Government Crossword Puzzle

3. of Rights The first ten amendments that protect individual rights.
8. Sovereignty Idea that people are the source of government power
9. of Confederation The first U.S government plan that was weak and gave states too much power.
10. Bicameral lawmaking body created to balance representation between large and small states.
12. and Balances Mechanism prevents any branch from becoming dominant over the others.
14. Fathers Group of leaders who shaped early U.S political philosophy and institution.
15. Branch Government division that interprets laws and resolves constitutional conflicts.
17. of Independence Document asserting colonial separation by listing grievances against the king.
20. dividing governing authority between national and state levels.

1. Branch Branch responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws.
2. The highest judicial body responsible for resolving major constitutional disputes.
4. Review Power allowing courts to invalidate laws that violate the constitution.
5. Executive power used to block legislation passed by congress.
6. Foundational document establishing the structure and limits of the U.S government.
7. of power structural design distributing government duties across three branches.
11. Branch The part of government responsible for enforcing national policy and leading foreign affairs.
13. of Law Multi step process requiring approval from both chambers and the president.
16. Rights Freedom believed to come from human existence, not from any government.
18. Introductory statement outlining the goals and purpose of the constitution.
19. Formal constitutional change requiring significant national approval.