Constitution Top 25

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Across
  1. 2. of Representatives – The part of Congress where the number of members depends on state population.
  2. 4. Branch – The branch that makes laws (Congress).
  3. 5. – The part of Congress where each state has two members.
  4. 6. of Powers – The division of government into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial).
  5. 8. Review – The power of the courts to decide if laws follow the Constitution.
  6. 11. – To officially approve something, such as a law or amendment.
  7. 13. – A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
  8. 15. – Freedoms or powers that people are entitled to by law.
  9. 17. and Balances – A system that lets each branch limit the power of the others.
  10. 20. – A government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
  11. 21. Branch – The branch that enforces laws (President and agencies).
  12. 22. Powers – Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
  13. 23. – A proposed law that Congress debates and votes on.
  14. 24. – The lawmaking body made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Down
  1. 1. Process – Fair treatment through the normal system of justice.
  2. 3. – The power or authority to govern oneself.
  3. 7. Sovereignty – The idea that government power comes from the people.
  4. 9. – Freedom to act, speak, or think without unnecessary government control.
  5. 10. Branch – The branch that interprets laws (courts).
  6. 12. – A change or addition made to the Constitution.
  7. 14. – The introduction that explains the purpose of the Constitution.
  8. 16. Powers – Powers kept by the states or the people, not given to the federal government.
  9. 17. – The written plan that outlines how the U.S. government works.
  10. 18. Clause – The rule that the Constitution is the highest law in the land.
  11. 19. – The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.