Constitution vocab cross word

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  1. 5. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  2. 7. powers not specifically defined in the constitution, shall be entrusted by congress
  3. 8. Delegates of Constitutional convention who shaped constitution
  4. 9. no cruel and unusual punishments
  5. 12. introduction to constitution stating goals
  6. 13. Government of the people( not in declaration or constitution)
  7. 14. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  8. 15. Power of the court to judge wheather or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
  9. 18. Final and Supreme authority of US, Supreme law of the land
  10. 20. executes or carries out the law (President and cabinet)
  11. 21. you can take someone to court, but the value in question must exceed 20 dollars
  12. 23. Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason and science would improve society
  13. 26. We do not have to house soldiers
  14. 27. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people(People have the power
  15. 29. Lawmaking branch of government(congress, senate, and House of Representatives
  16. 31. Supporters of the constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
  17. 32. to approve
  18. 33. powers shared by state and federal government
  19. 35. First 10 amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  20. 37. System in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no branch gets to much power
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  1. 1. the sharing of powers between the national and state government
  2. 2. Includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme courts and Federal Courts)
  3. 3. Powers that only belong to state government
  4. 4. Freedom of religion, press, speech, peacefully assembled, and petition the government to redress greivances
  5. 6. Legislative, executive, and judicial
  6. 10. Republicanism, people who elect representatives
  7. 11. an official change or addition to constitution
  8. 16. We have other rights that are not listed in the constitution
  9. 17. right to a speed and public trial
  10. 19. Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  11. 22. based on Montesquieu, powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no branch gets to much power
  12. 24. England lawmaking (legislative) body
  13. 25. Right to keep and bear arms
  14. 28. Against ratifying the constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a bill of rights included to protect peoples rights
  15. 30. Any power not stated in the constitution is reserved for state governments
  16. 34. no unreasonable searches and seizures must have a warrant
  17. 36. everyone deserves a fair trial, no double jepardy