Government And Politics Crossword Puzzles

the head of the Department of Justice. a detail financial document containing estimates of federal income and spending during the coming fiscal year. the practice of giving jobs to supporters and friends. an official in charge of a department of government. nonmilitary.

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rule based on status. The men who created our Constitution. rule by a rich few. Ancient philosipher who gave us the original ideas for government. Two men who expanded Aristotle's ideas for government into the Social Contract Theory.

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Second level of power, includes schooling regulations. Intelligence Agency. Lowest level of power, include trash pickup. U.S. Department of . Branch of government that carries out the laws .

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Governmental aquisition of private industry for public use.. Someone with Spanish or Portuguese and Native American ancestry.. A member of the house of Commons in the U.K.. Political subdivisions in Japan. . The delegation of authority from the central government to regional governments. .

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Who approves the amendments?. Congress has the power to propose _________.. The president and the senate have the power to review all laws and _________ of the US. The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of other branches. The federal court has the power to settle _________________..

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Your Delegate to Richmond. Your Representative to Washington, D.C.. One of the 2 houses of Congress, the House of _____. Many feel this amendment is being attacked by recent legislation. Head of Virginia's Executive Branch.

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number of years for the term of a president. group of advisers . a document that goes through the process of becoming a law. number of years for the term of a member of the House of Representatives. branch that enforces the laws.

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amendment that prohibits unreasonable searches ans seizures. amendment that is right to bear arms. confirm by expressing approval. not extreme or partisian. first 10 amendements of US Constitution.

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Amendment that gave women the right to vote. THE RIGHT TO HOLD GUNS AND SHOOT THINGS ('Merica!). Lowers the voting age to 18. Plan proposed that would base votes on population. Amendment that requires law enforcement to have probable cause before they can search or seize a citizens property.

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Government and Public Administration

A bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state. All the persons who are eligiable to vote in an election . The right to vote on reaching adulthood. The act of exercising authority . This type of voter has not decided which way to vote in an election. .

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Something that happened before that people look to in the future. Making sure others in working situations do their jobs correctly. To put ingormation together. Means of communication using radio, Tv internet resources, newspapers, books, magazines---usually to influence soneone.. Steps taken to solve a problem or do a job.

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Government and Democracy

Representatives are elected by the people to make decisions for them. A person of royal blood - queen, king, prince/princesses. A form of government were a few rich/privledged people have power. A person chosen to speak or act for others. A form of government where only one person is in power.

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Government Cont.

hold and keep important public offices. review by legislative committees of policies and programs. right to somebody's private property and opinions. power to make laws. limits or restricts judicial interpretation.

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Government Executive Branch: The Presidency

One who has a majority of the voting,has __________.. ______________ are details in instructions, regulations& rules for different aspects of the job of one in the government.. The government knows how to act towards and to a country through _____________.. A list of actions a party supports is their ___________.. The cabinet members are in a _____________.If the president dies,is ill,or impeached, they step up to the above position..

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Government Policies Towards Indigenous People

Expectation that Aborigines who were ‘not of full blood’ would give up their culture and heritage. In its place they were expected to adopt and conform to the attitudes, customs and beliefs of the white Anglo-Saxon majority. . (1972-1990) A group’s right to choose and control its own destiny and development. Encourages Aboriginal participation or control in local communities. Government support programs are managed by Aboriginal corporations. . While not an official policy, sovereignty is the ultimate aim of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Sovereignty will mean that Aboriginal people will be the primary figures in the decision-making processes for Australia.. Extensive policies of ‘protection’ were formulated, aimed at isolating and segregating full-blood Aborigines on reserves and missions that restricted contact (and interbreeding) between them and outsiders, while attempting to assimilate half-castes.. (1991-present) Policy of recognising past injusticies towards Aboriginal Australians and fostering an understanding of how past events, policies and attitudes have shaped Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships. .

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Government Terms

Found the agreement between large ans small states regarding representation.. $10 bill. taken to help out the minorities.. power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution.. meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement to discuss or vote on an issue..

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Government Types

Use the hints to fill in the words. There are no spaces.

A type of government where the people for for the laws and decisions in the government. A type of government based on religion. A type of government that is lead by a few, usually military. A type of government who's goal is to get rid of class and develop equality. A type of government the king or queen has absolute power.

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Governments and Economies

economic system in which families produce goods and services for their own use. . an economic system in which decisions about production, price, and other economic factors are determined by the law of supply and demand.. any one of several nonrenewable mineral resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals and used for fuel. the growth of city populations. the way of life that disttinguishes a people, (example- government, language & religion).

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Heads of States

british prime minister. russian president. french president. afghanistan president. pakistan prime minister.

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How a Bill Becomes a Law

Standing committees have _____ and death power over bills.. Unrelated amendments that are tacked onto a bill.. Resolutions that both houses of Congress have passed and the president has signed.. Bills can pass either house if a simple ________ of all members present vote in favor of it.. Bills that concerns individual people or places..

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How Congress Is Organized

Oddly shaped district designed to increase voting strength of a group.. Presiding officer of the Senate is technically this person called the president of the Senate.. Means 'for the time being'.. _____________ and people represented by someone.. Number of sessions in one term of Congress.

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How Federal Courts Are Organized

Magistrates may ______ court orders.. Length of time judges may hold their positions.. Federal district courts are the trial courts for __________ cases.. Judge sends a case back to a lower court to be retried again.. Mary Schroeder said, 'the role of female judges is not to feminize the courts but to __________ them.'.

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to distort or exaggerate the news to attract readers. let all nations would have equal trading rights in China. the duty of the Western powers to take their superior culture to the lesser nations. system in which people have their own government, but the home country has final say in important matters. the development of industry in a nation.

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Least restrictive type of imperialism . Wanted share in governing process . Big country takes over little country for resources. Suez-Canal is located where . Most restrictive type of Imperialism .

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the adding of a region to territory. the british colony of india. a policy with a strong nation . lands surrounding the ocean. a policy that treats subject people different.

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These people were in control of the Philippines, Guam, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. . Exagerration of stories.. Warned nations in the Americas that if they didn't pay their debts the US would get involoved.. To promote eqyal access for all nations to trade in China. . This is where the Spanish-American War started. .

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Israeli Involvment with Donald Trump

Game of the week!

a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.. a policy proposed by the US in 1899,under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China. . an 1854 agreement between the US and Japan, which opened 2 japanese ports to US ships and allowed the US to set up an embassy in Japan.. Has it's own internal government, but under control of another country. a 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country. .

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A dessert like area in the western portion of Israel considered Palestine.. Palistinians want half of this city.. The soon to be 45th president of the U.S.. The state that this entire evnt takes place in.. The Israeli Parliament..

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Jesse Jackson

toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling.. a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.. a civil rights movement leader who was friends with martin luther king jr.. an institution for educating children.. make or become different..

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Jimmy Carter

The 39th President of the United States. Carter married this person. Carter's cuts in federal spending did not stop this from rising (a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services). After his presidency, Carter has been best known for his work to improve this class of people. Carter served in this branch of the military.

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Jimmy Carter

Who was President before him?. What did he have installed in the White House?. Who became President after him?. What religion was he?. What he won in 2002.

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John Adams

He was the first person to live in the _____________. 'Essay on the Canon and Feudal ____'. What mont did Adams died?. He was the first _____. What month was John Adams Born?.

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John Glenn

Glenn represented _____ (what state) in the U.S. Senate?. Glenn served how many terms as a U.S. Senator?. Branch of the service Glenn joined. First astronaut to orbit the earth. Glenn flew combat missions in World War .

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John Sherman Cooper

His parents were ____, and _____. He ran as a _______ when he was a Senator. His wife's name is ________ Cooper. He failed to win the _________'s election against Paul patton. He was a _______ Judge of the twenty-eighth judical district.

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Judges

Key Terminology

The main aim of the judiciary. Magistrates and jurors. The outcome of a case. To be a high court judge. Chartered legal executive.

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Judicial Branch

Federal judges serve for. A detailed explanation or the legal thinking behind a court’s decision in a case. Only district courts have a judge and _____. . An official decision by a judge or a court that settles a case and may also establish the meaning of a law. The court’s calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear.

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Judicial Branch

Enforced rules to regulate action. Cheif Judge. Associate Judge. Highest court. Cases sent each year.

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Judicial Branch

Is a Judicial Opinion Agreed To By More Than Half of the Members of a Court. . Is a Theory of Judicial Interpretation That Encourages Judges To Limit the Exercise of Their Own Power.. The Opinion by One or More Judges of a Court Which Agrees With the Decision Made by the Majority of the Court, but States Different Reasons as the Basis for his or her Decision. . Is an Opinion in a Legal Case in Certain Legal Systems Written by One or More Judges Expressing Disagreement With the Majority Opinion of the Court Which Gives Rise to its Judgment. . Is a Process Under Which Executive or Legislative Actions Are Subject To Review by the Judiciary..

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Justice System

Governed by laws that look out for everyone's needs. The process of claiming foreign lands by way of making colonies. To put back into. The way laws are applied in a society. To change for the better (as in a criminal).

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Justice System

Understanding everyones needs and circumstances and making rules that will work for everyone.. When a country claims a region from another part of the world.. To re-enter and be made a part again.. The process of creating laws.. Helping the community as a consequence for crime..

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Kamala Harris

If re-elected to a second term, the president & VP will have served a total of ___years in office. Kamala will be sworn in as the VP and Joe ____________will be sworn in as the President. NAH or YES, If your parents weren't born in the USA, BUT you were, can you still be elected. The term of office for vice president and president is ...?. Kamala held the office of Attorney _______of CA, before being elected senator from there..

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Kennedy and Johnson

low cost health insurance coverage to any poor American who cannot afford private. Kennedy's proposal to improve the economy. Johnsons major legislative reforms addressing poverty, education, healtcare etc. . Preschool program for low-income families. Kennedy did not have a strong ____________, or public endorsement of his proposals.

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Kennedy's Policies

Worked with General Maxwell Taylor and called for the strategic bombing of North Vietnam.. A failed US battle that convinced Kennedy that using ground troops would not be enough to support Diem.. A United States policy using numerous strategies to prevent the spread of communism abroad.. He played a major role in escalating the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Diem resented his 'advice'. .

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Keynesian Economic Theory

President who is said to have taken traditional Keynesian approach to economy. Keynesians are often advocates for _____ _____. Father of Macroeconomics. Keynes believe _____ could be decreased by increasing government spending. Peace agreement affected by Keynes' theory.

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Learning About our Flag

a time when enemies aren't fighting. set free. to make a loud noise. abbreviation for 'doctor'. arranged neatly.

Older Children

yearly financial plan of the national government. willfull obstruction of justice. freedom from prosecution for witnesses whose testimony ties them to legal acts. specializes in a subcategory of it standing committees responsiblity. override a bill.

Teenage

the length of time a person serves in a particular office. the vice president serves as the president of the Senate and presides over the Senate's daily proceedings. is the highest officer of an organized group. The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws. a constitutionally recognized officer of a legislative body who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer.

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What term refers to people who are represented by a particular member of Congress?. Who serves as the assistant to the Speaker of the House?. Who presides over the House of Representatives?. Who serves as judge in an impeachment trial of the president? (2 words). Who has final authority to ratify any amendments?.

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