Federalist No. 51 Vocabulary: Terms and Meanings

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Across
  1. 8. A strong desire to achieve power or success.
  2. 9. A system of government controlled by an absolute ruler.
  3. 11. To intrude on or take away another's rights or authority.
  4. 12. Providing extra help or support.
  5. 13. Freedom; the ability to make choices.
  6. 14. A document establishing the structure and powers of government.
  7. 16. A government in which citizens elect people to make decisions.
  8. 17. Fair; not favoring one side.
  9. 18. Related to the rules and principles established by a constitution.
  10. 19. of Powers --Dividing government authority among different branches.
Down
  1. 1. and Balances--A system allowing each branch to limit the power of the others.
  2. 2. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  3. 3. A system that divides power between national and state governments.
  4. 4. The power or right to make decisions.
  5. 5. Protections that prevent harm or misuse of power.
  6. 6. A group with shared interests that may oppose other groups.
  7. 7. The branch of government that carries out laws.
  8. 10. of Power---When too much authority is held by one person or group.
  9. 13. The branch of government that makes laws.
  10. 15. Cruel or oppressive use of power.