History Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.Federal having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
  2. 7. of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.
  3. 8. translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language.
  4. 13. (especially in the US) a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
  5. 14. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  6. 15. a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
  7. 16. carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
  8. 18. having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
  9. 19. (in the US) a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
  10. 20. Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.) This check prevents the president from blocking an act when significant support for it exists
  11. 21. an article added to the US Constitution.
Down
  1. 1. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  2. 2. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.
  3. 3. of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others.
  4. 5. relating to a city or town or its governing body.
  5. 6. that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
  6. 9. relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations.
  7. 10. a large town.
  8. 11. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
  9. 12. the power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature by refusing to sign it into law
  10. 17. of the greatest importance; principal or essential.
  11. 19. choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.