Government And Politics Crossword Puzzles

Government And Politics Crosswords

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Title	Instructions / Description	Sample Puzzle Hints	Difficulty
The Declaration of Independence		Who was the oldest signer?. Who was the youngest signer?. Who is the only signer that's name was known until 1777?. What month was it signed?. How many colonies were there when it was signed?.	Older Children
The Election Cycle		the length of time the official serves in office. an important problem, concern or hope to discuss . results of a vote that are officially verifed. completion of a form in order to become a qualified voter. competition by rival candidates and parties for office.	Big
The Electoral Process		a party's nominating election in which only declared party members can vote. when an absolute majority is needed but not achieved in a primary, this is held between the top two vote-getters to decide the party's nomination. a party's nominating election in which any qualified voter can cast a ballot. intra-party election held to pick that party's candidates for the general election. naming of those who will seek office.	Big
The Eleventh President		he was the first ______ when he ran for president. what department did he create. his first name. his very famus nickname. his last name.	Older Children
The European Union		One of the nations that are exempted from using the EU currency.. One of the EU's partners.. Where they hold meetings.. Made it possible to send out around 1,500 at any time.. The EU's currency..	Older Children
The European Union		The member states relinquished part of their _____ to the EU.. One of the nations that are exempted from using the EU currency.. One of the EU's partners.. Where they hold meetings.. Made it possible to send out around 1,500 at any time..	Older Children
The Executive Branch		is an action by the House of Representatives that accuses the president, vice president or other civil officer of the United States of committing 'Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.'. a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.. is an entity within the Executive Office of the President of the United States.. a body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government.. the term used in the USA to refer to the situation in which one party controls the presidency while the other party controls Congress. In other words, one party controls the executive while the other party controls the legislature..	Hard
The Federal Court System		_____________ laws are cases based on the high seas.. Accused person has the right to be considered innocent until proven _________.. Accused person has the right to a public _______.. Violation of this first amendment freedom are heard in federal court.. Crimes on the _________ (oceans) aare cases based on maritime laws..	Very Difficult
The Federal Government of Canada		head of a government department.. the head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.. (in the UK, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries) the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.. the principal political party opposed to the one in office.. of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge..	Hard
The Federal System		Service states provide for federal government is to approve constitutional _______________.. States can not take away our civil liberties and _________.. Amendment that guarantees all Americans 'equal protection of the laws.'. State constitutions contain a _____ __ ________ expressing our individual freedoms.. States can not do this with other states unless the federal government approves..	Very Difficult
The First Political Parties		Adams feelings toward the three French agents who demanded a bribe.. Last name of fourth president of U.S. who opposed the Federalist.. Madison and Jefferson believed in a ______ interpretation of the Constitution.. Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions tried to _____ the power of the Federal government.. Resolution in this state claimed the Alien and Sedition Acts violated the Constitution..	Very Difficult
The Judicial Branch		Lower federal courts that have original jurisdiction in most cases invovling federal laws.. A written statement by the U.S. Supreme Court explaining its reasioning behind a decision.. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution.. The authority to interpret and administer the law; also, the range of that authority.. The authority of a court to be the first court to hold trials in certain kinds of cases..	Teenage
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH		THE AUTHORITY TO HEAR A CASE FIRST. A WRITTEN STATEMENT EXPLAINING THE REASONS FOR THE DECISION. POWER TO OVERTURN ANY LAW THAT CONFLICTS WITH THE CONSTITUTION. A GUIDELINE FOR HOW ALL SIMILAR CASES SHOULD BE DECIDED IN THE FUTURE. A GOVERNMENT BODY THAT BRINGS A CRIMINAL CHARGE AGAINST A DEFENDENT.	Teenage
The Judicial Branch	Use your notes and knowledge of the content to fill out the crossword below.	These are court officials that issue warrants and handle bail. This type of opinion is where the members agree but for different reasons. This president ignored the court's decision over Native American lands. This type of jurisdiction is the authority to hear the case for the 1st time. This type of jurisdiction is the authority to review a case appealed from a lower court.	Hard
The Juvenile Justice System		A transcript or recording made of all testimony given. This type of hearing determines what punishment will be given to the delinquent juvenile.. At this initial meeting with the judge, a juvenile hears the charges against him or her.. Of, for, or relating to young people. . The formal accusation that the juvenile has commited an offence..	Older Children
The Legislative Branch		time a person serves in Congress. over 50 percent. furture law. term in office, in years, for the House. term of office, in yearsm for the Senate.	Older Children
The Legislative Branch		a member of the House must live in the ___ they represent. the will of the people is expressed through elected ___. the idea of people governing themselves is known as ___ democracy. the House has the sole power of ___. is a Representative dies, give up his/her seat, or is removed from office, the state ___ must call an election to fill the vacancy.	Very Difficult
The Living Constitution		President of the United States.. Authority to decide cases involving disputes over the law or behavior of people.. provisions of the Constitution that keep one branch from controlling the two brances.. Authority to decide whether a law is constitutional. Electors chosen by the states to elect the president and vice president..	Big
The Nature of Power, Politics, and Government	Complete the following crossword using CH.1 Vocabulary.	An independent state, especially one in which the people share a common culture. The right to exercise supreme authority over a geographic region, a group of people, or oneself. The quality of being accepted as an authority, often applied to laws or those in power. Ability to cause others to behave as they might not otherwise choose to do so. The process and method of making decisions for groups, generally applied to governments though also seen in other human interactions.	Teenage
The Organization of Congress		People in the districts they represent. Whats the processed called by setting up new district lines after reapportisnment has been completed. Which House has the larger body in Congress. Each term of Congress is divided into two years is . Made up of two hoses,the Senate and the House of Representatives.	Older Children
The Path to the Constitution		Changes to the Constitution. Those who were against the new Constitution. The first ten amendments to the Constitution. Event that showed people how weak the national government was. Former Virginia governor who opposed the Constitution due to the fact he thought it made the state governments less important.	Older Children
The Powers of Congress		Fraction of Senate that has to vote to convict or remove a federal official from office.. Congress's legislative powers include dealing with foreign relations and ______. . Bills that are laws that create projects and establish how much money can be spent.. Congress can not pass bills of attainder which are laws that punish a person without a _____ trial.. Guarantee freedoms which Congress cannot ban..	Hard
The Presidency		It lasts four years . passed under Lincoln's guidance. Next in line after the Speaker . formerly the Ottoman Empire. First in line after the VP .	Very Difficult
The President and Vice President		Beautiful estate in the Catoctin Mountains where the president can relax.. Middle name of the first president to die in office.. Electoral College is an _________ method of electing the president.. President must be a native-born ________.. Each state does this to the electors that represent their state..	Very Difficult
The President's Job Description		'Executive of Power'. Acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. Main architect of American foreign policy and the nations's chief spokesperson . Main architect of public policy. Ceremonial head of the government.	Big
The President's Roles		Head of the Executive Branch. Leader of his/her political party. Architect of American Foreign Policy. Proposer of the legislative agenda. Ceremonial Head of the Government.	Older Children
The Presidents: Washington to Monroe	Use the hints to find the correct term that fits in the puzzle.	She saved the portrait of George Washington. region that almost seceded. proved the opposite of the Whiskey Rebellion; weak vs. strong national government. war hero at Battle of New Orleans. Unpopular decision by Thomas Jefferson to cut off trade with England and France..	Very Difficult
The Queen		Queen Victoria reigned longer than any other British monarch. This year, in what month will Queen Elizabeth beat her record?. Prince Harry is the Prince's nickname. What is his real name?. What is the name of the Queen's youngest great grand-daughter?. In 1982 which head of the Catholic Church visited Britain for the first time in 450 years?. When Queen Elizabeth was born what method did the doctor's use to deliver her?.	Very Difficult
The Republicans Take Power		Constitution is the supreme _____ of the land.. Last name of Jefferson's secretary of state.. Last name of man who challenged Madison and took his case to Supreme Court.. President Adams appointed Federalist to the court to ensure that they would __________ the courts.. Last name of Supreme Court Chief Justice who broadened the federal power at the expense of the states..	Very Difficult
The Senate		..............., represent the state/territory in The Senate-is the last word of the green room. Are members of the Senate and is a representative for there state or territory in The Senate. Our countries name is....... A place where bills are made into laws. If the Queen is not present for sitting in Parliament all the bills/decisions must go through ........... before becoming a Law.	Older Children
The Spirit of Independence		a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.. a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt. a member of a class of American militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute's notice. the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter. written order issued by a court instructing a law enforcement official.	Older Children
The Supreme Court		court composed by military personal. person against who the complaint is made. power of the courts to hear a case before others. serious crime with a large punishment. courts lists of cases to be heard.	Big
The Supreme Court		The person who the case is brought against. The opinion of the court. A court's list of cases. The person who brings a case against someone in court. The court’s decision in a case that is to be used as an example in future, similar cases.	Big
The Two-Party System		the two dominating political parties of American politics. a 'no-party' system / a dictatorship. a general agreement among various groups. a political party without wide voter support. a society consisting of several distinct cultures and groups.	Big
The U.S. Constitution		Father of the Constitution. interprets the laws. president's term in office. number of articles in the US Constitution. number of colonies.	Hard
The U.S. Constitution		Father of the Constitution. interprets the laws. president's term in office. number of articles in the US Constitution. number of colonies.	Teenage
The U.S. Constitution - Part One		interprets the law. father of nation. enforces the law. supreme law of the land.	Teenage
The U.S. Constitution - Part One		Father of the Constitution. interprets the laws. president's term in office. number of articles in the US Constitution. number of colonies.	Big
The U.S. Government During WW2		The Office of [blank] controlled prices and enforced the rationing system. The sudden increase in production caused by the war ended this era. The location where most propaganda was produced. The [blank] Labor Disputes Act allowed the government to seize factories under strike. The division of supplies.	Hard
The United Nations		What is the name of United States during World War II?. Structure of government in Russia. In what city . The Soviet Union's goal was to spread the _________ system.. Which branch is on the UN flag?.	Hard
The United States Supreme Court		Main duty of justices is to _____ and rule on cases.. Last name of president who refused to obey Chief Justice John Marshall's ruling.. Man appointed by President John Adams as a justice of the peace.. Last name of chief justice who set forth principles of judicial review.. Agreements between the United States and other nations..	Very Difficult
The United States Supreme Court		Main duty of justices is to _____ and rule on cases.. Last name of president who refused to obey Chief Justice John Marshall's ruling.. Last name of man appointed by President John Adams as a justice of the peace.. Last name of chief justice who set forth principles of judicial review.. Agreements between the United States and other nations..	Very Difficult
The USA		Today the USA is a ......?. The chief of the state Government is a?. The President is the?. The USA is a nation of....?. The government for the whole of America.	Older Children
Theodore Roosevelt		the year Theodore died. the month Theodore was born in. Theodore Roosevelt's first wife's name. what Theodore won in 1906. the part of New York Theodore lived.	Older Children
Thomas Jefferson		He was the ______ president.. On what month did his wife pass away?. Where did he spend most of his childhood?. Where does he die?. He graduated from the college of ______ and mary..	Older Children
Thurgood Marshall		First African-American Supreme Court Justice. President (abbreviated) that appointed Marshall to the Court of Appeals. President Kennedy appointed Marshall to this US Circuit in 1961. An opinion that expresses disagreement with the majority opinion of the court; Marshall gave many of these. President Johnson appointed Marshall to this position in 1965; this position fights cases for the United States.	Big
Treasury		All treasury documents show be. USAB offers medical and wholesale of this product. This program replaced trusteer. This is who signs the schedule B if the account belongs to them. A new program being piloted but getting ready to go live soon.	Big
Trump Wins Election		All of the votes by qualified voters in a region or country.. An irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries.. The practices of a government to put goods imported from another country at a disadvantage to products produced in the home country.. The group of people chosen, according to population by state, to vote for the President.. A period of time in the business cycle when unemployment rises and businesses suffer..	Big
Types of Government		A small group of people who have control of a country or countries. A government in which a cabinet of composed legislatures nominate a leader.. A system of government by one person with absolute power.. A system of government where the head is also head of state and leads an executive branch.. A government in which the leader is head of state and leads an executive branch..	Older Children
Types of Governments		Democratic government where people exercise political control through elected representatives. People that have certain rights and responsibilities. Democratic system where people participate directly in the political decision making. Government characterized by a separation of powers between the branches of government. System of government headed by one or more religious figures.	Hard
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