United States Vocabulary Crossword

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  1. 3. The elected head of the executive branch of the United States.
  2. 4. of Rights, The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
  3. 6. Court, The highest judicial body in the United States
  4. 8. The presence of different cultures, ethnicities, and ideas within a society.
  5. 9. A serious disagreement or struggle between opposing groups.
  6. 11. The physical features, climates, and location of places.
  7. 12. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
  8. 14. War, The conflict between the North and South from 1861 to 1865 over slavery and states’ rights.
  9. 15. The organization that makes and enforces laws for a country or community.
  10. 17. Destiny, The 19th century belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
  11. 18. of Independence, The 1776 document that declared the American colonies free from British rule.
  12. 19. A form of government where people have the power to vote and make decisions.
  13. 20. The movement of people from one place to another.
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  1. 1. A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
  2. 2. The status of being a legal member of a country, with rights and responsibilities.
  3. 5. Freedoms or privileges that individuals are entitle to by law.
  4. 7. The system of producing and exchanging goods and services.
  5. 10. The foundational document outlining the laws and principles of the U.S. government.
  6. 13. War, The war fought by American colonies to gain independence from Britain.
  7. 16. A formal change or addition to a law or legal document.