Civics Crossword

2. Written by King James I of England, the rights of Englishmen to the colonists, provided a government for the Virginia Colony.
5. Form a more Perfect Union, Establish Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for a Common Defense, Promote General Welfare, Secure Blessings of Liberty
6. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
7. Government is not all powerful and may only do what the people give it power to do.
8. Everyone including government officials must follow the law.
11. Article of the Constitution that defines the Legislative Branch, it's powers, members, and workings.
13. Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.
14. introduction to the Constitution
16. Establishes the structure of US government, guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and rights of the minority protected, affirms individual worth and dignity of all people, protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
17. In this system of government, people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

1. Written by Continental Congress, states would hold power, created a weak central government led to the constitution of the United States.
3. Written by Thomas Jefferson, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, unalienable rights, declared the colonies Independent.
4. Written by George Mason, rights later contained in the Bill of Rights, was the model for the Bill of Rights.
9. Article of the Constitution that sets up the Judicial Branch and defines treason.
10. In this system of government, the people rule.
12. Article of the Constitution that defines the Executive Branch, it's powers, duties, and means of removal.
15. Written by King John of England, established the rule of law, gave Englishmen, and eventually Americans, basic rights and freedoms.