Crack the government code

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Across
  1. 2. : The branch of government that interprets laws.
  2. 6. : The branch of government that enforces laws.
  3. 7. : The national level of government.
  4. 9. : The system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  5. 11. : Congress’s power to pass a law despite a presidential veto.
  6. 13. : The group made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  7. 15. : A change or addition to the Constitution.
Down
  1. 1. : A rule made by the government that people must follow.
  2. 3. : A person who has rights and duties under a government.
  3. 4. : The branch of government that makes laws.
  4. 5. : The highest court in the United States.
  5. 8. : A government ruled by the people.
  6. 10. : The written plan for our government.
  7. 12. : The head of the executive branch.
  8. 14. : The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.