2.2 The Constitution and Home Rule

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Across
  1. 5. the level of American government most responsible for the police, fireman, parks, libraries, sewers, and waste disposal
  2. 7. to block or be in the way of; to prevent or make something difficult
  3. 10. less than half; the lesser number of people within a group
  4. 12. principle: the people are the final authority in government and have the right to rule themselves
  5. 15. principle: the powers of the government are limited; government can't do whatever it wants
  6. 19. a rule or belief that guides the actions of a person or thing
  7. 21. the document that sets the rules and procedures for the U.S. government; the foundation for American government
  8. 23. most important or powerful
  9. 24. a change or addition to a legal document; a change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
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  1. 1. principle: the power of government is divided between the three branches of American government
  2. 2. the branch which enforces laws; (headed by the President)
  3. 3. principle: more than half of the people have to agree on something for it to become law
  4. 4. the branch which decides what laws mean and when laws have been broken; (headed by the Supreme Court)
  5. 6. a document that sets the rules and procedures for an organization such as a government, school, business, church, etc.
  6. 8. principle: the ability of each branch of government to limit or obstruct the power of another branch
  7. 9. a group of people, normally having leadership and certain rules, who work together for a purpose
  8. 11. supreme power or authority; the authority to govern one's own territory
  9. 13. the branch which creates laws; (Congress)
  10. 14. principle: national and state governments share power
  11. 16. more than half; the greater number of people within a group
  12. 17. a written or printed paper (or computer file) which contains legal information
  13. 18. the level of American government responsible for creating money, delivering mail, fighting wars
  14. 20. principle: each level of community should run as much of its own business as possible
  15. 22. the level of American government most responsible for schools, transportation, and most crimes