amount of Representatives each state has in Congress is determined by _______________.
  6. Members of Congress are decided through ___________.
  7. When the legislature has only one chamber.
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  1. The legislative branch has the power to ____________, or remove members of the executive or legislative branch for high crimes and misdemeanors.
  2. This is the "upper chamber" of Congress. Members are elected every six years.
  3. Congress can ___________ a President's veto by passing the bill with at least two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.
  4. When both major political parties vote towards a bill, it is considered ___________.
  5. Congress votes on a ______ and then sends it to the President for approval to become a law.
  6. The process of Congress changing the Constitution
  7. There are this many Senators from each state.
  8. The President has the power to block a bill from becoming law with the ________ power.

15 Clues: When the legislature has only one chamber. • There are this many Senators from each state. • The process of Congress changing the Constitution • Members of Congress are decided through ___________. • When the legislature has two separate chambers (ex: House and Senate) • This is the "upper chamber" of Congress. Members are elected every six years. • ...

Spending 2019-08-30

Spending crossword puzzle
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  1. item
  2. half-price
  3. purchase
  4. discount
  5. consumer
  6. receipt
  7. price
  8. bill
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  1. total
  2. purchaser
  3. customer
  4. offer
  5. sale
  6. deal
  7. bargain

15 Clues: item • sale • deal • bill • total • offer • price • bargain • receipt • customer • purchase • discount • consumer • purchaser • half-price

Reagan through Bush 2021-05-14

Reagan through Bush crossword puzzle
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  1. presidsent from 2001-2009
  2. something bush focused on
  3. day reagen was almosted murdered
  4. what all reagan, bush, and Clinton have in common
  5. Bill cliton's party was
  6. name of white house intern
  7. where the wall Reagan said to tear down was
  8. what clition was impeached for
  9. Bill cliton had many
  10. Reagen and bush were
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  1. biggest accomplishment Cliton
  2. day of terriost attack during bush's term
  3. name of first lady during Bush's term
  4. name of first lady during Reagan's term
  5. presidsent from 1993-2001
  6. who was presidsnet from 1981-1988
  7. name of controversial law, Bush term
  8. name of first lady of Cliton's term
  9. presidsent clliton was almost
  10. something reagan focused on

20 Clues: Bill cliton had many • Reagen and bush were • Bill cliton's party was • presidsent from 2001-2009 • something bush focused on • presidsent from 1993-2001 • name of white house intern • something reagan focused on • biggest accomplishment Cliton • presidsent clliton was almost • what clition was impeached for • day reagen was almosted murdered • who was presidsnet from 1981-1988 • ...

Chapter 12 Vocab 2015-12-08

Chapter 12 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. to "talk a bill to death"
  2. a temporary joint body created to iron out differences in a bill
  3. deals with an unrelated matter
  4. to refuse to sign
  5. permanent panels
  6. deal with matters concerning the house alone and take up only that house ConcurrentResolutions deal with matters in which the House and Senate must act jointly JointResolutions when passed have the force of law
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  1. a limiting debate
  2. enables members to force a bill that has remained in committee for 30 days Subcommittees divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues
  3. bill is printed in it's final form
  4. majority of the full membership
  5. composed of members in both houses

11 Clues: permanent panels • a limiting debate • to refuse to sign • to "talk a bill to death" • deals with an unrelated matter • majority of the full membership • bill is printed in it's final form • composed of members in both houses • a temporary joint body created to iron out differences in a bill • ...

Grace Varan SS J7 3-24-14 2014-03-24

Grace Varan SS J7 3-24-14 crossword puzzle
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  1. / A nation in which voters elect representatives to make laws or change them.
  2. / Document that sets out the laws and principles of a government.
  3. / A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
  4. / A division of power between the states and the national government.
  5. / To make changes.
  6. / To give formal approval.
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  1. / A settlement in which each side agrees to give up some of its demands.
  2. of Rights / Lists freedoms that the government promises to protect.
  3. of Independence / A statement which announced that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire.
  4. / One who is authorized to act as a representative for others.
  5. of Confederation / The original constitution of the US.
  6. / A minimum number of members who must be present for a valid transaction of business.

12 Clues: / To make changes. • / To give formal approval. • of Confederation / The original constitution of the US. • / One who is authorized to act as a representative for others. • / Document that sets out the laws and principles of a government. • of Rights / Lists freedoms that the government promises to protect. • ...

Colonial Government 2023-01-04

Colonial Government crossword puzzle
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  1. to force on others
  2. an English assembly that had the power to make laws
  3. economic policy where a nation builds its wealth and power based on how much gold and silver it has
  4. William and Mary were the replacements for King __________ II after he was removed by Parliament.
  5. The colonists first accepted the __________ Acts because it guaranteed them a place to sell their raw materials.
  6. The English Bill of Rights __________ cruel and unusual punishment.
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  1. to set aside or temporarily stop operation of something
  2. The English called the peaceful transfer of power from King James II to William and Mary the __________ Revolution.
  3. Signed by King John in 1215, giving more power to the people.
  4. to buy from other countries
  5. Colonial merchants began __________, or shipping goods without government permission or payment of taxes.
  6. to sell to other countries

12 Clues: to force on others • to sell to other countries • to buy from other countries • an English assembly that had the power to make laws • to set aside or temporarily stop operation of something • Signed by King John in 1215, giving more power to the people. • The English Bill of Rights __________ cruel and unusual punishment. • ...

Civic's Midterm Study Guide 2023-12-15

Civic's Midterm Study Guide crossword puzzle
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  1. Powers that are not given to U.S. the government are reserved to the states
  2. Take the Citizenship test
  3. The study of government and politics
  4. Jury Duty, drafting, school, taxes, follow laws
  5. The use of obstructive tactics by a Senator to prevent voting on a bill.
  6. Clause States that the Constitution is the highest "supreme" law of the land.
  7. Check for eligibility, and sign a Declaration of Intentions.
  8. Apply for an interview and attend it
  9. A form of redistricting in which electoral districts are manipulated for one political party.
  10. The Right to bear arms or weapons
  11. Due process of law, protection against self-incrimination; double jeopardy
  12. Limits searches and seizures
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  1. The right to a jury trial in civil cases
  2. Voting, donating
  3. Step Pledge the oath of allegiance
  4. The type of government the US is.
  5. Forbids the quartering of soldiers
  6. Forbids “cruel and unusual punishment”; forbids excessive bails & fines
  7. Our five freedoms, Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech
  8. Gives the fed. gov. power to create a law that they deem "necessary and proper"
  9. It entitles you to rights that are not listed in the Constitution
  10. The right to a lawyer, right to a speedy & public trial in criminal case

22 Clues: Voting, donating • Take the Citizenship test • Limits searches and seizures • The type of government the US is. • The Right to bear arms or weapons • Step Pledge the oath of allegiance • Forbids the quartering of soldiers • The study of government and politics • Apply for an interview and attend it • The right to a jury trial in civil cases • ...

Energy Choice California 2020-10-08

Energy Choice California crossword puzzle
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  1. our fearless leader
  2. decorates for special occasions
  3. one of the new cca's
  4. NEM bill energy produced
  5. database we use for customers
  6. where we get our wording
  7. does billing for customers
  8. newest little boss in office
  9. call center software
  10. our parent company
  11. cancel opt out
  12. service account number
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  1. NEM bill energy used
  2. program for solar customers
  3. og cca
  4. source of energy from water
  5. our client
  6. threaded conversations
  7. what our whole team is
  8. action to return to sce
  9. location of our office
  10. income based discount program
  11. favorite work day of the week
  12. the acronym for what we are
  13. call not accepted

25 Clues: og cca • our client • cancel opt out • call not accepted • our parent company • our fearless leader • NEM bill energy used • one of the new cca's • call center software • threaded conversations • what our whole team is • location of our office • service account number • action to return to sce • NEM bill energy produced • where we get our wording • does billing for customers • ...

Ch. 3 Crossword Puzzle 2025-10-21

Ch. 3 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. having two houses
  2. serves in legislative branch
  3. the process of becoming a citizen
  4. enforces laws
  5. a group appointed to a specific function
  6. a unit of local government in louisiana
  7. serves in executive branch
  8. a law or bill being considered
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  1. a part that has a role
  2. a discussion involving two view points
  3. a person who moves to live in another country
  4. the loyalty of a citizen
  5. makes laws
  6. free from an obligation
  7. court serves in judicial branch
  8. a proposal for a new law
  9. a solemn promise
  10. interprets laws
  11. an idea that is shared
  12. having the official status of a citizen
  13. a country governed by elected officials

21 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • interprets laws • a solemn promise • having two houses • a part that has a role • an idea that is shared • free from an obligation • the loyalty of a citizen • a proposal for a new law • serves in executive branch • serves in legislative branch • a law or bill being considered • court serves in judicial branch • the process of becoming a citizen • ...

bryce gov 3rd hour 2023-01-10

bryce gov 3rd hour crossword puzzle
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  1. Something we have to follow Responsibilities
  2. a country's court system
  3. someone is elected and people us citizens vote
  4. responsible for making laws within a
  5. systems 2 different systems and beliefs
  6. people who uses their freedom to elect
  7. is a political concept that refers to dominant power or supreme authority
  8. a set of simplifies statements
  9. who has lived in the us for a long time
  10. Having the most people
  11. selecting people who will run for office
  12. government People who are connected because they are in the organization
  13. is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government.
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  1. the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.
  2. the rule book for a state.
  3. Someone who is the head of the country
  4. The states leader
  5. Countries can have none to many political parties
  6. we should do but dont have to
  7. willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own
  8. When the president declines a bill
  9. favoring free enterprise, private ownership
  10. a amount of people or something
  11. Is made up of the house of reps and senate
  12. democracy in which the electorates

25 Clues: The states leader • Having the most people • a country's court system • the rule book for a state. • we should do but dont have to • a set of simplifies statements • a amount of people or something • When the president declines a bill • democracy in which the electorates • responsible for making laws within a • Someone who is the head of the country • ...

The Civil War 1860-1865 2019-05-07

The Civil War 1860-1865 crossword puzzle
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  1. abolitionist that led slaves to freedom to the North and Canada
  2. action to stop transportation of goods or people into or out of an area
  3. rule by the people
  4. a person who has been freed from slavery
  5. a tenant farmer who shares the value of his farming with the owner
  6. rights not granted to the federal government but granted to the states
  7. this is known as the "war between states"
  8. to confirm consent or approval
  9. politics that favor keeping established traditions and oppose change
  10. an official order
  11. the practice of renting land for the purpose of farming
  12. to get rid of
  13. enrollment or draft into military service
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  1. the enlisting of persons for required service in the armed forces
  2. military rule as opposed to civil rule
  3. a change made to a law, bill or document
  4. to withdraw or separate from an alliance or country
  5. politics that favor progress and social reform
  6. process that put back the U.S. together after the Civil War
  7. a person who punishes criminals or takes control without authority to do so
  8. the sharing of power between the states and the federal government
  9. placing one's own interest, region, "section" over the interest of the nation
  10. a person that actively opposes slavery
  11. show loyalty

24 Clues: show loyalty • to get rid of • an official order • rule by the people • to confirm consent or approval • military rule as opposed to civil rule • a person that actively opposes slavery • a change made to a law, bill or document • a person who has been freed from slavery • this is known as the "war between states" • enrollment or draft into military service • ...

Vocabulary (Week 14) 2022-11-10

Vocabulary (Week 14) crossword puzzle
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  1. -(Especially in the US) charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.
  2. -A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
  3. -The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
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  1. -The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  2. -An indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.
  3. -A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
  4. - Mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in a way that allows each to maintain its own integrity
  5. -A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
  6. -The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.

9 Clues: -The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense. • -(Especially in the US) charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct. • -A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. • -A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body • ...

admendments 2024-12-13

admendments crossword puzzle
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  1. suits against state
  2. Citizenship Rights, Equal Protection, Apportionment, Civil War Debt
  3. Excessive Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  4. rights reserved to state or people
  5. Presidential Term and Succession, Assembly of Congress
  6. right to speedy trial by jury,witness,counsel
  7. jury trial in civil lawsuits
  8. income tax
  9. quartering of soldiers
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  1. prohibition of liquor
  2. Non-Enumerated Rights Retained by People
  3. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition2
  4. popular election of senators
  5. election of president and vice president
  6. Right to Vote Not Denied by Race
  7. search and seizure
  8. women's right to vote
  9. Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self Incrimination, Due Process, Takings
  10. right to bear arms
  11. abolish slavery

20 Clues: income tax • abolish slavery • search and seizure • right to bear arms • suits against state • prohibition of liquor • women's right to vote • quartering of soldiers • popular election of senators • jury trial in civil lawsuits • Right to Vote Not Denied by Race • rights reserved to state or people • Non-Enumerated Rights Retained by People • election of president and vice president • ...

IB Civil Rights Movement Important Terms 2025-12-14

IB Civil Rights Movement Important Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Strategy designed to force change without physical violence
  2. Law that attacked segregation in public and private spaces
  3. President who enforced desegregation despite personal hesitation
  4. Demonstration designed to influence civil rights legislation
  5. Figure whose ideas shifted from separatism toward a global struggle for Black liberation
  6. Political faction formed to resist federal civil rights reforms
  7. Case that established the constitutional basis for segregation
  8. Legislation that placed Southern elections under federal oversight
  9. Law passed in response to continued housing discrimination
  10. Protest demonstrating the power of sustained economic pressure
  11. Campaign exposing the gap between federal law and local practice
  12. Movement strategy centered on local leadership
  13. President who turned civil rights demands into sweeping federal laws
  14. Ideology prioritizing racial autonomy over integration
  15. Organization combining armed self-defense with community programs
  16. Leader whose civil rights stance evolved in response to public outrage
  17. Group that coordinated nonviolent campaigns across the South
  18. Group that used terror to maintain white supremacy
  19. Inequality enforced directly through law
  20. Chief Justice whose court expanded civil rights protections
  21. Protests whose repression accelerated voting rights reform
  22. Concept expressing racial pride and self-determination
  23. Movement rejecting integration in favor of racial and religious separatism
  24. Labor leader who used the threat of mass protest to pressure presidents
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  1. Individual act of resistance that triggered a year-long mass protest
  2. Deliberate lawbreaking used to expose injustice
  3. Policy aimed at addressing long-term structural inequality
  4. Urban uprising highlighting limits of legal civil rights victories
  5. Constitutional change that removed an economic barrier to voting
  6. Event that deepened divisions within the civil rights movement
  7. Legal strategist who dismantled segregation through the courts
  8. Confrontation that shifted national opinion through media exposure
  9. Event that tested the federal government’s authority over the states
  10. Organization that pursued equality primarily through legal challenges
  11. Supreme Court ruling that expanded civil rights beyond segregation
  12. Student protest that spread rapidly and energized youth activism
  13. Leader whose strategy aimed to expose injustice through moral confrontation rather than violence
  14. Supreme Court decision that overturned legalized school segregation
  15. Student organization that shifted from integration to militancy
  16. Civil rights group that used direct action to challenge segregation
  17. Effort revealing violent resistance to Black voter registration
  18. Separation maintained through social and economic conditions
  19. Leader whose rhetoric signaled a more militant phase of the movement
  20. Activist who tested whether federal desegregation rulings would be enforced
  21. Organizer who believed effective movements grow from the grassroots

45 Clues: Inequality enforced directly through law • Movement strategy centered on local leadership • Deliberate lawbreaking used to expose injustice • Group that used terror to maintain white supremacy • Ideology prioritizing racial autonomy over integration • Concept expressing racial pride and self-determination • Policy aimed at addressing long-term structural inequality • ...

Unit 1-2 Review 2024-11-19

Unit 1-2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Supreme Court continually tried to block parts of this, which led to FDRs court packing plan.
  2. Congressional members trading votes to gain support for a bill
  3. Power shared between state and central governments
  4. Bureaucratic paperwork that makes it hard to get stuff done.
  5. Fifteen secretaries
  6. Created a civil service system.
  7. Each representative serves one of these.
  8. To avoid battles with Congress, the president might use one of these.
  9. Tweeter in Chief
  10. Pseudonym used for the Antifederalist Papers
  11. Taxes on goods entering the country
  12. Original and appellate
  13. Also known as Rule 22. Ends debate on a bill.
  14. Happens every ten years
  15. Senate's power to ratify treaties and confirm presidential appointments.
  16. Bringing home the bacon!
  17. Need to meet certain criteria to get the money.
  18. Lame duck amendment
  19. Money for a specific purpose with strings attached
  20. Marked by a strong president who challenges constitutional limitations (e.g. Andrew Jackson).
Down
  1. President's ability to use the media to push his agenda.
  2. Fourth in the line of succession
  3. No quartering of troops.
  4. Most cases end this way and never go to trial.
  5. Based on this in Article 6, states cannot tax a federal entity.
  6. Many believed that George Washington displayed excessive force during this event.
  7. President sets a bill aside and within 10 days Congress adjourns.
  8. Temporary committees like the January 6th committee
  9. Article 1, Section 8
  10. Addition to a bill that has nothing to do with the content of the bill.
  11. The "nuclear option" would end this Senatorial power.
  12. Leads the White House staff and acts as the gatekeeper for the president.
  13. Racial ____________ was found to be unconstitutional in Shaw v. Reno
  14. Gave citizens the right to vote directly for Senators
  15. Most powerful committee in the House
  16. Wrote the Virginia Plan
  17. Southern states attempted to declare actions of the federal government unconstitutional, which led to the Civil War.
  18. Those who want to see devolution rely on this, which is described in the 10th Amendment.
  19. Originally, there were only 26 of these.

39 Clues: Tweeter in Chief • Fifteen secretaries • Lame duck amendment • Article 1, Section 8 • Original and appellate • Wrote the Virginia Plan • Happens every ten years • No quartering of troops. • Bringing home the bacon! • Created a civil service system. • Fourth in the line of succession • Taxes on goods entering the country • Most powerful committee in the House • ...

2016 Civil Rights Crossword 2016-09-22

2016 Civil Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Part of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
  2. Outlines what you will do towards advancing Civil Rights goals (3 words)
  3. Don’t guess or use visual scans to quantify this data.
  4. Estimated by using county demographic data and knowledge about the population. (2 words)
  5. The completion of the Participant Race/Ethnicity and Gender for is ______ for participants.
  6. Part of Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2 words)
  7. Providing the Participant Race/Ethnicity and Gender Form is NOT option for ___.
  8. Used to collect names and county of residence for program participants. (2 words)
  9. It is _______ for participants to provide race and gender information.
  10. MSU Extension programs are open to ________________.
  11. MSU Extension programs do NOT do this!
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  1. A program will be considered in compliance if it is 80% of __________.
  2. Data NOT to collect on the sign-in sheet.
  3. Where you find number for potential ag audience. (3 words)
  4. We are required for Civil Rights reasons to report program participants’ race and gender data. (2 words)
  5. Civil Rights participation data should be reported in _________ section of MiPRS.
  6. This system can collect demographic data as a part of registration (2 words)
  7. One way to promote inclusiveness in program participation.
  8. Written description of progress toward Diversity/Civil Rights will be reported in what part of MiPRS?
  9. Posters, flyers, specialized media to reach an audience are examples of this.

20 Clues: MSU Extension programs do NOT do this! • Data NOT to collect on the sign-in sheet. • Part of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 • MSU Extension programs are open to ________________. • Don’t guess or use visual scans to quantify this data. • Part of Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2 words) • Where you find number for potential ag audience. (3 words) • ...

Lol 2016-05-10

Lol crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This family and others went to court against the Board of Education.
  2. Homer Plessy was of _____ origin.
  3. Southern _______ Leadership Conference.
  4. Where did the famous 1960 sit-in take place?
  5. AS91004 (1.4) focuses on what?
  6. CORE stands for Congress of Racial _______.
  7. Student Nonviolent _______ Committee
  8. Civil rights group that focused on litigation
  9. Form of non-violent protest.
  10. Lays down rights of citizens.
  11. Was often at the centre of Black communities.
  12. Greensboro is in ____ Carolina.
  13. Black civil rights groups protested for ______.
  14. In what state is Albany located in?
  15. The Union fought _____ forces.
  16. Jo Ann _____ played a key role in the MBB.
  17. The _______ administration supported the Freedom Riders.
  18. CORE provided _____ sessions in non-violent action.
  19. This civil rights group gave young people a place in the civil rights movement.
  20. Little Rock was about the desegregation of a ______.
Down
  1. to abstain from buying or using.
  2. Pictures of an event, interviews with eyewitnesses, and video or audio of an event are what kind of sources to history?
  3. In 1863, Lincoln freed the _____.
  4. Martin _____ King Junior
  5. Rides that challenged interstate travel.
  6. Jim Crow laws enforced ______.
  7. Separate but _____.
  8. A sit in is a kind of ______ protest.
  9. Lincoln issued the _______ proclamation in 1863.
  10. Come on be a man, join!
  11. The Albany Movement created _______ between SNCC and SCLC.
  12. Little Rock ____.
  13. Freedom _____ were created to raise morale.
  14. Montgomery _______ Association.
  15. Segregation was a _____ of the Albany Movement.
  16. Peaceful police chief of Albany
  17. Punishment by an informal group.
  18. Demonstrators were released in Albany as not to gain the attention of the ____.
  19. Influenced civil rights leaders
  20. Jump, Jim!

40 Clues: Jump, Jim! • Little Rock ____. • Separate but _____. • Come on be a man, join! • Martin _____ King Junior • Form of non-violent protest. • Lays down rights of citizens. • Jim Crow laws enforced ______. • AS91004 (1.4) focuses on what? • The Union fought _____ forces. • Greensboro is in ____ Carolina. • Montgomery _______ Association. • Peaceful police chief of Albany • ...

Unit 2 Vocab 2022-04-22

Unit 2 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. with the majority, but for different reasons
  2. who express a minority viewpoint in a case.
  3. penalty is monetary.
  4. tradition in which the President consults with the senators within a state in which an appointment is to be made.
  5. wasteful congressional spending, e.g., funding for a Lawrence Welk museum in North Dakota.
  6. the executive branch of government.
  7. the permanent congressional committees that handle legislation.
  8. authority of a court to first hear a case.
  9. an agreement between the President
  10. written by a Supreme Court Justice who
  11. complex rules and procedures required by bureaucratic agencies.
  12. nonstop Senate debate that prevents a bill from coming to a vote.
  13. philosophy that the courts should take an active role in solving problems.
  14. departments, agencies, bureaus and commissions
  15. elimination of federal regulations on private companies
  16. when two members of Congress agree to vote for each others bill.
  17. congressional committee that
  18. reallocations of House seats to the states on the basis of changes in state populations, as determined by the
  19. presidential rule or regulation that has the force of law.
  20. authority of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court
  21. Latin for "let the decision stand." Supreme Court policy following precedent in deciding cases.
  22. redrawing district lines to favor one party at the expense of the other.
  23. system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams.
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  1. works out a compromise between
  2. the federal government's practice of spending more money annually than it takes in as revenue
  3. with federal spending
  4. philosophy that the courts should defer to elected lawmakers in setting policy, and should instead focus on interpreting law rather than making law.
  5. money that Congress has allocated to be spent.
  6. ongoing process of congressional
  7. the Supreme Court will hear a case if four Justices agree to do so
  8. Rules Committee rule that bans amendments to a bill.
  9. issued by the Supreme Court to a lower court to send up the records of a case so that it can be reviewed by the higher court.
  10. free.
  11. written by a Supreme Court Justice (or
  12. the "traffic cop" of the House that sets the legislative calendar and issues rules for debate on a bill.
  13. the privilege of a President and his staff to withhold their conversations from Congress or the Courts if national security issues are involved
  14. Senate motion to end a filibuster that requires a 3⁄5 vote.
  15. concerns non-criminal disputes between private
  16. House-Senate versions of a bill.
  17. personal work done by a member of Congress for his constituents
  18. a motion to force a bill to the House floor that has been bottled up in a committee.
  19. House committee that handles tax bills.
  20. allows members of Congress to send mail
  21. redrawing of congressional district boundaries by the party in power of the state legislature
  22. Senate maneuver that allows a Senator to stop or delay consideration of a bill or presidential appointment.
  23. another head of state that, unlike a treaty, does not require Senate consent.
  24. of the executive branch to ensure that the latter complies with the law.

47 Clues: free. • penalty is monetary. • with federal spending • congressional committee that • works out a compromise between • ongoing process of congressional • House-Senate versions of a bill. • an agreement between the President • the executive branch of government. • written by a Supreme Court Justice (or • written by a Supreme Court Justice who • ...

Civil Rights Movement Tic Tac Toe 2023-03-30

Civil Rights Movement Tic Tac Toe crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A movement for African American rights
  2. This happened to MLK Jr.
  3. To hate someone because of their race
  4. Protest group willing to use violence
  5. Civil Rights leader
  6. Nine African American children that were met with a white mob when trying to get into a white high school
  7. The refusal to go on the bus
  8. The people that were being discriminated against
  9. Bus girl that wouldn't get up
  10. The event where MLK Jr. spoke his "I Have a Dream" speach
  11. Was the president during the Civil Rights movement
  12. The separation of people based on race
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  1. Court case where segregation in schools was declared unconstitutional
  2. civil rights activists who rode buses into the segregated South
  3. Predominantly white neighborhood where every house was basically the same
  4. one or more people occupying an area for a protest
  5. Assassinated after he started to follow MLK Jr.
  6. A leading group in the civil rights movement that was violence free
  7. White people would sometimes do this to African Americans when they "Stepped out of line"
  8. FBI did this to MLK Jr.

20 Clues: Civil Rights leader • FBI did this to MLK Jr. • This happened to MLK Jr. • The refusal to go on the bus • Bus girl that wouldn't get up • To hate someone because of their race • Protest group willing to use violence • A movement for African American rights • The separation of people based on race • Assassinated after he started to follow MLK Jr. • ...

Crossword Term 3 Tic Tac Toe Project 2024-03-28

Crossword Term 3 Tic Tac Toe Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. American labour leader who was president of the United Mine Workers of America
  2. Martin Luther King Jr.'s chief partner in the civil rights movement
  3. black teenager who was brutally murdered in 1955 Mississippi who's death was a catalyst for civil rights
  4. woman who refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus who got arrested that started the bus boycott
  5. nine black students who enrolled in a formerly all-white Central High School to begin desegregation
  6. an event that focused on employment discrimination, civil rights abuses against African Americans, Latinos, other disenfranchised groups
  7. civil rights lawyer who used the courts to fight Jim Crow and dismantle segregation in the U.S.
  8. greatly contributed to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s, famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech
  9. aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote
  10. process of ending the separation of different racial, religious, or cultural groups
  11. director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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  1. a civil rights protest during which African Americans refused to ride the city buses in Montgomery Alabama to protest segregated seating
  2. court case where the Supreme Court decided that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional
  3. separating people into racial or ethnic groups
  4. a leader in the civil rights movement and supporter of Black nationalism
  5. the amendment that eliminated the poll taxes and abolished governments from imposing taxes on voters
  6. ending segregation and allowing whites, African Americans, and all races to be together
  7. organization created to work for the abolition of segregation and discrimination
  8. a series of political protests against segregation by Blacks and whites who rode buses together
  9. youngest president elected to office, shot in Dallas, Texas

20 Clues: separating people into racial or ethnic groups • director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) • youngest president elected to office, shot in Dallas, Texas • Martin Luther King Jr.'s chief partner in the civil rights movement • a leader in the civil rights movement and supporter of Black nationalism • ...

Stokely Carmichael 2025-01-07

Stokely Carmichael crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Opposition to colonialism, especially the belief in the right of colonized peoples to gain independence and self-rule.
  2. Rights: The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
  3. The right of a people to determine their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
  4. The act of campaigning for political or social change.
  5. A person who guides or directs a group, organization, or country.
  6. (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee): A group formed in 1960 to promote civil rights through nonviolent protests and sit-ins.
  7. Equality: The belief that all races should have equal rights and opportunities, without discrimination.
  8. Liberation: The movement to free Black people from oppression and to achieve freedom, equality, and justice.
  9. Change: Significant, often fundamental, changes to society, politics, or culture.
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  1. Leader: A well-known, influential leader whose actions and ideas have had a lasting impact on a movement or cause.
  2. Empowerment: The process of gaining the power and ability to influence political decisions and structures.
  3. A person who is aggressively active in supporting a cause, often involving direct action.
  4. A political and cultural movement that aims to unify all people of African descent.
  5. History: The study and recognition of the historical experiences, achievements, and struggles of African Americans.
  6. Ture: A prominent civil rights activist and leader known for his involvement in SNCC and the Black Panther Party. Formerly known as Stokely Carmichael.
  7. Someone who seeks or advocates for significant political or social change, often through radical means.
  8. Pride: The affirmation of self-worth and the celebration of Black culture and identity.
  9. Power: A movement that advocates for racial dignity, self-reliance, and equality for Black people.
  10. Justice: The pursuit of fairness and equality on a worldwide scale, focusing on human rights and economic equality.
  11. Justice: The concept of creating a society in which all people have equal rights and opportunities.

20 Clues: The act of campaigning for political or social change. • A person who guides or directs a group, organization, or country. • Rights: The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality. • Change: Significant, often fundamental, changes to society, politics, or culture. • ...

Government 3 2015-10-13

Government 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons.
  2. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
  3. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party.
  4. The set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation.
  5. A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
  6. The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament.
  7. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting. Person with most votes is elected/
  8. The daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French.
  9. The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
  10. The Parliament Buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and Senate Chambers are in the Centre Block.
  11. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
  12. The person in charge of a meeting.
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  1. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  2. The specific geographic are in Canada that a MP represents in the House of Commons.
  3. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
  4. Group of all Ministers. Makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies, etc.
  5. Of two chambers, or rooms
  6. The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons usually forms the Government.
  7. A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern.
  8. The bringing to an end of a Parliament. It is followed by a general election.
  9. To change or improve something
  10. A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
  11. The process of choosing a representative by vote.
  12. Where Senators meet to discuss business.
  13. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament

25 Clues: Of two chambers, or rooms • To change or improve something • The person in charge of a meeting. • Where Senators meet to discuss business. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • The process of choosing a representative by vote. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern. • ...

Government 2015-10-11

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is a group of all Ministers that are mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
  2. (for a bill) a word used for the stages during which a bill is debated in Parliament before it becomes a law
  3. of two chambers or rooms
  4. a person who speaks for you
  5. a heavy silver and gold-covered staff that symbolizes the power and the authority of Parliament
  6. a rule for all Canadians made by Senators, MPs, and the Governor General
  7. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  8. (noun) The MP or Senator in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party Members informed about the Chamber's business
  9. the periods into which a Parliament is divided
  10. an appointed Member of every party that manages its business in the House of Commons
  11. the Upper House of Parliament
  12. the person in charge of a meeting
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  1. a proposal by a Member for either the Senate or the House of Commons to do something or to express an opinion on a matter
  2. This is composed of the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons
  3. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  4. the specific geographic area in Canada that a MP represents in the House of Commons
  5. another name for the Senate
  6. a Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  7. to choose a representative in an election
  8. another name for the House of Commons
  9. the daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in two languages, English and French
  10. the process of choosing a representative by vote
  11. a discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
  12. (verb) to place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration
  13. to change or improve something

25 Clues: of two chambers or rooms • another name for the Senate • a person who speaks for you • the Upper House of Parliament • to change or improve something • the person in charge of a meeting • another name for the House of Commons • to choose a representative in an election • the periods into which a Parliament is divided • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • ...

Brady Bill 2014-10-02

Brady Bill crossword puzzle
Across
  1. mentally disturbed young man who was the criminal of the situation
  2. Washington police officer who was a victim of the shooting
  3. also known as democrats; are extremely supportive of the act
  4. five day waiting period before the purchase of a handgun
  5. also known as Republicans; agree with reservation regarding the necessity of registration
  6. president who was involved in shooting and signed the bill
  7. also known as Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act; requiring background checks with every purchase of a handgun
Down
  1. way around the Brady bill selling handguns without background checks at gun shows
  2. bill is named after; had the most significant injuries
  3. totally against the Brady Bill because they believe that any citizen should be able to bear arms for self defense
  4. date of attempted assassination
  5. Secret Service agent who was shot protecting the president

12 Clues: date of attempted assassination • bill is named after; had the most significant injuries • five day waiting period before the purchase of a handgun • Washington police officer who was a victim of the shooting • Secret Service agent who was shot protecting the president • president who was involved in shooting and signed the bill • ...

civics chapter 12 2022-12-09

civics chapter 12 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the trading of votes among legislators to ensure the passage of various bills in which they have a special interest
  2. the power of the House speaker or Senate majority leader to grant permission to speak on the House or Senate floor
  3. an amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill
  4. a high school junior who works as a messenger and errand-runner in the House or Senate
  5. the tactic of using endless speeches on the Senate floor to delay or prevent passage of legislation
Down
  1. a bill with so many riders attached to it that it seems to offer something for everyone
  2. this allows the bill to move through the House quickly, with few changes
  3. this allows opponents to change the bill or even kill it
  4. a direct vote on a bill in the full House or Senate
  5. the process used to end a filibuster in the Senate

10 Clues: the process used to end a filibuster in the Senate • a direct vote on a bill in the full House or Senate • this allows opponents to change the bill or even kill it • this allows the bill to move through the House quickly, with few changes • a high school junior who works as a messenger and errand-runner in the House or Senate • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  2. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  3. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  4. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  5. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  6. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  7. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  8. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  9. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  10. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  11. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  12. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  13. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  14. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  15. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
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  1. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  2. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  3. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  4. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  5. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  6. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  7. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  8. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  9. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  10. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  11. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  12. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  13. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  14. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  15. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  2. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  3. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  4. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  5. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  6. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  7. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  8. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  9. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  10. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  11. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  12. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  13. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  14. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  15. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
Down
  1. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  2. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  3. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  4. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  5. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  6. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  7. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  8. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  9. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  10. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  11. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  12. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  13. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  14. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  15. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

100 Turning Points 2022-10-12

100 Turning Points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What city did the British burn down in 1814
  2. Where was the gold rush of 1848
  3. The name of the woman who drafted the Declaration of Sentiments
  4. The month the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress
  5. President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase
  6. The long distance communicating device made by Samuel Morse
  7. The tribe of warriors that raided Massachusetts
  8. Who started the Nullification Crisis
  9. The person who compelled Madison to deliver documents
  10. Who wrote the Bill of Rights
  11. Discovered the new world
  12. The place where the "Shot Heard Round the World" was shot
  13. The name protestors gave themselves in the Boston Massacre
  14. The first state to ratify
Down
  1. The state Jamestown was founded in
  2. What president battled the Second Bank of the US
  3. The place of the battle where Americans forced British to surrender
  4. The interpreter for pilgrims and native americans
  5. Name of the witchcraft trials
  6. Ship that dropped off the first african american slaves in 1619
  7. Where did the Erie Canal start
  8. The man who fought Dred Scott in the Dred Scott Decision
  9. What river was involved with the Indian Removal Act
  10. The person who 'ignited' the French and Indian war
  11. 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 started the Nullification Crisis • What city did the British burn down in 1814 • President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase • ...

100 Turning Points 2022-10-12

100 Turning Points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What city did the British burn down in 1814
  2. Where was the gold rush of 1848
  3. The name of the woman who drafted the Declaration of Sentiments
  4. The month the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress
  5. President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase
  6. The long distance communicating device made by Samuel Morse
  7. The tribe of warriors that raided Massachusetts
  8. Who start the Nullification Crisis
  9. The person who compelled Madison to deliver documents
  10. Who wrote the Bill of Rights
  11. Discovered the new world
  12. The place where the "Shot Heard Round the World" was shot
  13. The name protestors gave themselves in the Boston Massacre
  14. The first state to ratify
Down
  1. The state Jamestown was founded in
  2. What president battled the Second Bank of the US
  3. The place of the battle where Americans forced British to surrender
  4. The interpreter for pilgrims and native americans
  5. Name of the witchcraft trials
  6. Ship that dropped off the first african american slaves in 1619
  7. Where did the Erie Canal start
  8. The man who fought Dred Scott in the Dred Scott Decision
  9. What river was involved with the Indian Removal Act
  10. The person who 'ignited' the French and Indian war
  11. 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 British burn down in 1814 • President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase • ...

civics vocal 2016-12-01

civics vocal crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To accuse officials of misconduct in office
  2. of Habeas Corpus Prevents Congress from abusing power, hurting individual rights
  3. Helping people from their home districts and states dealing with the FederalGovernment
  4. legislative power Duty and responsibilities of Congress besides making laws
  5. Person from a legislators District
  6. projects Government funded projects dealing with home districts or states of Reps and Senators
  7. Privilege Allowing representatives and Senators sending job related mail without postage
  8. of Representatives Lower House of Congress State Population Determines how many
  9. Upper House of Congress 2 Reps per State
  10. Post Facto laws Laws declaring that an act is a crime after the act is committed
  11. People who represent interest groups
Down
  1. Clause Allows Congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs
  2. Oddly shaped district designed to increase voting strength of a group
  3. Population Count by Census Bureau every 10 years
  4. Power Another Name for Expressed Power
  5. Party Both Houses/party with more than 1/2 members belonging
  6. Power Power Congress has not stated in Constitution
  7. Power Power that Congress has that is specifically listed in Constitution
  8. Paraty Both Houses/party with less than 1/2 members belonging
  9. of Attainder Laws that punish a person without aq trial

20 Clues: Person from a legislators District • People who represent interest groups • Power Another Name for Expressed Power • Upper House of Congress 2 Reps per State • To accuse officials of misconduct in office • Population Count by Census Bureau every 10 years • Power Power Congress has not stated in Constitution • of Attainder Laws that punish a person without aq trial • ...

Social Studies 6-10 2024-05-21

Social Studies 6-10 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. someone who settles a new place before others
  2. to take an area over and make it a state
  3. a narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas
  4. using interchangeable parts to make goods at the same time
  5. a farmer that cut through thick grass of the plains to plant
  6. the idea of expanding west to the Pacific Ocean
  7. actions a government takes in relation to other governments
  8. President's group of advisors
  9. a written plan for government
  10. people chosen to represent others
  11. the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress
  12. to break away from a group or country
  13. a change, or addition, made to a law or rule
  14. right to vote
  15. offical ceremony to make someone president
  16. to join the army or military
Down
  1. laws that denied African Americans voting rights
  2. journey of American Indian groups to Indian Territory
  3. poor treatment of someone
  4. an economic condition in which prices rise very quickly
  5. shift from making handmade goods to factory-made goods
  6. a long period without rain
  7. someone who takes a risk to start a business
  8. Mexican cowboys
  9. to officially approve
  10. a large area of land set aside for American Indians
  11. the killing of a high-ranking official or leader

27 Clues: right to vote • Mexican cowboys • to officially approve • poor treatment of someone • a long period without rain • to join the army or military • President's group of advisors • a written plan for government • people chosen to represent others • to break away from a group or country • to take an area over and make it a state • offical ceremony to make someone president • ...

Government 2012-11-19

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an expression of a choice
  2. to get rid of a senator or member for the house
  3. are formal orders
  4. a count of votes or opinions
  5. member of the executive
  6. a decision
  7. having to do with the parliament
  8. a separate numbered item in the house
  9. whoever has the most votes in the room
  10. short periods of time between sessions
  11. a person who gives evidence
  12. the representative of the Queen in each state
  13. an area of a local governance
  14. an unoccupied position or office
  15. has the job to decide on the decisions made
  16. a statement in writing
Down
  1. usually a "whip"
  2. a list of what’s planned for the day
  3. provision of the funds necessary
  4. Julia Gillard
  5. person that leads the city or shire
  6. title another word for the bill
  7. a party member in the house
  8. someone who has the rights to vote
  9. where a person is voted for to be prime minister
  10. has the act to be right and fair
  11. people that have something to do with radio, tv, newspapers
  12. a person who has been elected
  13. an elected position in the house
  14. formal decision from the president or speaker

30 Clues: a decision • Julia Gillard • usually a "whip" • are formal orders • a statement in writing • member of the executive • an expression of a choice • a party member in the house • a person who gives evidence • a count of votes or opinions • a person who has been elected • an area of a local governance • title another word for the bill • provision of the funds necessary • ...

100 Turning Points 2022-10-12

100 Turning Points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What city did the British burn down in 1814
  2. Where was the gold rush of 1848
  3. The name of the woman who drafted the Declaration of Sentiments
  4. The month the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress
  5. President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase
  6. The long distance communicating device made by Samuel Morse
  7. The tribe of warriors that raided Massachusetts
  8. Who start the Nullification Crisis
  9. The person who compelled Madison to deliver documents
  10. Who wrote the Bill of Rights
  11. Discovered the new world
  12. The place where the "Shot Heard Round the World" was shot
  13. The name protestors gave themselves in the Boston Massacre
  14. The first state to ratify
Down
  1. The state Jamestown was founded in
  2. What president battled the Second Bank of the US
  3. The place of the battle where Americans forced British to surrender
  4. The interpreter for pilgrims and native americans
  5. Name of the witchcraft trials
  6. Ship that dropped off the first african american slaves in 1619
  7. Where did the Erie Canal start
  8. The man who fought Dred Scott in the Dred Scott Decision
  9. What river was involved with the Indian Removal Act
  10. The person who 'ignited' the French and Indian war
  11. 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 British burn down in 1814 • President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase • ...

Civics Vocab 2025-04-30

Civics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Created the idea of a direct democracy
  2. This compact was the first social contract in America
  3. He created the idea of a social contract and natural rights
  4. This branch creates the laws and has two houses of Congress
  5. This college is the system used to elect the president
  6. the first part of the Florida Constitution
  7. The branches keep each other in check by making sure they have this
  8. This branch includes the President and Vice President who execute the laws
  9. Something a citizen must do for his or her country
  10. Something someone should do for his or her country
Down
  1. An economic system that allows free trade of goods and services
  2. A type of government were representatives vote on people's behalf
  3. The Declaration of this was a set of grievances to King George III
  4. A system of government ruled by a few leaders
  5. A change to the Constitution that all states must follow
  6. When a ruler inherits their position as leader
  7. An economic system like Communism where money is distributed by the government
  8. When the President votes no on a bill
  9. This branch interprets the laws and has lower divisions throughout the US
  10. This tea party set in motion events that would lead to the Revolutionary War

20 Clues: When the President votes no on a bill • Created the idea of a direct democracy • the first part of the Florida Constitution • A system of government ruled by a few leaders • When a ruler inherits their position as leader • Something a citizen must do for his or her country • Something someone should do for his or her country • ...

pos2041 2025-12-03

pos2041 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. River One of the longest rivers
  2. Follow court precedent
  3. U.S. citizen
  4. Short form of Necessary and Proper Clause
  5. Reject a bill
  6. National song
  7. Party candidates list
  8. Capital district
  9. Terrorist attacks in 2001
  10. Congress power to start war
  11. People who vote for president
  12. First U.S. government
  13. President during WWI
  14. State or first president
  15. Manipulate district lines
  16. Right for women to vote
  17. Chosen for office
  18. Case ending school segregation
  19. Vice president
  20. Court power to review laws
  21. Listed powers of Congress
  22. Justice agrees but different reason
  23. Year Declaration adopted
Down
  1. Supreme law of the land
  2. Native American tribe
  3. Leader of the country
  4. Proposition on ballot
  5. Leader of the House
  6. Citizen proposed law
  7. Gap between public and presidential power
  8. Split government
  9. Japanese internment case
  10. Makes laws
  11. Law protecting voting rights
  12. Ban on foreign gifts
  13. Established judicial review
  14. Citizens of a state
  15. First world war
  16. Ended poll taxes
  17. Freed enslaved people
  18. Head-of-state role
  19. DC has no vote
  20. Justice disagrees with majority
  21. Right for African American men to vote
  22. Freedom of religion
  23. Lowered voting age to 18

46 Clues: Makes laws • U.S. citizen • Reject a bill • National song • DC has no vote • Vice president • First world war • Capital district • Split government • Ended poll taxes • Chosen for office • Head-of-state role • Leader of the House • Citizens of a state • Freedom of religion • Citizen proposed law • Ban on foreign gifts • President during WWI • Native American tribe • Leader of the country • ...

Unit 3 Key Terms 2025-10-24

Unit 3 Key Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Last monarch in Hawaii
  2. strong nation controlling a weak nation
  3. African-American rights through protest
  4. Leader of The Rough Riders
  5. This Ida B helped found the NAACP
  6. a prairie house made of mud and grass
  7. This Susan B. pushed for women's suffrage
  8. belief that stronger should rule the weak
  9. Spanish Cowboy
  10. preventing wasteful use of resources
  11. marking livestock
Down
  1. worked for the rights of the disabled
  2. Author of The Jungle
  3. editor of McClure's
  4. African-Americans gain rights through education
  5. pioneers who participated in a land race
  6. add to land
  7. Naval Officer who pushed colonization policy
  8. exaggerated news stories
  9. person who settled the west
  10. right to vote

21 Clues: add to land • right to vote • Spanish Cowboy • marking livestock • editor of McClure's • Author of The Jungle • Last monarch in Hawaii • exaggerated news stories • Leader of The Rough Riders • person who settled the west • This Ida B helped found the NAACP • preventing wasteful use of resources • worked for the rights of the disabled • a prairie house made of mud and grass • ...

Civil Rights Movement in Texas 2024-04-16

Civil Rights Movement in Texas crossword puzzle
Across
  1. As president, passed the Civil Rights Act and Voting rights act
  2. a period of tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
  3. worked to secure the right for women to vote in Texas
  4. to refuse to buy from a company as a form of protest.
  5. separation of people based on race.
  6. A person directly taking action to support a cause.
  7. Promotes individual freedoms over traditions.
  8. The right to vote
Down
  1. Promotes the preservation of traditions and institutions.
  2. Lulu Belle ___________ _________, fought for voting rights for African Americans.
  3. The League of United Latin American Citizens
  4. Oveta Culp __________, fought for women's rights in the armed forces.
  5. When black citizens would ride a bus around the south to segregated bus stops.
  6. Fought for the rights of hispanic veterans and their families.
  7. Organized Freedom Rides to protest segregation
  8. legally sanctioned individual freedoms guaranteed to citizens
  9. When black citizens would sit in white-only business as a form of protest

17 Clues: The right to vote • separation of people based on race. • The League of United Latin American Citizens • Promotes individual freedoms over traditions. • Organized Freedom Rides to protest segregation • A person directly taking action to support a cause. • worked to secure the right for women to vote in Texas • to refuse to buy from a company as a form of protest. • ...

Constitutional Law Crossword 2020-11-01

Constitutional Law Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A judicial order that restrains a person from beginning or continuing an action
  2. The express power given to the President to choose Federal Judges.
  3. _________ Bill of Rights is an act signed into law in 1689.
  4. The two house system of our Federal Government.
  5. _________ of powers is the division of powers between branches of government.
  6. Government where supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
  7. Ideology of governing a nation as a republic, emphasis on liberty.
  8. A writ by Supreme Court ordering a lower court to deliver its record the Court can review it.
  9. Direct __________ all decisions are made by the people.
  10. Clause in Article I, Section 7 requiring Congress to take bills to President.
  11. Law School where Ruth Bader Ginsberg graduated.
  12. The number of Cabinet members in George Washington’s cabinet
  13. Founders wanted a __________ government to keep it from being too powerful.
  14. The Great Charter
  15. Federalist Papers were a collection of 85 essays written under this pseudonym.
  16. Popular ___________ a Big Six Idea allowing the states to decide their own fate.
Down
  1. Doctrine that branches of Federal Govt. cannot give their power to another branch.
  2. The Separation of Power between Federal, State, County, City, Families, and Individuals.
  3. The Separation of Power between the three branches of Federal Government.
  4. A Bill of ___________ makes parties guilty because they are in a class of people.
  5. The highest law of the land
  6. The power that Justice McReynolds said the President was given in Myers v. U.S.
  7. The Clause stating that an individual can’t be guilty of a law retroactively.
  8. government where power is divided between the national government and states.
  9. This clause in the Constitution states that Federal laws have greater authority ten state laws.
  10. The implied power given to the President to fire those in his cabinet.
  11. Per ________ is a decision of a judge, or of a court in unanimous agreement.
  12. Checks and ________ a Big Six idea to keep the branches from being to powerful.
  13. The case of Marbury v. Madison established ___________ Review.

29 Clues: The Great Charter • The highest law of the land • The two house system of our Federal Government. • Law School where Ruth Bader Ginsberg graduated. • Direct __________ all decisions are made by the people. • _________ Bill of Rights is an act signed into law in 1689. • The number of Cabinet members in George Washington’s cabinet • ...

Chapter 11/12 Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-16

Chapter 11/12 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Trying to fix the damage caused. It is an alternative to jail time for people who have committed a more mild offence.
  2. Everyone is treated fairly the same, with the same rights and opportunities
  3. Instead of being sentenced to jail, you must serve in the community for a certain period, and report to a _______ officer.
  4. It is a clause that allows temporary (can be renewed) laws to be passed, that violates parts of the charter to guarantee specific freedom and rights.
  5. Statement/rules that are not mentioned in the Constitution, but they are rules that everyone agrees to follow
  6. This act ensured youth would get more severe measures for violent offences.
  7. Having the power to speak freely, think freely and express your opinions.
  8. Involves offenses between individuals/groups, which is opposed to an offense to society.
  9. Canada's official languages are English and French. This bill makes French the only official language of Quebec.
  10. A request to see a higher court after seeing a lower court. The higher court is called _____ __ _______.
  11. Deals with summary offences
  12. Law that has been passed based on past decisions by judges.
Down
  1. Highest level of court in Canada, and is final court of appeal. Handles constitutional issues and all areas of law court cases
  2. The process of bringing someone back to a sober life, after addiction or mental illness.
  3. Updates as society evolves. States criminal offences and procedures.
  4. Getting released from jail earlier for proving self-improvement and good behaviour
  5. Law that has been passed by Parliament
  6. It is a declaration that all humans have the right to life and equality.
  7. System where everyone is equally under a fixed set of laws
  8. The job of this branch is to listen to cases. Has the power to set penalties and make decisions about criminal/civil offences.

20 Clues: Deals with summary offences • Law that has been passed by Parliament • System where everyone is equally under a fixed set of laws • Law that has been passed based on past decisions by judges. • Updates as society evolves. States criminal offences and procedures. • It is a declaration that all humans have the right to life and equality. • ...

Taylor Choi Liberty Crossword 2022-02-18

Taylor Choi Liberty Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The American Rev. is important for putting ___ on the agenda.
  2. The anti federalists were most worried about the proposed government because they felt it was too ___ and too ___.
  3. Who are people who oppose the constitution?
  4. After the delegates completely scrapped the Articles of Confed., what did they write for the new nation?
  5. People had a ____ to celebrate the birth of a free gov.
  6. What is one thing in the Bill of Rights that states we all have freedom of ____.
  7. Special conventions were held in 1788 to __ or ___ the constitution.
  8. Men in war risked their lives for no ____ without representation.
Down
  1. Who was one of the people wanting the Articles of Confederation to to scrapped?
  2. What shakes people's beliefs in a popular gov.?
  3. When was the Constitution made public? (year)
  4. most celebrated leaders are coming to town in ____.
  5. Who is the president of the Continental Congress?
  6. Some people are convinced that the delegates are ____.(4 words)

14 Clues: Who are people who oppose the constitution? • When was the Constitution made public? (year) • What shakes people's beliefs in a popular gov.? • Who is the president of the Continental Congress? • most celebrated leaders are coming to town in ____. • People had a ____ to celebrate the birth of a free gov. • ...

The 27 amendments 2022-12-16

The 27 amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Alcohol is legal again
  2. Congress shortened the time between presidential terms and vice presidents have the role of president if the president were to die
  3. Allows their to be a militia and allows you to have guns
  4. All women can vote
  5. Alcohol is banned
  6. Congress can enforce taxes
  7. Anyone eighteen or older has the right to vote
  8. People of different color and race and people under servitude can vote
  9. Right to citizenship, all citizens have equal protection under the law
  10. A citizen from one state cannot sue another state in federal court
  11. All powers that are not given to the federal government are given to states
  12. The presidents have a set two-term limit in office
  13. If a president were to die, the vice takes over. If there is a vacancy in the vice president, the president elects one with the majority vote of congress
Down
  1. Slaves are freed and involuntary servitude is banned
  2. All people in the district of Columbia can vote
  3. Allows you to sue and have a jury if the sum of money is over $20
  4. Goverment is prevented from saying the only rights you have are in the bill of rights
  5. Allows you to deny the police of searching you without a warrant
  6. Congress has the right to raise their salary, but can only collect it after the next congressional election
  7. Court cannot set bail too high, and no cruel punishments are allowed
  8. Poll tax is banned
  9. All criminals have a right to a lawyer
  10. Allows you to express yourself in not violent, threatening, or inappropriate ways
  11. Each elector can vote for one vice president and one president
  12. The people of each state vote for the senate
  13. Denies you a second trial if you were not found guilty, allows you to deny answering questions
  14. Allows you to deny the housing of soldiers

27 Clues: Alcohol is banned • All women can vote • Poll tax is banned • Alcohol is legal again • Congress can enforce taxes • All criminals have a right to a lawyer • Allows you to deny the housing of soldiers • The people of each state vote for the senate • Anyone eighteen or older has the right to vote • All people in the district of Columbia can vote • ...

The Enlightenment 2022-10-18

The Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English philosopher
  2. basic principles of a place under government
  3. John Locke's idea on natural rights, government, and people
  4. sequence of events that led to the deposition of King James II
  5. belief in the existence of a supreme being that does not intervene with the universe
  6. French enlightenment writer
  7. rights you are born with, life, liberty, and property
  8. Female British writer and womans rights activist
Down
  1. an age of intellectual and philosophical movements in Europe
  2. English philosopher, known for his idea of Social Contract
  3. commitment to traditional ideas and unwillingness to accept newer ideas
  4. political and social philosophy
  5. advocacy of women's rights and equality among men and women
  6. a movement to help women gain rights to vote
  7. The idea/movement to end slavery

15 Clues: English philosopher • French enlightenment writer • political and social philosophy • The idea/movement to end slavery • basic principles of a place under government • a movement to help women gain rights to vote • Female British writer and womans rights activist • rights you are born with, life, liberty, and property • ...

Politics and Governance 2025-02-12

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Political groups or parties that oppose the current government or its policies.
  2. Rules created by authorities to control conduct or activities in society
  3. A proposed law that is introduced for debate and approval in a legislative body.
  4. – The study of the rights and duties of citizens in a society and their role in governance.
  5. – Changes made to improve or correct existing political, economic, or social systems.
  6. – A system of rules created and enforced by a governing authority to regulate behavior and ensure order.
  7. – A set of fundamental principles or laws that guide a nation’s governance.
  8. – The abuse of power for personal gain, often involving bribery or unethical actions.
  9. – The suppression or control of information, ideas, or media deemed inappropriate by authorities.
  10. – The management of international relations and negotiations between countries.
  11. – A formal expression of choice or opinion, typically in an election or decision-making process.
  12. A written law passed by a legislative body, or the process of performing duties or responsibilities in politics.
  13. – Supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself.
  14. – Fair treatment under the law, ensuring that individuals are treated equally and rights are upheld.
Down
  1. The process of making or enacting laws.
  2. – A formal process to remove a government official, often a president, from office due to misconduct.
  3. – A system of government or organization characterized by strict procedures and hierarchy.
  4. – A fundamental change in political power or organizational structures, often through force.
  5. The misuse of authority for one's own benefit, compromising moral behavior.
  6. – Rules or laws created by government authorities to control behavior and ensure order.
  7. – The principle of separating religion from political or governmental affairs.
  8. – Oppressive government ruled by a single leader with absolute power, often disregarding justice or fairness.
  9. – A political system in which the people rule, typically through elected representatives.
  10. – A political ideology focused on promoting national identity, culture, and interests.
  11. – The openness of government processes, allowing the public to access information and hold leaders accountable.
  12. The study of the rights and duties of citizens in a society and their role in governance
  13. – A system of government where one person has absolute power.
  14. – A system of government where power is shared between a central government and regional authorities.
  15. A compulsory financial contribution levied by a government on individuals or entities to fund public services.
  16. – Attempting to influence government decisions or lawmakers to favor a particular cause or group.

30 Clues: The process of making or enacting laws. • – Supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself. • – A system of government where one person has absolute power. • Rules created by authorities to control conduct or activities in society • The misuse of authority for one's own benefit, compromising moral behavior. • ...

Business Words 45 2019-04-16

Business Words 45 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Interest
  2. Allocation
  3. Bill-of-exchange
  4. Currency
  5. Tax
Down
  1. Branding
  2. Term-lone
  3. Margin
  4. Economic-policy
  5. Headquarters

10 Clues: Tax • Margin • Branding • Interest • Currency • Term-lone • Allocation • Headquarters • Economic-policy • Bill-of-exchange

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party.
  2. bills that are passed by the Parliament
  3. to place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration
  4. the periods into which a Parliament is divided
  5. another word for constituency or electoral district
  6. the Speaker is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
  7. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  8. the bringing to an end of a Parliamenr, either at the end of the 4 year term or the government has been defeated
  9. a Senator of a Member of the House of Commons
  10. of two chambers or rooms.
  11. a king or queen of a country
Down
  1. an important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedoms
  2. the daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons
  3. to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  4. to change or improve something
  5. a proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament
  6. the government' plan for how it will collect and spend money

17 Clues: of two chambers or rooms. • a king or queen of a country • to change or improve something • bills that are passed by the Parliament • a Senator of a Member of the House of Commons • the periods into which a Parliament is divided • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • another word for constituency or electoral district • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  2. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  3. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  4. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  5. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  6. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  7. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  8. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  9. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  10. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  11. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  12. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  13. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  14. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  15. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  16. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
Down
  1. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  2. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  3. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  4. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  6. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  7. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  8. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  9. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  10. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  11. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  12. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  13. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  14. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  2. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  3. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  4. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  5. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  6. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  7. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  8. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  9. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  10. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  11. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  12. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  13. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
Down
  1. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  2. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  3. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  4. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  5. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  6. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  7. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  8. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  9. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  10. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  11. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  12. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  13. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  14. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  15. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  16. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  17. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  2. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  3. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  4. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  5. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  6. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  7. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  8. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  9. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  10. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  11. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  12. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  13. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  14. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  15. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  16. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
Down
  1. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  2. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  3. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  4. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  5. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  6. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  7. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  8. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  9. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  10. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  11. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  12. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  13. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  14. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  2. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  3. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  4. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  5. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  6. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  7. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  8. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  9. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  10. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  11. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  12. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  13. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  14. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  15. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  16. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
Down
  1. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  2. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  3. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  4. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  5. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  6. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  7. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  8. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  9. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  10. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  11. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  12. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  13. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  14. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

Making Money 2024-10-14

Making Money crossword puzzle
Across
  1. another word for money (not slang)
  2. a slang term for a dollar that may have originated from the use of shells as currency in ancient societies and some Native American tribes
  3. the face value of a banknote
  4. a security strip is woven into a bill to make it harder to becoming BLANK money
Down
  1. slang term for a $100 bill - related to the person who appears on this banknote
  2. spanish word for money
  3. slang term for a dollar, perhaps from the American colonial period when deerskins were used as currency
  4. the last name of first woman and African-American to appear on a $20 bill (starting in 2030?)
  5. also known as a bill
  6. first name of the person on a $20 bill
  7. a mark applied to paper that is visible when held up to a light

11 Clues: also known as a bill • spanish word for money • the face value of a banknote • another word for money (not slang) • first name of the person on a $20 bill • a mark applied to paper that is visible when held up to a light • slang term for a $100 bill - related to the person who appears on this banknote • ...

cross word 2023-01-06

cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. tells guidelines and responsibility for government and rights for rights for citizens.
  2. greater crimes
  3. the purpose of the articles
  4. vice governor
  5. the general assembly
  6. the legislative branch
  7. separation in the 3 branches so noone has more power than others
  8. list of liberties and rights
  9. focus on specific issues
Down
  1. Georgia supreme court and local courts
  2. reviews cases from court of appeals
  3. a system for other branches to check each others actions and powers
  4. freedoms protected by Georgia law
  5. the governor
  6. regular election of candidates

15 Clues: the governor • vice governor • greater crimes • the general assembly • the legislative branch • focus on specific issues • the purpose of the articles • list of liberties and rights • regular election of candidates • freedoms protected by Georgia law • reviews cases from court of appeals • Georgia supreme court and local courts • ...

texas history 2023-05-22

texas history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government
  2. Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress.
  3. of Powers
  4. support for a republican system of government.
  5. and Balances
Down
  1. The judiciary is the system of courts that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements and interprets, defends, and applies the law in legal cases
  2. Madison
  3. The executive, also referred as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law, and has overall responsibility for the governance of a state.
  4. preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
  5. the federal principle or system of government.
  6. of Rights
  7. An amendment is a formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document. It is based on the verb to amend, which means to change for better.

12 Clues: Madison • of Powers • of Rights • Government • and Balances • the federal principle or system of government. • support for a republican system of government. • preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction. • The judiciary is the system of courts that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements and interprets, defends, and applies the law in legal cases • ...

president what they have done 2021-04-08

president what they have done crossword puzzle
Across
  1. washington helped publish the bill of rights
  2. james made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers
  3. Jefferson bought Louisiana
Down
  1. Adams served as a diplomat in Europe and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris
  2. James bought Florida

5 Clues: James bought Florida • Jefferson bought Louisiana • washington helped publish the bill of rights • Adams served as a diplomat in Europe and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris • james made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers

first 25 turning points in US history 2022-10-05

first 25 turning points in US history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what did jackson do to the federal funds in 1832
  2. marbury vs. madison
  3. what happened on july 19 and 20, 1848
  4. what happened in 1814
  5. how many feet deep was the erie canal
  6. who drafted the bill of rights
  7. was scott a citizen?
  8. consequence for being a witch
  9. who starts the nullicication crisis
  10. first state to ratify in 1787
  11. how many men were not accused for murder boston massacre
  12. who was on the mayflower
Down
  1. where did james w. marshall discover gold?
  2. what did the native americans have to leave when the indian removal act was passed
  3. who surrenders at the Battle of Yorktown
  4. what the pilgrims and wampanoags ate together
  5. first chapter in the bible written on a telegraph
  6. how much money was spent on the purchase louisiana from napoleon
  7. who fired the first shot in 1775 concord
  8. columbus's ship
  9. where the first slaves landed
  10. what they named the jamestown after
  11. was shot to start the king philip war
  12. who george washingtion surprised attack in 1754
  13. the month that the continental congress adopts the declaration of independence

25 Clues: columbus's ship • marbury vs. madison • was scott a citizen? • what happened in 1814 • who was on the mayflower • where the first slaves landed • consequence for being a witch • first state to ratify in 1787 • who drafted the bill of rights • what they named the jamestown after • who starts the nullicication crisis • what happened on july 19 and 20, 1848 • ...

JQA / Jackson 2022-11-22

JQA / Jackson crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Scandal between Jackson's cabinet members' wives
  2. Adams' appointed secretary of state
  3. prohibited Congress from speaking of slavery
  4. ____ felt the tariff of abominations was unconstitutional and claimed they could refuse to recognize the act.
  5. bill passed by AJ that gave him the right to use the army and navy to enforce tariffs
  6. forced removal of 17,000 cherokees
  7. System in which Andrew Jackson rewarded his supporters with roles in government.
  8. ___ started failing in 1836 due to the killing of the bank and the accumulation of debt.
Down
  1. winner of the election of 1824
  2. The ______ was passed at the end of JQA's presidency and raised tax 38%-47%; this tariff enraged the south due to its impacts on the cotton industry.
  3. winner of the election of 1828
  4. ____ claimed the states couldn't nullify acts and that doing so would create an unstable Union
  5. Disapproved of the national bank and approved of the removal of Natives, states rights and slavery.
  6. Jackson supported the ____ of the president's power
  7. Political opponents of AJ, approved of the national bank, a strong national government and high protective tax.

15 Clues: winner of the election of 1824 • winner of the election of 1828 • forced removal of 17,000 cherokees • Adams' appointed secretary of state • prohibited Congress from speaking of slavery • Scandal between Jackson's cabinet members' wives • Jackson supported the ____ of the president's power • ...

Constitution 2023-09-18

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Congressional representatives that Kansas currently has.
  2. Unified the states and made them agree to work together.
  3. Enforces the laws.
  4. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin became states as a result of this 1787 ordinance.
  5. First 10 amendments to the Constitution.
  6. One of the two states that thrived on the economics of slavery and forbade it from being abolished by the Declaration of Independence.
  7. First state to ratify the Constitution.
  8. All government power comes from the people.
  9. Dividing power between state and national governments.
  10. Massachusetts and New York favored this type of legislature.
  11. Pennsylvania and Georgia favored this type of legislature.
  12. Essay number in The Federalist that supported a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government.
  13. Largely believed to deserve credit for the Bill of Rights.
  14. Compromise that counted slaves as this for the sake of population when determining representatives to Congress.
  15. States needed to declare war or make treaties.
  16. President of the Constitutional Convention.
  17. Interprets the laws.
Down
  1. Only state not present at the Constitutional Convention.
  2. Land north of Ohio and west of Pennsylvania to the Mississippi River.
  3. An agreement to use parts of both the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan in drafting the Constitution.
  4. Last state, of the original 13, to ratify the Constitution.
  5. Voter.
  6. When a bill is passed.
  7. Rebellion in 1787 in which farmers protested the courts who wanted to foreclose on their farms in order to pay off import debts.
  8. Government in which people elect their representatives.
  9. Makes the laws.
  10. A group of people chosen from each state to indirectly elect the President.
  11. Along with John Adams, he was also not at the Constitutional Convention.
  12. City where the Declaration of Independence was first read publicly.
  13. Chosen by state legislatures rather than voters. States could have as many as 7 of them.
  14. Even though he owned slaves, he claimed slavery was “the most oppressive dominion ever exercised by man over man.”
  15. Supported the Constitution.
  16. Essay number in The Federalist that supported a strong central government.
  17. Which of the two was a Federalist? John Hancock or Ben Franklin.

34 Clues: Voter. • Makes the laws. • Enforces the laws. • Interprets the laws. • When a bill is passed. • Supported the Constitution. • First state to ratify the Constitution. • First 10 amendments to the Constitution. • All government power comes from the people. • President of the Constitutional Convention. • States needed to declare war or make treaties. • ...

AP Gov THingy 2025-05-11

AP Gov THingy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Special group that irons out differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
  2. Powerful House leader second in line for presidency.
  3. Government bodies like NASA that operate outside Cabinet departments.
  4. Power to declare government acts unconstitutional.
  5. The right of Congress members to send mail without paying postage.
  6. Hierarchical system where tasks are divided by specialization and rules.
  7. Committee with members from both the House and Senate.
  8. Senior senator who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is absent.
  9. Schedules bills and rallies votes as leader of the dominant party.
  10. Presidential killing of a bill by taking no action at session end.
Down
  1. Permanent group that handles specific legislative areas.
  2. Redistribution of House seats after the census.
  3. Nonpartisan advisor forecasting congressional spending effects.
  4. House group that sets terms for debate on bills.
  5. Congressional group created for a specific purpose beyond standing duties.
  6. Presidential directive that acts like law without Congress’s approval.
  7. Handles House matters like taxes and revenue bills.
  8. Term meaning a legislature split into two houses.
  9. Senate tactic of endless debate to block voting on a bill.
  10. Vote that ends a Senate filibuster.

20 Clues: Vote that ends a Senate filibuster. • Redistribution of House seats after the census. • House group that sets terms for debate on bills. • Term meaning a legislature split into two houses. • Power to declare government acts unconstitutional. • Handles House matters like taxes and revenue bills. • Powerful House leader second in line for presidency. • ...

civics 2025-09-16

civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights: Rights of citizens.
  2. of Speech: The right to not be censored.
  3. of a Citizen: What a citizen should do to support the community.
  4. Equal treatment of citizens.
  5. of a Citizen: What a citizen must do to ensure the nation remains fair and just.
  6. A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.
  7. Branch: Judges.
Down
  1. An institution formed to regulate the behaviors of its populace.
  2. Branch: Lawmakers.
  3. An oppressive government
  4. An introductory statement in a document that explains its purpose and underlying philosophy.
  5. of the Governed: All government decisions have to be approved by the citizens.
  6. Contract: The balance of power between government and governed.
  7. Unalienable liberties.
  8. Branch: Law enforcement.
  9. Someone born or naturalized in a nation.
  10. of Powers: Separation of government into equal branches.
  11. Process: fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  12. Liberties: Citizens' rights not to be oppressed by the government.

19 Clues: Branch: Judges. • Branch: Lawmakers. • Unalienable liberties. • An oppressive government • Branch: Law enforcement. • Rights: Rights of citizens. • Equal treatment of citizens. • of Speech: The right to not be censored. • Someone born or naturalized in a nation. • of Powers: Separation of government into equal branches. • ...

cross word puzzle Erin 2021-12-09

cross word puzzle Erin crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People took a huge trail to oregon. It was a church group.
  2. He helped fight in the alamo.
  3. He made the national anthem song.
  4. The 4th president wife.
  5. Engineers built trains for the first time that was powered by steam.
  6. It helped move packages over sea faster.
  7. He lived in Britain and told how to build technology when he wasn’t supposed to.
  8. different countries can not do what they want to America
  9. He suggested the bill of rights and our 4th president.
  10. was the captain of the Louisiana purchase expedition and named after a mountain
Down
  1. The natives had to take a big walk to the west of u.s.
  2. He invented something to help with cotton.
  3. He was our 7th president.
  4. people trying to find gold.
  5. land that Jefferson bought.
  6. A battle because u.s people were living in Mexico's land called texas.
  7. War started because britain was stealing U.S workers.
  8. Invented something that helps get plants out that are ready.
  9. explorers that explored for 1 and a half year on the Louisiana purchase.
  10. The Americans believed that America would be huge.
  11. New York built canals.

21 Clues: New York built canals. • The 4th president wife. • He was our 7th president. • people trying to find gold. • land that Jefferson bought. • He helped fight in the alamo. • He made the national anthem song. • It helped move packages over sea faster. • He invented something to help with cotton. • The Americans believed that America would be huge. • ...

American vs British 2022-01-14

American vs British crossword puzzle
Across
  1. zip code
  2. flashlight
  3. rain boots
  4. truck
  5. eraser
  6. corn
  7. intersection
  8. line
  9. mail
  10. insane
  11. bill
  12. purse
  13. one-way
  14. check
  15. freeway
  16. zuccini
  17. elevator
Down
  1. shopping cart
  2. closet
  3. apartment
  4. fall
  5. gas
  6. cookie
  7. zipper
  8. sidewalk
  9. store
  10. allowance
  11. yard
  12. mailbox
  13. vacation

30 Clues: gas • fall • corn • line • mail • bill • yard • truck • store • purse • check • closet • eraser • cookie • zipper • insane • mailbox • one-way • freeway • zuccini • zip code • sidewalk • vacation • elevator • apartment • allowance • flashlight • rain boots • intersection • shopping cart

Social Studies Vocabulary 2025-04-02

Social Studies Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system of government where power is distributed between different levels of government
  2. freedoms we have that are protected by laws
  3. when a president vetos a bill it cannot become a ____
  4. checks and ________ is the process of each branch of government using its power to keep the other branches from becoming too powerful
Down
  1. something that follows the rules of the political system as defined by the Constitution
  2. ________ of powers is when the system that divides the government responsibilities between three branches
  3. relating to the national or central government
  4. a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives
  5. something that ______ the rules of the political system is unconstitutional
  6. a change or addition to the US Constitution

10 Clues: freedoms we have that are protected by laws • a change or addition to the US Constitution • relating to the national or central government • when a president vetos a bill it cannot become a ____ • something that ______ the rules of the political system is unconstitutional • something that follows the rules of the political system as defined by the Constitution • ...

Government 3 2015-10-13

Government 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French.
  2. A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
  3. The process of choosing a representative by vote.
  4. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons.
  5. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting. Person with most votes is elected/
  6. The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
  7. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party.
  8. A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern.
  9. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
  10. To change or improve something
  11. The bringing to an end of a Parliament. It is followed by a general election.
  12. The Parliament Buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and Senate Chambers are in the Centre Block.
  13. A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
Down
  1. Where Senators meet to discuss business.
  2. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  3. The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament.
  4. The person in charge of a meeting.
  5. The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons usually forms the Government.
  6. The set of rules that a country like Canada follows to work as a nation.
  7. Of two chambers, or rooms
  8. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
  9. The specific geographic are in Canada that a MP represents in the House of Commons.
  10. Group of all Ministers. Makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies, etc.
  11. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  12. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.

25 Clues: Of two chambers, or rooms • To change or improve something • The person in charge of a meeting. • Where Senators meet to discuss business. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • The process of choosing a representative by vote. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • A person who is chosen by the Prime Minister to help govern. • ...

Government 3 2015-10-15

Government 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A heavy, silver and gold staff that symbolizes the authority and power of Parliament
  2. An argument where there are two sides who argue for what is right and what is wrong according to specific rules
  3. A list of rules that each country follows to work together as a nation
  4. Senators and Cabinet Ministers are guaranteed a special title for life
  5. A time where parliamentarians questions the government about its activities or important issues
  6. Canadians follow a list of ______ created by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governal General
  7. To fix or improve something
  8. To nominate an individual from a group of people through voting
  9. The process of choosing a model through the amount of votes
  10. Provinces agree to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  11. Made up of Senators and Members of Parliament who come from the same political party
  12. A group of leaders
  13. An individual who is living in Canada that is represented by a Member of Parliament
  14. House A synonym for the Senate
  15. The ability to choose your representative in an election
  16. Made of two hallways or rooms
  17. A synonym for electoral district
Down
  1. Edits made to a bill
  2. A plan the government uses for how much money they will collect and spend per year
  3. A written letter to the Parliament for a law to be approved
  4. A letter written by a Member for both the Senate or the House of Commons for something to be done
  5. An individual chose by the Members of Parliament or Senator
  6. Someone who gains rights in his or her own country
  7. A snynonym for question period
  8. The government that represents the country through acts and speeches
  9. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of commons.
  10. After a four-year term or if the government is not stable, it will be brought down to an end of a Parliament
  11. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are located in the _________ _________
  12. The head person in a meeting
  13. A ruler (king or queen) of a country

30 Clues: A group of leaders • Edits made to a bill • To fix or improve something • The head person in a meeting • Made of two hallways or rooms • A snynonym for question period • House A synonym for the Senate • A synonym for electoral district • A ruler (king or queen) of a country • Someone who gains rights in his or her own country • ...

Government 4 2015-10-21

Government 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Someone who gains rights in his or her own country
  2. To fix or improve something
  3. A letter written by a Member for both the Senate or the House of Commons for something to be done
  4. A ruler (king or queen) of a country
  5. Canadians follow a list of ______ created by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governal General
  6. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are located in the _________ _________
  7. An individual who is living in Canada that is represented by a Member of Parliament
  8. House A synonym for the Senate
  9. An individual chose by the Members of Parliament or Senator
  10. After a four-year term or if the government is not stable, it will be brought down to an end of a Parliament
  11. An argument where there are two sides who argue for what is right and what is wrong according to specific rules
  12. A snynonym for question period
  13. Made up of Senators and Members of Parliament who come from the same political party
  14. The government that represents the country through acts and speeches
  15. A heavy, silver and gold staff that symbolizes the authority and power of Parliament
  16. Senators and Cabinet Ministers are guaranteed a special title for life
  17. The head person in a meeting
  18. The ability to choose your representative in an election
Down
  1. Made of two hallways or rooms
  2. To nominate an individual from a group of people through voting
  3. A written letter to the Parliament for a law to be approved
  4. Edits made to a bill
  5. Provinces agree to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
  6. The process of choosing a model through the amount of votes
  7. A plan the government uses for how much money they will collect and spend per year
  8. A synonym for electoral district
  9. A time where parliamentarians questions the government about its activities or important issues
  10. A list of rules that each country follows to work together as a nation
  11. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of commons.
  12. A group of leaders

30 Clues: A group of leaders • Edits made to a bill • To fix or improve something • The head person in a meeting • Made of two hallways or rooms • House A synonym for the Senate • A snynonym for question period • A synonym for electoral district • A ruler (king or queen) of a country • Someone who gains rights in his or her own country • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-05-05

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Large marsupial
  2. Likes to chase mice
Down
  1. Has a trunk
  2. Flying mammal
  3. Man's best friend

5 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice

Bill of Rights/Responsibilities Vocabulary 2025-04-14

Bill of Rights/Responsibilities Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A statement (found in Article 6 of the Constitution) that specifies that the Constitution and all federal laws/treaties take priority over state laws
  2. A court order authorizing, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant
Down
  1. The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does.
  2. A change in, or addition to, a construction or law
  3. A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent or other type of law.

5 Clues: A change in, or addition to, a construction or law • The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does. • A court order authorizing, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant • ...

Bill of Rights/Responsibilities Voab 2025-04-14

Bill of Rights/Responsibilities Voab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does.
  2. A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent or other type of law.
  3. A change in, or addition to, a construction or law.
Down
  1. A statement (found in Article 6 of the Constitution) that specifies that the Constitution and all federal laws/treaties take priority over state laws.
  2. A court order, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant.

5 Clues: A change in, or addition to, a construction or law. • The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does. • A court order, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant. • ...

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2022-05-12

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how many branches are there
  2. the government became known as the
  3. the ____ branch would make the laws
  4. the ___ branch would settle
  5. the ___ branch would carry out the laws
Down
  1. consitution included a system of
  2. the constitut created a strong national
  3. government had very litmed

8 Clues: government had very litmed • how many branches are there • the ___ branch would settle • consitution included a system of • the government became known as the • the ____ branch would make the laws • the constitut created a strong national • the ___ branch would carry out the laws

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  2. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  3. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  4. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  5. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  6. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  7. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  8. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  9. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  10. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  11. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  12. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  13. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  14. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  15. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
Down
  1. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  2. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  3. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  4. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  5. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  6. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  7. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  8. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  9. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  10. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  11. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  12. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  13. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  14. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  15. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  2. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  3. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  4. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  5. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  6. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  7. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  8. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  9. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  10. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  11. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  12. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  13. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  14. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
Down
  1. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  2. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  3. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  4. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  5. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  6. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  7. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  8. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  9. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  10. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  11. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  12. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  13. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  14. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  15. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  16. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  2. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  3. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  4. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  5. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  6. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  7. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  8. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  9. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  10. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  11. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  12. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  13. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  14. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  15. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
Down
  1. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  2. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  3. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  4. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  5. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  6. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  7. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  8. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  9. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  10. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  11. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  12. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  13. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  14. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  15. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  2. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  3. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  4. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  5. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  6. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  7. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  8. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  9. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  10. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  11. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  12. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  13. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  14. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  15. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  16. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  17. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
Down
  1. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  2. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  3. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  4. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  6. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  7. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  8. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  9. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  10. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  11. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  12. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  13. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Citizen Crossword 2020-08-19

Citizen Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The things that make a person who they are, the things that make us the same as or different from other people
  2. contributions to government revenue
  3. A committee who are responsible for setting government policy
  4. The things that a person is entitled to
Down
  1. A law that has been passed
  2. the formal system of voting
  3. A person from another country who comes to this country to live
  4. when two or more political parties join together to form a majority in Parliament

8 Clues: A law that has been passed • the formal system of voting • contributions to government revenue • The things that a person is entitled to • A committee who are responsible for setting government policy • A person from another country who comes to this country to live • when two or more political parties join together to form a majority in Parliament • ...

Personal and Business Law 2017-05-15

Personal and Business Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Deception, lie or dishonesty designed to cheat.
  2. action A lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a group.
  3. A less serious criminal offence with a prison sentence of l year or less.
  4. Denial of equal treatment or protection under the law.
  5. A way of settling a dispute without going to trial.
  6. The obligation to do or not do something.
  7. property Land and all items attached to it.
  8. A court's decision in a civil case.
  9. The violation of a law, duty or other form of obligation.
  10. property A person's idea or invention.
  11. The reason a person commits a crime.
  12. A breach of some obligation which causes harm or injury to someone; a civil wrong.
  13. Compensation for an injury.
  14. The person against whom a claim is made.
  15. money asked for or paid to a plaintiff for losses suffered.
Down
  1. A person who speaks for the cause of another.
  2. law Laws that do not involve criminal matters.
  3. liability The legal responsibility for damage even if not negligent.
  4. Conflict with some provision of the Constitution.
  5. The power of the President to prevent a bill.
  6. The killing of another person.
  7. Failure to exercise reasonable care.
  8. Any intentional, unlawful physical contact inflicted without consent.
  9. of Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
  10. The action by a landlord of removing a tenant from a rental unit.
  11. Money or property given as security for a debt.
  12. A mutual agreement made before the case goes to trial or before a final judgement.
  13. The injured party who brings legal action.
  14. A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than 1 year.
  15. To give up a right, privilege or benefit voluntarily.
  16. The failure of a parent or guardian to properly take care of a child.
  17. Written laws enacted by legislatures.
  18. An intentional threat, show of force or movement that causes reasonable fear.
  19. Formal accusation of a crime.

34 Clues: Compensation for an injury. • Formal accusation of a crime. • The killing of another person. • A court's decision in a civil case. • Failure to exercise reasonable care. • The reason a person commits a crime. • Written laws enacted by legislatures. • property A person's idea or invention. • The person against whom a claim is made. • The obligation to do or not do something. • ...

History? Why? 2020-08-23

History? Why? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The United States' top law is the _______________.
  2. _______ is fairness. having the same laws for all is fair.
  3. When we read about the _______ people have made in the past, we can try not to make them ourselves.
  4. the first 10 amendments to The Constitution are called the Bill of ________.
  5. John F. ______ said, "History, after all, is the memory of a nation."
Down
  1. The _________ of Independence begins "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."
  2. Marcus Garvey said, "A man without history is like a tree without _____.
  3. ______ is the story of US. It tells us who we are and where we have been.
  4. Before we were a nation, we were ruled by _________.

9 Clues: The United States' top law is the _______________. • Before we were a nation, we were ruled by _________. • _______ is fairness. having the same laws for all is fair. • John F. ______ said, "History, after all, is the memory of a nation." • Marcus Garvey said, "A man without history is like a tree without _____. • ...

Prince Charles-synonymøvelse 2012-11-07

Prince Charles-synonymøvelse crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reject
  2. a bill that has not been introduced to Parliament yet
  3. a royal house in London
  4. a man who is extremely poor
  5. worry
  6. ask for
  7. approval
  8. try to influence someone or some people
Down
  1. insult
  2. break
  3. queen's accept or signature
  4. afskrækkelsesmiddel(oversættelse)
  5. power
  6. tell
  7. a law that has not been passed yet

15 Clues: tell • break • power • worry • insult • reject • ask for • approval • a royal house in London • queen's accept or signature • a man who is extremely poor • afskrækkelsesmiddel(oversættelse) • a law that has not been passed yet • try to influence someone or some people • a bill that has not been introduced to Parliament yet

First & Second Amendment 2024-01-27

First & Second Amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Congress shall make no ______
  2. Who wanted a list of protections for the people?
  3. The word “abridging” in the phrase “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom …” means:
Down
  1. Who determines whether a law is constitutional?
  2. Who introduced the first 12 amendments, 10 of which became the Bill of Rights?
  3. Newspapers, journalist can not be punished due to Freedom of the _____

6 Clues: Congress shall make no ______ • Who determines whether a law is constitutional? • Who wanted a list of protections for the people? • Newspapers, journalist can not be punished due to Freedom of the _____ • Who introduced the first 12 amendments, 10 of which became the Bill of Rights? • ...

Constitution vocabulary 2023-12-08

Constitution vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context
  2. the state of being free within society from oppression restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
  3. a quality or state or being tranquil, calm
  4. just treatment or behavior
  5. future generations
Down
  1. to sign or give formal consent to, making it officially valid
  2. a national legislative body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives
  3. of rights the first ten amendments in the US Constitution
  4. and balances a system in which different parts of a government have powers that affect and control other parts so that no one branch can become too powerful.
  5. an article added to the constitution

10 Clues: future generations • just treatment or behavior • an article added to the constitution • a quality or state or being tranquil, calm • of rights the first ten amendments in the US Constitution • to sign or give formal consent to, making it officially valid • the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context • ...

L7.1 2025-03-24

L7.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. John _________ was the first chief justice of the United States
  2. A person who risks money to make a profit was known as a ________________
  3. John __________ was the nation’s first vice president
  4. To help build a strong national economy, Hamilton asked Congress to create a national __________
  5. A _______________ is a tradition
Down
  1. Freedom of speech is is one of the _________ guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  2. Thomas __________ was the first leader of the new Department of State
  3. Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s plan for paying off debts with taxes because he feared Hamilton was creating a powerful national government run by the _____________
  4. The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal ________ system
  5. Within the executive branch, the three department heads and the attorney general are known as the ________

10 Clues: A _______________ is a tradition • John __________ was the nation’s first vice president • John _________ was the first chief justice of the United States • The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal ________ system • Thomas __________ was the first leader of the new Department of State • ...

the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-16

the 7 bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. balances,
  2. sovereignty
  3. rights
Down
  1. powers
  2. government

5 Clues: powers • rights • balances, • government • sovereignty

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2022-06-01

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to bear arms
  2. freedom of speech
Down
  1. right to not allow unreasonable searches by the government
  2. right to not allow solders inside your care
  3. right to stay silent

5 Clues: freedom of speech • right to bear arms • right to stay silent • right to not allow solders inside your care • right to not allow unreasonable searches by the government

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  2. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  3. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  4. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  5. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  6. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  7. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  8. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  9. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  10. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  11. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  12. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  13. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  14. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  15. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
Down
  1. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  2. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  3. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  4. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  5. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  6. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  7. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  8. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  9. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  10. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  11. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  12. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  13. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  14. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  15. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  2. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  3. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  4. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  5. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  6. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  7. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  8. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  9. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  10. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  11. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  12. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  13. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  14. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  15. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  16. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
Down
  1. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  2. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  3. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  4. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  5. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  6. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  7. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  8. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  9. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  10. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  11. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  12. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  13. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  14. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  2. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  3. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  4. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  5. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  6. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  7. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  8. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  9. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  10. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  11. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  12. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  13. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  14. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
Down
  1. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  2. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  3. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  4. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  5. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  6. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  7. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  8. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  9. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  10. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  11. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  12. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  13. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  14. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  15. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  16. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  2. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  3. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  4. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  5. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  6. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  7. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  8. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  9. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  10. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  11. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  12. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  13. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
  14. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  15. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  16. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
Down
  1. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  2. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  3. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  4. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  5. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  6. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  7. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  8. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  9. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  10. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  11. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  12. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  13. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  14. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! 2017-03-22

Civil Rights Movement Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown
  2. often known as most racist southern city in America that was home to unrest with Civil Rights Movement
  3. teacher who bravely taught elementary students about racism with eye color
  4. This national organization was founded in 1909 for racial equality
  5. The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  6. This president called for federal civil rights legislation before he was assassinated
  7. Civil Rights group founded by James Farmer, its aim was to work for racial equality and even trained people on how to be nonviolent
  8. Leaders of this student group led sit-ins in Greensboro; shock - troops
  9. the type of segregation by behavior, habit or inherent racism
  10. the Civil Rights group that Martin Luther King Jr. was most heavily associated with that was very active in organizing demonstrations
  11. The ___________v. Board of Ed. declared segregated schools unconstitutional
  12. Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes
  13. The ___________ Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices
  14. She began the Montgomery Bus Boycott from refusing to move her seat
  15. Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation
  16. the type of segregation by law or the justice system
  17. Usually associated with hanging, African Americans were subject to this in the deep south
  18. Made "The Great Society" agenda to implement federal civil rights
Down
  1. This leader popularized the term "Black Power"
  2. This African American Civil Rights activist was a member of the Nation of Islam before breaking from it
  3. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech at the March on
  4. Bobby Seale and Huey Newton founded the ___________________ to fight for total equality
  5. a special type of test that assessed whether or not blacks were worthy enough to vote
  6. Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart
  7. name for group of demonstrators who rode busses into racist parts of the South
  8. brave educated white woman who convinced Mayor West to desecrate the counters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  9. the movement of ending segregated facilities and accommodations
  10. This young black teen was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi
  11. The practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people in the South
  12. This civil rights leader lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964

30 Clues: This Civil Rights lawyer defended Brown • This leader popularized the term "Black Power" • Ratified in 1964, this amendment ended poll taxes • The __________ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination • the type of segregation by law or the justice system • Term for the keeping of races and ethnic groups apart • Nine black students enrolled here after desegregation • ...

1950s History 2025-03-10

1950s History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when you wear a white shirt and tie to go to work
  2. to behave according to standards
  3. the biggest public work program within the U.S.
  4. the legislative branch of the U.S.
  5. when people do nothing about issues within society
  6. a policy that ended federal supervision over Indian tribes
  7. person who has abilities to create or change laws
  8. a period of time from 1945 to 1961
  9. plans to upgrade land in an urban area
  10. when an organization has different legal rights
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  1. when shop owners will only hire union members (a shop)
  2. making economic conservation equal to benefit the country
  3. an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that they can work agriculture
  4. when a person runs and owns several business stores
  5. cooperation that expanded overseas
  6. another name for the Servicemen's Readjustment Act
  7. program with proposals to congress
  8. brought in a huge amount of Mexicans to the U.S. to work agriculture within the southwest
  9. - to leave something
  10. no one is forced to join a union
  11. new workers were forced to join unions (a shop)

21 Clues: - to leave something • to behave according to standards • no one is forced to join a union • the legislative branch of the U.S. • cooperation that expanded overseas • program with proposals to congress • a period of time from 1945 to 1961 • plans to upgrade land in an urban area • the biggest public work program within the U.S. • ...

Bisma Younas 2024-02-13

Bisma Younas crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first vote of the convetion is to keep their proceeding absolutely ___________.
  2. At least ____________ states need to agree to the Constitution for it to become official
  3. laws The biggest obstacle facing the Continental Congress was
  4. THe states had different ____________.
  5. Nine-thirteenths of the delegates to agree To pass a new law in the Confederation Congress
  6. Alexander Hamilton hated congress, the world, and __________
  7. The __________ decide to scrap the Articles of Confederation
  8. Who graphs the Bill Of Rights? (James __________)
  9. Some people were afraid of losing ________- to the national government
  10. America is founded on _________ pieces of paper.
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  1. depression The states were falling into a ___________ ______________
  2. People did not want to pay _________ because they claimed that the Americans government was acting like the Brititsh government
  3. of Prussia Nathaniel Gorham asked who to come to the United States and become the king
  4. Those who opposed the Constitution were called ________.
  5. Those who were in favor of the Consitution were called ___________.
  6. One of the reasons that Alexander Hamiliton thought that U.S. would be a future power was because? (natural ____________)
  7. In the end the Consitution is ____________. (approved)
  8. Who was a popular federalist? (Noah ___________)
  9. what did the loyalists feel like after moving to Canada or England
  10. The antifeleralists feared that the government way too ________________.

20 Clues: THe states had different ____________. • Who was a popular federalist? (Noah ___________) • America is founded on _________ pieces of paper. • Who graphs the Bill Of Rights? (James __________) • In the end the Consitution is ____________. (approved) • Those who opposed the Constitution were called ________. • ...

Hi 2025-01-15

Hi crossword puzzle
Across
  1. co-founded Microsoft Corporation
  2. the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights
  3. was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president
  4. reunite the country following the American Civil War
  5. director of the Los Alamos Laboratory and responsible for the research and design of an atomic bomb.
  6. organized the National Bank, the first U. S. monetary system
  7. contributing inventions such as the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera
  8. implement Congressional Reconstruction and to remove the vestiges of slavery
  9. include producing the first synchronized sound cartoon
  10. is the longest-serving U.S. president, and the only one to have served more than two terms
  11. a printer, a postmaster, an ambassador, an author, a scientist, and a Founding Father
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  1. the only president to pay off the national debt
  2. humorist, novelist, and travel writer
  3. the King of Rock 'n' Roll
  4. headed the Senate war investigating committee
  5. successfully waged a political struggle and civil war that preserved the Union
  6. first American president
  7. 28th President of the United States
  8. extended the territory of the United States
  9. famous E = mc2 formula

20 Clues: famous E = mc2 formula • first American president • the King of Rock 'n' Roll • co-founded Microsoft Corporation • 28th President of the United States • humorist, novelist, and travel writer • extended the territory of the United States • headed the Senate war investigating committee • the only president to pay off the national debt • ...

100 Turning Points 2022-10-12

100 Turning Points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What president battled the Second Bank of the US
  2. Name of the witchcraft trials
  3. Discovered the new world
  4. Who start the Nullification Crisis
  5. The place where the "Shot Heard Round the World" was shot
  6. The first state to ratify
  7. The name protestors gave themselves in the Boston Massacre
  8. President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase
  9. The state Jamestown was founded in
  10. Banna
  11. Who wrote the Bill of Rights
  12. The interpreter for pilgrims and native americans
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  1. Where did the Erie Canal start
  2. Where was the gold rush of 1848
  3. The place of the battle where Americans forced British to surrender
  4. Ship that transported the first pilgrims in 1620
  5. What city did the British burn down in 1814
  6. The person who 'ignited' the French and Indian war
  7. The man who fought Dred Scott in the Dred Scott Decision
  8. The person who compelled Madison to deliver documents
  9. The long distance communicating device made by Samuel Morse
  10. The month the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress
  11. Ship that dropped off the first african american slaves in 1619
  12. The tribe of warriors that raided Massachusetts
  13. The name of the woman who drafted the Declaration of Sentiments
  14. What river was involved with the Indian Removal Act

26 Clues: Banna • 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 • Who start the Nullification Crisis • The state Jamestown was founded in • What city did the British burn down in 1814 • President that initiated the Louisiana Purchase • ...

Bill of rights 2021-02-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. soldiers
  2. Freedoms
Down
  1. weapons

3 Clues: weapons • soldiers • Freedoms

Unit 2 Study Guide 2023-10-10

Unit 2 Study Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Agreed with Copernicus and created the telescope
  2. people give up some individual rights in exchange for protection, law, and order by a government.
  3. Came up with the law of universal gravitation
  4. believed people had three natural rights: life, liberty and property
  5. created the ideas of checks and balances and separation of powers
  6. Earth is at the center of the universe
  7. supporter of women's rights
  8. civilization and luxury corrupts a person's natural goodness
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  1. hands off approach to the economy created by adam smith
  2. argued for tolerance, reason, freedom of religious belief, and freedom of speech.
  3. Sun is at the center of the universe
  4. power in the government should not be centralized to one person
  5. Created the Scientific Method
  6. Created the geocentric model
  7. Created the heliocentric model
  8. Believed Earth was stationary
  9. believed people had three natural rights: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  10. believed in a strong centralized government

18 Clues: supporter of women's rights • Created the geocentric model • Created the Scientific Method • Believed Earth was stationary • Created the heliocentric model • Sun is at the center of the universe • Earth is at the center of the universe • believed in a strong centralized government • Came up with the law of universal gravitation • ...

Unit 2 Review 2024-10-15

Unit 2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This type of government describes both the Canada and U.S.
  2. This branch makes the laws for our country.
  3. The U.S. government is a _____. We vote for leaders to represent us.
  4. This was how goods were made before the Industrial Revolution.
  5. This mountain range divides the Midwest and West regions of the U.S.
  6. The 1st Amendment in the Bill of Rights gives Americans the right to freedom of_____.
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  1. To make sure no branch of government becomes too powerful; we divide the government into _______.
  2. The U.S. river that runs from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
  3. This is how we choose our leaders in our govt.
  4. The most spoken language in America is _____. The second most spoken language is Spanish.
  5. Because we choose our leaders, our govt. is ruled by ______.

11 Clues: This branch makes the laws for our country. • This is how we choose our leaders in our govt. • This type of government describes both the Canada and U.S. • Because we choose our leaders, our govt. is ruled by ______. • The U.S. river that runs from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. • This was how goods were made before the Industrial Revolution. • ...