Government Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. Bill of Rights- The first ten amendments that protect individual rights.
  2. 7. Formal constitutional change requiring significant national approval.
  3. 8. Bill of Law- Multi step process requiring approval from both chambers and the president.
  4. 9. of power- structural design distributing government duties across three branches.
  5. 10. Sovereignty- Idea that people are the source of government power
  6. 12. power used to block legislation passed by congress.
  7. 14. Foundational document establishing the structure and limits of the U.S government.
  8. 15. of Independence- Document asserting colonial separation by listing grievances against the king.
  9. 16. Bicameral lawmaking body created to balance representation between large and small states.
  10. 17. Review- Power allowing courts to invalidate laws that violate the constitution.
  11. 18. Introductory statement outlining the goals and purpose of the constitution.
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  1. 1. Branch- The part of government responsible for enforcing national policy and leading foreign affairs.
  2. 2. dividing governing authority between national and state levels.
  3. 4. of Confederation- The first U.S government plan that was weak and gave states too much power.
  4. 5. Branch- Branch responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws.
  5. 6. Branch- Government division that interprets laws and resolves constitutional conflicts.
  6. 7. Rights- Freedom believed to come from human existence, not from any government.
  7. 11. The highest judicial body responsible for resolving major constitutional disputes.
  8. 13. Founding Fathers- Group of leaders who shaped early U.S political philosophy and institution.