Goverment
Across
- 3. The rights of equality under the law.
- 10. The ability to get others to do what you want.
- 14. Asserts that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- 17. Responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the policies of the government. It includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
- 18. Affirms that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
- 19. Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
- 20. Provides for the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
Down
- 1. The blank is a legislative body in many countries, including the United States and Japan. It drafts laws, approves budgets, and represents the population based on proportional distribution.
- 2. A proposed law introduced for debate and approval.
- 4. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
- 5. Responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are applied fairly. It includes the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
- 6. Responsible for making laws. It consists of Congress, which is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- 7. The process by which government decisions are made.
- 8. Ensures the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
- 9. Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury.
- 11. Each branch can limit the others to prevent overreach.
- 12. Guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- 13. The legislative branch of the federal government, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws.
- 15. Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
- 16. Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause.