Constitution Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. The compromise that created a two-house legislature;
  2. 3. A civilian-based military force called upon in emergencies;
  3. 6. A proposal that favored large states with representation based on population;
  4. 7. The system where each branch limits the power of the others;
  5. 9. A document that sets up the fundamental laws of a government;
  6. 10. Products brought in from another country;
  7. 13. The part of government that carries out and enforces the laws;
  8. 15. Formally approve of a document (like the Constitution);
  9. 17. The Father of the Constitution and fourth President;
  10. 18. The governing body of the colonies during the Revolution;
Down
  1. 1. A proposal that favored small states with equal representation;
  2. 4. The part of government responsible for making the laws;
  3. 5. To refuse to buy or use goods as a form of protest;
  4. 8. The first, weak government created by the independent states;
  5. 11. The part of government that interprets the laws;
  6. 12. The first ten amendments, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms;
  7. 13. Products sent out to another country for sale;
  8. 14. The group of electors who formally select the President;
  9. 16. A formal complaint about something wrong or unfair;