Missouri Constitution Crossword

12345678910111213141516
Across
  1. 1. The upper chamber of the Missouri General Assembly, consisting of 34 members
  2. 3. The fundamental law of the state of Missouri that establishes the framework for the government and guarantees certain rights to its citizens.
  3. 6. Courts established by municipalities to handle cases involving violations of local ordinances
  4. 9. The first ten amendments to the Missouri Constitution, which protect individual rights and liberties
  5. 10. The legal principle that ensures fair treatment and procedures in the administration of justice
  6. 14. The principle that divided the functions of government among three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  7. 15. the system of controls that each branch of government exercises over the others to maintain a balance of power.
  8. 16. The highest court in the state of Missouri, consisting of seven judges
Down
  1. 2. The branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws and administering the affairs of the state.
  2. 4. The branch of government responsible for making the laws
  3. 5. The lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly, consisting of 163 members
  4. 7. The head of the executive branch, responsible for executing the laws and directing state policy.
  5. 8. The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws and administering justice.
  6. 11. The introductory statement of the Missouri Constitution that sets forth the general purposes and principles of government.
  7. 12. The legislative branch of the Missouri government, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives
  8. 13. The trial courts of general jurisdiction in Missouri, are divided into 45 circuits