Social Studies Crossword

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  1. 1. of Independence This document proclaimed that the 13 original colonies or America were "free and independent states."
  2. 4. This is the framework for the US federal government. It is the supreme law of the country. It gives the US citizens rights and freedoms and details how our government works.
  3. 5. A structure built to remind people of a notable person or event.
  4. 8. A person who actively supports a cause.
  5. 10. Something that represents or stands for something else.
  6. 12. A discussion defending why you agree or disagree with something.
  7. 13. Time, service, or money given to help a person or a cause.
  8. 14. Having great importance.
  9. 16. The act or power of stimulating the mind or stirring someone's emotions.
  10. 18. Is an introduction to a document that describes the the document's purpose- in the constitution it starts with, "We the people..."
  11. 20. Someone who believes in forceful action for political purposes.
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  1. 2. It is a change or addition to a law- there have been 27 of these done to the Constitution.
  2. 3. Branch This branch is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law break the rules of the Constitution. It consists of the Supreme Court and 13 circuit courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court. Its justices, or judges, interpret the Constitution.
  3. 6. The act of doing away with something.
  4. 7. of Confederation This document served as the first constitution of the United States. This document officially established the government of the union of the 13 states.
  5. 9. Branch This branch enforces the laws of the US, spends money as allowed by congress, declares states of emergency, appoints judges to the Supreme Court, and grants pardons for crimes.
  6. 11. A structure built to remind people of a notable person or event.
  7. 15. of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution. It explains the fundamental rights of citizens.
  8. 17. Branch The branch that includes the House of Representatives and Senate is known collectively as the Congress. It makes the laws of the US, controls all of the money, and has the power to declare war.
  9. 19. Prescribed or permitted by people in a position of authority.