Texas Government Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. Things citizens are required to do by law (paying taxes).
  2. 4. People choose who will govern them through elections.
  3. 7. A person who owes loyalty and is entitled to the protection of a nation.
  4. 9. Changes to the constitution.
  5. 11. A type of government where leaders and citizen have to follow the rules of the constitution.
  6. 12. Things citizens should voluntarily do, such as voting.
Down
  1. 1. Power is divided between the national and state governments.
  2. 2. This branch of government determines if laws are constitutional.
  3. 5. Checks & _______ gives each branch of government power over the other two.
  4. 6. The Bill of Rights guarantees our ________ rights.
  5. 8. Establishes the rules for the government.
  6. 10. This branch of government writes the laws.