History Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 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.
- 7. of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.
- 8. translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language.
- 13. (especially in the US) a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
- 14. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
- 15. a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
- 16. carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
- 18. having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
- 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.
- 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
- 21. an article added to the US Constitution.
Down
- 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. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.
- 3. of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others.
- 5. relating to a city or town or its governing body.
- 6. that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
- 9. relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations.
- 10. a large town.
- 11. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- 12. the power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature by refusing to sign it into law
- 17. of the greatest importance; principal or essential.
- 19. choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.