The US Constitution

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Across
  1. 2. First words of the Constitution begin with We the ___.
  2. 6. More perfect form sought by the Constitution.
  3. 7. Lower chamber of Congress.
  4. 9. Process for removing federal officials.
  5. 10. First word in the nation's official name.
  6. 13. Introduction to the Constitution.
  7. 14. System that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.
  8. 16. Presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention.
  9. 18. Future generations mentioned in the Preamble.
  10. 20. Upper chamber of Congress.
  11. 22. Word paired with checks.
  12. 24. General ___ is promoted by the Constitution.
  13. 28. Presidential power to reject legislation.
  14. 30. Political entities joined under the Constitution.
  15. 31. Supreme law of the United States.
  16. 35. System used to choose the president.
  17. 37. Branch that makes laws.
  18. 39. Division of governmental powers.
  19. 40. Opponent concerned about a strong central government.
  20. 43. One goal stated in the Preamble.
  21. 44. City where the Constitutional Convention was held.
  22. 46. Protections later added through amendments.
  23. 47. Common ___ is a purpose of the Constitution.
  24. 48. Sharing of power between national and state governments.
  25. 49. Supporter of the Constitution.
Down
  1. 1. Agreement reached between opposing sides.
  2. 3. Meeting where delegates drafted the Constitution.
  3. 4. Having two legislative chambers.
  4. 5. Head of the executive branch.
  5. 8. Founding Father known as the Father of the Constitution.
  6. 11. System based on the participation of citizens.
  7. 12. Legislative branch of the federal government.
  8. 14. Institution that decides legal disputes.
  9. 15. Plan favoring large-state representation.
  10. 17. Representatives sent to the Constitutional Convention.
  11. 19. Highest court in the nation.
  12. 21. First name of Madison.
  13. 23. Political entity governed by the Constitution.
  14. 25. Plan favoring small-state representation.
  15. 26. Major section of the Constitution.
  16. 27. Branch that interprets laws.
  17. 29. Institution organized by the Constitution.
  18. 32. Form of government established by the Constitution.
  19. 33. Country governed by the Constitution.
  20. 34. Branch that enforces laws.
  21. 36. Freedom protected by the Constitution.
  22. 38. Compromise creating a bicameral legislature.
  23. 41. Formal approval required for the Constitution.
  24. 42. Basic structure established by the Constitution.
  25. 45. Change made to the Constitution.