Constitution Word Search

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  1. 3. of Law Regulations/procedures in a democratic society must be obeyed by all – even the elected officials that make the regulations and procedures.
  2. 4. Process of the Law Individual rights to life, liberty and property are protected by a guarantee that proper procedures will be followed to monitor how a person is accused and/or convicted of a crime.
  3. 7. Rights It is the job of the government in a democratic society to protect these basic rights.
  4. 10. Sovereignty – When the government’s power comes from the consent of the people; if the government goes against the will of the people, then they have the right to change the government
  5. 11. – A change or addition to a law
  6. 13. Branch – The part of a government that interprets laws
  7. 17. – A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do
  8. 19. of the Minority In democratic societies, the rights of the “smaller group” are protected.
  9. 20. Branch – The part of a government that enforces laws
  10. 24. Government A government in which representatives are elected by the people and the elected representatives govern for the people.
  11. 29. Rule When the bulk of a group wants something to happen – it does.
  12. 33. Branch – The part of a government that makes laws
  13. 34. “rule by the people”; a form of government in which all citizens exercise political power, either directly or indirectly through their elected representatives.
  14. 37. – A person who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
  15. 38. – A person who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
  16. 39. virtue The idea that a citizen needs to put the common good/welfare of the community before his own wants; care for the community as a whole; the individual’s actions affect the whole community.
  17. 40. of Religion The right to choose religion and to engage in worship without interference.
  18. 41. The transfer of power is accomplished through orderly and peaceful means. Citizens select government representatives.
  19. 42. – A deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want
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  1. 1. – A document’s introduction that states its purpose
  2. 2. Selected people from each state who choose the President
  3. 5. – A meeting where people gather together for a common purpose
  4. 6. accuse a federal official of wrongdoing
  5. 8. – To officially approve something
  6. 9. good/welfare This is what is best for the community as a whole.
  7. 12. Government – When a government’s power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties; these laws are written in a constitution
  8. 14. of Representatives-Lower house of Congress; proportional representation
  9. 15. branch that enforced the laws; the President is the head of this branch
  10. 16. Liberty, & Property The idea that governments should protect fundamental rights and they should not be taken from people without due process of law.
  11. 18. Contract Democratic societies are founded on an agreement. The people agree to give up total/absolute freedom and in return, the government’s goal is to protect the basic/natural rights of the people (life, liberty and property).
  12. 19. – A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
  13. 21. The law does not discriminate on the bases of unreasonable and unfair criteria such as race, ethnicity, religion or political beliefs.
  14. 22. Upper house of Congress; each state has two members
  15. 23. An official of the Supreme Court
  16. 25. – When power is shared by the national and state governments
  17. 26. and Balances – Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches
  18. 27. of Rights – The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution; it includes a list of citizens’ freedoms and rights as well as the limits of the government’s power
  19. 28. of Powers – The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
  20. 30. – A section of a legal document or agreement
  21. 31. Benefits and burdens are distributed in society; fair and proper responses are made to correct wrongs.
  22. 32. – The amount of time a position can be held; for example, a presidential term
  23. 34. Representative
  24. 35. to Privacy Democracies recognize and protect the people from unfair and unreasonable intrusions by the government.
  25. 36. The legislative branch; includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives