Unit 1 Keywords

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Across
  1. 2. An uprising against economic and civil rights injustices, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
  2. 3. The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches.
  3. 6. The document asserting the independence of the American colonies from British rule.
  4. 7. Actions or authorities that are expressly forbidden to the government by the Constitution.
  5. 12. Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but implied through necessary and proper clauses.
  6. 15. Fundamental rights that individuals possess, such as life, liberty, and property.
  7. 16. The right to control or command with the backing of a legal or moral force.
  8. 17. The first constitution of the United States, creating a confederation of states.
  9. 21. The ability of a community or state to govern itself independently.
  10. 23. A series of essays advocating the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
  11. 24. Opponents of a strong central government during the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
  12. 25. The system by which a country, state, or community is organized and ruled.
  13. 26. The activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government.
  14. 28. The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.
  15. 29. The fundamental laws and principles that establish the structure of a government.
  16. 31. An agreement among Pilgrims on the ship Mayflower for self-governance.
  17. 32. Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
  18. 33. An English document from 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy and influenced constitutional development.
  19. 34. Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.
Down
  1. 1. A 1689 document that outlined the constitutional limits of the English monarchy.
  2. 4. A legally recognized member of a state with certain rights and privileges.
  3. 5. Supporters of a strong central government during the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
  4. 8. Powers that naturally belong to any government that exercises sovereignty.
  5. 9. The division of power between a central government and regional governments.
  6. 10. Powers not granted to the federal government, reserved for the states.
  7. 11. Individual freedom and rights protected by the law.
  8. 13. Thinkers and intellectuals of the Enlightenment era who influenced political thought.
  9. 14. An association of sovereign states with a weak central authority.
  10. 18. The legislative body of the United Kingdom.
  11. 19. The supreme law of the United States, establishing the framework of the federal government.
  12. 20. The quality of being lawful, proper, or in accordance with established rules.
  13. 22. The principle that all individuals and institutions are accountable to and governed by law.
  14. 27. Democracy Different forms of democracy where citizens vote directly or elect representatives.
  15. 30. A government structure where power is concentrated at the central level.