The Constitution
Across
- 3. a written defamation that hurts someone's reputation
- 4. statement in article 1 that grants Congress the right to pass all laws necessary
- 5. Powers reserved for the states
- 7. division of powers between national government and state government
- 8. group of people who decide if there should be a trial regarding a case
- 9. a legal document allowing police to search premises
- 13. Each branch has certain powers
- 17. gives the federal government priority in any case where local laws hinder legislation passed by Congress
- 18. these laws apply to everyone
- 19. Powers reserved for the National government only
- 21. act of exposing oneself
- 22. fair treatment through the normal judicial system
- 23. an introductory statement to the Constitution
Down
- 1. this system gives the three branches limit of power
- 2. political system where the legalized force is restricted through delegated powers
- 6. the right of the government to take away private property for public use
- 10. prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress
- 11. people express their thoughts, concerns through voting and free participation in government
- 12. powers that are shared by both the state and federal government
- 14. congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
- 15. the right to vote in political elections
- 16. making false and damaging statements about someone
- 20. powers that come from "necessary and proper clause"
- 24. to improve