The Founding of American Democracy

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Across
  1. 2. of Confederation America's first plan of government before the Constitution
  2. 4. European settlers who lived in the American colonies
  3. 6. A system of government in which people have power
  4. 9. of Independence The document announcing the colonies' separation from Britain
  5. 11. of Powers The division of government into three branches
  6. 15. The branch of government led by the president
  7. 16. The lawmaking body of the United States
  8. 18. Money the colonists were required to pay to Britain
  9. 20. War The conflict fought for American independence
Down
  1. 1. The head of the executive branch
  2. 3. The country that ruled the American colonies before independence
  3. 5. The branch of government that makes laws
  4. 7. Having a voice in government through elected officials
  5. 8. The document that became the foundation of the U.S. government
  6. 10. Fathers Leaders who helped create the United States government
  7. 12. Freedom that the colonists wanted to protect
  8. 13. The branch of government that interprets laws
  9. 14. and Balances A system that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
  10. 17. Court The highest court in the United States
  11. 19. Cruel or unfair rule by a government or leader