US Constitution Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. The _ is the supreme law of the United States
  2. 5. George Washington was Commander in Chief of the _ Army
  3. 6. On Independence Day, we celebrate independence from _.
  4. 8. Established in 1607, this colony became the first permanent English colony in America
  5. 10. Patrick _ was a Virginia patriot whose eloquent speeches helped to stir up resistance to Britain
  6. 12. Article _ sets forth the ways to amend the Constitution.
  7. 14. Article _ of the Constitution tells how the Legislative Branch of government should work
  8. 15. One of the original 13 colonies (two words, no space)
  9. 17. it is the duty of Congress to make the _
  10. 19. The 49th state added to the union was _
  11. 20. Benjamin _ was a statesman who helped arrange a military alliance with France and headed the American Peace Talks
  12. 21. Article _ states that the Constitution shall be the supreme law of the land.
  13. 23. The _ (two words, no space) becomes president of the United States if the president should die.
  14. 26. The destruction of a cargo of tea by colonists who were opposed to the tea tax is known as the _ Tea Party
  15. 27. The stripes on the US flag are _ and white.
  16. 29. What is the head executive of a city government called?
  17. 30. How many full terms can the President of the United States serve?
  18. 33. Al _: President Bill Clinton's vice president
  19. 34. Bill _: The president following George Bush (Sr.)
  20. 35. The first president of the United States was George _.
  21. 38. There are 50 _ in the Union.
  22. 39. The name given to the clash between British soldiers and Bostonians was the "Boston _"- several colonists were killed.
  23. 41. How many stripes are there on the US flag
  24. 42. What holiday was the first celebrated for the first time by the American colonists?
  25. 43. One of the original 13 colonies
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  1. 1. How many stars are there on the United States flag?
  2. 2. The date of Independence Day is July _
  3. 4. The _ on the US flag represent the original 13 states
  4. 7. What is the head executive of a state government called?
  5. 9. A change to the US Constitution is called an _.
  6. 11. One of the original 13 colonies (two words, no space)
  7. 13. The colors of the US flag are red, white, and _.
  8. 16. Colonist who remained loyal to the King of England during the American Revolution; a Tory
  9. 18. The stars on the US flag are _
  10. 22. One of the original 13 colonies
  11. 24. A Boston patriot, Paul _ rode to warn Lexington and Concord that the British were marching their way
  12. 25. One of the original 13 colonies.
  13. 28. The Senate and the House of Representatives is what we call _.
  14. 29. Pilgrim agreement (compact) before landing at Plymouth to pass and obey laws for the good of the colony.
  15. 31. The _ of the United States elect Congress.
  16. 32. There is one _ for each state in the Union on the US flag
  17. 36. The _ Continental Congress called for peace, made preparations for war, and declared independence.
  18. 37. The pilgrims came to America for _ freedom
  19. 40. How many supreme court justices are there?