United States Civics

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Across
  1. 1. The division of government responsibilities into three branches.
  2. 3. The branch of government that enforces laws.
  3. 8. The amendment that abolished slavery.
  4. 10. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  5. 12. The right to be brought before a judge when detained.
  6. 14. Directives issued by the President with the force of law.
  7. 16. A government’s course of action on an issue.
  8. 20. A court that hears cases on appeal from lower courts.
  9. 22. A supporter of the U.S. Constitution and a strong central government.
  10. 31. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  11. 33. The first court to hear a case, where evidence is presented.
  12. 35. A movement that aimed to reform social and political issues in the early 1900s.
  13. 39. A two-house lawmaking body, such as Congress.
  14. 41. A 1620 agreement for self-government by the Pilgrims.
  15. 42. The government's power to take private property for public use.
  16. 43. A group within Congress that reviews bills and policies.
  17. 44. A request to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
  18. 45. The amendment that granted women the right to vote.
  19. 47. A judge on the Supreme Court.
  20. 48. The clause that allows Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its duties.
  21. 49. The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights.
  22. 50. The process of charging a government official with misconduct.
  23. 51. A movement emphasizing reason, individual rights, and democracy.
  24. 52. Someone who opposed the U.S. Constitution, fearing a powerful government.
Down
  1. 2. A cabinet member responsible for foreign affairs.
  2. 4. The amendment that grants citizenship and equal protection under the law.
  3. 5. The legislative body of the U.S. government.
  4. 6. The group of advisors to the President.
  5. 7. The system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.
  6. 9. A case in which the government prosecutes someone accused of breaking the law.
  7. 11. The government official in charge of financial and economic policies.
  8. 13. The first constitution of the U.S., replaced by the current ConstitutionIroquois Confederacy A Native American alliance that influenced the U.S. government system.
  9. 15. The 1787 meeting where the U.S. Constitution was drafted.
  10. 17. The cabinet official overseeing the military.
  11. 18. The amendment that outlines presidential succession.
  12. 19. The Supreme Court's power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
  13. 21. The system where power is shared between national and state governments.
  14. 23. The amendment that granted African American men the right to vote.
  15. 24. The 1215 document that limited the power of the English monarchy.
  16. 25. The amendment that prohibited alcohol.
  17. 26. The official forgiveness of a crime by the President or Governor.
  18. 27. A law or action that violates the U.S. Constitution.
  19. 28. The head of the Executive Branch.
  20. 29. The supreme law of the United States.
  21. 30. A proposed law.
  22. 31. The principle of fairness and moral rightness in law.
  23. 32. A legal dispute between two parties that does not involve criminal charges.
  24. 34. The rights all people are born with, including life, liberty, and property.
  25. 36. The constitutional statement that federal law overrides state law.
  26. 37. The branch of government that makes laws.
  27. 38. More than half of a group or vote.
  28. 40. To officially cancel a law or act.
  29. 46. The highest judicial authority in the U.S.