History Crossword

2. relating to issues within a country
3. the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
4. a group of people or things with obvious differences among them
10. the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
13. to formally approve a plan or an agreement. The process of approval is called ratification.
15. payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury
17. a strong disagreement
18. a basic set of ideas used to develop a larger plan
19. a difference between two statements or situations that means they cannot both be true
20. to withhold or take away something

1. to treat a person or group unfairly
5. a country governed by elected representatives
6. Enlightenment thinkers emphasized using rational thought to discover truths about nature and society.
7. supporting ideas of freedom, change, and progress
8. a formal listing of the basic rights of people in the United States
9. to agree or pledge to support someone or something
10. the use or purpose of something
11. a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action. An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime.
12. a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
14. an especially original, intelligent, or clever idea
16. an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property