bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Enlightenment era 2025-03-21

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– Government by the people
- a social contract theorist
– Political upheaval inspired by Enlightenment ideas
- referred to a system of ideas and beliefs about society, government, and human nature that was based on reason, progress, and individual rights.
- meant freedom from oppression, self-governance, and the right of people to rule themselves based on reason and natural rights.
- referred to the idea that individuals are born with natural, inherent freedoms that should be protected by governments.
– Acceptance of different views and beliefs
- referred to established beliefs or doctrines, often associated with religious or authoritarian institutions, that were accepted without question or evidence.
– John Locke, a key Enlightenment thinker
– Freedom from oppressive restrictions
- The Enlightenment principle advocating fairness in laws and government

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– Study of fundamental questions about existence and knowledge
– an advocate of direct democracy
-refers to the use of reason, logic, and critical thinking to understand the world, rather than relying on tradition, superstition, or religious dogma
– Questioning of traditional beliefs
- His ideas were based on reason, justice, and human rights.
- referred to an intellectual and cultural movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, individual rights, and progress
– Central to Enlightenment thinking
- referred to the accepted standards, behaviors, and social conventions that were traditionally followed in society.
– French writer who championed free speech and religious tolerance

20 Clues: – Government by the people • - a social contract theorist • – an advocate of direct democracy • – Central to Enlightenment thinking • – Questioning of traditional beliefs • – Freedom from oppressive restrictions • – John Locke, a key Enlightenment thinker • – Acceptance of different views and beliefs • – Political upheaval inspired by Enlightenment ideas • ...

Civil War and Reconstruction 2024-01-04

Civil War and Reconstruction crossword puzzle

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passed by Congress following a wave of KKK violence, banned clan membership
Constitutional amendment that ended slavery
Union general in command of the Union army from 1861-2862
created to aid newly emancipated slaves
Northern Democrats who obstructed the war effort by attacking Abraham Lincoln, the draft, and emancipation
declared all slaves in rebelling states to be free

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Constitutional amendment that extended civil rights to freedmen
Landmark battle in the Civil War that essentially ended in a draw but it gave Lincoln the opportunity to declare emancipation
first major battle of the war that dispelled northern illusions of a swift victory
introduced by President Lincoln, it proposed that a state be readmitted to the Union once 10% of its voters had pledged loyalty to the United States
bloodiest battle of the Civil War which took place in July of 1863
Confederate General in command of the Confederate army
passed in 1866 over Andrew Johnson's veto, the bill aimed to counteract the black codes by conferring citizenship on African Americans

13 Clues: created to aid newly emancipated slaves • Constitutional amendment that ended slavery • declared all slaves in rebelling states to be free • Confederate General in command of the Confederate army • Union general in command of the Union army from 1861-2862 • Constitutional amendment that extended civil rights to freedmen • ...

Tri 1 Review 2020-11-12

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The ________ process allows public officials (like the president) to be charged with wrongdoing and possibly removed from office
James _____ is known as the “Father of the Constitution” because of his many contributions to it
One of the three colonial regions - Georgia was part of this one
By crying “No _____with Representation,” they meant that Britain shouldn’t be allowed to tax the colonists unless they have a voice in Parliament through representatives
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence (3)
Daniel _____ led a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers that signaled a big problem with the Articles of Confederation
The ________ Compromise determined how slaves would be counted for the purposes of representation in Congress and taxation (2)
Britain accumulated a lot of debt from 1754-1763 protecting its colonists in which war? (3)
According to the Declaration of Independence, the ______ have the responsibility to change our government if it becomes oppressive and won’t protect our natural rights
The Bill of Rights make up the first ___ amendments to the Constitution (spell the number)
The American ______ was a war between the United States and Britain
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of ________ - meaning that people can believe however choose about a higher power
The biggest problem with the articles of Confederation was that it didn’t give enough _____ to the central government
The biggest criticism of the new Constitution was that it did not include a _____ (3)
The Supreme Court has ______, or the power to declare laws unconstitutional (2)
This system allows each branch to limit and control the power of the other two branches of government (3)
The Constitutional Convention happened in the summer of 17__ (spell the last part) (2)
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of ______ - meaning that we can openly express ourselves

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One of the three colonial regions - Massachusetts was part of this one (2)
He published the influential book Common Sense in 1776 (last name only)
The ______ Branch interprets the laws
This short book of propaganda convinced many colonists that independence from Britain was the right move (2)
The _______ Branch makes the laws
Congress is _____, meaning that it is made up of two houses
One of the three colonial regions - Pennsylvania was part of this one
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the ______ - meaning that journalists can freely publish scandalous news about our leaders as long as it’s true
Our new Constitution created a central government that was much ______ than it was previously under the Articles of Confederation (stronger or weaker?)
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote a series of essays to persuade the American people to support the ratification of the new Constitution (2)
The ______ Branch carries out, or executes, the laws
The president has a group of advisors known as the _____
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ - meaning that people can gather peacefully to protest
The ___________ was the law that established that slavery would not be allowed anywhere in the Northwest Territory (2)
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ - meaning that people can criticize our government and our leaders
The _______ is in charge of the Executive Branch
A _________ is a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives
This is the sharing of power between the state governments and the national government
This European country began creating colonies along the Atlantic Ocean in North America in the early 1600s
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are “instituted” to make sure that everyone’s _____ are protected
Britain ultimately created this many colonies along the Atlantic Coast of North America (spell the number)

41 Clues: The _______ Branch makes the laws • The ______ Branch interprets the laws • The _______ is in charge of the Executive Branch • The ______ Branch carries out, or executes, the laws • The president has a group of advisors known as the _____ • Congress is _____, meaning that it is made up of two houses • One of the three colonial regions - Georgia was part of this one • ...

Tri 1 Review 2020-11-12

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According to the Declaration of Independence, the ______ have the responsibility to change our government if it becomes oppressive and won’t protect our natural rights
The _______ Branch makes the laws
This European country began creating colonies along the Atlantic Ocean in North America in the early 1600s
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
The biggest problem with the articles of Confederation was that it didn’t give enough _____ to the central government
By crying “No _____with Representation,” they meant that Britain shouldn’t be allowed to tax the colonists unless they have a voice in Parliament through representatives
One of the three colonial regions - Georgia was part of this one
This is the sharing of power between the state governments and the national government
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are “instituted” to make sure that everyone’s _____ are protected
One of the three colonial regions - Massachusetts was part of this one (2)
Daniel _____ led a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers that signaled a big problem with the Articles of Confederation
The _______ is in charge of the Executive Branch
The Bill of Rights make up the first ___ amendments to the Constitution (spell the number)
The ______ Branch carries out, or executes, the laws
The ________ Compromise determined how slaves would be counted for the purposes of representation in Congress and taxation (2)
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
The American ______ was a war between the United States and Britain
The ______ Branch interprets the laws
A _________ is a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives
One of the three colonial regions - Pennsylvania was part of this one
This short book of propaganda convinced many colonists that independence from Britain was the right move (2)
Our new Constitution created a central government that was much ______ than it was previously under the Articles of Confederation (stronger or weaker?)

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He published the influential book Common Sense in 1776 (last name only)
The biggest criticism of the new Constitution was that it did not include a _____ (3)
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ - meaning that people can criticize our government and our leaders
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote a series of essays to persuade the American people to support the ratification of the new Constitution (2)
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence (3)
This system allows each branch to limit and control the power of the other two branches of government (3)
Britain accumulated a lot of debt from 1754-1763 protecting its colonists in which war? (3)
Britain ultimately created this many colonies along the Atlantic Coast of North America (spell the number)
The ___________ was the law that established that slavery would not be allowed anywhere in the Northwest Territory (2)
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ - meaning that people can gather peacefully to protest
The president has a group of advisors known as the _____
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the ______ - meaning that journalists can freely publish scandalous news about our leaders as long as it’s true
Congress is _____, meaning that it is made up of two houses
James _____ is known as the “Father of the Constitution” because of his many contributions to it
The Supreme Court has ______, or the power to declare laws unconstitutional (2)
The Constitutional Convention happened in the summer of 17__ (spell the last part) (2)
The ________ process allows public officials (like the president) to be charged with wrongdoing and possibly removed from office
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of ________ - meaning that people can believe however choose about a higher power
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of ______ - meaning that we can openly express ourselves

Unit 3 - Civil Rights Movements USA and South Africa 2025-04-28

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State of not being equal, especially in rights or opportunities.
Rights that protect individuals' freedom and ensure equality.
State of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities.
Refusal to buy or use goods and services as a protest.
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Refusal to accept or comply with something.
An organised public demonstration to express opposition.
Unjust treatment based on differences like race or gender.

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Use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political change.
Something handed down from an ancestor or the past.
Separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences.
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
The right to act, speak, or think without hindrance.
A former system of racial segregation in South Africa.
RIGHTS Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person.

15 Clues: Refusal to accept or comply with something. • Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. • Something handed down from an ancestor or the past. • The right to act, speak, or think without hindrance. • Refusal to buy or use goods and services as a protest. • A former system of racial segregation in South Africa. • ...

human rights 2017-04-02

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one of the three major violations
one of the two unions that joined in the human rights
one of the two violations that people used to have freedom to it
one of the three countries that joined in the human rights
the basic guarantees that every on is the same
one of the two violations by China

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the third one to join in the human rights
the second one to join in the human rights
one of the three major effects
the people didn't get alot of this of major effects
the second union that joined in the human rights
the other violation that was by China
the second major effect
the other one violation that people used to have freedom to

14 Clues: the second major effect • one of the three major effects • one of the three major violations • one of the two violations by China • the other violation that was by China • the third one to join in the human rights • the second one to join in the human rights • the basic guarantees that every on is the same • the second union that joined in the human rights • ...

Rebellution Losses Bill/ Upper and Lower Canada 2015-12-12

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Losses Bill/A bill was to compensate people in Canada East/Lower Canada whose property had been damaged by the rebellions.
Clique/It was a group of wealthy people in the government of Upper and Lower Canada.
got responsible government.
Lafontaine/He was the other person who created the bill.
Baldwin/ A person who created the bill because his father wanted a responsible government.

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Government/A government that is responsible to the people.
member or supporter of the Conservative Party in the UK.
Elgin/The person who signed the bill.
group of people who have money and power.

9 Clues: got responsible government. • Elgin/The person who signed the bill. • group of people who have money and power. • member or supporter of the Conservative Party in the UK. • Lafontaine/He was the other person who created the bill. • Government/A government that is responsible to the people. • ...

Martin Luther King Jr Day / Civil Rights Day 2024-01-12

Martin Luther King Jr Day / Civil Rights Day crossword puzzle

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The American state in which Martin Luther King Jr began his campaign.
A famous speech from Martin Luther King Jr. (4 words)
First and last name of the "mother" of the civil rights movement.
The movement for equality between men and women.
A person engaged in a movement.
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

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Forced separation of one social group from another.
She was an activist jazz, blues and folk singer (First and last name)
First and last name of the singer activist in civil rights who sang Hit The Road Jack
First and last name of the first Black president.
Legislation passed in 1964 after the movement. (3 wordS)
American organization for the Civil Rights.
Songs sung by participants in the civil rights movement.
Exploitation and ownership of a person. Officially abolished in 1865.
Matisyahu song focused on equality for all. (2 words)

15 Clues: A person engaged in a movement. • American organization for the Civil Rights. • The movement for equality between men and women. • First and last name of the first Black president. • Forced separation of one social group from another. • A famous speech from Martin Luther King Jr. (4 words) • Matisyahu song focused on equality for all. (2 words) • ...

Civil Rights in songs 2019-04-17

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the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
civil rights activist in the United States
American state where the first activist movements for the civil rights of blacks people are developed
she is an activist jazz singer
She is a famous singer afro-american in the seventies
a person who defends his or her opinions and his or her rights

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forced separation of one social group from another
singer activist in civil rights who sung hit the road Jack
1964
first black president
songs sung by participants in the civil rights movement.
american organisation for The civils rights

12 Clues: 1964 • first black president • she is an activist jazz singer • civil rights activist in the United States • american organisation for The civils rights • forced separation of one social group from another • She is a famous singer afro-american in the seventies • songs sung by participants in the civil rights movement. • ...

Tri 1 Review 2020-11-12

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The ________ process allows public officials (like the president) to be charged with wrongdoing and possibly removed from office
James _____ is known as the “Father of the Constitution” because of his many contributions to it
One of the three colonial regions - Georgia was part of this one
By crying “No _____with Representation,” they meant that Britain shouldn’t be allowed to tax the colonists unless they have a voice in Parliament through representatives
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence (3)
Daniel _____ led a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers that signaled a big problem with the Articles of Confederation
The ________ Compromise determined how slaves would be counted for the purposes of representation in Congress and taxation (2)
Britain accumulated a lot of debt from 1754-1763 protecting its colonists in which war? (3)
According to the Declaration of Independence, the ______ have the responsibility to change our government if it becomes oppressive and won’t protect our natural rights
The Bill of Rights make up the first ___ amendments to the Constitution (spell the number)
The American ______ was a war between the United States and Britain
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of ________ - meaning that people can believe however choose about a higher power
The biggest problem with the articles of Confederation was that it didn’t give enough _____ to the central government
The biggest criticism of the new Constitution was that it did not include a _____ (3)
The Supreme Court has ______, or the power to declare laws unconstitutional (2)
This system allows each branch to limit and control the power of the other two branches of government (3)
The Constitutional Convention happened in the summer of 17__ (spell the last part) (2)
One of our three “unalienable” rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of ______ - meaning that we can openly express ourselves

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One of the three colonial regions - Massachusetts was part of this one (2)
He published the influential book Common Sense in 1776 (last name only)
The ______ Branch interprets the laws
This short book of propaganda convinced many colonists that independence from Britain was the right move (2)
The _______ Branch makes the laws
Congress is _____, meaning that it is made up of two houses
One of the three colonial regions - Pennsylvania was part of this one
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the ______ - meaning that journalists can freely publish scandalous news about our leaders as long as it’s true
Our new Constitution created a central government that was much ______ than it was previously under the Articles of Confederation (stronger or weaker?)
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote a series of essays to persuade the American people to support the ratification of the new Constitution (2)
The ______ Branch carries out, or executes, the laws
The president has a group of advisors known as the _____
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ - meaning that people can gather peacefully to protest
The ___________ was the law that established that slavery would not be allowed anywhere in the Northwest Territory (2)
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ - meaning that people can criticize our government and our leaders
The _______ is in charge of the Executive Branch
A _________ is a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives
This is the sharing of power between the state governments and the national government
This European country began creating colonies along the Atlantic Ocean in North America in the early 1600s
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are “instituted” to make sure that everyone’s _____ are protected
Britain ultimately created this many colonies along the Atlantic Coast of North America (spell the number)

Government 2023-01-31

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Withdraw from Social Relations
any league or union of people or bodies of people.
to approve and sanction formally
3rd U.S President and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence
early American leader who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and minister to France
act required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp
a document granting certain specific rights
the process of swearing a person into office
on the $100 bill
a certain number of members of a governing body must be present at a meeting for the body to exercise its powers
to revoke or rescind by authoritive act

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to transfer responsibility or authority.
to come to agreement by mutual concession.
good sense and sound judgment in practical matters.
a type of colony dominating the period 1660–90
A doccument with the fundamental laws of the U.S. federal government
a military force raised ("levied") in a particular manner
a supporter of the federal government
issued in June 1215
Author of "Common Sense" and writer who supported revolutionary causes in America
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution
Philospher that was 2nd U.S President
one of the drafters of the U.S. Constitution

23 Clues: on the $100 bill • issued in June 1215 • Withdraw from Social Relations • to approve and sanction formally • a supporter of the federal government • Philospher that was 2nd U.S President • to revoke or rescind by authoritive act • to transfer responsibility or authority. • to come to agreement by mutual concession. • a document granting certain specific rights • ...

Liberalism 2025-05-05

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Ideal type of state for a modern liberal, one that steps in to manage the economy
Type of individualism that suggests individuals should have the opportunity to grow and achieve their potential
Type of equality that believes that humans are born with equal moral worth
This economist believed in the free market's invisible hand
Key thinker who discussed the Veil of Ignorance
This freedom is the absence of restraint
Ideal type of state for a classical liberal; only focus is defence and rights protection
Type of society that liberals want
Type of rights bestowed by the government
Locke believed that government should be by...
The belief that people should be left to pursue their self-interest
This freedom is the ability to develop and fulfil goals

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Type of individualism that believes individuals owe little to society and should be left alone
Type of equality that believes all people should have the same legal and political rights in law
Key thinker who said "the mind has no gender"
The belief the state is like a machine, created by humans to protect the rights of individuals
Type of rights Locke believed people were born with
Key thinker who wrote the Feminine Mystique
Key thinker who discussed the social contract
The belief that opinions and actions should be based on reason not emotion
Key thinker who discussed the Harm Principle

21 Clues: Type of society that liberals want • This freedom is the absence of restraint • Type of rights bestowed by the government • Key thinker who wrote the Feminine Mystique • Key thinker who discussed the Harm Principle • Key thinker who said "the mind has no gender" • Key thinker who discussed the social contract • Locke believed that government should be by... • ...

Government 2023-01-31

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Withdraw from Social Relations
any league or union of people or bodies of people.
to approve and sanction formally
3rd U.S President and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence
early American leader who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and minister to France
act required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp
a document granting certain specific rights
the process of swearing a person into office
on the $100 bill
a certain number of members of a governing body must be present at a meeting for the body to exercise its powers
to revoke or rescind by authoritive act

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to transfer responsibility or authority.
to come to agreement by mutual concession.
good sense and sound judgment in practical matters.
a type of colony dominating the period 1660–90
A doccument with the fundamental laws of the U.S. federal government
a military force raised ("levied") in a particular manner
a supporter of the federal government
issued in June 1215
Author of "Common Sense" and writer who supported revolutionary causes in America
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution
Philospher that was 2nd U.S President
one of the drafters of the U.S. Constitution

Damiyan H 2023-02-28

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Bill got penalty.
Bill hates mayonnaise.
Greg was sneaky when getting the cookies.
Greg and Joe were in harmony when singing.
Greg had a severe cut in his leg.
Harry loved making play dough sculptures.

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Phil traded with Bill.
Harry was making good use of his time when getting his chores done.
Harry had the goal to trip bill.
Phil was starting to understand his surroundings.

10 Clues: Bill got penalty. • Phil traded with Bill. • Bill hates mayonnaise. • Harry had the goal to trip bill. • Greg had a severe cut in his leg. • Greg was sneaky when getting the cookies. • Harry loved making play dough sculptures. • Greg and Joe were in harmony when singing. • Phil was starting to understand his surroundings. • ...

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 crossword puzzle

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

6 Clues: the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct. • an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection • ...

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Missouri State Government 2024-04-29

Missouri State Government crossword puzzle

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this article of the Missouri Constitution deals with public employees.
Missouri's is, "The Welfare of the People Shall be the Supreme Law."
this is a session called for passing bills. It lasts between January and May 30th.
a state senator must be a registered voter for at least this many years.
a state senator's term lasts for this many years.
the Secretary of State publishes this at the end of the legislative session, outlining what laws were passed.
this article of the Missouri Constitution is about taxation.
this article of the Missouri Constitution deals with corporations.
the State Auditor's main duties deal with this.
Missouri's state governing document. Its current edition was written in 1945.
this article of the Missouri Constitution deals with amending the Constitution.
this article of the Missouri Constitution discusses the Executive Branch.
this article of the Missouri Constitution is about the removal of public officials.
to be a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, you must be at least this old.

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this is the head of the State Senate.
this is the leader of the House of Representatives.
Missouri's state legislative branch. It consists of both a House of Representatives and a Senate.
the length in years of the Lieutenant Governor's term.
this is a session called by the governor or 3/4 members of both houses in the General Assembly to handle emergencies.
this article of the Missouri state Constitution states the rights that Missouri citizens have. It is also considered our state Bill of Rights.
the Missouri capital.
this is the number of circuit courts in Missouri.
this article of the Missouri Constitution lays out the structure of our state government.
to be Governor, you must have lived in Missouri for at least this many years.
the length in years of a Governor's term.
the number of justices in the Missouri Supreme Court.
this article in the Missouri Constitution discusses the state Legislative Branch.
the length in years of a state representative's term.
representation in Missouri's Senate and House of Representatives is based on this factor.
this article of the Missouri Constitution is about education.
Missouri became one of these in 1821.

31 Clues: the Missouri capital. • this is the head of the State Senate. • Missouri became one of these in 1821. • the length in years of a Governor's term. • the State Auditor's main duties deal with this. • this is the number of circuit courts in Missouri. • a state senator's term lasts for this many years. • this is the leader of the House of Representatives. • ...

Legislative Branch Vocabulary 2024-11-15

Legislative Branch Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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A power that belongs to the state governments
When Congress rejects a veto and makes a bill into a law
When members from different political parties work together
A power that belongs to the national government that is NOT written in the Constitution
The house of Congress that has 435 members called Representatives
When the president rejects a bill
An idea for a new law

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Something that has two houses
A power that belongs to the national government that is written in the Constitution
A group of people who want the government to pass laws based on a certain issue
A group of people assigned to work together for a specific purpose
The branch of government responsible for making laws
The house of Congress that has 100 members called Senators
A discussion about a topic where people express their opinions and arguments
The legislative branch of the United States
Seeking to influence a government official on an issue

16 Clues: An idea for a new law • Something that has two houses • When the president rejects a bill • The legislative branch of the United States • A power that belongs to the state governments • The branch of government responsible for making laws • Seeking to influence a government official on an issue • When Congress rejects a veto and makes a bill into a law • ...

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

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temporary panel of house and senate
ability to send mail by ones signature
manipulate the boundaries
bringing a bill out of committee
a safe seat in an electoral district
offers any amendment
responsible for bills of house of reps
passes appropriation bills
an official of a political party
ending debate and taking a vote
committee with members from different sides
any bill except the budget bill
eliminates chance to to consider amendments
prolonged speech that obstructs progress
chief spokesperson of party
small legislative committee
high ranking senator
service that members of congress provide
minimum number of gov bodies
resolution adopted by legislative
a permanent committee
head of majority party is legislative body

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current floor leaders
allows congress to pass laws
law that automatically terminates an agency
legal restriction of how many terms someone can serve
establishes a ranking
the action of taking something for use
meeting of members of specific politicalparty
time period of holding office
two legislative chambers
an unofficial alliance
system where one group has more significance
serves as parliamentary head
a national legislative body
review and evaluation of activites
act of authorizing
provides financial analysis
speaker who maintains order
deposit a document

40 Clues: act of authorizing • deposit a document • offers any amendment • high ranking senator • current floor leaders • establishes a ranking • a permanent committee • an unofficial alliance • two legislative chambers • manipulate the boundaries • passes appropriation bills • a national legislative body • chief spokesperson of party • provides financial analysis • speaker who maintains order • ...

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

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resolution adopted by legislative
manipulate the boundaries
the action of taking something for use
time period of holding office
allows congress to pass laws
a national legislative body
ending debate and taking a vote
responsible for bills of house of reps
law that automatically terminates an agency
minimum number of gov bodies
head of majority party is legislative body
review and evaluation of activites
two legislative chambers
bringing a bill out of committee
a safe seat in an electoral district
legal restriction of how many terms someone can serve
meeting of members of specific politicalparty
committee with members from different sides
establishes a ranking
temporary panel of house and senate
serves as parliamentary head
chief spokesperson of party
an unofficial alliance

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current floor leaders
offers any amendment
ability to send mail by ones signature
provides financial analysis
prolonged speech that obstructs progress
eliminates chance to to consider amendments
small legislative committee
act of authorizing
speaker who maintains order
service that members of congress provide
a permanent committee
high ranking senator
any bill except the budget bill
an official of a political party
deposit a document
system where one group has more significance
passes appropriation bills

40 Clues: act of authorizing • deposit a document • offers any amendment • high ranking senator • current floor leaders • a permanent committee • establishes a ranking • an unofficial alliance • two legislative chambers • manipulate the boundaries • passes appropriation bills • provides financial analysis • small legislative committee • a national legislative body • speaker who maintains order • ...

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

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resolution adopted by legislative
manipulate the boundaries
the action of taking something for use
time period of holding office
allows congress to pass laws
a national legislative body
ending debate and taking a vote
responsible for bills of house of reps
law that automatically terminates an agency
minimum number of gov bodies
head of majority party is legislative body
review and evaluation of activites
two legislative chambers
bringing a bill out of committee
a safe seat in an electoral district
legal restriction of how many terms someone can serve
meeting of members of specific politicalparty
committee with members from different sides
establishes a ranking
temporary panel of house and senate
serves as parliamentary head
chief spokesperson of party
an unofficial alliance

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current floor leaders
offers any amendment
ability to send mail by ones signature
provides financial analysis
prolonged speech that obstructs progress
eliminates chance to to consider amendments
small legislative committee
act of authorizing
speaker who maintains order
service that members of congress provide
a permanent committee
high ranking senator
any bill except the budget bill
an official of a political party
deposit a document
system where one group has more significance
passes appropriation bills

Government Vocab Words 2022-12-07

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A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
Having or relating a system of government in which several states form unity but remain independent in internal affairs
The levying of a bill
A slip or sheet of paper, on which a voter marks their vote
A legislative proposal before congress
If a person cannot hold office he/she will be replaced
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
Unpopular provision added to an important bill so that it would go through the legislative process
The process of altering a law or document
A formal set of principle goals which are supported by a political party or individual candidate
To refuse to admit or approve

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The head of state and government
The governing body of a nation
Having a single legislative chamber
Involves a type of organization or a type of leadership in which authority derives from presidential devotion
A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
To charge with a crime or misconduct
A district, as of a city, marked out for governmental or administrative purpose
The use of executive power that exempts the individual to whom it was give to the punishment

20 Clues: The levying of a bill • To refuse to admit or approve • The governing body of a nation • The head of state and government • Having a single legislative chamber • To charge with a crime or misconduct • A legislative proposal before congress • The process of altering a law or document • If a person cannot hold office he/she will be replaced • ...

Coinage and Currency Peeps 2025-02-25

Coinage and Currency Peeps crossword puzzle

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$50 Bill
$100 Bill
Dime
$20 Bill
Half-Dollar

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Quarter and $1 Bill
Penny and $5 Bill
$10 Bill
Nickel

9 Clues: Dime • Nickel • $50 Bill • $10 Bill • $20 Bill • $100 Bill • Half-Dollar • Penny and $5 Bill • Quarter and $1 Bill

Constitution Vocabulary 2016-03-10

Constitution Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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supreme law of the land
Branch creates the laws
change or modify
group that advise the President
way to remove official from office
cannot be arrested after the fact
introduction to the Constitution
an idea that can become a law
when the President says No to a Bill from Congress

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Branch interprets the laws
process to become a US citizen
accept or approve
Branch enforces the law
two-house legislature
of Powers splitting of the jobs between branches

15 Clues: change or modify • accept or approve • two-house legislature • supreme law of the land • Branch creates the laws • Branch enforces the law • Branch interprets the laws • an idea that can become a law • process to become a US citizen • group that advise the President • introduction to the Constitution • cannot be arrested after the fact • way to remove official from office • ...

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Vocabulary Chapter 2 Lesson 1,2,3 2023-11-21

Vocabulary Chapter 2 Lesson 1,2,3 crossword puzzle

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________ are people who enter or participate without invitation.
When whites wanted Native land, they would _______, meaning to intimidate or forcefully convince, the Indian owner into selling it to them.
To _________ means to kill in an especially violent and brutal way.
An ________ is a portion or share of something.
The nation's lawmakers would change their attitudes about Natives and perhaps pursue more ________ policies, which means to show compassion through decisions.
A ________ is an agreement to stop fighting.
Abigail Scott Duniway spoke at the convention and asked delegates to give women ________ . ________ is the right to vote.
The US Constitution does not explicitly protect this right like the Washington constitution does. _______ means to state clearly and leave no doubt.
A _______ is an individual designated to act for or represent other people.
means fatherly or having the characteristics of a father.
These regulations included tribal fishing. Native Americans saw these regulations as _________, or restricting and limiting their treaty rights.
________ is what determines who the official power to make legal decisions and judgements will be. Federal law above State or Tribal Law.
He knew the US Army would __________, or respond to with similar behavior or action.

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The territory's male citizens overwhelmingly approved of the constitution, and they sent it again to Congress for _____________, or formal approval.
To ______ is to wrongfully enter property or lands of another.
__________ have independent authority which means they have the right to govern themselves and make their own laws.
The Stevens treaties resulted in the Natives _____________, or giving up, Native lands.
A _____ is a rejection. As a result, a Governor can veto a whole bill or entire sections of any bill.
Trickery and deceit were used to acquire Native lands.
A ___________ is an area of land set aside by the US Government for Native Americans to live on.
___________ is the process of accepting a new culture.
A public school system which would be open to all children of Washington, and to be free from __________ control. ________ refers to a person or group connected to a particular religion or set of beliefs.
A _______ is a written agreement between two states or sovereigns to stop fighting.

23 Clues: A ________ is an agreement to stop fighting. • An ________ is a portion or share of something. • Trickery and deceit were used to acquire Native lands. • ___________ is the process of accepting a new culture. • means fatherly or having the characteristics of a father. • To ______ is to wrongfully enter property or lands of another. • ...

Constitutional words 2023-05-03

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a territory where all the people are led by the same government
a range of government programs that provide financial or other aid to individuals or groups who cannot support themselves
relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort
If a federal official commits a crime or otherwise acts improperly
a promise made by an individual they will uphold and fulfill certain requirements and obligations of a position that they were either elected or appointed to
the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
a term for when a taxing authority, usually a government, levies or imposes a financial obligation on its citizens or residents
having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
A bill is the form used for most legislation, whether permanent or temporary, general or special, public or private.
Law
the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries
a person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community.
violent conflict between states or nations

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the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
the authority to render dispositive judgments
a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret
having the power to make laws.
a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
a method by which a group, such as a meeting or an electorate, convenes together for the purpose of making a collective decision or expressing an opinion usually following discussions, debates or election campaigns.
an organized military force equipped for fighting on land.
The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law
a national legislative body, especially that of the US
an order issued by a legal authority with administrative or judicial powers, typically a court
the political stability of the government and the government's ability to protect and encourage peaceful demonstrations and assemblies
an organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.
a special duty, charge, or position conferred by governmental authority and for a public purpose
a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
giving oneself their own laws
freedom from arbitrary and unreasonable restraint upon an individual

30 Clues: Law • giving oneself their own laws • having the power to make laws. • violent conflict between states or nations • the authority to render dispositive judgments • the governing body of a nation, state, or community. • a national legislative body, especially that of the US • a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2015-09-08

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
of powers an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
branch part of the United States government that creates laws
an article added to the US Constitution.
charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.
powers also called the Enumerated Powers, are the powers of Congress established in section eight of Article I of the US Constitution. There are nineteen such powers
and balances counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

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branch includes criminal and civil courts and helps interpret the United States Constitution
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
the federal principle or system of government.
branch part of U.S. government responsible for carrying out laws
college a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
of confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
a body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government.
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
powers a power that is not specifically authorized in writing, but is assumed because of similar powers which have already been granted in writing.
of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
powers a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.

20 Clues: an article added to the US Constitution. • the federal principle or system of government. • charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct. • branch part of the United States government that creates laws • branch part of U.S. government responsible for carrying out laws • a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. • ...

Clinton Review Puzzle 2022-12-20

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Leader of Serbia that tried to ethnically cleanse the Croats and Bosnians
This ship was damaged, killing 18 sailors, while docking in Yemen by radical Muslims.
this word describes Bill Clinton as a president, not being a radical and passing legislation both Republicans and Democrats liked
temporary peace treaty between Palestine and Israel
two-thirds voting in favor from this chamber of Congress would remove a president from office
America helped to rebuild this nation and reinstated its president after a coup removed him
Clinton was involved with a scandal with this woman by having extra-marital affairs with her in the White House.
lying under oath, one of the charges brought against Clinton
This scandal involved a real estate controversy involving Bill and Hillary Clinton that came to public attention in the 1990s.
3rd party candidate during the elections of 1992 and 1996, was a Texas billionaire
This country made temporary peace with the Palestinians during the Clinton administration
gun control bill named after one of the people shot during the Reagan assassination attempt
failed national healthcare attempted under Clinton's presidency
the second charge against Clinton while in office

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This territory is disputed with some people thinking it belongs to Serbia and others thinking that it is its own country
The scandal with this woman raised the question on whether a president can be sued while he is in office.
leader of Al-Qaeda
Republican opponent to Bill Clinton during 1992 election
America tried to rebuild this fallen country but had American soldiers die during an event called Black Hawk Down
a high school at this location was attacked by 2 students, the first mass killing of a school in American history
being charged with a crime while in office
independent prosecutor meant to investigate the Whitewater Scandal
Speaker of the House under Clinton after 1994
Bill Clinton was able to get the budget into this state, meaning it makes more than it spends
America did not help this nation, whose Hutu majority tried to ethnically cleanse its Tutsi minority
This country was part of the Balkans and tried to ethnically cleanse and remove the Croats and Bosnians from itself

26 Clues: leader of Al-Qaeda • being charged with a crime while in office • Speaker of the House under Clinton after 1994 • the second charge against Clinton while in office • temporary peace treaty between Palestine and Israel • Republican opponent to Bill Clinton during 1992 election • lying under oath, one of the charges brought against Clinton • ...

Clinton Review Puzzle 2024-12-23

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Leader of Serbia that tried to ethnically cleanse the Croats and Bosnians
This ship was damaged, killing 18 sailors, while docking in Yemen by radical Muslims.
this word describes Bill Clinton as a president, not being a radical and passing legislation both Republicans and Democrats liked
temporary peace treaty between Palestine and Israel
two-thirds voting in favor from this chamber of Congress would remove a president from office
America helped to rebuild this nation and reinstated its president after a coup removed him
Clinton was involved with a scandal with this woman by having extra-marital affairs with her in the White House.
lying under oath, one of the charges brought against Clinton
This scandal involved a real estate controversy involving Bill and Hillary Clinton that came to public attention in the 1990s.
3rd party candidate during the elections of 1992 and 1996, was a Texas billionaire
This country made temporary peace with the Palestinians during the Clinton administration
gun control bill named after one of the people shot during the Reagan assassination attempt
failed national healthcare attempted under Clinton's presidency
the second charge against Clinton while in office

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This territory is disputed with some people thinking it belongs to Serbia and others thinking that it is its own country
The scandal with this woman raised the question on whether a president can be sued while he is in office.
leader of Al-Qaeda
Republican opponent to Bill Clinton during 1992 election
America tried to rebuild this fallen country but had American soldiers die during an event called Black Hawk Down
a high school at this location was attacked by 2 students, the first mass killing of a school in American history
being charged with a crime while in office
independent prosecutor meant to investigate the Whitewater Scandal
Speaker of the House under Clinton after 1994
Bill Clinton was able to get the budget into this state, meaning it makes more than it spends
America did not help this nation, whose Hutu majority tried to ethnically cleanse its Tutsi minority
This country was part of the Balkans and tried to ethnically cleanse and remove the Croats and Bosnians from itself

Bill crossword puzzle 2021-02-08

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The number of senators needed to pass a bill
The 5th step
The final step
The 4th step
The 3rd step

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The 2nd step
The number of people in the house to pass a bill
The 1st step
The tie breaker for the senate
What the president does to make a bill a law

10 Clues: The 2nd step • The 5th step • The 1st step • The 4th step • The 3rd step • The final step • The tie breaker for the senate • The number of senators needed to pass a bill • What the president does to make a bill a law • The number of people in the house to pass a bill

Counterfeit Crossword 2024-03-21

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Patterns that are hard to replicate
who's on the 50 dollar bill
Fake money
long number on the bill that could be off if counterfeit

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The common practice coinage
What was Alexander the Barber
A piece of money
Light on the spectrum that makes special ink visible
45th president of the united states
Region from 600 BC

10 Clues: Fake money • A piece of money • Region from 600 BC • The common practice coinage • who's on the 50 dollar bill • What was Alexander the Barber • Patterns that are hard to replicate • 45th president of the united states • Light on the spectrum that makes special ink visible • long number on the bill that could be off if counterfeit

U.S. Third Parties 2021-02-10

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Third party formed in 1990 that believes that America should be shaped around the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Bible.
Third party that lasted from 1789 to 1834 that appealed to businesses and to conservatives who favor banks, national over state government, and manufacturing an army and navy.
Third party that lasted from 1833 to 1856 that favored the American system which called for a protective tariff, support of the national bank, and federal subsidies for the construction of infrastructure.
Third party formed in 2001 that believes in green politics, nonviolence, social justice, gender equality, LGBT+ rights, and anti-racism.

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Third party formed in 2015 that believes in equal representation in politics and business, equal representation in education, equal pay, equal treatment by and in the media, equal parenting rights, and an end to violence against women.
Third party formed in 1971 that believes in economic affairs, free trade, and migration.
A political party that challenges the main two political parties in a two-party system.
Third party that lasted from 1860 to 1861 that wanted to recognize no political principle other than the Constitution of the country, the Union of the States, and the Enforcement of Laws

8 Clues: A political party that challenges the main two political parties in a two-party system. • Third party formed in 1971 that believes in economic affairs, free trade, and migration. • Third party formed in 2001 that believes in green politics, nonviolence, social justice, gender equality, LGBT+ rights, and anti-racism. • ...

Legislative Branch 2024-03-05

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government must spend
two house legislative system
spending more money than what we have
unlimited debate in the senate
type of joint committee to resolve identical versions of a bill
requested assistance provided by members of congress
involves members from house and senate
drawing congressional districts to favor one political party or group over another
represented based on state population
______ of the house

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committee that deals with reoccurring issues
individual who can provide policy information, intelligence, and financial aid
each state represented equally
temporary committee
informal groups formed by members of Congress who share a common purpose or set of goals
open minded democrat
proposed legislation
individuals who already hold office
conservative mindset
national legislative body

20 Clues: temporary committee • ______ of the house • open minded democrat • proposed legislation • conservative mindset • government must spend • national legislative body • two house legislative system • each state represented equally • unlimited debate in the senate • individuals who already hold office • spending more money than what we have • represented based on state population • ...

Suffragist To Know 2024-12-18

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An American orator, abolitionist, and suffragist who became the first woman in Massachussetes to earn a college degree.
In 1866 she became the first president of the Americans Equal Rights Association.
A formerly enslaved abolitionist, suffragist, publisher, and author who became the first African American to be nominated for Vice President in the United States.
A suffragist, peace activist, and co-founder of the League of Women Voters.
A physician, women's suffrage advocate, Civil War veteran, and the only woman to receive a US Medal of Honor.
President of the National American Women’s Suffrage Association.
A writer, political activist, teacher, and musician who fought for Native American suffrage.
A suffragist who became the first woman elected to US Congress.
The leading activist of the 19th century movement that demanded women’s rights.

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Sisters who were the first nationally known white American female advocates of women’s rights and abolitionism.
Delivered one of the most famous abolitionists / women’s rights speeches, “Ain’t I a Woman?”
She helped organize the National Woman's Rights Convention in 1850 and was a key organizer of the New England Women's Suffrage Association in 1868.
The first Chinese person in the United States to vote in a Democratic election.
He was called “The Abolitionist’s Golden Trumpet.”
Founder of the Alpha Suffrage Club in Chicago.
Wrote the words to “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Mother’s Day Proclamation.”
She supported a woman’s rights to divorce and reproductive autonomy while serving as president of the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) from 1875 - 1876.
They co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869.

18 Clues: Founder of the Alpha Suffrage Club in Chicago. • He was called “The Abolitionist’s Golden Trumpet.” • A suffragist who became the first woman elected to US Congress. • President of the National American Women’s Suffrage Association. • They co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869. • ...

AP Government Vocab 2024-05-09

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The election for a parties candidate in the upcoming general election
Clause in US v. Lopez
House of Congress with equal representation
Bringing charges against a government official
Powers held by the federal and state governments
A set of beliefs and ideals
The current holder of an office or position that is up for election
Unlimited debate in the Senate
A system of government where power is shared between state and national governments
A declaration from the president that has the force of law
Powers explicitly given to the Federal Gov. in the Constitution
Clause in McCulloch v. Maryland
First 10 Amendments in the US Constitution
Every 10 years to count the population
Established in Marbury v. Madison

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House of Congress with representation based on population
A system of organizations in the executive branch
The redistribution of seats in the House based on the Census
The process of drawing electoral district boundaries
Consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate
Opposed the US. Constitution
Trading support for one piece of legislation in exchange for another politicians support
The power to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
Manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency in order to favor a certain group
Seek to influence a politician on an issue

25 Clues: Clause in US v. Lopez • A set of beliefs and ideals • Opposed the US. Constitution • Unlimited debate in the Senate • Clause in McCulloch v. Maryland • Established in Marbury v. Madison • Every 10 years to count the population • Seek to influence a politician on an issue • First 10 Amendments in the US Constitution • House of Congress with equal representation • ...

Crossword Puzzle On Politics And Governance 2024-09-06

Crossword Puzzle On Politics And Governance crossword puzzle

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it refers to a set of activities associated with the governance of w country or an area.
Lower chamber of the U.S. Congress
Public vote on a particular issue
To charge a public official with misconduct
The national assembly that holds executive powers.
Group with similar political goals
COURT The highest court in the Philippines.
Tax on imports or exports
and Republican according to the 1987 constitution, what kind of state is the Philippines?
Upper chamber of the U.S. Congress
A group of advisers to the President.
CODE A Filipino law that protects the rights of workers.
The process of changing or amending the Constitution.
A term for laws passed by the legislative branch.
Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
Legislative body in some countries
The official document that outlines the rights of citizens in the Philippines.
Presidential power to reject legislation

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Chief executive of a U.S. state
The legislative branch of the Philippine government.
this approach is concerned with the process, legal bodies or institutions, justice and independence of judiciary
Fundamental principles or established precedents
The process by which a law is enacted.
Elections to select party candidates
A formal accusation against a public official.
Position held by the highest official in the Philippines.
Process of choosing representatives
The basic framework of laws and principles for governance.
Ceremony marking the start of a president's term
Proposed legislation

30 Clues: Proposed legislation • Tax on imports or exports • Chief executive of a U.S. state • Public vote on a particular issue • Lower chamber of the U.S. Congress • Group with similar political goals • Upper chamber of the U.S. Congress • Legislative body in some countries • Process of choosing representatives • Elections to select party candidates • ...

Law and Politics 2021-03-11

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government
of power
reading
reading
Bill
of Parliament
reading
& balances

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democracy
in detail
member's bill
government

12 Clues: Bill • reading • reading • reading • of power • democracy • in detail • government • government • & balances • member's bill • of Parliament

How To Pass a Bill 2017-09-13

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House of ____
National capital.
This group is unelected.
Group of ministers
How members are chosen.
Person in charge of House is called the____
Senators provide a ____ second thought.

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Upper chamber is called?
It goes for a third reading and ___
It goes to the Governor General to receive Royal ___
Prime _____
general He's the Queen's representative.
When other member's introduce a bill,it's call a ___bill.
When it's proposed law.

14 Clues: Prime _____ • House of ____ • National capital. • Group of ministers • How members are chosen. • When it's proposed law. • Upper chamber is called? • This group is unelected. • It goes for a third reading and ___ • Senators provide a ____ second thought. • general He's the Queen's representative. • Person in charge of House is called the____ • ...

Black History Month 2024-03-04

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critical for the first crewed space missions
assassinated by Byron De La Beckwith.
became a professional boxer and activist
an american civil rights lawyer
an american memoirist and poet
First black president in the United States
civil rights politician
Political activist for civil rights and gay rights
Famous for his civil rights movements

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first black American to be elected to the house of representatives
Famous for not giving her seat up for a white man
became an author after escaping slavery
voting and civil rights activist
Led black slaves to freedom

14 Clues: civil rights politician • Led black slaves to freedom • an american memoirist and poet • an american civil rights lawyer • voting and civil rights activist • assassinated by Byron De La Beckwith. • Famous for his civil rights movements • became an author after escaping slavery • became a professional boxer and activist • First black president in the United States • ...

Constitution Test Review 2021-11-08

Constitution Test Review crossword puzzle

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Branch of government that has the power to declare war
A person who is voting is exercising their _____ rights
Madison, Hamilton and Jay wrote the ______ papers
Daniel ________ led a rebellion of farmers
Heads of Executive Branch departments who advise the President
James Madison - "Father of our _______"
Only state to not attend Constitutional Convention
The President is required to deliver a State of the _____ Address to Congress
This is who leads meetings of the House of Reps
This was prohibited by the 18th Amendment
All states are represented equally in the _____
Fair and equal treatment under the law (two words)
Chairman of the Constitutional Convention
This was abolished by the 13th Amendment
This amendment protects us from unreasonable searches

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Judicial _______ gives the Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional
City where the Constitutional Convention was held.
This amendment allows us to remain silent under questioning
This branch of government interprets laws and settles disputes
Our President is chosen in December by the _____ college
Number of years in a Senator's term of office
Our Bill of Righs is found in the first _____ amendments
The Elastic Clause lets Congress make all laws "necessary and _______"
The President heads this branch of government
This branch of government has the power to declare war
The 19th Amendment granted suffrage to ________
Number of year's in a Representative's term of office

27 Clues: James Madison - "Father of our _______" • This was abolished by the 13th Amendment • This was prohibited by the 18th Amendment • Chairman of the Constitutional Convention • Daniel ________ led a rebellion of farmers • Number of years in a Senator's term of office • The President heads this branch of government • This is who leads meetings of the House of Reps • ...

constitution crossword 2025-01-08

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Imposed when a state is unable to function well according to the constitution
Fair and equitable treatment for all.
The Governor has special responsibility under article 371 A
states that a person who is in custody has to be informed as to why he has been arrested
Guidelines for the state to strive for.
Writ to prevent unlawful detention
Legal membership of a country.
Brotherhood and unity among citizens.
Can legally solve problems associated with party symbols.
Basic human rights guaranteed to citizens.
Introduces the Constitution's ideals.
1/10th of the total membership of each house.
Head of state.

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the government does not favor any religion and all religions are treated equally
Upper house of Parliament.
Money bill can only originate here.
Head of government.
Interprets and upholds the Constitution.
Law-making body of India.
list of subjects where federal law prevails in case of conflict.
Government by the people.
Power shared between the Union and states.
Equality before the law.
Decentralization of power.
Freedom of speech, expression, and belief.
governed by article 169
Aims for equitable distribution of wealth.
Moral obligations of citizens.
All individuals are equal before the law.
Process of changing the Constitution.
Supreme law of the land.
Article promoting welfare through justice.
Highest court in India.

33 Clues: Head of state. • Head of government. • governed by article 169 • Highest court in India. • Equality before the law. • Supreme law of the land. • Law-making body of India. • Government by the people. • Upper house of Parliament. • Decentralization of power. • Legal membership of a country. • Moral obligations of citizens. • Writ to prevent unlawful detention • ...

Philippine Constitution 1899,1935,1987 2025-10-27

Philippine Constitution 1899,1935,1987 crossword puzzle

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– A formal change or addition to the Constitution.
– Individuals who owe allegiance to the Philippines.
– In whom sovereignty resides under the 1987 Constitution.
– The length of the President's term of office.
– The war ongoing when the 1899 Constitution was adopted.
– The city where the Malolos Constitution was drafted.
– States the purpose and ideals of the Filipino people.
– The highest judicial body in the Philippines.
– The body that drafted the 1935 Constitution.
– The first President under the 1935 Constitution.
– Refers to one of the branches of the 1899 Constitution, led by the Supreme Court.
– A fundamental principle ensuring independence of the government from religious influence.

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– The legislative body of the Philippine government.
– The legislative body under the 1935 Constitution.
– One of the branches of the 1899 Constitution, headed by the President.
– The President under the 1899 Constitution.
– The number of branches of government established by the 1935 Constitution.
– The city where the 1935 Constitutional Convention was held.
– The legislative body under a specific constitution, possessing supreme power.
– The individual who exercises executive power under the 1987 Constitution.
– The type of government the 1935 Constitution established.
– The highest court established by the 1935 Constitution.
– Acknowledged in the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution as the source of all authority and blessings.
– Guaranteed to every citizen under the Bill of Rights.

24 Clues: – The President under the 1899 Constitution. • – The body that drafted the 1935 Constitution. • – The length of the President's term of office. • – The highest judicial body in the Philippines. • – A formal change or addition to the Constitution. • – The first President under the 1935 Constitution. • – The legislative body under the 1935 Constitution. • ...

Enrollment 2021-09-07

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the ___ of bill pay is determined by the FI
sub profile moved from prior bill pay provider
Login type with two sets of login credentials
Sign On login type that PSR can't unlock
PSRs don't assist with online _____

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Longest timeframe for bill pay approval, ___ Business days
three-letter domain required for sub's
Abbreviation for Financial Institutions
Primary name listed on bill pay

9 Clues: Primary name listed on bill pay • PSRs don't assist with online _____ • three-letter domain required for sub's • Abbreviation for Financial Institutions • Sign On login type that PSR can't unlock • the ___ of bill pay is determined by the FI • Login type with two sets of login credentials • sub profile moved from prior bill pay provider • ...

Unit 8 Vocabulary 2024-04-04

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Abbreviation an organization founded by MLK Jr. to coordinate civil rights efforts.
Activists who rode buses into the South to challenge segregation on public transportation.
Form of protest where participants occupy a place and refuse to leave.
Civil rights activist known for his advocacy of black nationalism and self-defense.
Bringing together people of different races or ethnicities into a unified whole.
Peaceful refusal to obey certain laws as a form of protest.
Abbreviation for a key organization in the civil rights movement.
FBI program aimed at surveilling, infiltrating, and disrupting domestic political organizations.
Refusal to buy or use certain products or services as a form of protest.
Rights guaranteed to all citizens, especially those belonging to minority groups.
Segregation mandated by law.
Taking action to express opposition or disapproval.

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Unfair treatment based on race, gender, or other factors.
Acting in opposition to established authority or system, often for the purpose of overthrowing or undermining it.
Segregation that exists by practice and custom.
State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.
Principle of achieving social or political change without the use of violence.
Leader of the civil rights movement known for his advocacy of nonviolent protest.
Policy of separating people based on race or ethnicity.
Landmark Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Social construct used to categorize people based on physical characteristics.

21 Clues: Segregation mandated by law. • Segregation that exists by practice and custom. • Taking action to express opposition or disapproval. • Policy of separating people based on race or ethnicity. • Unfair treatment based on race, gender, or other factors. • Peaceful refusal to obey certain laws as a form of protest. • ...

Rights 2022-04-28

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Receive treatment in a safe, respectful, and the least restrictive _________ setting, Be free from seclusion or restraint unless your behavior is a danger to yourself or others.
Appropriate _________ and management of your pain.
Wear your own clothes, receive and send _____ , have visitors, and make and receive phone calls.
Have your rights and _______ explained to you.
Contact any ______ groups or complaint organizations from outside API (see list below).
Know about your __________ and potential side effects, and you have the right to refuse medications unless it is an emergency or ordered by a Judge

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Have your records and treatment be ________, and shared only with your authorization.
Request your preference for the _________ of staff providing your intimate care.
At your own ______, have a mental health worker from outside API come see you.
File a complaint without _______ you more problems.
Have your _________ and cultural beliefs respected.
Actively participate in your _______ & discharge plans and have your family or loved ones participate.

12 Clues: Have your rights and _______ explained to you. • Appropriate _________ and management of your pain. • File a complaint without _______ you more problems. • Have your _________ and cultural beliefs respected. • At your own ______, have a mental health worker from outside API come see you. • ...

Unit 3 Vocabulary 2023-03-11

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powers not specifically given to Congress
drawing district lines that favor a particular political party
legal protection
a way to kill a bill
an elected official must give up his or her seat in Congress
a bill approving the spending of money

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a way to delay a vote on a bill
of the House of Representative
a formal disapproval of an official's actions
the leader of the Senate

10 Clues: legal protection • a way to kill a bill • the leader of the Senate • of the House of Representative • a way to delay a vote on a bill • a bill approving the spending of money • powers not specifically given to Congress • a formal disapproval of an official's actions • an elected official must give up his or her seat in Congress • ...

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

Killers in The Silence of the Lambs crossword puzzle

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Thing that helped find Buffalo Bill
Last name of Buffalo Bill
Object Gumb used to make himself feel like a women
Aspect of Clarice
Name of the Doctor at Lecter's hospital
A thing Hannibal Lecter really wants

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The way Hannibal escaped the courthouse
Main issue of James Gumb life
Name of the FBI agent looking for Buffalo Bill
Killer who bragged about eating a census taker's liver

10 Clues: Aspect of Clarice • Last name of Buffalo Bill • Main issue of James Gumb life • Thing that helped find Buffalo Bill • A thing Hannibal Lecter really wants • The way Hannibal escaped the courthouse • Name of the Doctor at Lecter's hospital • Name of the FBI agent looking for Buffalo Bill • Object Gumb used to make himself feel like a women • ...

Federal Reserve Note Portraits 2015-09-09

Federal Reserve Note Portraits crossword puzzle

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President of the United States on $20 bill
President of Pensylvania on $100 bill
First President of the United States on $1 bill
Sixteenth President of the United States on $5 bill

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Third President of the United States on $2 bill
President of the United States on $50 bill
First Secretary of the Treasury on $10 bill

7 Clues: President of Pensylvania on $100 bill • President of the United States on $20 bill • President of the United States on $50 bill • First Secretary of the Treasury on $10 bill • Third President of the United States on $2 bill • First President of the United States on $1 bill • Sixteenth President of the United States on $5 bill

S.S crossword (25) 2015-10-12

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The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.
Another name for house of commons.
The person in charge of a meeting.
One of three parts of government.
A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject.
Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, is our ____ __ _____.
The political party that forms the Government.
Another name for question period.
The leader of the party in power and the Head of Government.
A step in the passage of a bill.
A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
A king or queen of a country.

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Bills that are passed by Parliament.
A rule for all Canadian citizens.
A person who speaks for you.
The government of Canada that acts and speaks of the whole country.
To pick one person from a group of several people by voting.
All political parties and independent members who do not belong to the governing party.
A member of the senate or House of Commons who is not in a political party.
Another name for a backbencher.
The bringing to an end of a Parliament.
The process of choosing a representative by vote.
A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
A change that is made to a bill.

24 Clues: A person who speaks for you. • A king or queen of a country. • Another name for a backbencher. • A step in the passage of a bill. • A change that is made to a bill. • A rule for all Canadian citizens. • One of three parts of government. • Another name for question period. • Another name for house of commons. • The person in charge of a meeting. • ...

Key Government Terms 2021-12-09

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an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.socialism
The two main political parties are _____ and Democrat.
what kind of government did the founding fathers put together?
process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct.
the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress
to be subject to a vote in an election
what court holds the highest power?
showing devoted love and support for America.

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a system of government
a form of government demonstrated in the US.
the supreme law created in 1787.
we have 3 of these in our government.
an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
freedom of ______ is part of the first amendment.
the right to vote.
includes the senate and House of Representatives
After Congress passes a bill, it must go to the president to sign before it can become a law. If he doesn't then that means the president ____ it.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
another word for a legislature.
what is usually the issue in election?
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation.

21 Clues: the right to vote. • a system of government • another word for a legislature. • the supreme law created in 1787. • what court holds the highest power? • we have 3 of these in our government. • to be subject to a vote in an election • what is usually the issue in election? • a statute in draft before it becomes law • a form of government demonstrated in the US. • ...

Unit 3 Study Guide 2025-02-18

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Henry Clay's plan to boost economy with tariffs, roads, and a national bank.
To end slavery.
What politician proposed the American System?
This man led the most violent slave revolt in US History.
Religious movement that encouraged social reforms.
What South Carolina Senator was involved in the Nullification Crisis?
To cancel or void.
This president commissioned Louis and Clark to explore the territory he purchased despite believing it was unconstitutional.
Purpose of the American System was to connect U.S. regions.
This president only served one term due to his involvement and support of an act that limited the 1st amendment rights.
Jacksonian Democracy eliminated property requirements for this right.
Movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption.
What two adventurers explored the Louisiana Purchase?
This president built a foreign policy designed to limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere.
South Carolina opposed tariffs because they believed it hurt this region.
Result of the Nullification Crisis, increasing division.

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where a state tried to void federal tariffs.
Jackson expanded voting rights for these individuals.
What president was involved in the nullification crisis?
What is another term for voting rights?
The leader of the Women's Rights Movement that began at Seneca Falls Conference.
This president established a precedent for a peaceful transfer of power by limiting how many terms a president can serve.
Forced Native Americans west of the Mississippi.
This president encouraged an increase in Nationalism by defending the rights of Americans suffering impressment by the British Navy.
Advocates who fought to end slavery.
Conference that fought for women's voting rights.

26 Clues: To end slavery. • To cancel or void. • Advocates who fought to end slavery. • What is another term for voting rights? • where a state tried to void federal tariffs. • What politician proposed the American System? • Movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption. • Forced Native Americans west of the Mississippi. • Conference that fought for women's voting rights. • ...

hi 2025-05-21

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– The branch of government that makes laws.
Rates – Controlled by the Fed to influence the economy.
– The name of the U.S. legislative branch.
Hamilton – A leading Federalist.
General Assembly – The legislative branch of Ohio's government.
– Opposed the Constitution fearing loss of state power.
Clause – States that the U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land.
– A system where power is divided between the national and state governments.
Reserve – The central banking system of the United States.
Policy – The process by which the Fed controls money supply and interest rates.
of Rights – Added to the Constitution to satisfy Anti-Federalist concerns.
– The branch of government that interprets laws.

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– A formal change to the Constitution.
Review – The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
– The head of the executive branch.
– A general increase in prices that the Fed tries to control.
and Balances – A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.
– The branch of government that enforces laws.
Powell – Current Chair of the Federal Reserve.
of Rights – The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
– Supported a strong central government and the U.S. Constitution.
Central Government – Preferred by Federalists.
of Powers – Division of government roles into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
– The introduction to both constitutions, stating goals.
Sovereignty – The idea that the people are the source of government power.

25 Clues: Hamilton – A leading Federalist. • – The head of the executive branch. • – A formal change to the Constitution. • – The name of the U.S. legislative branch. • – The branch of government that makes laws. • – The branch of government that enforces laws. • Powell – Current Chair of the Federal Reserve. • Central Government – Preferred by Federalists. • ...

Philippine Constitution 1899,1935,1987 2025-10-27

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– The legislative body under a specific constitution, possessing supreme power.
– One of the branches of the 1899 Constitution, headed by the President.
– The length of the President's term of office.
– The highest judicial body in the Philippines.
– The city where the Malolos Constitution was drafted.
– The body that drafted the 1935 Constitution.
– The individual who exercises executive power under the 1987 Constitution.
– The legislative body of the Philippine government.
– A fundamental principle ensuring independence of the government from religious influence.
– Acknowledged in the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution as the source of all authority and blessings.
– The legislative body under the 1935 Constitution.

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– The first President under the 1935 Constitution.
– In whom sovereignty resides under the 1987 Constitution.
– Refers to one of the branches of the 1899 Constitution, led by the Supreme Court.
– The type of government the 1935 Constitution established.
– Guaranteed to every citizen under the Bill of Rights.
– States the purpose and ideals of the Filipino people.
– The city where the 1935 Constitutional Convention was held.
– Individuals who owe allegiance to the Philippines.
– The war ongoing when the 1899 Constitution was adopted.
– The President under the 1899 Constitution.
– The highest court established by the 1935 Constitution.
– A formal change or addition to the Constitution.
– The number of branches of government established by the 1935 Constitution.

24 Clues: – The President under the 1899 Constitution. • – The body that drafted the 1935 Constitution. • – The length of the President's term of office. • – The highest judicial body in the Philippines. • – The first President under the 1935 Constitution. • – A formal change or addition to the Constitution. • – The legislative body under the 1935 Constitution. • ...

The Persons Case 2023-11-20

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Last name of member of group protesting womens rights; Emily
Last name of first woman senator
First province where women entered provincial cabinets other than Alberta
Name for group protesting the right for women to serve in the Senate
The right to vote in public elections
First year that women could vote in federal elections; nineteen ___
Only woman in House of Commons from 1921-1935
Last name of member of group protesting womens rights; Irene
What was the first province to give women the vote?
Wilson was chosen for the senate because, unlike Emily Murphey and company, she was a ___

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The Supreme Court ruled that women were not ____
Last name of member of group protesting womens rights; Nellie
The women brought the case to this higher court
Last name of member of group protesting womens rights; Louise
First female police magistrate in the British Empire
Prime Minister who appointed first women senator
Wilson was called the ___ ___ of the senate
Hometown of first woman appointed to Senate
Last name of member of group protesting womens rights; Henrietta Muir
The province the women appealing to the Supreme Court were all from

20 Clues: Last name of first woman senator • The right to vote in public elections • Wilson was called the ___ ___ of the senate • Hometown of first woman appointed to Senate • Only woman in House of Commons from 1921-1935 • The women brought the case to this higher court • The Supreme Court ruled that women were not ____ • Prime Minister who appointed first women senator • ...

extreme crossword puzzle of women 2023-03-14

extreme crossword puzzle of women crossword puzzle

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fought for civil American rights, wife of famous president
her cancer cells created the source of HeLa cells
co-star on friends, WE WERE ON A BREAK !!
first women to fly across the Atlantic
American settlement activist, sociologist
made the American flag
famous poet and civil rights activist

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guided slaves to the north, an abolitionist
famous Latina actress
famous actress, civil and women rights advocate
guided lewis and clark on their expedition
famous actress, civil rights activist
civil rights boycotter, refusal to give up seat
first blind and deaf women to earn a degree

14 Clues: famous Latina actress • made the American flag • famous actress, civil rights activist • famous poet and civil rights activist • first women to fly across the Atlantic • co-star on friends, WE WERE ON A BREAK !! • American settlement activist, sociologist • guided lewis and clark on their expedition • guided slaves to the north, an abolitionist • ...

Enlightenment era 2025-03-21

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– Government by the people
- a social contract theorist
– Political upheaval inspired by Enlightenment ideas
- referred to a system of ideas and beliefs about society, government, and human nature that was based on reason, progress, and individual rights.
- meant freedom from oppression, self-governance, and the right of people to rule themselves based on reason and natural rights.
- referred to the idea that individuals are born with natural, inherent freedoms that should be protected by governments.
– Acceptance of different views and beliefs
- referred to established beliefs or doctrines, often associated with religious or authoritarian institutions, that were accepted without question or evidence.
– John Locke, a key Enlightenment thinker
– Freedom from oppressive restrictions
- The Enlightenment principle advocating fairness in laws and government

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– Study of fundamental questions about existence and knowledge
– an advocate of direct democracy
-refers to the use of reason, logic, and critical thinking to understand the world, rather than relying on tradition, superstition, or religious dogma
– Questioning of traditional beliefs
- His ideas were based on reason, justice, and human rights.
- referred to an intellectual and cultural movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, individual rights, and progress
– Central to Enlightenment thinking
- referred to the accepted standards, behaviors, and social conventions that were traditionally followed in society.
– French writer who championed free speech and religious tolerance

Enlightenment era 2025-03-21

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referred to a system of ideas and beliefs about society, government, and human nature that was based on reason, progress, and individual rights.
referred to established beliefs or doctrines, often associated with religious or authoritarian institutions, that were accepted without question or evidence.
referred to an intellectual and cultural movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, individual rights, and progress
Acceptance of different views and beliefs
Freedom from oppressive restrictions
Political upheaval inspired by Enlightenment ideas
an advocate of direct democracy
His ideas were based on reason, justice, and human rights.
The Enlightenment principle advocating fairness in laws and government
Study of fundamental questions about existence and knowledge
a social contract theorist
referred to the idea that individuals are born with natural, inherent freedoms that should be protected by governments.

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referred to the accepted standards, behaviors, and social conventions that were traditionally followed in society.
meant freedom from oppression, self-governance, and the right of people to rule themselves based on reason and natural rights.
refers to the use of reason, logic, and critical thinking to understand the world, rather than relying on tradition, superstition, or religious dogma
Questioning of traditional beliefs
Central to Enlightenment thinking
John Locke, a key Enlightenment thinker
French writer who championed free speech and religious tolerance
Government by the people

20 Clues: Government by the people • a social contract theorist • an advocate of direct democracy • Central to Enlightenment thinking • Questioning of traditional beliefs • Freedom from oppressive restrictions • John Locke, a key Enlightenment thinker • Acceptance of different views and beliefs • Political upheaval inspired by Enlightenment ideas • ...

EXPERT Crossword for the Canadian Charter of Rights 2026-04-02

EXPERT Crossword for the Canadian Charter of Rights crossword puzzle

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Another word for 'Freedom' (Hint: the statue of _____)
________ Rights allow citizens to vote
When government temporarily ignores rights
A long word meaning "Basic"
Police examination that must be reasonable
First Peoples with protected treaty rights
Being held by authorities
A legal process to decide guilt or innocence

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The act of applying the law
Someone who translates in legal settings
The “law of laws” that limits government power
Being taken into police custody
Legal authority to make decisions
Respect for many cultures in Canada
The clause allowing rights to be ignored

15 Clues: Being held by authorities • The act of applying the law • A long word meaning "Basic" • Being taken into police custody • Legal authority to make decisions • Respect for many cultures in Canada • ________ Rights allow citizens to vote • Someone who translates in legal settings • The clause allowing rights to be ignored • When government temporarily ignores rights • ...

Section two Crossword 2012-11-07

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Only amendment to be repealed
Denial of voting rights
migration/ Movement of a large number of African Americans during the 1920's
National association for the advancement of colored people
A drastic decline to economy
National america woman suffrage association
The official end of slavery
A company
cattle drive from Texas to Kansas
Laws enacted to restrict freedom of blacks
Allowing women to vote
Process of which the public can remove someone from an office
Legal abolition of slavery
Policy of favoring american born people over immigrants

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The act of freeing slaves
A bold person who establishes a new buisness
Rights garunteed to all citizens
forcible leave of immigrants
Central bank of america
Allows congress to tax income of workers
Giving rights to freed slaves
Growth of big cities
Teddy Roosevelts approach to foreign affairs
country deveopling
Giving right to vote to freed slaves
children being used for manual laborers
A person forced, for safety, to live outside home country

27 Clues: A company • country deveopling • Growth of big cities • Allowing women to vote • Central bank of america • Denial of voting rights • The act of freeing slaves • Legal abolition of slavery • The official end of slavery • forcible leave of immigrants • A drastic decline to economy • Only amendment to be repealed • Giving rights to freed slaves • Rights garunteed to all citizens • ...

U.S. Constitution - Josh K 2023-01-17

U.S. Constitution - Josh K crossword puzzle

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Branch of government that enforces the law
Main job of the legislative branch / congress
Main job of the executive branch
Main body of the legislative branch
A compromise that counted enslaved people as ⅗ of a person (when determining a state’s population).
Main body of the judicial branch
of Rights Spells out the rights of the people of the United States in relation to their government.
Jersey Idea for only one house of congress came from. Idea for equal representation also came from here.
Opponents of the constitution.
He believed that liberty and equality came from natural law—the law established by the God who created the world. Was an Anti-Federalist.
Branch of government that interprets the law

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put in place to keep one branch of the government from getting more powerful than the others
“Father of the Constitution”. Believed that a stronger national government was the best option.
Defines the fundamental law of the U.S. federal government, setting forth the three principal branches of the federal government and outlining their jurisdictions.
Was elected first president because people respected him. Could have had the power of almost a king. Decided afterwards to reside in Virginia as a normal citizen. Was a federalist.
House that has representatives based on equal representation
All the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country. People were not sure how to count enslaved people because the Southern states wanted more seats in the house of representatives.
House that has representatives based on the population of the state.
Main person of the executive branch
Branch of government that writes the laws
Main job of the judicial branch / supreme court
Where the idea for having two houses of congress originated. Also where the idea for population based representation came from.
Compromise To have 2 houses for representatives (Senate and H.O.R.)
Supporters of the constitution.
A rebellion from farmers so that they didn’t lose their land. Led by Daniel Shays.

25 Clues: Opponents of the constitution. • Supporters of the constitution. • Main job of the executive branch • Main body of the judicial branch • Main person of the executive branch • Main body of the legislative branch • Branch of government that writes the laws • Branch of government that enforces the law • Branch of government that interprets the law • ...

CHAPTER 2 2016-03-23

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FIXTURE ARTICLE INSTALLED BY A TENANT UNDER THE TERMS OF A LEASE AND REMOVABLE BY THE TENANT BEFORE THE LEASE EXPIRES.
RIGHT OF OPEN SPACE ABOVE PROPERTY
FRUITS OF NATURE; TREES AND PERENNIAL SHRUBBERY AND GRASS
THE EARTHS SURFACE, EXTENDING DOWNWARD TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH AND UPWARD INFINTELY
ANY STRUCTURE ERRECTED ON A SITE TO ENCHANCE THE VALUE OF THE BUILDINGS
CHANGNG A REAL ESTATE ITEM TO PERSONAL PROPERTY BY DETACHING IT FROM THE LAND - CUTTING DOWN A TREE
PERSONAL PROPERTY CHATTEL
PERSONAL PROPERTY

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MOVABLE OBJECTS
OWNERSHIP OF ALL LEGAL RIGHTS, POSSESSION, CONTROL, ENHOYMENT RATHER THAN OWNERHSIP OF THE LAND ITSELF
ANNUAL PLANTINGS OR CROPS CONDSIDERED PERSONAL PROPERTY
PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS CONVERTED TO REAL PROPERTY BY BEING PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REALTY
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS LIMITED TO THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING AIR, MINERAL, OR BELOW SURFACE RIGHTS
DOWNWARD TO THE CENTER, UPWARD INTO SPACE, PERMANENTLY ATTACHED ITEMS, INTERESTS, FENEFITS, AND RIGHTS
ANNUALLY PRODUCED GROWING OF CROPS; DEEMED PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAKING A PERSONS PROPERTY INTO LEGAL CUSTODY BY WRIT OR JUDGEMENT
RETAINED BY THE SELLER I.E MINERAL RIGHTS, ACCESS EASEMENT
EARHS SURFACE EXTENDING DOWNWARD TO THE CENTER UPWARD INOT SPACE ALL THING PERMANENTLY ATTACHED BY PERSON OR NATURE
EXCLUSION OF SOME PART OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED; CONTRAST W RESERVATION

19 Clues: MOVABLE OBJECTS • PERSONAL PROPERTY • PERSONAL PROPERTY CHATTEL • RIGHT OF OPEN SPACE ABOVE PROPERTY • ANNUAL PLANTINGS OR CROPS CONDSIDERED PERSONAL PROPERTY • FRUITS OF NATURE; TREES AND PERENNIAL SHRUBBERY AND GRASS • RETAINED BY THE SELLER I.E MINERAL RIGHTS, ACCESS EASEMENT • ANNUALLY PRODUCED GROWING OF CROPS; DEEMED PERSONAL PROPERTY • ...

Bill Gates 2017-10-23

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Allen What's Bill Gates partner's name?
Lakeside What's the school Bill went to?
What did Bill and Allen make in 1975?
Out What happened two years later?
What made Paul Allen leave the company?
and Science What was he good at in school?

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Lab What happen at school making him start working with computers?
and Melinda Gates Foundation What is Bill's charity name?
University Where did he attend for college?
What did they make in 1970?
What was the company's name?
When did Bill Gates leave the company?

12 Clues: What did they make in 1970? • What was the company's name? • Out What happened two years later? • What did Bill and Allen make in 1975? • When did Bill Gates leave the company? • Allen What's Bill Gates partner's name? • What made Paul Allen leave the company? • Lakeside What's the school Bill went to? • and Science What was he good at in school? • ...

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

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resolution adopted by legislative
manipulate the boundaries
the action of taking something for use
time period of holding office
allows congress to pass laws
a national legislative body
ending debate and taking a vote
responsible for bills of house of reps
law that automatically terminates an agency
minimum number of gov bodies
head of majority party is legislative body
review and evaluation of activites
two legislative chambers
bringing a bill out of committee
a safe seat in an electoral district
legal restriction of how many terms someone can serve
meeting of members of specific politicalparty
committee with members from different sides
establishes a ranking
temporary panel of house and senate
serves as parliamentary head
chief spokesperson of party
an unofficial alliance

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current floor leaders
offers any amendment
ability to send mail by ones signature
provides financial analysis
prolonged speech that obstructs progress
eliminates chance to to consider amendments
small legislative committee
act of authorizing
speaker who maintains order
service that members of congress provide
a permanent committee
high ranking senator
any bill except the budget bill
an official of a political party
deposit a document
system where one group has more significance
passes appropriation bills

Unit 5 vocab 2022-10-27

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resolution adopted by legislative
manipulate the boundaries
the action of taking something for use
time period of holding office
allows congress to pass laws
a national legislative body
ending debate and taking a vote
responsible for bills of house of reps
law that automatically terminates an agency
minimum number of gov bodies
head of majority party is legislative body
review and evaluation of activites
two legislative chambers
bringing a bill out of committee
a safe seat in an electoral district
legal restriction of how many terms someone can serve
meeting of members of specific politicalparty
committee with members from different sides
establishes a ranking
temporary panel of house and senate
serves as parliamentary head
chief spokesperson of party
an unofficial alliance

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current floor leaders
offers any amendment
ability to send mail by ones signature
provides financial analysis
prolonged speech that obstructs progress
eliminates chance to to consider amendments
small legislative committee
act of authorizing
speaker who maintains order
service that members of congress provide
a permanent committee
high ranking senator
any bill except the budget bill
an official of a political party
deposit a document
system where one group has more significance
passes appropriation bills

Chapter 3 2024-03-19

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refers to a two-house legislature.
year A budgetary spending year, Georgia's fiscal year begins july1 and ends June 30.
of the house Chosen by members of their chamber, and the duties of speaker are in addition to his or her role as representative.
The official count of the population.
Income from taxes and fees.
A person in a legislator district.
of the senate The Georgia constitution gives lieutenant governor the title president of senate, because the lieutenant governor is elected by Georgia's voters across the state.
The process of determining how many constituents are represented in each voting district.

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The number of members who must be present in order to conduct business.
A proposed law.
item veto Allows the governor to veto specific spending proposals that he or she considers to be wasteful without vetoing the entire appropriations bill.
To change or make an addition to.
To refuse or reject to sign a bill.
A plan for receiving and spending money.
To set aside for a specific purpose.
To redraw the boundaries of voting districts to account for population changes.
A formal agreement between two or more nations.
A group of political party members.
The exclusive ownership or control of a product or an industry by one company or group.

19 Clues: A proposed law. • Income from taxes and fees. • To change or make an addition to. • refers to a two-house legislature. • A person in a legislator district. • To refuse or reject to sign a bill. • A group of political party members. • To set aside for a specific purpose. • The official count of the population. • A plan for receiving and spending money. • ...

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Moises's Crossword puzzle - Unit 2 2022-09-28

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sovereignty the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
a philosophical movement of the 18th century, characterized by belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine.
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power, in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Branches of Government 2019-02-06

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the number of branches in the government
person who interprets the laws in Judicial branch
government should be more involved in people's lives
head of executive branch
to choose;select a person
the lawmaking branch of government
435 of these people are in Congress
the number of supreme court justices
the House and the Senate
branch of government that punishes offenders
the national government

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to reject a proposed bill
100 of these people are in Congress
fraction of vote needed from both chambers of Congress to override a veto
to remove a person from office
the document that is considered "supreme law" of the land
the highest court
a proposed law
how long supreme court justices can serve
the branch of government that enforces laws
survival of the fittest mentality

21 Clues: a proposed law • the highest court • the national government • head of executive branch • the House and the Senate • to reject a proposed bill • to choose;select a person • to remove a person from office • survival of the fittest mentality • the lawmaking branch of government • 100 of these people are in Congress • 435 of these people are in Congress • ...

Ernest Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises 2014-05-12

Ernest Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises crossword puzzle

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Jake's true best friend
Where Jake goes to vacation
Robert Cohn's overbearing fiance
Setting of the bullfights
Main character, ashamed of his impotence
What keeps Jake and Brett from being together
Broke fiance of Brett Ashley
award won for the Old Man and the Sea in 1953
Hemingway had _____ wives
Jake Barne's love, feminine presence

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Hemingway tried to enlist in _______ in 1917
One of Hemingway's favorite pasttimes
Prestigous award won by Hemingway in 1954
Unwanted presence, boxer, Jew
Hemingway took the epigraph for TSAR from _______ (book of the bible)
Young and popular bullfighter
Author of The Sun Also Rises
Where Jake lives
What Jake and Bill do to relax
Where Bill and Jake go to fish

20 Clues: Where Jake lives • Jake's true best friend • Setting of the bullfights • Hemingway had _____ wives • Where Jake goes to vacation • Author of The Sun Also Rises • Broke fiance of Brett Ashley • Unwanted presence, boxer, Jew • Young and popular bullfighter • What Jake and Bill do to relax • Where Bill and Jake go to fish • Robert Cohn's overbearing fiance • ...

How To Pass a Bill 2017-09-13

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House of ____
National capital.
This group is unelected.
Group of ministers
How members are chosen.
Person in charge of House is called the____
Senators provide a ____ second thought.

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Upper chamber is called?
It goes for a third reading and ___
It goes to the Governor General to receive Royal ___
Prime _____
general He's the Queen's representative.
When other member's introduce a bill,it's call a ___bill.
When it's proposed law.

legislative branch 2025-01-26

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the leader of the house of representatives
the process of redrawing district boundaries
the branch of government that enacts laws
the process of formally approving a bill
the lower house of Congress

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a committee that resolves disagreements between the house and senate versions of a bill
the lawmaking body of the United States Government
a formal request made to congress
the power to veto a bill
the upper house of congress

10 Clues: the power to veto a bill • the upper house of congress • the lower house of Congress • a formal request made to congress • the process of formally approving a bill • the branch of government that enacts laws • the leader of the house of representatives • the process of redrawing district boundaries • the lawmaking body of the United States Government • ...

Turning Point Term 1 2019-10-15

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Witch trials / Massachusetts claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft,1692
/ This ship arrives at the new world in 1620
/ Dredd Scott, a freed slave fought against this school because it was discriminating blacks, 1857
/ This is purchased in 1803 by Jefferson from Napoleon
/ A battle led by George Washington decisively defeating a British army in what place? 1781
/ John C. Calhoun begins this crisis in 1828
Falls / Many women gathered in this place to talk about woman's rights, 1848
/ Fill in the blank, "___ Heard around the world."Minuteman at Lexington and Concord, 1775
/ The first state to ratify the constitution, 1781
/ Connected Lake ____ and the Great Lakes system to the Hudson River in 1814
/ Andrew Jackson removed all federal funds from this in 1832 saying that they didn't need a second one

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/ This element was discovered in California in 1848
/ The court decides it's ______ with Marbury vs. Madison, 1803
/ British invasion to burn _____ in 1814
and Indian / George Washington started this war in 1754
Massacre / Also known to the British as the Incident on King Street, 1770
of Rights / An addition to the constitution was first drafted in 1789
/ Samuel Morse created this machine in 1844
/ This act was set out by Andrew Jackson in 1830 to remove these people to gain federal land
/ This person helps the Pilgrims communicate with the Native-Americans, 1621
/ After this place was founded in 1607 the colonists resulted in cannibalism
/ A document written by Thomas Paine that gave reasons why the colonists should become _______ from Great Britain, 1776
Phillips / This was one of the bloodiest wars in U.S. history, 1675. Settler vs. Native
World / Columbus called America this when he thought he was going to Japan, 1492
slaves / In 1619 a Dutch Man-of-War ship came to Jamestown colony. The earliest record of what event?

25 Clues: / British invasion to burn _____ in 1814 • / Samuel Morse created this machine in 1844 • / This ship arrives at the new world in 1620 • / John C. Calhoun begins this crisis in 1828 • / The first state to ratify the constitution, 1781 • / This element was discovered in California in 1848 • / This is purchased in 1803 by Jefferson from Napoleon • ...

TSAR Crossword 2025-03-06

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Narrator
Young and Popular bullfighter
Green alcoholic beverage, very strong
Broke fiance of Brett Ashley
Where Jake and Bill go to do the activity they enjoy
What Jake and Bill enjoy doing
____ Mippipopolous

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Unwanted presence, boxer, jew
Where the bullfights take place
"Oh _____, I'm so miserable"
Setting in book 1
"Isn't it _____ to think so?" (last line of novel)
____ Hemingway (author)
Name of the sport Jake, Mike, Robert, and Brett so to watch
Jake's best friend, joker

15 Clues: Narrator • Setting in book 1 • ____ Mippipopolous • ____ Hemingway (author) • Jake's best friend, joker • "Oh _____, I'm so miserable" • Broke fiance of Brett Ashley • Unwanted presence, boxer, jew • Young and Popular bullfighter • What Jake and Bill enjoy doing • Where the bullfights take place • Green alcoholic beverage, very strong • ...

Units 1-3 Crossword Review 2024-12-03

Units 1-3 Crossword Review crossword puzzle

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The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes (Unit 3)
A _____ democracy is a type of government in which the people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them (Unit 2).
The state of _____ is a hypothetical condition where people exist without a government, rules, or politics (Unit 2).
A social _____ is a theory that describes an agreement between people and their government, or between individuals forming a society (Unit 2).
A subdivision of state government formed to carry out state laws, collect taxes, and supervise elections (Unit 1)
The Constitution created a system in which the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can _____, or limit, the power of the other branches (Unit 3)
The chief executive of a city government (Unit 1)
A system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful is a _____ government (Unit 3).
_____ of the governed refers to the idea that a government is only legitimate as long as the people agree to it (Unit 2).
Approval by a formal vote (Unit 2)
A legal process by which aliens become citizens (Unit 1)
People who come to a country to settle as permanent residents (Unit 1)
Form of government in which one person has all the power (Unit 2)
The branch of government that carries out the laws (Unit 3)
The right to vote (Unit 3)
A legal member of a country (Unit 1)
Type of government in which a king or queen rules the country (Unit 2)
A unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self-government (Unit 1)
_____ of powers is the distribution of political power among the branches of government, giving each branch a particular set of responsibilities (Unit 3)
Type of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority (Unit 2).

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The lawmaking branch of government (Unit 3)
People who are trying to escape dangers in their home countries (Unit 1)
_____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all (Unit 2).
The idea that the government is bound to follow the laws just like everyone else is called _____ of law (Unit 2).
A basic plan of government granted by state legislatures to local governments (Unit 1)
Government by consent of the governed (Unit 3)
A _____ democracy is a type of government in which all the people meet together at one place to make laws and decide what actions to take (Unit 2).
A written plan of government (Unit 2)
Form of government in which citizens hold the political power (Unit 2)
People who live in a nation but are not citizens of that nation (Unit 1)
The _____ of Rights are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans (Unit 3).
The largest type of municipality (Unit 1)
A written change to the Constitution (Unit 3)
The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers (Unit 3)
Type of government where one leader has complete and absolute control over citizens' lives (Unit 2)
The study of what it means to be a U.S. citizen (Unit 1)
Regulations that govern a local governmental unit (Unit 1)
Organizations, institutions, and individuals that exercise political authority on behalf of a group of people (Unit 1)
Form of government in which a small group of people has all the power (Unit 2)
_____ rights are those inherent to all humans and cannot be taken away by a government (Unit 2).
Rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights (Unit 3).

41 Clues: The right to vote (Unit 3) • Approval by a formal vote (Unit 2) • A legal member of a country (Unit 1) • A written plan of government (Unit 2) • The largest type of municipality (Unit 1) • The lawmaking branch of government (Unit 3) • A written change to the Constitution (Unit 3) • Government by consent of the governed (Unit 3) • ...

Civil Rights Reading 2024-05-15

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X then leader of the Nation of Islam who advocated for Black self-reliance
then college students who volunteered for Freedom Summer
ANDREW, MICHAEL then three civil rights workers murdered in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (First names only, separated by commas)
V. BOARD then Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional
SUNDAY then brutal state trooper violence against voting rights marchers in Alabama
RIGHTS then crucial step towards gaining political power for Black Americans
LAWS then segregation laws enforcing racial separation
RIGHTS then landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination in public accommodations
RIDES then interstate bus journeys challenging segregation
then nonviolent protest tactic where Black people occupied segregated spaces

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then founder of Tuskegee Institute who believed in economic empowerment
then location of a pivotal sit-in protest in 1960
then period after the Civil War that attempted to establish rights for Black Americans
then philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emphasizing peaceful protest
ROCK then Mississippi town where students faced angry mobs during school integration
then another term for grassroots organizing
then legal advocacy group co-founded by W.E.B. DuBois
then group that organized the Freedom Rides
CROW then system of racial oppression in the South

19 Clues: then another term for grassroots organizing • then group that organized the Freedom Rides • then location of a pivotal sit-in protest in 1960 • CROW then system of racial oppression in the South • then legal advocacy group co-founded by W.E.B. DuBois • LAWS then segregation laws enforcing racial separation • then college students who volunteered for Freedom Summer • ...

Congress Vocab 2023-01-30

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employees who provide administrative, research, or other support services to members of a legislative body or committee.
the practice of trading favors or support for a bill in exchange for support for another bill.
a committee in the U.S. Congress that is responsible for allocating funds for government programs and agencies.
a system of government in which the legislative branch is divided into two separate chambers, such as the U.S. Congress.
a resolution passed by both houses of Congress that does not have the force of law but is used to express the sentiments of Congress.
the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population.
a vote in which members physically divide themselves into separate groups to indicate their vote.
provisions or amendments attached to a piece of legislation that are unrelated to the main topic of the bill.
committees formed to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
electoral districts in which a specific political party or candidate is expected to win with a significant margin.
the leaders of the various committees in Congress.
a tactic used in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill by speaking for an extended period of time.
the process by which Congress monitors and investigates the actions of the executive branch.
a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for oversight of the justice system and impeachment proceedings.
committees in Congress that include members from both the House and Senate.
a rule in the U.S. Senate that allows a supermajority of senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.
the process by which the Senate gives its consent to presidential appointments and treaties.
the practice of considering multiple bills at the same time in order to speed up the legislative process.
a 1993 U.S. Supreme Court case that established the standard for evaluating the constitutionality of redistricting plans based on race.
the minimum number of members required to be present for a legislative body to conduct official business.
the process of revising and amending a piece of legislation.
the process of referring a piece of legislation to multiple committees for review and potential amendment.
a resolution passed by both houses of Congress that has the force of law but is used less frequently than bills.
a U.S. federal law passed in 1973 that limits the President's ability to commit the U.S. military to armed conflict without the consent of Congress.
the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. government, who serves as the President of the Senate and assumes the presidency in the event of the President's death, resignation, or removal from office.
the powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
a committee responsible for setting the rules and procedures for the conduct of legislative business.
a bill that has many different provisions or riders attached to it, often unrelated to the main bill.
the act of setting aside or shelving a piece of legislation without further action.

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committees established for a specific purpose or to consider a specific issue, usually for a limited period of time.
the authority of a legislative body to control government spending through its budgeting and appropriations processes.
a model of representation in which elected officials prioritize the interests of the country or their constituents over the interests of their political party.
leaders of the minority party in a legislative body.
an agreement by all members of a legislative body to proceed with a specific action without a formal vote.
electoral districts in which the political party affiliation of the winning candidate is in flux and can change from election to election.
a non-partisan agency that provides budget and economic analysis for Congress.
a situation where the government is unable to pass legislation due to political disagreement or stalemate.
relevant or pertinent to the topic being discussed.
the process of referring a piece of legislation to multiple committees in a specific order.
a tactic used by a senator to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or nominee.
a vote in which each member of a legislative body verbally states their vote, usually recorded in a written record.
a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of "one person, one vote" in redistricting cases.
the leaders of the majority party in the House and Senate.
a provision in a bill that allocates funds for a specific project or purpose.
committees that are established on a permanent basis and are responsible for considering specific areas of policy or legislation.
seats in Congress that are considered competitive or likely to change party control.
powers that are inferred or implied by the Constitution but not specifically listed.
the practice of using government funding for projects or programs that primarily benefit a specific locality or group of constituents.
a meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or make decisions.

49 Clues: the leaders of the various committees in Congress. • relevant or pertinent to the topic being discussed. • leaders of the minority party in a legislative body. • the leaders of the majority party in the House and Senate. • the process of revising and amending a piece of legislation. • a tactic used by a senator to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or nominee. • ...

Georgia Legislative Branch Crossword Matthew Provence 2016-05-06

Georgia Legislative Branch Crossword Matthew Provence crossword puzzle

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What is the title of the person who presides over the Senate?
Who can suggest an idea for a law?
What committee is created for a special purpose
What is the name of the Georgia Legislative Branch?
Which committee is permanent and handles any bill dealing with taxes?
To be a state legislator, how long must you have lived in the district you will represent?
What is the vocabulary term for the money paid out by the state government?
What is the title of the person who presides over the House of Representatives?
How many days is the session in which the Legislative Branch meets?
To override a veto, what fraction of people in each house must vote in favor of the bill?
How many years old are you required to be if you want to become a member of the House of Representatives?

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What does the government spend most of its money on?
What is the vocabulary term for the money taken in by the state government?
Which committee has the House of Representatives and the Senate working together on an assigned issue?
Which committee is formed when the House of Representatives and the Senate pass different wordings or versions of a bill, and creates a compromise?
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
What month is the election held for the Legislative Branch?
How many years old are you required to be if you want to become a Senator?
How many counties are there in Georgia?
How long is a term for a legislator?
Which committee works between legislative sessions?
In 1778, was the legislature unicameral or bicameral (hint: When was the Constitution signed?)
What is the vocabulary term for the spending bill in the legislature?
How many members are in the Senate?

24 Clues: Who can suggest an idea for a law? • How many members are in the Senate? • How long is a term for a legislator? • How many counties are there in Georgia? • What committee is created for a special purpose • What is the name of the Georgia Legislative Branch? • Which committee works between legislative sessions? • What does the government spend most of its money on? • ...

Gideon vs. Wainwright-sc 2024-01-31

Gideon vs. Wainwright-sc crossword puzzle

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What amendment did the U.S supreme court rule Florida violated in Gideon v. Wainwright?
Every state now has to pay for a ____________ office.
When Gideon got his new trial, he was found _________.
While in jail, Gidion ________ the U.S supreme court to look at his case.
Gideon was charged with breaking into a __________

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The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____
Gideons FIRST lawyer was _____________
As a result of the Supreme Court Case Gideon v Wainwirght, _______ who is a accused of a crime has a right to a lawyer.
Gideon was denied the right to ________ that he said was guarenteed in the bill of rights.
The state of Florida denied counsel because Gideon wasn't charged with a crime that could result in the _______.
"Even the intelligent and educated layman lacks both the skill and ______ to prepare his defense".
In which state did the case originally start?

12 Clues: Gideons FIRST lawyer was _____________ • In which state did the case originally start? • Gideon was charged with breaking into a __________ • Every state now has to pay for a ____________ office. • When Gideon got his new trial, he was found _________. • The U.S supreme court made its ruling in nineteen _____ • ...

Rights 2022-04-28

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Actively participate in your _______ & discharge plans and have your family or loved ones participate.
Appropriate _________ and management of your pain.
Request your preference for the _________ of staff providing your intimate care.
Have your _________ and cultural beliefs respected.
File a complaint without _______ you more problems.
Contact any ______ groups or complaint organizations from outside API (see list below).
At your own ______, have a mental health worker from outside API come see you.

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Receive treatment in a safe, respectful, and the least restrictive _________ setting, Be free from seclusion or restraint unless your behavior is a danger to yourself or others.
Know about your __________ and potential side effects, and you have the right to refuse medications unless it is an emergency or ordered by a Judge
Have your rights and _______ explained to you.
Have your records and treatment be ________, and shared only with your authorization.
Wear your own clothes, receive and send _____ , have visitors, and make and receive phone calls.

12 Clues: Have your rights and _______ explained to you. • Appropriate _________ and management of your pain. • Have your _________ and cultural beliefs respected. • File a complaint without _______ you more problems. • At your own ______, have a mental health worker from outside API come see you. • ...

Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-18

Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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also called “The Revolution of 1688” and “The Bloodless Revolution"
a social and philosophical movement in Europe
best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
rights given to all humans
the division of a state's government into branches
women's right to vote in elections
the advocacy of women's rights
was famous for his wit and criticism of Christianity and slavery

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established principles of frequent parliaments
commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism"
a theory/model that concerns the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual
philosophy that promotes individual rights
is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers
movement to end slavery
best known for his 1651 book Leviathan

15 Clues: movement to end slavery • rights given to all humans • the advocacy of women's rights • women's right to vote in elections • best known for his 1651 book Leviathan • philosophy that promotes individual rights • commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism" • a social and philosophical movement in Europe • established principles of frequent parliaments • ...

Section two Crossword 2012-11-07

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A company
Laws enacted to restrict freedom of blacks
Allows congress to tax income of workers
The act of freeing slaves
Central bank of america
A person forced, for safety, to live outside home country
The official end of slavery
Legal abolition of slavery
A bold person who establishes a new buisness
Growth of big cities
Rights garunteed to all citizens
National association for the advancement of colored people

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Only amendment to be repealed
A drastic decline to economy
country deveopling
cattle drive from Texas to Kansas
Giving right to vote to freed slaves
Teddy Roosevelts approach to foreign affairs
Policy of favoring american born people over immigrants
Allowing women to vote
migration Movement of a large number of African Americans during the 1920's
Process of which the public can remove someone from an office
Giving rights to freed slaves
Denial of voting rights
forcible leave of immigrants
children being used for manual laborers
National america woman suffrage association

27 Clues: A company • country deveopling • Growth of big cities • Allowing women to vote • Central bank of america • Denial of voting rights • The act of freeing slaves • Legal abolition of slavery • The official end of slavery • A drastic decline to economy • forcible leave of immigrants • Only amendment to be repealed • Giving rights to freed slaves • Rights garunteed to all citizens • ...

Legal Terms 2014-06-03

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Person brought to court and charged with a criminal offense.
application to a higher court to review a decision of a lower court or tribunal.
By committing the act you are guilty of the offense.
The release of an accused from custody pending the trial or conclusion of their case.
Material that tends to prove or disprove a particular fact or facts.
Law passed by parliament, known as a 'bill' before assent by governor or governor general.
Laws concerned with both the rights of the individual and of society as a whole.

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The killing of one person by another.
A civil officer who administers the law.
A document issued by a court directing a person to appear before it.
A crime.
The extent of legal authority or power of the Court to apply the law.
A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
regulating the behaviour of individuals; a form of private law.
lawyer who presents cases in higher courts.
The crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or in circumstances not amounting to murder.
Judicial examination and determination of issues between parties with or without a jury.
That part of a proceeding where the parties present evidence and submissions to the Court.
A rule established by authority, society, or custom.
A person who is charged with a crime.

20 Clues: A crime. • The killing of one person by another. • A person who is charged with a crime. • A civil officer who administers the law. • lawyer who presents cases in higher courts. • By committing the act you are guilty of the offense. • A rule established by authority, society, or custom. • A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court. • ...

Unit 2: Key Vocab Crossword 2023-01-31

Unit 2: Key Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle

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political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary
established “a firm league of friendship” among the States
impose a tax
founding father and appears on $100 bill
formal approval
established the critical idea that the monarchy’s power was not absolute
oppose ratification
a joining of several groups for a common purpose
prohibited a standing army in peace-time, except with the consent of Parliament and required that all parliamentary election be free

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a government that exists only with the consent of the governed, limited government, civil rights and liberties, separation of powers, and checks and balances
the creation of an annual congress of delegates from each of the 13 colonies
the supreme law of the United States of America
a ceremonial induction into office
a majority
favored ratification
first British parliamentary attempt to raise revenue through direct taxation to the colonies
a refusal to buy or sell certain goods
American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801
many outstanding delegates
idea that the government should serve the will of the people
to cancel
representative
a written grant of authority from the king
Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809

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

War of 1812 2026-01-19

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Trekked 32-kilometers through American territory during the war of 1812
Place of a battle in 1811 that weakened the Native Americans.
Famous 38-gun US navy frigate with importance in the year 1807
Capital of Upper Canada in 1812, now known as toronto
Shawnee war chief and visionary
French military general and statesmen who conquered much of Europe.
Government imposed restriction on trade with Britain
Ninth president of the US who died of sickness and had the longest speech.

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Forcibly conscripting sailors into the Royal Navy
19th century belief that the US was divinely ordained to expand across North America
Fourth US president who introduced the Bill of Rights and Federalist papers.
Road in Niagara falls and setting for bloodiest engagement in the war of 1812.
British army officer who is known as “The Hero of Upper Canada”
National hero in the battle of New Orleans.
Group of nationalist US congressmen who pushed for war with the British.
Peace treaty that formally ended the war of 1812
Surrendered Fort Detroit to the British without a fight.
Site of the first major battle of 1812, and made General Isaac Brock a national hero.
American Naval Officer and national hero known for Lake Erie
Wrote the poem that became the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner”

20 Clues: Shawnee war chief and visionary • National hero in the battle of New Orleans. • Peace treaty that formally ended the war of 1812 • Forcibly conscripting sailors into the Royal Navy • Government imposed restriction on trade with Britain • Capital of Upper Canada in 1812, now known as toronto • Surrendered Fort Detroit to the British without a fight. • ...

Reconstruction Recap 2023-01-20

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After Congress took over Reconstruction, they sent the ___ into the southern states to enforce Reconstruction rules.
Lincoln expected ___ percent of the population in each state to take an oath of loyalty.
This was an organization that would provide assistance to Southerners that was created by Congress but not signed into law by the President.
This amendment gave US citizenship to African Americans.
A presidential power to block a bill from becoming a law.
violating the Tenure of Office Act.

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The rebuilding and readmittance of the Southern states into the US again after the Civil War.
President Johnson was eventually ___ by Congress
___ Republicans in Congress were unhappy with the Reconstruction plans that had been created by the President's because they were too lenient.
This President had a very lenient plan for Reconstruction until his assassination.
These were laws southern states created to take rights away from newly freed blacks.
This amendment abolished slavery.
The right to vote.
Last name of the man who became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
To forgive

15 Clues: To forgive • The right to vote. • This amendment abolished slavery. • violating the Tenure of Office Act. • President Johnson was eventually ___ by Congress • This amendment gave US citizenship to African Americans. • A presidential power to block a bill from becoming a law. • This President had a very lenient plan for Reconstruction until his assassination. • ...

Black Women's History 2024-02-08

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- Civil rights and women's rights activist.
- First African American woman elected to Congress.
- First African American woman astronaut.
- First Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress from the South.
- First African American female federal judge.
- Educator and founder of Bethune-Cookman University.

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- Political activist and scholar.
- Journalist and anti-lynching activist.
- First female vice president of the United States.
- Voting rights and anti-segregation activist.
- Co-founder of the National Urban League.
- First African American female aviator.
- Political activist and author.
- Underground Railroad conductor.
- Women's suffrage and civil rights advocate.

15 Clues: - Political activist and author. • - Political activist and scholar. • - Underground Railroad conductor. • - Journalist and anti-lynching activist. • - First African American female aviator. • - First African American woman astronaut. • - Co-founder of the National Urban League. • - Civil rights and women's rights activist. • - Women's suffrage and civil rights advocate. • ...

Human Rights and Social Injustice in Canada 2026-01-09

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Your favourite class
Weapon used that prompted the establishment of the UN Atomic Energy Commission in 1946
The last two digits (spelled out) of the year in which the last residential school closed
Rights to which all humans are entitled; basic to life in any society
Acronym for the 1948 declaration of fundamental human rights
Acronym for commission established in 2008 to investigate residential schools
Process of acknowledging past wrongs and repairing relationships
Applying to everyone regardless of race or nationality
Type of school where Indigenous children were forcibly sent

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Policy designed to force Indigenous peoples to adopt European culture
International organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and security
Shortened name for the document that enshrined rights and freedoms in Canadian Constitution
Formal agreement between nations or peoples involving land rights
Land set aside by Canadian government for First Nations peoples
Territory created in 1999 with Inuit self-government
Quebec town where 1990 standoff over land rights occurred

16 Clues: Your favourite class • Territory created in 1999 with Inuit self-government • Applying to everyone regardless of race or nationality • Quebec town where 1990 standoff over land rights occurred • Type of school where Indigenous children were forcibly sent • Acronym for the 1948 declaration of fundamental human rights • ...

MBOS Crossword 2024-04-22

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Your medical bill that is sent to an insurance company for payment.
A doctor who is skilled in treating certain parts of the body or specific medical conditions. For example, a cardiologist only treats patients with heart problems.
The dollar amount removed from your bill
Drugs that do not require a prescription.
A printed summary of your medical bill.
The number assigned by your provider (hospital, physician, home care service, etc.) when medical services were provided.
The portion of your bill that your provider has agreed to write off.
A process by which you, your doctor or your hospital, can object to your health plan when you disagree with the health plan’s decision to deny payment for your care.
A group of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers preferred and contracted with your insurance company.
An agreement you sign that gives you permission to receive medical services from doctors or hospitals.

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Drugs made and sold by a major drug company.
A determination of whether or not a person meets the requirements to participate in the plan.
The group that offers inpatient, outpatient and home healthcare for terminally ill patients.
Drugs with proven benefits that cost less because they are not made by major drug companies
The doctor who orders your treatment and who is responsible for your care.
Approval needed for care beyond that provided by your primary care doctor or hospital.
A predetermined, fixed fee that you pay at the time of service.
A doctor, hospital or other healthcare provider who is not part of an insurance plan, doctor or hospital network.
A person who is covered by health insurance.

19 Clues: A printed summary of your medical bill. • The dollar amount removed from your bill • Drugs that do not require a prescription. • Drugs made and sold by a major drug company. • A person who is covered by health insurance. • A predetermined, fixed fee that you pay at the time of service. • Your medical bill that is sent to an insurance company for payment. • ...

Georgia Government Crossword 2023-01-12

Georgia Government Crossword crossword puzzle

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The legislative branch of Georgia.
The ____ of powers is the splitting of the government into three branches.
A serious crime punishable by imprisonment or even death.
A group of people appointed to discuss, vote on and report about legal issues and bills.
The branch of Georgia's government that has the power to punish felons, as well as determine the constitutionality of a law.
The Bill of _____ is a list of liberties granted to the people that exists in both the Georgia constitution and the national constitution.
The branch of Georgia's government that is responsible for enforcing laws.

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The highest court in Georgia's government.
A minor crime punishable by a short period of imprisonment or a fine.
Ratified in 1982, this document is Georgia's body of law.
A _____ election is a regular election that consists of two or more parties running against one another.
The branch of Georgia's government that puts together laws and manage the taxes they collect.
The _____ of the house is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives.
The _____ governor is the second highest state official that presides over the Senate.

14 Clues: The legislative branch of Georgia. • The highest court in Georgia's government. • Ratified in 1982, this document is Georgia's body of law. • A serious crime punishable by imprisonment or even death. • A minor crime punishable by a short period of imprisonment or a fine. • The ____ of powers is the splitting of the government into three branches. • ...

Chapter 21 Crossword Puzzle 2015-04-29

Chapter 21 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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a time period in which the use of reason guided people's thoughts about philosophy, society, and politics
a document that listed rights for Parliament and the English people
limited the power of the monarchy, identified people's rights to property, and established people's rights to trial by a jury
the idea that governments should express the will of the people
the person who started argument against "taxation without representation"
he was a president of the United States and helped to establish the democratic government
non-religious

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a document declaring the colonies independence from British rule
a social gathering held to discuss ideas
a British writer who argued women should have the same rights as men
a philosopher who mocked government and religion in his writings and spoke out against censorship
leader of the Representatives of Parliament that became a dictator and his rule was troubled and violent
the rights to life, liberty, and property
the person who declared that all people had certain natural rights
he became king after his brother, Charles, died

15 Clues: non-religious • a social gathering held to discuss ideas • the rights to life, liberty, and property • he became king after his brother, Charles, died • the idea that governments should express the will of the people • a document declaring the colonies independence from British rule • the person who declared that all people had certain natural rights • ...

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