The US

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Across
  1. 3. U.S. currency, global economic influence
  2. 7. Central to democratic process.
  3. 9. Governing system, under threat
  4. 11. First African-American president
  5. 12. Foundational legal document
  6. 13. Foundational principle, Life, XXXXX and Pursuit and happiness
  7. 14. Associated with nationalism and pride
  8. 15. Persistent challenge in U.S. history. Related to BLM, Parks and King
  9. 16. Core American ideal, often debated, related to liberty
  10. 17. Weapon. Central to debates on rights and violence
Down
  1. 1. An entertainment hub, cultural export
  2. 2. Former president, focused on unity
  3. 4. People gathering to XXXXXXX. Common in civil rights and social movements
  4. 5. Profession with hat and a revolver. Icon of rugged individualism
  5. 6. Economic system defining U.S.
  6. 8. Current president, polarizing figure
  7. 10. Ongoing political and social issue related to people on the move