Government Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. The head of the executive branch and the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws passed by Congress.
  2. 4. Individuals appointed to serve on federal courts, including Supreme Court Justices, Circuit Court Judges, and District Court Judges.
  3. 5. The highest court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and federal laws and resolving disputes between states and the federal government.
  4. 8. The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless Congress overrides the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
  5. 9. The branch of government responsible for making laws. It includes the Congress, which is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  6. 11. The legislative branch of the United States government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  7. 13. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice. It includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
  8. 15. One of the two chambers of Congress, each state has two Senators regardless of population size. Senators serve six-year terms.
  9. 16. The other chamber of Congress, the number of representatives for each state is based on its population. Representatives serve two-year terms.
Down
  1. 1. The process by which government officials, including the President, can be charged with and removed from office for "high crimes and misdemeanors" through a series of legal proceedings.
  2. 2. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws. It is headed by the President of the United States and includes various departments and agencies.
  3. 6. A group of advisors appointed by the President to head executive departments and assist in decision-making.
  4. 7. Fundamental entitlements or freedoms guaranteed to individuals. The Bill of Rights outlines specific rights that are protected from government infringement.
  5. 10. The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent the concentration of power in any single branch.
  6. 12. The system in which each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  7. 14. A change or addition to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.