The US Constitution
Across
- 2. It is America's plan for government. It explains how the government works
- 4. What is the name of the branch where Congress writes laws?
- 5. Supreme power or authority
- 6. In which branch the president enforces laws?
- 7. What is the name of the branch where the courts interpret the laws?
- 9. An idea, a truth, or a law
- 12. Where can you find individual rights?
- 13. The power in the government is divided into separate branches
- 15. A government where the central federal government shares power with state government
- 16. How many important principles guide the Constitution?
Down
- 1. Rights guaranteed or belonging to a person
- 3. A government where the central federal government shares power with state government
- 8. How was the group of people who wrote the Constitution called?
- 10. The powers of the government are limited by the constitution
- 11. What system makes sure that three branches work together and that each branch does not have too much power?
- 14. A government style where citizens elect representatives to make decisions